Talking and listening

We’ve been thinking about the role of talking, or speaking in our current Christian Science culture. Our custom is to read or quote, but talking is uncomfortable. When Christian Scientists give testimonies on Wednesdays, there are some generally accepted styles and rules; and beyond those testimonies, Christian Scientists have very little experience talking about Christian [...]

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Hearing the dis-churched

Tuesday evening Shirley, Rindy, Amy, and I listened carefully as four people told us why they no longer go to a Christian Science church. We had invited them to share their thoughts with us, because we want to hear the truth, not guess, why so many people have left our churches. In light of the [...]

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The power of listening

I was intrigued with the experience with the young Christian Scientists Sunday afternoon, too. We all did the best we could to share what some of our best new ideas are, but then the conversation took its own direction. I couldn’t help but feel we were being guided by a loving Presence. Of course I [...]

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