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“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” ( Luke 12:32 ). With these words Jesus conveyed a key point in Christian faith, especially in healing.

Dear Reader, When I last wrote for this column in “Answering the call of hungry hearts” in the March Journal, many of you responded with suggestions and insights. Thank you! We heard about improvements we could make to help you share the magazines more widely, ideas about the Christian Science Sentinel ’s mission to “hold guard over Truth, Life, and Love” (Mary Baker Eddy, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, p.

Many years ago I was looking for a new home in a European capital. Within a week I found the perfect house, and the friend who would be sharing it with me was as happy with it as I was.

Over the years, I have sincerely prayed to resolve family and other relationship issues. Actually, the desire to have harmonious relationships was the main reason I chose Christian Science as a way of life.

I love the healing atmosphere of services and meetings in branch Churches of Christ, Scientist. It gives me some time to spend quietly with God during the week, away from the bustle and distractions of everyday life.

Being an accountant by profession, and thus much more comfortable with number-crunching than letter-writing, I have found it easy to find excuses to avoid writing for the Christian Science periodicals. However, it became difficult to ignore the insistent thoughts that I should at least give writing for these magazines a try.

A healing gave me a new and unexpected understanding of Christ Jesus’ parable of the talents, of its deep relevance and great importance to our lives, including our spiritual growth and progress.   In this parable (see Matthew 25:14–30 ) a man gives his servants talents—five to one, two to another, and a single talent to a third servant.

This author shares insights on how to address, and conquer fear.

The early disciples of Jesus, just after his resurrection, lived in a unique period that made their contribution to humanity’s welfare and their example critically valuable. Their lives, bearing witness to the healing power of Christ, Truth, would set a standard for Christianity throughout all history.

Healing is inevitable. Through my study and practice of Christian Science, I’ve seen firsthand that healing as Jesus taught is still possible today.