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A grandmother helps care for her grandbaby, and puts the concepts she’s learning from a Christian Science nursing course into practice.

When I was a young boy and acting pouty, my mom would always remind me how much I had to be grateful for and ask me to list a few things. I’m not sure which I liked hearing less: “What are you grateful for?” or “Eat your vegetables!” I didn’t want to be grateful.

This article is part of a series appearing occasionally in the  Journal , the  Christian Science Sentinel , and  The Herald of Christian Science . Each article aims to correct some misconception about Christian Science that would keep us from having the results we so desire as spiritual healers.

 A woman’s hepatitis C symptoms vanish when she asks her husband to pray for her. And he discovers that we will ultimately understand ourselves to be where we have, in fact, always been—in heaven. 

Trials don’t have to overwhelm us. With prayer, they can be opportunities to learn and grow in the understanding of our God-bestowed strength and freedom.

This author shares how it’s important to follow Christ Jesus’ example and maintain an elevated thought in times of crisis to overcome fear. He includes an example of protection for a group in a storm on a mountaintop and also includes a healing of poison ivy. 

The explanatory note sets the tone for reading the Christian Science Bible Lesson-Sermon. It’s all-inclusive greeting of “friends” says the church service is meant for everyone, everywhere.

I’ve loved serving as a Reading Room librarian and attendant over the years, and so appreciate this important work.   While I was serving in a Reading Room one day, a young visitor came in and introduced herself as a graduate school student.

When this author returned to college, she prayed about final exam struggles. Despite feeling nervous and worried that she failed the test, she was comforted by a Christian Science hymn, and soon found out that she’d aced the test. 

When the author’s son was seeking employment, she prayed to see that he was “a wonderful blessing to the world and the receiver of Love’s blessing.” Soon he had several job offers, and he now has fulfilling work.