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Sometimes when I feel uneasy about a situation, this inspired thought brings me peace: “I may not be in my comfort zone, but I’m always in the Comforter’s zone. ”  Many Christians are familiar with the concept of the Comforter, as promised by Christ Jesus.

A marvelous truth that is central to the practice of Christian Science healing is that God’s creation, including man, is spiritual and eternal. Therefore it is complete.

There is a verse in Romans that is both beautiful and powerful in its loving counsel that we place our lives firmly under the transforming power of the divine Spirit. It reads: “Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” ( 12:2 ).

The early Christians were healers. They were the go-to individuals for health care for many who witnessed or heard about cures of disease, injury, even death.

Mary Baker Eddy , the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, writes, “Divine Love always has met and always will meet every human need” ( Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 494 ).

Recent news reports and articles about the sexism that’s still encountered by women in some situations remind me of discriminatory practices that I learned to overcome through relying on prayer and the teachings of Christian Science.   My technical career began at a time when there were few women working in technical fields.

I teach Sunday School , and I’ve been observing and appreciating the charm (one meaning of that word is the power or quality of giving delight) that our Sunday School students express. There was the cartwheel after Sunday School ended; the second grader singing the hymns at the top of his lungs (and in tune!); the high schooler’s recounting of the touchdown pass he caught.

Spiritual reasoning and heartfelt outreach to God are natural to us as spiritual thinkers. 

“Are you kidding me? You want me to do what?! How stupid!” Yep, that was teenage me, bristling internally every time my mom told me what to do. Thoughts like these would then lead to harsh conversations where I said things to my mom I later realized I didn’t mean.

Recently I had the opportunity to talk with a group of Christian Scientists who were about to graduate from college. During our conversation one of the questions asked was, “What helped you stay committed to Christian Science?” I found myself sharing that the one thing that had been a great support in keeping me connected to Science was my commitment to attending Wednesday evening testimony meetings.