Tag: understanding

What is Christian Science?

May 12, 2011 | 8 comments

If you’re a student of Christian Science, and someone walked up to you and asked, “What is Christian Science?” what would you say in ten words or less? There are a number of answers that work, but a definition I’ve

Theory of Evolution

February 1, 2011 | 1 comment

I was thinking through the Theory of Evolution recently and pondered how impossible it is to learn anything about our identity as a child of God through its conclusions. According to my understanding of the theory, the universe began mega-eons ago

Lecture highlight

January 17, 2011 | 14 comments

Last Friday night, I lectured to a packed house at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Pasadena, CA. It was part of the Southern California Church Alive Summit, and what an evening it was. Ginny Luedeman, another Christian Science lecturer,

American’s different views of God

October 15, 2010 | 3 comments

There was an interesting article printed in USA Today, titled “How America sees God,” on October 7th. The content is based on a new book, “America’s Four Gods: What we say about God—and what that says about us,” by Paul

The way to the top

September 27, 2010 | 4 comments

One of my readers, Jeff Johnstone, sent this picture in with the below thoughts to share. I liked the analogy and thought you might too. “Every time I see this picture it reminds me of a valuable spiritual lesson. While