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Exploring in depth what Christian Science is and how it heals.

Technology Spiritual? (Mary Baker Eddy Thought So)

Let's face it: We simply don't know how Mary Baker Eddy would respond to today's innovations. On the other hand, we can ask: How did she use the new technologies of her day? Were there any new technologies in her lifetime? The advances that took place in Mary Baker Eddy's lifetime were huge.

CONTRIBUTORS

1. So often the word sin strikes fear, guilt, or maybe even self-righteousness into the heart of believers.

BOUNDLESS LOVE

IN HER POEM "MOTHER'S EVENING PRAYER," Mary Baker Eddy described God as Love, guarding "the nestling's faltering flight" ( Poems, p. 4 ).

WE ARE FAMILY

I REMEMBER BEING SO EXCITED TO GO TO CHURCH on Sunday mornings. Believe it or not, it was more fun to go to church than to the movies! That excitement we kids felt about Sunday School—me, my brother, and the other Sunday School kids—is one of my most vivid memories of growing up in Nigeria.

EXTREME MAKEOVER

FOR AS LONG AS I'VE BEEN A BOY SCOUT I've had the ultimate goal of becoming an Eagle Scout—the highest rank in Scouting. Two years ago I began a journey to find the "perfect" Eagle scout Leadership Service project, one that would challenge me while making a difference in my community.

Branch churches and societies all over are prayerfully considering how to support Sunday graduates as they transition to the services. Here are a few approaches.

BRIDGING THE POSTGRADUATE 'GAP'

As a Sunday School superintendent in a large city, I've had the opportunity to meet hundreds of young people, some of whom will be "graduating" this year (at age twenty) from our Christian Science Sunday School. Many are comfortable with the step, while others really struggle.

BREAKING FREE OF TRADITION

We know practically nothing about one of the more spiritually minded individuals who ever lived on planet Earth. We do know he had a close relationship with God.

TO HEAL—BE FAITHFUL TO TRUTH

People often think it takes lots of faith to heal through prayer. Apparently the first Christian apostles even thought so.

NO HALFWAY TRUTH

But officer," she said, innocence lacing her voice. "I never noticed that speed limit sign.