Testimonies of Healing

Is any condition or circumstance beyond the reach of Christian Science treatment? The records of Jesus’ healing works in the Gospels and of Mary Baker Eddy’s healing works in her writings say, “No. ” Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy confirms: “Christian Science heals organic disease as surely as it heals what is called functional, for it requires only a fuller understanding of the divine Principle of Christian Science to demonstrate the higher rule” ( p.

For many years I struggled with feeling depressed, especially when life seemed particularly difficult. A few years ago, my husband began traveling more often on business trips.

I have four dogs—a Great Dane, a border collie mix, and two blue heeler mixes—that I take for walks at least twice a day. One day, nearing dusk, I decided we would walk the trail around our property.

Many years ago my mother was healed of the effects of a stroke through Christian Science. Witnessing her healing was one of the most important experiences in my life.

One day, some years ago, a friend gave me a lift home in her car and drew up near my house to drop me off. As I was getting my golf equipment out from the back seat, the car suddenly rolled backward over my left foot.

I am grateful to share an experience that proves we can safely rely on God in an emergency situation. I learned that, with God’s help, we never have to wait for assistance.

One hot afternoon in 2009, when I was clearing away a wasp nest that had been previously sprayed with poison, a wasp flew out from this area. It wasn’t headed in my direction, but I panicked anyway, flailing my hand at it, and that hand promptly got stung.

Some years ago my wife had a wonderful opportunity to work overseas. I was excited for her and wanted to support her, but it was a big move and, frankly, quite overwhelming for various reasons.

In May 2012, I traveled thousands of miles from my home in North America to Brazil, to be a speaker at several different speaking engagements in the country. On the morning of the final speaking engagement, in São Paulo, I found myself in a dilemma because I woke up with a queasy stomach and symptoms of diarrhea.

“Mortal mind is the worst foe of the body, while divine Mind is its best friend,” wrote Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, on page 176 in her seminal work, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Several years ago, I was privileged to experience that this is true and that divine Mind is not only our best friend but also our healer.