Testimonies of Healing

As a new student of Christian Science, I was very much impressed not only with this religion but also with the people who practiced it. I was in awe of the poise, dominion, love, joy, and intelligence I saw in the members of the first branch church I attended.

I have been a Christian Scientist for over seventy years, and wish to express my gratitude. I would like to share a healing I experienced recently.

The first few lines of a favorite hymn have these words: "From sense to Soul my pathway lies before me, /From mist and shadow into Truth's clear day" ( Christian Science Hymnal , No. 64 ).

I grew up in a home where ethical values were taught and lived, but where organized religion was considered hypocritical. I was, however, allowed to attend various churches with my friends, and learned to worship and love a God that was a best friend to me—an entity whom I trusted to help me with important decisions in my life.

At the beginning of 1991 I suddenly had pain in the kidneys and the symptoms of kidney stones. I was unable to perform my household duties and had to stay in bed.

When a small child just starting kindergarten, I was vaccinated against my mother's wishes. I became very ill, unable to retain food, and extremely lethargic.

My whole life always seemed to be defined by the ups and downs of matters of the heart. Affections and sentiments played a great role, motivating me and my thoughts.

I am Kari's father. It was with great joy that I witnessed the healing that our daughter experienced.

One weeknight while I was in junior high, I was fooling around with my dad. I accidentally hit my head on the corner of the wall, and fell to the floor.

Some years ago I was working in public education for a group of voluntary organizations. One day I found myself facing a moral dilemma: either continue working in support of decisions I felt were wrong, or uphold a deeply held conviction and quit my job.