Galaxies of stars
The spectacular galaxy NGC 4254, also known as Messier 99. A grand design spiral galaxy. This galaxy is about 49 million light-years away from Earth.
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The island of the innocent
“When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person. He shall deliver the island of the innocent: and it
“…the very heavens shall laugh at them…”
“What you take by force you can only maintain by force.” This insight was voiced by Mahatma Gandhi, and it is one of those propositions
Commit to Life
The art of living is an art that is not reserved for the few. It is a task assigned to all of us, whereever we
Do you wish the world were better?
Wishing by Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850-1919) Do you wish the world were better?Let me tell you what to do:Set a watch upon your actions,Keep them
Learning from William
Yesterday I was looking out from my office and I saw William. He was sitting quietly on the railing of the front porch. He had
How to find the fountain of life
A new woman, I thought this morning. I was sitting with my books at my kitchen table and looking out into the inner courtyard of
The possibilities of man
“Life is senseless, I have such a hard time even getting up in the morning. What is the point? What am I anyway?” Someone burdened
A Psalm of Life
Tell me not in mournful numbers,Life is but an empty dream!For the soul is dead that slumbers,And things are not what they seem. Life is
Sculpting your life
Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy is an extraordinary, wonderful book. I study it daily and I will never be “finished” with it. There
Praying for Afghanistan, continued
The praying for Afghanistan continues. As it does for other parts of the world – or of your world, for that matter. There is only
Praying for Afghanistan
I have stayed current with news about the situation in Kabul. When reading just another article on one of the news portals I check, I
God, the centre (A poem)
There is a long tradition of Christian poetry, which enriches, inspires, and at times dramatically enlarges humanity’s understanding of life. From the “Magnificat” in the
Staying home
For a few days I am with family and friends guest in a fabulous traditional farmhouse in Lower Saxony. It is a wonderful get together
Good is God
Some time ago I was invited to speak to a professional alliance about my profession: Christian Science Practitioner. Since I didn’t know anyone in the
The next step is here
If you want to be an entrepreneur, explore the possibilities, find support, and start the work. If you want to be an artist – start