“O God, unite us heart to heart In sympathy divine . . . “ (Christian Science Hymnal 4:2) Heart to heart. A sweet phrase. A tender analogy. It speaks to honesty, affection, a pure communication. Mary Baker Eddy writes: “When the heart speaks, however simple the words, its language is always acceptable to those who have hearts.” (Miscellaneous Writings pg … Read More
April 2018 — “On Our Way Rejoicing”
“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” (Rom 15:4) “He is risen!” is a joyful reference to Christ’s resurrection. The Biblical account of the Crucifixion and Resurrection resonates down through the ages with many lessons. It is a beacon of hope to all humanity. … Read More
March 2018 — “God is Taking Care of All”
“When we wait patiently on God and seek Truth righteously, He directs our path.” Mary Baker Eddy – Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, pp. 254:10-12 Divine direction comes through many avenues. JSH-Online is a wonderful archive of inspiration and insight. It is a living legacy of dedicated workers and committed Christian Scientists. We are reminded of the … Read More
February 2018 — “And Love is reflected in love”
“The depth, breadth, height, might, majesty, and glory of infinite Love fill all space.” (Science and Health p 520:3 (only)) “And Love is reflected in love” (Ibid. p 17:7) It is all too easy to focus the majority of our attention on the duties, demands and problems of human living. But at any moment we can shift our thought to … Read More
January 2018 — “Getting off to a good start”
“To begin rightly is to end rightly.” Mary Baker Eddy January, with its shorter days and colder temperatures, tends to bring us indoors where we seek refuge in the warmth. For many of us, this time invites quiet reflection — perhaps a prayerful assessment of the year that just ended as we seek fresh, spiritual perspectives to guide us into … Read More
December 2017 — Blessed Christmas
“Blessed Christmas morn . . . . . . Fill us today With all Thou art — ” ** **Poems by Mary Baker Eddy, p 29 Christmas. The time each year when Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the one whom the prophet Isaiah anticipated and called “Wonderful, Counsellor . . . the Prince of Peace.” … Read More
November 2017 — Links of Love
A grateful heart a garden is, Where there is always room For every lovely, Godlike grace To come to perfect bloom. ~ Christian Science Hymnal No. 3 Our November eNews is an invitation to expand our capacity to be grateful. In the United States, Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated in a few weeks. According to a Harris Poll, it ranks … Read More
October 2017 — A Harvest of Love and Healing
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. – John 15:7, 8 One of the delights of early autumn is the sight of farm stands — or city … Read More
September 2017 — “Nursing Ourselves, Nursing Our Churches.”
Welcome to this regular monthly edition of our High Ridge House E-News and welcome to our upcoming Annual Meeting on September 16th. Our theme: “Nursing Ourselves, Nursing Our Churches.” This concept underscores the purpose of High Ridge House in working both with and for the field we serve to help prosper the practice of Christian Science and its healing ministry. … Read More
August 2017 — “Nursing Ourselves, Nursing Our Churches”
“Love for God and man is the true incentive in both healing and teaching. Love inspires, illumines, designates, and leads the way.” (Science & Health p. 454) It is this love that brings us together. We know that Christian Science Nurses, Practitioners, and Branch Churches are all vital to the Cause of Christian Science.Their individual roles support each other in … Read More