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

Go fly a kite!

If you ever did, you already know. If not, you can (1) observe, (2) take an old flyer's word for it, or (3) even as Benjamin Franklin did, go fly one and find out for yourself that kites take off against the wind, not with it! Of course, the aerodynamics of kite flying are of no significance if you're mentally content to just breeze along with the breeze of material, mortal thinking; with the general belief that substance, intelligence, even life itself, are in matter.

Praise-power

Jonah was the prophet who ran away from God. Told to preach against Nineveh, he promptly took ship in another direction.

Motherhood: frustrating or satisfying?

A friend once asked me whether I would still want children if I had it to do over again. For me, the joys certainly outweigh the problems.

Learning experiences

There is a sure way out of limitation and discord. We need not be resigned to sickness, sinful tendencies, or discordant relationships.

Omnipresent glory

The loveliness of the universe stirs many a heart to meditate on what lies behind it all. The Bible tells us of God, the creator, and from the first chapter of Genesis we learn that His creation is wholly spiritual and is perfect in its completeness.

Patience (and diplomacy): any use?

Are you tempted to answer, "It all depends" or "In certain cases .

"Righteous rebellion" heals

Physical healing in Christian Science results from a powerful rebellion against sickness and suffering. It demonstrates that good, not evil, governs man.

Reincarnation—do we believe in it?

When Christ Jesus declared, "Before Abraham was, I am," John 8:58; he underlined one of the most important themes of his ministry. Jesus knew more about the meaning, purpose, and origin of true existence than anyone else.

You have a mission

Each one of us, as a child of God, is irreplaceable in his or her expression of the infinite qualities of the creator. Each reflects and expresses God as no one else can.

Cordially invited

Regardless of religious or philosophical background or views, regardless of race, color, social or economic status, or political views, no one is excluded from attending Christian Science services. When announcements are read on Sunday morning, there is usually a cordial invitation extended to all to attend the Church of Christ, Scientist, and to visit and make use of Christian Science Reading Rooms for quiet study of the Word of Truth.