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- Broken Eggs - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from Cheryl PetersenFor a number of years, Elementary school children would walk to our orchard and take a guided tour through the fruit trees and the animal farm. Their tiny arms and hands would grasp for juicy apples and cherries to snack on while we walked around and showed them the wind machines, tractors, and ...
Views: 1630 - Globalizing Authority in Religion - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Cheryl PetersenAre the views on religious authority changing? You bet, and like so many changes in the history of religion, that change is coming from the people who are at the bottom of the pyramid. As a student of Christian Science, I understand those at the top of the Christian Scientists hierarchy don’t ...
Views: 1223 - Christian Science and the Self-Taught Student Succeed - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Cheryl PetersenPeople ask me if I teach classes on Christian Science. Currently, the Christian Science milieu is awkwardly moving into a new phase and so I answer, “No, I don’t teach Christian Science in a formal setting.” The demand at hand is to generate tools for continued learning and that is where my ...
Views: 1390 - Love Calls Out Naysayers - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Cheryl PetersenWhen people act on an opportunity, naysayers will show up as spectators and stop at nothing to prevent progress or create a general feeling of confusion. But who are the naysayers? Are they hazardous, or do they autodestruct? Is the naysayer outside us, or inside? Naysayers are not people per se ...
Views: 1307 - Employing the Framework of Christian Science - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Cheryl PetersenPeople say I’m not your typical Christian Scientist. I started practicing Christian Science in college, and 25 years later, I revised and updated the book most commonly linked to Christian Science, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, written by 19th century icon, Mary Baker Eddy. I ...
Views: 1468 - Spirituality and Bulimia - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Cheryl PetersenI interviewed Liz DeHaven, who was bulimic during her younger years. Most of us can identify with Liz, doing something we thought was smart, at first, only to find out later it was self-destructive. Bulimia was Liz's secret until she realized she had the God-given ability to face the bulimia and ...
Views: 2016 - Flawless Flesh - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenMountain climber, Ed Viesturs, climbed the world’s 14 highest peaks, without the use of supplemental oxygen. Viesturs describes the expeditions in his book, There are No Shortcuts to the Top. The way I see it, Viesturs synchronized with the spiritual perception of persistence and judgment. This ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Tasteful Influence - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenIn upstate New York, where winter weather causes treacherous driving conditions, salt is generously scattered on the icy roads. Salt lowers the freezing point, causing the ice to melt. Needless to say, at 5 a.m., in minus 5 degree weather when I am driving to work, I find salt extremely useful. ...
Views: 1373(4 votes) - Rules, Rules, Rules - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenAndrea Bocelli’s CD, Romanza, was playing on my car stereo. But, I wasn’t following the rule to listen. Because I was driving in hectic traffic, I was concentrating on following the rules of the road. Sure enough, the traffic light ahead turned yellow, I slowed down and followed the rule to ...
Views: 1221(2 votes) - Promises, Promises, Promises - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenMary Poppin’s comeback, “That’s a pie crust promise, easily made, easily broken,” echoes in my head as I listen to partners repeat marriage vows to one another. Weddings may be impressive, but statistics have it; human beings are not good at keeping their promises. The divorce rate is such that ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - Mental Backtracking - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenHurrying down the stairs at the 59th Street subway station in New York City, I ran to jump on the A-line metro train just before the doors closed. Whew… I was on my way. However, the relief was short-lived. A stranger looked at me and determinedly expected me to answer his question, “Where are ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - 21st Century Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenThis essay relates to my work, 21st Century Science and Health; a revision and update of Mary Baker Eddy’s book, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Eddy lived in the 19th century and died in the year 1910. In the late 19th century, Eddy became a prominent spiritual healer and leader ...
Views: 3828 - Override Human Imprints - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenGrandma made me smile. Almost one hundred years old, she was lucid and bright as we caught up on the family news. Then after a bit, Grandma paused before thoughtfully telling me, “Cheryl, our human minds make us stupid, so pay attention and don’t follow its impressions, follow Love and wisdom.” ...
Views: 1240(2 votes) - Scientific Knowledge is Not Dependent on Religion or the Hard Sciences - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenOrganized religion and the hard sciences add to our stash of knowledge. Unfortunately, part of this knowledge is only religious fervor or junk science; in other words, human knowledge—information twisted by politics, personal ideologies, or money. Basically, human information is not scientific; ...
Views: 1509 - Overhaul Dogma, Overhaul Sin - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenUgh. Why am I told to believe Christ Jesus died for my sins? As if that will help me get to heaven? This dogma doesn’t compute; it needs a major overhaul. A serious piece of information is missing. People who lived centuries before Christ Jesus, walked with God and did just fine, some even ...
Views: 936 - Order Your Thoughts! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenWow, she is gorgeous. Blond, comfortable, fun looking. And, driving a 69 Camaro! I love the paint job; a creamy yet rich yellow color, with a wide black strip across the top. Gotta be custom. Is it a Z28? WHAM. The gawker rear-ended the Camaro. The back window of the Camaro shattered and ...
Views: 1140 - Sin Versus United Goodness - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenSin is attractive, devastating, and subtle. Obviously, sin can’t be specifically defined, yet we know it must be dealt with. How? Being told not to sin and then being told we are sinners is futile. However, it has been noticed that sin decreases as goodness increases—unites. Civil Rights leader, ...
Views: 1000 - Break the Curse of Loneliness - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2008 from Cheryl PetersenLoneliness is a curse. Actual loneliness. Not self-imposed solitary confinement. Not boredom. Not being too lazy or arrogant to include other people in our life and love. But the loneliness that gnaws on our consciousness, and disregards our soul, is equal to the emotion that aches and craves to ...
Views: 6144 - Increase the Frequency of Perceiving Peace and Love - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Cheryl Petersen“I can’t find my black socks,” the husband calls out to his wife as she is getting the children ready for their family outing. A minute later, on the verge of exasperation, the wife goes to her husband. He is still searching through the top dresser drawer where she told him he ...
Views: 992 - Child-like Progress - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Cheryl Petersen“He gets earaches often. Here is the medicine to give him, however the medicine causes him to have convulsions;” This instruction, for the foster child we received into our home, was ringing in my ears late one night as he woke with an obvious earache. Is this child destined to live out a series ...
Views: 1096 - Definition Of Christian Science - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Cheryl PetersenHis weeping and trembling were honest, and to be expected. The man was not sniveling. He made great effort not to let the sobs become uncontrollable. His effort failed. Flowing from the depth of crushing stress and sorrow, the crying would not stop. Barely audible, he asked, “Kleenex please.” ...
Views: 1951 - Thinking, Behavior, Religion And Church - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Cheryl PetersenThinking and behavior, in the name of religion and church, seem foul sometimes. Instead of avoiding or blaming, a little experiment can be done. Religion and church can be evaluated to determine if they really are the source of thinking and behavior. This effort has to be scientific, minus the ...
Views: 1236 - Test Driving Advice - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Cheryl PetersenWhen considering buying a car, new or used, research is critical. Reliability, suitable gas mileage, and practicality are important considerations. After finding a car that seems appropriate, take it out for a test drive. Does the car rattle? How is the road noise? How well does the vehicle take ...
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