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Lesson Application Ideas From 2007
- It's All About God; And It's All Good!
Sunday, December 30th, 2007
How do you define what is good? Where does it come from? Is our experience merely the result of chance? Or is it the effect of some higher, overarching cause? [Are we being ushered into an Unhappy New Year by putting something in place of God that isnt up to the job? Because if we do, were setting ourselves up... - Do not ask for a handout - TAKE the ultimate gift and eat it up everyday!
Monday, December 24th, 2007
Hallelujah!!!! We have had the Lesson on the real Christ story, our story, last week. What a tremendous gift that is. No returns or wrong sizes on this one, as one size fits all!!! But, now what? In this weeks Lesson, Christian Science, the Golden Text tells us,The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom if God is at... - Get ready to welcome in more of the Christ, Truth everyday!
Monday, December 17th, 2007
Let's diligently prepare for and welcome in the Christ each day. [Our daily celebration of the Christ presence will be fully satisfying no matter if we have lots of human family around or its just us and our closest friend, our Daddy-Mommy God, tangibly expressing the Christ presence through us and to us.] Where... - Feel the Security of the Peace of God and Practice Undisturbed Living!
Monday, December 10th, 2007
Last week we read about the brotherhood of Gods man. This week we are given the tools to learn about peace to understand what it is, how to feel and see it, how to practice it and how to realize it as possible for all. Righteousness is also a theme. But, lets not get hung up on whether we [or others] have always... - Cherish God-made Peace and Help Make it at Home and Among Nations
Sunday, December 2nd, 2007
Celebrate and be glad forever! I am creating a Jerusalem, full of happy people. (Contemporary English Version) There is a great need for all nations to dwell in peace [and peace begin(s) with me, let this be the moment now.] Jerusalem, or Jeru Shalom, means Vision of Peace", "They shall see peace, or City of Gods... - Are You Looking for Good in All the Wrong Places? Or Looking to God?
Monday, November 26th, 2007
Are you looking for good? If so, youre not alone. Throughout history mankind has sought out beneficial things for himself and others. Instinctively, man has looked outside of himself for the source of good. Ancient man looked to their many gods. They couldnt quite conceive of a God that could cover every area of... - Take action: discover your beautiful, indestructible, identity today!
Monday, November 19th, 2007
And what a magnificent temple you are. You reflect the perfect nature of perfect God, Soul. You are truly beautiful because you are full of Soul's grace. Your substance is Love. You do feel Love and are all-loving and lovely. Your goodness and purity originate in Principle. You are made in the design of Spirit... - Wake up and live --Dwell in the light and love of Christ!
Monday, November 12th, 2007
Lets think simply. Mortal means to be subject to death. Immortal means to not be subject to death. Death (mortality) involves stoppage. My Bible Lesson points out that mortality always includes conflict, division, rivalry, and hate. To counter whatever in your life seems to be blocked (or coming to a... - Be Clear-Sighted - from Adam to Christ - Consider Yourself Blameless! "Adam and Fallen Man" Lesson...
Monday, November 5th, 2007
Adam is put to sleep to make woman. He is in darkness, in a dream state. Where exactly in the Bible does Jehovah wake up Adam man? He never wakes Adam up - he is still dreaming. In this drowsy state, Adam is susceptible to suggestion that there is more than God. He listens to the sneaky snake talk of good and... - Come Home to Gods Everlasting Mercy! Lesson application ideas for: Everlasting Punishment
Sunday, October 28th, 2007
Historically, the threat of spending eternity in the fires of hell, enduring everlasting punishment, has promoted the mistaken belief that God was like some omnipotent scorekeeper taking notes on whos been naughty or nice and then punishing or rewarding accordingly. [As in the Super Scorekeeper Christmas Carole... - Demonstrate more of eternal Life today!!!
Monday, October 22nd, 2007
Thousands of instances could be cited of health restored by changing the patient's thoughts regarding death. (Science and Health page 79) Climb up into the lap of your Father-Mother God each day as you begin to study the Bible Lesson this week, feel the comforting arms of divine Love surrounding you and settle in to... - Learn Active At-one-ment - The Doctrine of Fellowship and Perfection!
Monday, October 15th, 2007
Division (in homes, governments, churches, lives, bodies) seems so prevalent today! It is vital that we understand our oneness with God, which leads to unity and fellowship. The word doctrine simply means teaching, and the word appears in each section. Notice how fidelity to the Doctrine of Atonement leads to... - Be saved from false beliefs! Lesson Met: Are Sin, Disease, and Death Real?
Monday, October 8th, 2007
Last weeks lesson on Unreality prepared us to ponder whether sin, disease, and death are real. Mary Baker Eddy said, The time for thinkers has come. (S&H vii: 13) - Be a Truth-teller! [Confidently defeat all kinds of lies!]
Sunday, September 30th, 2007
Truth spoken stands firm forever, but lies live only for a moment (New English Bible). How does a lie receive even temporary credibility? In Unity of Good Mrs. Eddy writes, A lie has only one chance of successful deception,to be accounted true (p. 17). A lie is credited only as long as it is believed. A lie that... - Come on! - be a doer to get real! Look to and trust God!
Monday, September 24th, 2007
Mary Baker Eddy reinforces the Psalmist's thought when she says, God is at once the centre and circumference of being. (Science and Health page 204) Where else, then, would we want to put our trust? Would we feel more secure if we were to trust the evidence of sense testimony the unreliable testimony of the... - Find and Uproot False Trusts! - Application Ideas on "Matter"
Monday, September 17th, 2007
Wilt thou set thine eyes on that which is not? Prov. 23:5 How do you answer this question in the Golden Text? Will you [unthinkingly] accept what is not true? Will you spend your [precious] time on [watching and longing for] things that are worthless? Will you walk away from substance and lean on an illusion? If... - Be a Cheerful Giver - and Get the Lasting Goods!
Sunday, September 9th, 2007
It is tempting to think about substance in terms of what we have or what we need, or even who our body tells us we are. But, this Bible-lesson encourages us to think, instead, about identifying ourselves in terms of thought in terms of what we are GIVING. And, incidentally, as we give, we receive not only what we... - Find Your Perfection by Reflection!
Monday, September 3rd, 2007
The Science of Christ is an incredibly potent light, revealing the spiritual sense of the Bible. When that light is on in your life, you glimpse that you are a reflection of that light. - Become a Better Disciple by Being a "Torchbearer" for Christ! Lesson Application Ideas for "Christ...
Monday, August 27th, 2007
This weeks Lesson is as much about discipleship and becoming a better healer as it is about Christ Jesus. The Christ idea Jesus exemplified is the light of the world that is always present in human consciousness. In prehistoric times trustworthy individuals were chosen to keep the fire going. Since they didnt yet... - Look to God, Mind and be secure There is no other power!!!
Sunday, August 19th, 2007
The plan of God, [the great architect, - Science & Health, 68] is for all of his children to express their highest selfhoods, to prosper, to be successful, and to do much good in everything they do. His rules are your guidelines [specifications, or specs] to a happy, successful life. [The first two standard... - Seek Happiness in Soul to Find Majestic Freedom, Infinite Resources, Multiplied Joy, Dissolved...
Monday, August 13th, 2007
Imagine the most magnificent, the grandest, the most beautiful setting youve ever seen. Imagine being in the presence of a strength, boldness, might, beauty, and power that is unbeatable and unsurpassable, yet infinitely tender and mild. Imagine living in the safety and majesty and might of this tender presence!... - Discover the True Freedom of Living in Spirit, Walking in Spirit, Playing in Spirit, "Churching" in...
Monday, August 6th, 2007
Choose your steps wisely, avoid the obstacles and traps of negativity and physicality, listen to Spirit for guidance, and you will progress rapidly towards your goal of freedom, confidence, authority and joy. - Make Your Home in Love - the ultimate and only Conflict Resolver! - Application ideas for the...
Sunday, July 29th, 2007
Jesus taught that all the laws and rules could be simply distilled into love for God and love for man. This love would be sufficient to fulfill all laws. This love includes a yearning to possess more of the Spirit of God, and a strong desire to be at his service. (Abingdon) The rest of the Lesson explores these... - Run with the Word of God to meet and defeat your biggest fears or foes! Application ideas for the...
Monday, July 23rd, 2007
David knew because the word of God was with him that he had the courage to do anything. We have that same courage when we are obedient to God. (S&H5) Error would boast itself into recognition, but should we believe the liar? (S&H6) Evil cant win! Evil is self-destructive. The order that we are given in S&H 9 is... - Live Life LARGE! Richly, joyously and fully! - Metl Application Ideas for the CS Bible Lesson on...
Monday, July 16th, 2007
The two Psalms in the Responsive Reading show, if a person trusts his life to God, no matter what the immediate circumstances are, he can be assured of God's unfailing care. Each section of the Bible Lesson emphasizes God's rich Love for us and guides us in our efforts to enjoy the full benefits of this love by... - You are Never Cut-off from your Faithful Father! Metaphysical Application Ideas for the Christian...
Monday, July 9th, 2007
Ever feel cut off from love? Has your allowance (or other source of supply) been cut off? Do you feel far away and cut-off from family, friends, security, or even health and safety? No need to feel that way any more. God is always pouring out blessings and caring for us. Love is totally committed to us Her... - Cherish and Be Cherished by the Great Heart of Love!
Monday, July 2nd, 2007
Imagine that all that is known about Christianity is what is in this lesson. Look for what it means to be Christian. - Rejoice in the Law of Liberty! Lesson Application Ideas for "Christian Science"
Sunday, June 24th, 2007
Sometimes laws are viewed as restrictive. Rules and regulations dont always coincide with human nature. But in the Responsive Reading, the Psalmist gladly receives the law of God. He loves, and obeys it. Gods law isnt intended to stop us from doing what we would naturally do, but is there to mark out the path of... - Learn what the elements teach about God! Fearlessly be refined and shine brighter than ever!
Monday, June 18th, 2007
The question in the lesson subject this week Is the universe including man evolved by atomic force? has a question behind it: Is everything composed and evolved of matter? or is everything the outcome of Mind, God? Christian Science answers with this sentence from the scientific statement of being: All is infinite... - God's Got Your Back -- Run to Him in Prayer -- His Angels Keep You Safe! Some Lesson Application...
Monday, June 11th, 2007
Does it ever feel like the world is crashing in on you? Run to God your help is ALWAYS at hand. As your thoughts are molded by Him, watch as the angels deliver you, and be ready to respond. One definition of preserve is to keep in its original state. Our original state is as the spiritual child of God forever... - God will take care of you. In gratitude and obedience, follow His laws.
Sunday, June 3rd, 2007
The creative Principle of the universe expresses limitless power, glory, victory, greatness, adventure, and love. God makes all things new. (Rev 21:5) Spiritual existence is therefore a constant discovery, and adventure. Let your heart be perfect with the Lord our God keep his commandments. - Dont Be Intimidated: Be Watchful and Defeat the Bully of Evil
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Sunday, May 27th, 2007
One of the first things coaches teach young baseball players is to get into their ready positions. They cant be caught napping when a line drive is coming their way. In the Golden Text Christ Jesus teaches his followers to be ready too. The Amplified Bible puts it like this: Watch (give strict attention, be cautious... - Satisfy your cravings with the imperishable food of Soul!
Saturday, May 19th, 2007
We will find our longings satisfied as we let go of the false concept that man's life and mind are contained in matter and accept the spiritual truth of man made in the image and likeness of God, forever at one with Soul. - Join us in The Great(est) Escape and Be Made New in Christ!
Sunday, May 13th, 2007
Triple Hallelujah! Lets celebrate: being made alive in Christ from last weeks Lesson; and from this weeks lesson becoming both new in Christ and peculiar! (Golden Text and B4) We are a peculiar people (B4) (distinctive in nature or character from others - dictionary.com) as we consciously filter out and escape the... - Be Made Alive in Christ!
Sunday, May 6th, 2007
Paul converted many people to Christianity. Here he clarifies that the success of his preaching was not a special ability, not a special gift of worldly wisdom it was Gods message. He responded to Gods calling. There are two schools of thought on wisdom. One is that you acquire it through experience (learning... - Time to "Remodel!" -- Shift your Paradigm From the Human to the Divine!
Saturday, April 28th, 2007
In the 1970s a popular television characters signature line was, God ll get ya for that. For centuries the majority of monotheistic religions have attempted to deter immoral, selfish behavior with the threat of eternal punishment. The Eastern philosophy of karma (ethical consequences to ones actions that determine... - De-mist-ify the death belief! Claim and live Life! Now!
Saturday, April 21st, 2007
This weeks Lesson, Probation after Death, handles the process, the apparent legitimacy and what happens after death - teachings accepted by the Adam dream scenario. All of these Lessons show, disprove and refute old theological teachings that have no place or base in Christian Science. Mrs. Eddy totally blew the... - Discover your at-one-ment with God through obedience, honesty, humility, and brotherly love!
Monday, April 16th, 2007
It gives me great pleasure to act according to the might and wisdom of God. The Merriam-Webster On-line Dictionary defines the word delight as something that gives great pleasure. In Science and Health, Mary Baker Eddy defines will as The might and wisdom of God. Truly to be governed by Love's power and guided and... - Never Believe the Tale of a Serpent! Metaphysical Application Ideas for the Weekly Bible-Lesson
Saturday, April 7th, 2007
The serpent, the great red dragon, the devil different names for the same powerless nothing. Its tale is never to be believed, feared, or run from! It has been cast out of heaven. Confront the serpent alias sin, disease, and death; take off its disguise, reveal its nothingness. Then exercise your God-given... - Our Savior is Risen. Truly Risen!
Sunday, April 1st, 2007
our mission, should you choose to accept it, is to uncover the illusion and nothingness of evil. A mission is a special assignment that is given to a person or group. (WordNet - Princeton University) Last week's Bible Lesson on reality had this quote. "The spiritual fact and the material belief of things are... - Feeling Stressed? Its Time for a Reality Check!
Saturday, March 24th, 2007
Do you ever find yourself getting anxious over a situation? Do you find yourself overreacting to whats going on and worrying about how it will turn out? Do you fret over the multitude of human theories that appear to hold sway in human thought and lead people away from Gods sovereignty? Well this Lessons for you. Its... - Now is your time to choose wisely who will you serve, matter or Spirit?
Saturday, March 17th, 2007
If you could have one or the other, which would you prefer a fountain of living waters or a leaky cistern? Take an old plastic cup that has a split in it, fill it with water and you'll have a good idea of what a leaky cistern is like useless. Cisterns provided water to the people of Jerusalem. These cisterns were... - YOU HAVE ENDURING GOOD - THE ONLY SUBSTANCE TO WANT, NEED, OR HAVE!
Monday, March 12th, 2007
God is good and God is all. All that God makes is good and God makes all. So, if something is substantial, it is incapable of discord or decay. It lasts! Only spiritual ideas last. Nothing else is worth having or worth keeping. Mortal mind would try to get us to substitute matter for Spirit or mind for Mind. No way!... - Arent you glad you use D.I.A.L.? Dont you wish everyone did?
Monday, March 5th, 2007
Were not advocating the use of Dial soap, but the use our spiritual status -- walking in the Spirit -- in all we do! (B#22, Gal. 5:25) Using D.I.A.L. as an acrostic for Divine Image And Likeness sheds new light on this old ad message. Since this weeks lesson on man defines us many times (B#2, S#5, S#6, S#9, S#16... - Your rightful place is with the Son who wants to find and save you! Lesson Met for "Christ Jesus"
Sunday, February 25th, 2007
Have you ever lost anything? Did you look hard for it? If you found it, how did you feel? How hard we look for something may depend on how valuable the item is to us. If something is lost it is separated from its owner. In the Golden Text, the Son of man is looking for that which belongs to him. This implies that our... - God is Mind. "Accept His wealth and all His Glory share!" Hymn 70
Saturday, February 17th, 2007
Recent news reports have predicted that one issue which will be important during the 2008 Presidential race is the inequality of wealth. A small amount of people is getting richer and richer. While many more people have less and less. The answer to the riddle is also the key to solving this problem. What is it... - Metaphysical Application Ideas on the Weekly Bible Lesson on "Soul"
Sunday, February 11th, 2007
The third verse of hymn 180 seems to sum up this lesson. They whose every thought Still from Love is sought, In Soul, not flesh, abide In my experience, Soul is the synonym for God that people either love as a favorite or say it is the hardest for them to understand. This week we get a view of Soul as the abiding... - Feel the energy of Spirit! Catch the vision of newness of Life!
Sunday, February 4th, 2007
Remember our recent Bible Lesson on Truth? The final statement from the Science and Health (p. 117:27), Truth is a revelation is a key to what we will glean from this weeks Bible Lesson on Spirit. Spirit is not only the substance of all ideas (that would be devoid of matter), it is the power that moves us, inspires... - Cherish this pre-Valentine "Love letter" to you! Lesson Application ideas
Sunday, January 28th, 2007
Hopefully, this Lesson will bring us all closer to understanding the fullness of Gods Love for us. More than something that can be communicated through words, it is a feeling -- a consciousness of the presence of Love. This consciousness brings with it an assurance that in every hour we are surrounded and divinely... - Come be a living stone in God's building! Apply the Bible lesson on "Truth"
Monday, January 22nd, 2007
"... be thou my strong rock." ... Fear not. God is your strong rock - an ever-present help. - Choose Life -- Obey Gods Commands, Claim Understanding, and Live!
Sunday, January 14th, 2007
Watch for what this lesson has to say about choosing, about understanding, and about obedience to Gods commands and how it all relates to living Life fully! - It's our turn to break bread to receive & share Gods total blessing!
Sunday, January 7th, 2007
Lets view this Lesson on Sacrament as a historical record of thought evolution on true worship. We get a complete package of worship ingredients from the Passover in the Old Testament, to Communion in the New, to our present-day willingness to become as a little child and to leave the old for the new. (S&H 323:32)
