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Why are Bible-based names for God so important? Because they reveal not only the nature of God, but also the qualities we express as the reflection of God.   In addition to the seven synonyms for God that Mary Baker Eddy identifies in  Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures— Principle, Mind, Soul, Spirit, Life, Truth, and Love—there are countless other names for God.

Appearances can be deceptive. And sometimes deception can lead to mistaken conclusions about the condition or value of something you care about—your church, for example.

I’ve worked full time as a librarian of a Christian Science Reading Room for many years. It’s a unique position, one I’ve found to be just as important and rewarding as other positions within the church organization.

Have you heard the expression “two sides of the same coin”? It means that two things are very closely related even though they seem different. I’ve learned that the “coin” of personal sense is a worthless coin.

Often in daily life , we feel a need for guidance in solving our problems. Sometimes technology can provide the needed help—such as when I use the GPS (Global Positioning System) navigation in my car.

Several years ago, on a cold night a couple of weeks before Christmas, I was working the night shift at a convenience store, when I noticed a car backing into the parking spot next to the front door. Several things raised alarms in my mind.

Something special happens when people gather together to explore their relationship to God and church. As they draw closer to divine Love, God, and share inspiration, they find themselves drawing closer to each other, too.

Looking to be a better healer? Then you’ll want to keep an eye out for articles like this one, appearing periodically in The Christian Science Journal , Sentinel , and Herald . Their aim: to correct some of the misconceptions about Christian Science that would keep us from having the results we so desire.

The British slogan “Keep calm and carry on” began as a 1939 poster but has made a global reappearance today. In the midst of modern-day disturbances and disasters, it encourages many.

Even when someone has fully embraced the concept of God as infinite Love (a concept I have so cherished from my lifelong study of Christian Science), it may still be hard for them to recognize when they are subtly falling for common, incorrect views about divine wrath and punishment. This mistaken sense of God can creep up as something benign, like, “Well, you made a mistake, so now you must pay the penalty.