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Exploring in depth what Christian Science is and how it heals.

An immanent Science

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

Rising above misinformation

The world seems ablaze with misinformation, especially relating to health, elections, economy, and war. Despite increased fact-checking efforts by journalists and independent agencies, instant access to information has proliferated opportunities to misguide, confuse, conspire, and contrive false realities to justify past or future actions.

Enough good to go around

During the pandemic, many churches temporarily closed. Yet, many members were inspired through prayer to continue supporting their churches financially even during the shutdowns, showing the importance of such grateful offerings.

The tenets of Christian Science: Holding things together

When I graduated from the Christian Science Sunday School and began attending church services, I wondered why, on Sacrament Sunday, the order of services was different. Why were the tenets incorporated into Sacrament Sunday? Why are they important to church members today? When I was faced with a severe challenge some years later, I set out to learn more about the tenets and discovered that our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, mentions them numerous times in the Manual of The Mother Church.

The mental awakening I needed

It was the beginning of a weekend retreat that I was co-leading for high school-age youth. On the first night, I went to bed late, woke up a few times throughout the night, and then had to get up early.

What is a Christian Scientist?

I have heard numerous times from those who found Christian Science in Japan that they initially assumed Christian Scientists were scientists like astrophysicists, chemists, or biologists, who chose Christianity as their faith. When they learned that the “scientists” who gathered at church didn’t need to be astrophysicists, chemists, or other physical scientists, they wondered what kind of scientists Christian Scientists were.

The quest for spiritual maturity

What is spiritual maturity, and why is it important for us as followers of Christ Jesus? The Bible tells us in Genesis 1 that man is made in the image and likeness of God and is “very good. ” Mary Baker Eddy elaborates in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures: “Man is God’s reflection, needing no cultivation, but ever beautiful and complete” ( p.

“God is our refuge”

I grew up attending a Christian Science Sunday School and became a branch church member as an adult, turning to the teachings of Christian Science to guide me during tough times. This quote from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, which is on the wall of many Christian Science churches, was a source of inspiration for me: “Divine Love always has met and always will meet every human need” ( p.

The rebellion that brings healing

When I decided to apply for listing in the Herald as a Christian Science practitioner, it seemed that a storm was unleashed in my life.   A recession had brought the collapse of my country’s economy, as well as our family’s finances.

Is the tank half full or half empty?

One Sunday I was on my way to church. As it was still early, I decided to stop at a gas station to fill up.