Letters to the Editor

MISSION OF THE MONITOR I have just finished reading Jeff Ward-Bailey’s helpful interview with John Yemma in the February issue of the Journal , and have rarely seen such a clear explanation of The Christian Science Monitor’ s mission in the world and how it is fulfilling it. I appreciated his explanations about the Monitor’ s pioneering entrance into digital journalism, which I applaud, and the power and the responsibility our new Internet world puts into the hands of the individual.

SIMPLE BUT LOVELY I just had to send a quick note to tell you that I really love the cover of the February 2014 issue . So simple, yet so lovely and illustrative of our Father's loving care.

No need for tears “ I’m loving, not missing, you ” by Elaine Jarvis in the November issue really touched me! My husband passed on eight years ago, and I, too, can honestly say, “I’m loving, not missing, you. ” I am constantly reminded of his love for me and for his children.

Masterful article  Judy Wolff’s article, “ Moving a mountain ,” in the October Journal is a masterfully woven article of the ultimate inevitability of Life. I so appreciate the clarity of focus that is expressed here.

All-inclusive love I was startled to read the August Journal’ s interview with Bettie B. Thompson regarding Christian Science churches and segregation of the black community.

Thinking rightly I felt compelled to express my appreciation for the July 2013 issue of the Journal. There are three pieces that really spoke to me about subjects that I have “wrestled” with over the years.

Truly helpful I have read and reread Barbara Vining’s feature article, “ Understand, be firm, and yield! ” in the July issue of the Journal. It is so true and truly helpful.

‘Perfection in every detail’ Thank you for the excellent format, design, and printing of the Journal. Content is key, but I also appreciate the quality paper stock.

Expanded view of soul Will you please express my sincere gratitude to Scott Putnam for his article “ The harmony of Soul ” in the May Journal? He gives such an expanded view of Soul as a synonym for God and its practical application. What came to my thought was where Mary Baker Eddy states in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures on page 60 : “Soul has infinite resources with which to bless mankind, and happiness would be more readily attained and would be more secure in our keeping, if sought in Soul.

Truth never ‘out of style’ I had thought about commenting on the new size/format, but after reading the comments in the March Journal , now I must! I very much appreciate the “new” look. My first thought was that it went back to the small concise style of decades ago.