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Of Good Report

Present-day examples of "whatsoever things are of good report" (Philippians 4:8)

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Spiritual perception and a coworker

I was introduced to Christian Science as an adult and immediately endeavored to embrace its teachings and way of life. At the same time, I frequently shared a work shift with a person I didn’t like.

“Let God work”

Throughout my experience I’ve learned firsthand that thought and action are forever connected. When thought is imbued with spiritual power and purity, amazing opportunities for good are possible.

“Years of criticism and judgment fell away”

Imagine being in a situation where for about three and a half months you begin work by 6:30 a. m.

Being as “harmless as doves”

Quietly contemplating Jesus’ instruction, “Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves” ( Matthew 10:16 ), can restore peace in situations that have seemed upsetting. It can help eliminate the self-righteousness or self-condemnation that would disrupt our rightful harmony.

Side with God’s goodness

One Wednesday evening after church, my husband and I decided to drive over to a nearby nature preserve for a walk with our dog. On the way, we were talking about how Christian Science is a moral Science and how our practice of it is correlated with how near and dear good is to our thought.

God’s plan of infinite good

When our life doesn’t go according to our plan, it can feel frustrating. This author shares an experience that proves God’s plan is always infinitely good.

Too good to be true?

There’s a well-known saying: “It’s too good to be true!” We’ve probably all found ourselves coming out with this phrase at times when something wonderful or amazing happens.   Recently, our family needed a new car.

Find the best child care in God’s care

Three years ago , my husband and I became parents. Like most parents who are preparing for the arrival of their first child, everything in our experience was new, from having to decide on the baby items we would need, to doing all the organizational things necessary to get ready for a newborn.

In college I took a course on nonviolence as taught and practiced by Martin Luther King, Jr. It included an exploration of Dr.

Second-rate, or valued by God?

Are we second-rate? Born to be last? Or does God value His children equally?