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

Reverencing Christ as never before

The time is Monday morning, March 16, 1885. A new religions teaching, expounding radical theological concepts and headed by a dynamic woman, is coming to the forefront of public thought.

What are you giving credence to?

As I begin writing this article, I see a patch of cobalt blue streaking across my beige carpet. But I'm not planning to attack it with cleaning solution.

Exposing the fallacy of animal magnetism

A small boy tricked his older sister through subtle suggestion. He stuck a straight pin through the crown of a straw cowboy hat, leaving the pin exposed about a half inch.

Insiders and outsiders

Thus far in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus' ministry has been dedicated to making practical his teachings about God's kingdom being at hand. The people have responded exuberantly, but not so the authorities.

The angel message you need

It was the second or third time I had gone to a Wednesday evening testimony meeting at the Christian Science branch church in my community. I was very interested in the accounts of healing and the spiritual insights that were being shared by those attending.

No illness in God's allness

God is All-in-all! God's goodness is immeasurable. Praying to understand the allness of God can expand our ability to prove His healing presence.

Medicine for the twenty-first century

What kind of progress will the twenty-first century bring in the field of health care? What will be required? Surely the human family has a right to expect advances in freedom from disease. Health is a basic necessity of life for every person.

How does the law of God heal?

Good health care requires the correct treatment for each ailment. Treatment that misses its target or never even touches on the actual basis of a disease or injury clearly isn't part of effective health care.

Breaking the dream of disease

If a friend were having a nightmare in which he thought he was being chased by an angry bear, would you need to find a way into his dream and give him a gun so he could save himself? Obviously, that wouldn't be the answer to his problem. But let's suppose it was possible to do this.

How a church got started

"What is the history of Christian Science in my community? How do branch Churches of Christ, Scientist, get started?" To inspire those who wish to start or revitalize a branch, we're happy to share occasional accounts of this important activity. As the following excerpt illustrates, it's healing that attracts and holds Truth-seekers.