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Not a single sheep was lost

“The very circumstance, which your suffering sense deems wrathful and afflictive, Love can make an angel entertained unawares” (Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 574 ).

Confidently speaking the truth

There was a time when I felt uncomfortable with conversations concerning medical topics, but I was hesitant to share what I had learned about healing through Christian Science. I decided to pray more deeply about Jesus’ message, “Love thy neighbor as thyself” ( Matthew 22:39 ).

Hanging by a thread?

A few years ago I was faced with challenges at home, at the school where I teach, and in many other areas. I felt as though I were hanging by a thread.

Moving beyond shame and regret

I woke up happy, and we had plans to do something fun amidst the shelter-in-place. We were going to venture out to a nearby farm stand to make an “essential” purchase of fresh-picked strawberries so we could make some yummy jam.

Life, a divine adventure

While we’re asked to observe social distancing guidelines in my community, I’m thankful to have open city parks and a lovely lake nearby where I’m able to walk.   The Canada geese and their precious goslings peck for food beside the lake.

Don’t “beat the horse”

Christ Jesus instructed his followers, “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you” ( Matthew 5:44 ). And Mary Baker Eddy states, “The vital part, the heart and soul of Christian Science, is Love” ( Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p.

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.

New every time

A friend once told me that every winter she takes out a large favorite jigsaw puzzle that covers much of her dining room table when finished. “Don’t you get bored doing the same puzzle over and over?” I asked.

An elevated view

I awoke early, before dawn, and was praying quietly near the window of my fifth-floor hotel room. As the morning light began to emerge, so did the cars onto the streets below.

A turning point with a coworker

Relying on God can help us with interpersonal relationships that cause difficulties in the workplace. On one occasion, I was assigned to work with an individual who had a reputation for being belligerent, provocative, and difficult to be around.