In this Issue
July 2026
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.
—II Corinthians 10:4
ARTICLES
Welcome - July 2026
Peter Whitmore
Christian Science reveals the mental struggles of today are not new—and have been overcome before.
Freedom’s way
Janet Clements
It is the freedom of divine Love, a law to our being, that makes us conscious of being dearly cherished and valued.
Senior years—new chapters for opportunity and progress
Richard Gates
Senior years don’t have to be barren years, as a student of Christian Science proved when prayer led him to a new job at a late stage of his career.
Addressing scarcity
John Biggs
The need is always to glorify God and refuse to think of Him as limited.
Pioneering branch church expansion
Brian Abbott
The qualities of justice, mercy, and faith are essential in both preserving church and pioneering its expansion
America’s three revolutions: How Christian Science helps propel humanity’s ongoing march to freedom
Abraham McLaughlin
Three towers, when viewed from a certain angle in Boston, represent humanity’s continuing march to freedom. They serve as a reminder of an ongoing quest for spiritual, healing answers.
The mouthpiece of Christian Science
Ginger Stevens
The profound message of Christian Science goes out to all mankind through the mouthpiece that is the church.
THE BIBLE: OUR SUFFICIENT GUIDE
“Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee”
Eric Bashor
Jesus’ rebuke of Simon the Pharisee lovingly gave him an opportunity to see things more spiritually, and Christ does the same for us.
A table prepared
Jill Grimes
The concept of “a table” in the 23rd Psalm began to take on a deeper meaning for the author, and a wider understanding began to unfold as she discovered the many ways in which our experiences are already prepared by God, divine Love.
PATHS TO CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING
Her mother’s example as a Christian Science nurse, and two healings of her own, led this author to choose Christian Science nursing as a career path.
POEMS
The seed within itself
Emily Faulkner
Reflecting God’s love to mankind,
may we also
carry within, not only
an ability to excel,
but to give.
TESTIMONIES OF HEALING
Broken leg quickly healed
Candace J. Anderson
This testifier was healed of a broken leg in one day by “stand[ing] porter at the door of thought” and clearly realizing her perfection as God’s likeness.
Prayer stops reaction to bug bites
Mimi Sitterly
How a mother prayed to calm her child who awoke in distress with bug bites.
Safe after being held at gunpoint
Lisa Dale Jones
When the author was threatened with rape at gunpoint, she silently asked, “Okay, God, how are we going to get out of this one?” And God had the answer.
Complete freedom of movement restored
Linda Snorek
Following a fall in deep snow, the author was healed of a badly hurt arm through her reliance on God’s tender care.
No more claustrophobia
Jo Desmond
God is with us in every conceivable situation.
OF GOOD REPORT
Inspiration while praying around association meeting time
Gretchen Starr-LeBeau
This author experiences healing and relief from concern while she’s spiritually preparing for an important meeting.
LIVING CHURCH
What can I do for You?
Kaye Cover
This author has found sharing Christian Science with inmates especially fulfilling.
Grants available for branch church and society needs
The Trustees Under the Will of Mary Baker Eddy
An announcement from the Trustees of the trust under the will of Mary Baker Eddy.
Read five updates from Boston, including about the publishing of the new Sterling Student Edition of the King James Bible, adjusted Journal and Sentinel delivery schedules, the upcoming special college issue of the Sentinel, watching the Annual Meeting replay, and a new Bible collection about the story of Nehemiah.
EDITORIAL
“Freedom from,” and “freedom to”
Lisa Rennie Sytsma
Jesus demonstrated for us that we can have both kinds of real freedom—freedom from and from to—without measure.
