Testimonies of Healing

Toward the end of a long and pleasant day in my delivery job, I missed a step and fell from my van. I jumped up, but fell again in great pain, unable to put weight on one foot.

I am not a member of the Christian Science Church, but have attended with my family for many years. I've seen many healings and have had many myself.

During this time when we hear so much about homelessness and lack, I'd like to bear witness to the many proofs of God's loving provision we had when my husband and I were raising our family. As a child I had always relied on God for healings and guidance; but, as a grandmother and an aunt were Christian Science practitioners, I didn't do a lot of the praying for myself until my own children arrived.

Mary Baker Eddy's complete discovery of Christian Science reveals the law of God that heals and transforms human experience. It also involves unmasking animal magnetism—thoughts of doubt, confusion, and fear, which are all based on the false belief that man is mortal.

Our family has been immeasurably blessed by Christian Science. It has been our source of guidance, strength, and healing.

Some years ago I was driving alone on an errand through an industrial section of St. Louis.

In 1946 I had three remarkable physical healings with the loving help of a Christian Science practitioner, which brought me into the study of Christian Science. This was right at the end of World War II, and I had just opened a new sales business.

When a large, painful sac of fluid appeared beneath my upper arm, I was concerned that it needed to be removed in some manner. I prayed for myself and endeavored to stay with Mrs.

One morning early in 1993 I got out of bed feeling very strange, and felt worse as I went about preparing to be on duty in the local Christian Science Reading Room. Since I had to be there by 9 a.

I found Christian Science at a time of great need. I had been raised without any religion, and there was no direction or stability in my life.