Letters & Conversations

Keeping children safe On a recent flight, I felt strongly led to read the April Journal. After some time, a woman sitting next to me said, "I noticed the title of an article in that magazine you're reading.

No separation from God At the end of last year, I seemed to be facing many huge challenges, some of which I thought I would definitely not be able to face alone. Then I picked up the October Journal and read the articles "Drawn to God" and "God's control of your life.

Women in the military Having served as an Episcopal minister near a military base in Maine, I appreciated the truths expressed and the way God worked through the women chaplaines featured in your March issue. As the article attests, theirs was not an easy tour, and the fact that they stayed focused and centered in their particular situations is a credit to their faith and a challenge to my own, as I am sure it was to the persons they served.

Steppingstone For me, the article "What really needs healing?" in the Journal of last May has been a steppingstone to Christian Science. It has given me the highest possible insight—something money cannot buy.

War at sea While reading a recent issue of the Journal, I was reminded of my introduction to Christian Science, more than fifty years ago. I had attended a Baptist Sunday School, where one of my teachers told me that one day I would come to know the words of the Bible, and would understand not only the Christ, but God, too.

True fatherhood The editorial in the December Journal, "Joseph of Nazareth—man of faith," was so touching and inspiring that I found myself moved to tears. It is a beautiful description of the qualities of true fatherhood.

Science panel The report on the discussion between three physical scientists in the August 1999 Journal was as illuminating and helpful to me as any I have read on the practice of Christian Science. By education and experience, my thought processes are those of an analyst, an engineer, or a manager of applied science.

No partiality With the world's increased interest in healing through prayer, I am grateful that you included in the July Journal' s "Reports of Healing" a testimony from a woman who had experienced healing before she came into a "fuller understanding of God's law in Christian Science. " I can also testify to having had such healing.

Radio's world outreach What a delight to read regular reports in the Journal from listeners around the world who are finding inspiration in the radio programs produced by The Mother Church. In Cape Town, I am grateful to say, we enjoy perfect reception.

Art in the Journal When I saw "Rhapsody" on page 6 of the May Journal, I thought, "This looks like a Hans Hofmann painting!" I was familiar with only two of his works, "Land of Bliss and Wonder and lowering Clouds," which were part or a private collection at the law firm where I had worked in Los Angeles. They played an important part in my learning to appreciate and enjoy contemporary art.