Sections
Misconceptions about Christian Science
Insights into points that are sometimes misunderstood
What are we talking about?
Another installment in our series tackling misconceptions about Christian Science—this time, regarding the term “mortal mind.”
The Bible: Our Sufficient Guide
Accounts of healing and inspiration gained from a deep study of the Bible
The Bible’s healing message for readers today
When this author was feeling unjustly treated at work, she discovered an important spiritual lesson in one of Jesus’ parables.
Paths to a Healing Practice
Individuals share how they became Christian Science practitioners
God’s timing
The commitment to the public practice of Christian Science not only benefits the practitioner’s patients, but his or her family as well. Going into the practice happens naturally at just the right time for each person.
From the Mary Baker Eddy Library
Short items of inspirational and historical interest regarding Mrs. Eddy and her church
The Greatest Thing in the World
Scottish evangelist Henry Drummond wrote The Greatest Thing in the World, a book that has been an inspiration to many for well over a century.
Words of Significance
Finding ever deeper meaning in common – and not so common – words in the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy’s writings
The scientific meaning of theodicy
Mary Baker Eddy’s use of the word theodicy starts from the premise that God creates only good, rather than assuming the reality of evil and then trying to reason why it exists.
Of Good Report
Present-day examples of “whatsoever things are of good report” (Philippians 4:8)
Listening to God, on the ranch and everywhere
This author has had many opportunities throughout her life to listen for God’s guidance.
Spiritual Shorts
Big ideas in small packages
Not sunburned—sun-blessed
Sunlight on a flower brought a spiritual lesson about how we, like the flower, can live in harmony with nature, always unharmed.
Living Church
Inspiration and information from The Mother Church and branches
Monthly updates: May 2026
Read news and notes about a significant update to christianscience.com, this year’s Annual Meeting of The Mother Church, and the posting of this month’s “Exploring the Bible” digital collection.