Sometimes People Inquiring about Christian Science ask, "Why don't you have a minister or preacher?" My answer is simply, "We do; it's the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures." And I've found that it's a pastor that heals.
I grew up in a Christian home. When I left for college, my mother (who had attended a Christian Science Sunday School when young) gave me a Bible and Science and Health—along with a copy of the Christian Science Quarterly, so I could study the weekly Bible Lessons.
One Friday in the spring of my freshman year, while sitting in a classroom, I was gripped by intense migraine symptoms. I had experienced the same symptoms in fifth grade and spent many days in a dark room with only soda and crackers to eat. This time I wanted a different experience. Back at the dormitory I asked a friend (who knew nothing about Christian Science) to read me the Bible Lesson for that week. She agreed. Partway through the reading I thanked her and then fell asleep. Upon awakening a few hours later, I was free of the migraine symptoms and went on with all my active weekend plans.
