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The chapter titled “Christian Science Practice” in the textbook of Christian Science is filled with helpful directives on how to heal through prayer. One of my favorites is on page 390 : “Suffer no claim of sin or of sickness to grow upon the thought.

Imagine being right in the middle of a cherished Bible story, walking in the sandals of a disciple of John the Baptist. After following John, you see Jesus for the first time and begin following him.

You may have noticed a growing use of the term chaos in the news media. It denotes confusion, disorder, or unpredictability occurring in physical bodies, the body politic, or nature.

How often do we find ourselves mentally condemning someone for an opinion or action with which we don’t agree? Christ Jesus was once approached by a group of religious leaders, who brought with them a woman they had condemned for adultery (see John 8:1–11 ). They were ready to kill her by stoning.

A number of years ago I started to feel a desire for a better understanding of Christ Jesus. As I began a genuine in-depth study of what the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy’s writings tell us about the Master, a new world opened up.

Throughout history, people have wrestled with issues relating to life and death. The Bible is full of examples, and ultimately Christ Jesus challenged the notion that death is inevitable.

A few years ago , my husband and I adopted a rescue puppy who delighted in leaping onto the bed in the morning to wake me up. One morning she landed directly on my head with her paws tangled in my hair, jolting me out of a frightening dream.

The weather forecast for the day was hot, so I set out unusually early on my daily walk. I noticed the birds singing their cheery songs and thought of these words from one of Mary Baker Eddy’s hymns:  Brood o’er us with Thy shelt’ring wing,      Neath which our spirits blend Like brother birds, that soar and sing,      And on the same branch bend.

Making decisions can involve the promise of new adventures and opportunities. At the same time it can feel overwhelming.

I’ve been grateful for many years for the Christian Science periodicals and what each issue brings to me when I read it. I began reading them while I was in high school.