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

The year of perfect attendance

Raising a family of three active boys brought many opportunities to turn to divine Love in prayer. What I was learning of God and man through the study of Christian Science was both preventative and curative in maintaining the boys’ well-being.

United in heaven and on earth

On a recent college study abroad trip, we visited Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian territories. As part of our study, we were asked to consider the question: What makes the land holy? One of the destinations we visited was Mount Nebo, where Moses had gone after spending forty years leading the Israelites through the desert.

Nothing is ever lost

When I discovered my wallet had been stolen in a supermarket, I felt so disturbed that I was unable to think clearly. In it were my bank and credit cards, and £40 in notes.

Looking “behind the scenes” with biography

Like many readers of the Journal, I recently learned that several books about Mary Baker Eddy are being reissued as digital titles on JSH-Online. com.

Finding our home away from home

Who doesn’t have a strong desire for home and community? The longing for them can be heightened when we’re unable to be out and about with other people, or we find ourselves alone at the holidays.   As a frequent traveler I’ve spent a good many weeks away from home, which is why the hymn in the Christian Science Hymnal that begins, “Pilgrim on earth, home and heaven are within thee” (Peter Maurice, adapt.

Spirituality: The essential basis of morality

We are faced with moral choices every day. These decisions amount to choosing between right and wrong.

Heaven here and now

Sometimes we hear people say, “When I get to heaven .  .

Inspired and motivated by “Alertness to Duty”

This author dives into how she was inspired by the “Alertness to Duty” section of The Manual of the Mother Church by Mary Baker Eddy.

The following is an edited transcript of a panel discussion on “Why Church?” that took place during the “Being a force for good” summit of 20- and 30-somethings held at The Mother Church in October 2019. On the one-year anniversary of the summit, we hope you will join us in reflecting on the ever-expanding idea of Church, especially as we all continue to discover new ways to experience church in person, online, and by phone.

Find victory over discouragement and self-condemnation

Most everyone has had to handle discouragement at some point. Even Moses, wise and faithful to God as he was, got discouraged when the children of Israel were tired of the wilderness.