Letters & Conversations

Inspired messages Our national political dialogue had become very troubling for me, but the July 2021 issue of the Journal included several articles that were inspired messages that spoke strongly to my concerns. They presented our divine right to self-government and gave practical examples of how to differentiate the pure ideas of divine Mind from the destructive suggestions of mortal mind.

Longing to share? [Jan Klesse, “ The native language of Science and Health , ” Journal, June 2021] This article is such a help to those who have been longing to share Science and Health or who are praying for its reception. This article goes beyond that to giving us a way to think about receptivity in lectures, Reading Rooms, church services, and so on.

Clear Thinking [Peter Wilson, “ The practicality of the dragnet parable ,” Journal, May 2021] I love the clear thinking in this Spiritual Short. It is so helpful in the thought-sorting process we are all actively doing.

Comforted by article Thank you to Margaret Jane Seymour for “ Our secure dwelling place ” (Journal, April 2021). My doorbell rang in the middle of the night.

Understand more [Deborah Huebsch, “ The healing power of oneness ,” Journal, March 2021] Thank you for this deep and beautiful article. For the most part, I didn’t like Principle as a synonym for God.

More on the infinite [Judy Wolff, “ Do numbers have power over you? ” Journal, February 2021] I’ve read some articles talking about the infinite, but this one is deeper. I wish there were more articles going deeper on this subject.

JOY TO BE REMINDED [Alexandre Fischer, “ The power of today ,” Journal, January 2021] This article by Alexandre lifted my spirits today. What a joy to be reminded of the “newness” of God’s goodness.

Clarity and depth [Mary Gottschalk, “  ‘Dear Christ, forever here and near,’  ” Journal, December 2020] Mary Gottschalk’s article just pulled me in with its clarity and depth. I loved this statement of hers: “Disease is not an actual, unknown invader lurking around every corner.

A blessing [Steve Warren, “ The God who sees me ,” Journal, November 2020] This article is truly a blessing. All problems are from ignorance of God and of our relationship to Him.

Powerful article [Jürgen Kurt Stark, “ Spirituality: The essential basis of morality ,” Journal, October 2020] Wow! What a powerful article! A treatment for mankind and the world. I’m so grateful for the depth of the author’s understanding expressed in this article.