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Ian Ethan Case shares a spiritual perspective on his music
January 9, 2012
In a recent interview with the BA, musician Ian Ethan Case told us: “I try to keep that sense of mortal, human ego out of it completely because that’s the only way that I can clearly discern what’s really there in the music…what Truth is really telling me and showing me.”
Ian will be gi...
[audio] – “… the perfect place to get away and be at peace with God”
Bible scholar Deanna Mummert discovers a BA-style vacation...
Bible scholar and former Johns Hopkins Ethics Professor, Deanna Mummert, spent a few days here at the BA in November and generously shared her Biblical perspectives with us. She presented her talk “Greater works? Are you joking? The Go
...[audio] – Alison Alioto Talks Health Care Proxies
Monty Haas talks with Christian Science nurse, Alison Alioto, about the importance of Health Care Proxies.
Christian Scientists value their right to turn to God in prayer for healing. But if there’s a situation where you cannot speak for yourself, a Health Care Proxy allows you to name someone yo
...3 Simple Personal Health Care Goals for Your 2012 Resolutions
The following three goals are incredibly important for Christian Scientists when care is needed.They are fairly easy to achieve and, once accomplished, you should review them each year.
Yule Log Tradition Continues
December 29, 2011
We were delighted with the turnout at last Friday’s Yule Log Tea! It was such a joyful hour filled with friendship, laughter…and cake!
Our festivities began with a meet and greet, in which friends were able to connect with each other, some for the first time in a year or more. All watched...
Gift annuity rates drop January 1st
December 14, 2011
Effective January 1, 2012, payout rates for charitable gift annuities will decrease.
If you are considering setting up a gift annuity with the BA, you can receive higher payments if you make your gift this year.
For the rate applicable to you, please contact Janee Shaw at 800-662-9937 or jshaw@chb
...Holiday Movies –The BA’s Top 10 Picks
December 6, 2011
If you’re looking for a great holiday movie, consider this list of the BA’s top ten favorites. We have strong standards for the movies we show here, so we review options from a variety of film categories carefully, and ask questions such as:
- Does the movie support the BA’s healing atmosphe
How an inspiring message brought a sense of peace to Bosnia
Janet Horton, a former Christian Science Military Chaplain, shares inspiring examples of how reliance on prayer brought peace to potentially hostile situations...
In this audio clip hear how Janet, during a time of intense hatred and fear in Bosnia, presented top military officials with an idea fro
...Why every Christian Scientist should have a health care proxy
I post so often on the topic of health care proxies I’m probably beginning to sound like a broken record. But I know that there are still many Christian Scientists who do not know the importance of executing a proxy, or just haven’t had the time to do it. So this is my end-of-the-year appeal to ...
Eggnog Crème Brûlée
Perfect for the holidays -- try this tasty dessert recipe from Chef Mark –you’ll love the aroma even before it comes out of the oven.
Ingredients
- 4 cups whipping cream
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 8 large egg yolks
- 1 Tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Large pinch of salt