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Spiritual preparation for pregnancy and childbirth
Anticipating the arrival of a baby is such a happy time for expectant parents. And frankly, I’ve always been grateful that you have about nine months to prepare!
With each of our three children, I used those months to study and pray in order to welcome them into our lives. I also worked with a Christian Science practitioner, who supported my prayers and offered guidance along the way, as well as specific prayer-based treatment for any issues that came up.
Understanding metaphysical concepts related to pregnancy and childbirth is an important exercise for any spiritual thinker, whether mother or father, grandparent, adoptive parent, or even someone who isn’t ever planning to have children. Considering birth from a spiritual perspective opens thought to God’s grand creation, preparing us for newness, vitality, and a fuller understanding of God as divine Life—as our only creator.
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October 10, 2011 issue
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Letters
Mary E. Baxter, Sancy Nason, Marisa Flores
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A blessing for all
Kim Shippey, Senior Editor
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Boston churches honor September 11 anniversary
Sentinel staff
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Spiritual preparation for pregnancy and childbirth
By Ingrid Peschke
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A dad-to-be takes his cue from Joseph
By Trevor Snorek-Yates
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Praying for my grandson
By Lynne Scheiern
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Willing to change course?
By Sandra Justad
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Living God’s mercy
Michael Shays
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When my husband was fired: how I prayed
By Janet Davis
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Dance club angels
By Erin Plum
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Divine energy at exam time
By Valérie Roy
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Stomachache healed
Laudes
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Embody Church—all day, every day
By Sandra Shrewsbury
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‘. . . expectation speeds our progress’*
Wendy Ely
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A sense of belonging that is ‘gold’
Lynley Campton
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A spiritual response to drought and famine
Nellie Gitau
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Our unity with God
By Kathy Fitzer
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Protected from injury, challenges resolved
Elena Toft
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Infection and injury healed
Alexandre Fischer
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Shoulder injury healed
Andrew Heining
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Progress in process
The Editors