Letters & Conversations

Excellent Article [Carlos A. Machado, “ Keep the doors open ,” Journal, March 2020] This was excellent.

Clearly explained [Sue Martin, “ No more cancer ,” Journal, March 2020] I can’t thank you enough for the publication of this wonderful testimony. The step-by-step progress in this healing experience is so clearly explained and inspiring.

A real support [Cindy Martin, “ Quieting destructive winds and catastrophic wildfires ,” Journal, January 2020] As we are facing so many wildfires in Australia presently, this article is a wonderful treatment for when forces seem so out of control, and it has been a real support in my own prayers. It helped me address the many issues relating to a wildfire situation.

Plans to share [Ingrid Peschke, “ The light of the Christ can’t be hidden ,” Journal, December 2019] Thank you for this lovely article. I always know I am reading something special to me when I start thinking, “Oh, who should I be sharing this with?” This article certainly meets that criterion, and I plan to start sharing! Sandra Doerksen via JSH-Online.

Better understanding [Edwina Aubin, “ Gratitude—a doorway to good, God ,” Journal, November 2019] This article was very helpful in gaining a better understanding or perspective as to the purpose for and importance of the expression of gratitude. It really spoke to me about the need for appreciating the good that already exists, even if we don’t see it at the time.

Wake-up call [Juli Vice, “ Being in a ‘ready position’ at church ,” Journal, October 2019] Thank you for the wake-up call, reminding us of our role in church. We must always be in a “ready position” to fulfill our role in church with joy and to have an expectation that healing will occur during our church services.

So appreciate  … [Christine Jenks Driessen, “ Mental health beyond the brain ,” Journal, September 2019] I so appreciate the understanding with which this article was written. “Principle is not to be found in fragmentary ideas” (Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p.

Pushing self-concern aside [Inge Schmidt, “ How can I talk to ‘smart people’ about God? ” Journal, August 2019] As a lifelong Christian Scientist, this article helps me realize how important it is to push the pride of self-concern aside in order to let Love be love for everyone. Seeking acceptance first leads most often to failure.

Spiritual facts [Lois Degler, “ Challenge the lie ,” Journal, July 2019] I read this article multiple times one night when I was in much pain. The dear author mentions “spiritual facts” a few times, and suddenly it occurred to me that the thoughts I needed were those spiritual facts; rather than trying to take away the pain, I needed to see the spiritual facts about me.

Important insights [Amy and Christopher Bordeaux, “ Restoration and healing after serious car accident ,” Journal, June 2019] Thanks to the Bordeauxes for the telling of their experience, with many important insights so kindly shared. It gave me things to pray with on a particularly challenging night with a bad headache.