A meeting in Texas brings on an amazing comparison story about eggs, a microwave, laws and Christian Science. Keith Wommack (he calls himself a “spiritual spur” on his website) tells his story…
“Australians all let us rejoice”… it’s Australia Day, the nation’s biggest celebration! It means so much, to so many, and each one has a unique story. There is flag-raising, barbies (BBQ’s), sunshine and swimming; boat races in the harbours, and amazing air displays. When the sun sets, there are impressive fireworks displays, especially at iconic venues like the Sydney
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The 68th Golden Globes Awards are being held in LA, USA. ’The King’s Speech’ has several nominations. A story based on fact usually has tongues wagging – and this one is no exception! So, just who was the King’s mentor, Lionel Logue? Some say he was a Christian Scientist. Tony Lobl, London-based spokesperson for Christian Science in British, Irish/EU media & legislatures writes
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Amazing stories of survival and good deeds are emerging above the fear and destruction in flood-stricken parts of Australia.
News reports around the world are keeping us informed about the flooding in Queensland, Australia. It is natural for us to want and need a little more than general updates – we need hope and reassurance. Guest post: Daryl Francis shares good news in this regard…
26th December 2010: the movie, ‘The King’s Speech’ was released nationally in Australia. A Sydney Morning Herald article reports, ”As a Christian Scientist, Logue was passionate about healing, and perhaps this, coupled with his background in elocution, led to [his treatment of] returned servicemen who had speech disorders attributed to shell shock.” I contacted John Cleary at 702 ABC Radio with information
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My colleague, Graham Harding, was interviewed recently by Tim Martain from the Hobart Mercury, in beautiful Tasmania, Australia. Martain wanted to know what Christian Science is, and what it is not. The article appears courtesy of the Hobart Mercury.
A hearty congratulations on your new appointment as Editor. “… may your readers never be put to confusion!” * There is however some confusion about Christian Science and my job is to meet the media and share the facts.
GUEST BLOG: Bob Clark is the media representative and legislative liaison for Christian Science in Florida, USA. December 14, 2010 by Robert B. Clark| Leave a comment This has been the The Ladies’ Home Journal slogan for over half a century. LHJ started in 1883, during an era of such remarkable women leaders as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony
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In April this year, the ABC program, Compass, screened, ”The Return of the Exorcists”. It brought back memories of my first encounter of strange beliefs and superstition, at a very young age. A Zulu lady who lived with us in South Africa, had her bed elevated on rows of bricks. My puzzled look must have prompted her answer before I could ask
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