Monthly Archives: January 2013

“Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart:” (Leviticus 19: 17) This verse is a deeper approach to the Ten Commandments. The directive here takes those commandments beyond mere behavior and into the intention in the heart. It is … Continue reading →

“The cement of a higher humanity will unite all interests in the one divinity.” (Science and Health, page 571) We are all together in this. As we recognize those binding properties of our higher and better selves, we have the … Continue reading →

“You were making splendid progress; who put you off the course you had set for the truth? That sort of ‘persuasion’ does not come from the one who is calling you.” (Galatians 5: 7-8, JB Phillips translation) Don’t be so … Continue reading →

“He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.” (Psalms 101: 7) While it may be wise to take this statement literally and steer clear of those who are … Continue reading →

“The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light … Continue reading →

“For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.” (Psalms 107: 9) Does it sometimes feel as if we are always longing for something—health, money, love, achievement, understanding? Does it seem as if our striving never … Continue reading →

“Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.” (Proverbs 16:3) Are you feeling confused? Is there a level of uncertainty about what you need to be doing, or what the future holds? Are you thoughts running rampant … Continue reading →

“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. “ (I Peter 4: 10) This is what it means to be a true servant of … Continue reading →

“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” (Proverbs 4: 23) Diligence is persistent effort and constancy of purpose. This active devotion to a cause or goal should be focused on what is … Continue reading →

“For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.” (Isaiah 65: 17) As we enter into a new year, let’s make it an opportunity to take a renewed … Continue reading →