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KJV’s 400th anniversary

By Bob CummingsMay 2, 2011Notes from Bob Cummings1611, 400th, Bible, King James Version, KJV, Scripture

With the recent royal wedding, England has been the focus of much world-wide attention lately. Keeping attention on England for a bit longer, today marks the 400^th anniversary of the King James Version of The Bible (KJV), first out in print in 1611.

KJV allowed the general English-speaking public to have access to Scripture. It allowed congregations to follow along together as Scriptures were shared from their pulpits.

According to Amazon.com, KJV “still ranks among the top two or three best-selling translations of Scripture in the United States each month.“

The Translators spoke of its value in their “Epistle Dedicatory” (dedication) when they said, “…among all our joys, there was no one that more filled our hearts, than the blessed continuance of the preaching of God’s sacred Word among us; which is that inestimable treasure, which excelleth all the riches of the earth; because the fruit thereof extendeth itself, not only to the time spent in this transitory world, but directeth and disposeth men unto that eternal happiness which is above in heaven.”

Easter’s blessing every day

By Bob CummingsApril 25, 2011Notes from Bob Cummingsascension, blessings, Easter, eternal life, happiness, health, Jesus, John, mental, Paul, resurrection, Science and Health, spiritual

by Callmetim

One of the Easter hymns in my church says, “Let us sing of Easter gladness that rejoices every day…”¹

Jesus’ resurrection has meaning for us every day. It shows us, among other things, that the real essence of our being is spiritual. And this leads to more health and happiness.

It’s clear that Jesus’ resurrection showed us that true life is eternal. But a material mortal has a material birth, a temporary material life and a material death. So what kind of being has eternal life? Not a material being. So if our true life is eternal, our true being is spiritual. The resurrection reveals that we’re really eternal, spiritual beings.

Of Jesus and his love

By Bob CummingsApril 18, 2011Notes from Bob CummingsChrist Jesus, crucifixion, Easter, eternal life, Jesus, Jesus Christ, love, resurrection

Crucifixion (Louvre in Paris) by wallyg

“I love to tell the story
Of unseen things above,
Of Jesus and his glory,
Of Jesus and his love,…”¹

… says the well-known Christian hymn that is used across denominational lines.

So please read on, and behold Jesus’ love!

Melting snow

By Bob CummingsApril 11, 2011Notes from Bob CummingsChristian Science, Healing, possibilities, snow

The beach in Traverse City, Michigan in early April

I like to consider possibilities.

What if ?…

What if you, yes – you, experienced a healing through Christian Science? I have, and I’ll tell you, feeling the power of God make you better, you’d never be quite the same.

And what if you experienced healing this way again? Wouldn’t you start to think that there’s a system involved here, a method, a science?

Does spirituality ADD UP?

By Bob CummingsApril 4, 2011Notes from Bob Cummingsaddition, Christian Science, God's love, Healing, health, love, mathematics, Science and Health, spirituality

What do spirituality, mathematics and God’s love have to do with healing?

“He shall gently lead those that are with young” (Isaiah)

By Bob CummingsMarch 28, 2011Notes from Bob Cummingsbirth, Christian Science, health, infant mortality, life, love, metrics, support

Mother and child from "egg on stilts"

This isn’t the easiest subject to talk about, but here’s something that got my attention recently and I hope it gets yours: Michigan is ranked 37th in the U.S. in terms of its infant mortality rate. Then consider that the U.S. is ranked 33rd in the world. Ouch! In the 1960’s the U.S. was ranked 19th in the world in infant mortality and then-President Lyndon Johnson called this appalling.

Of course, this isn’t about performing better than other states or other countries. It’s about doing better and better until a rate of zero is achieved. It’s about saving lives.

Christian Science has taught me that God loves everyone, and His will for all children, for new and expectant mothers – indeed, for all of us – is always good, always health and life.

Look at this comforting Scripture from Isaiah that conveys God’s mothering love:
“Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the Lord” (66:9)
“As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you” (66:13)
“…he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.” (40:11)

Is church relevant today?

By Bob CummingsMarch 21, 2011Notes from Bob CummingsChristian Science, church, Jesus, Pew Forum, relevant, religion, spiritual journey, the Bible, worship

Courtesy of nimdok

The U.S. Religious Landscape Survey conducted by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life found that in the U.S. 88% believe in God, 82% believe religion is important in one’s life, and 75% pray at least once a week, but only 39% attend a religious service at least once a week.

I’ve been asking myself, “is church relevant to me?” The answer is yes. So this leads to the more important question, “how is church relevant to me?”

What the world needs now

By Bob CummingsMarch 14, 2011Notes from Bob CummingsBurt Bacharach, Christian Science, earthquake, God, God's love, Hal David, Jackie DeShannon, Japan, love, needs, nuclear, rightful nutriment, tsunami, world

“What the world needs now is love sweet love, no not just for some but for everyone.” These words, from a song with lyrics by Hal David, set to music composed by Burt Bacharach, and originally recorded by Jackie DeShannon in 1965, are so very timely. “The poor suffering heart needs its rightful nutriment, such as

What’s prayer got to do with it?

By Bob CummingsMarch 7, 2011Notes from Bob CummingsChristian, Christian Science, Healing, Jesus, Mary Baker Eddy, New Age, positive thinking, prayer, Science, Science and Health, visualization, Weight-loss

Picture by Ryan Harvey

The short answer is…. plenty!

So, how was weight loss accomplished through prayer ?

Healing in Christian Science is not faith healing through the human mind or a blind faith. It’s not New Age thinking or positive thinking. It’s not visualization, seeing yourself the way you want to be.

It’s seeing yourself as God sees you, as God made you.

Weight loss via prayer

By Bob CummingsFebruary 28, 20112 commentsNotes from Bob CummingsChristian Science, health, prayer, Weight-loss

We’re having fun now. Stairs can be fun. Better behavior is better. And a change of motivation or thought can lead to better behavior. But can a change of thought really lead to better health? Is it possible to experience weight loss and better health through prayer? In the video below entitled, “Are you ready

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