Welcome

Whether you cherry-pick one article or pore over each page of this issue, one point rings clear: There is hope amid life’s pressing problems. 

The “extraordinary claims” of Christian Science are indeed accompanied by “extraordinary evidence.” And just as spiritual thinkers spread the good news of divine reality and its fruits centuries ago, we’re happy to publish what’s happening on the spiritual front—in thought and experience—now.

In June, some parts of several northern hemisphere countries experience a midnight sun, with days of no darkness at all. We hope these pages help lead you to a metaphorical day with no night—to days full of spiritual light. 

In its own way, each contribution illustrates the great value of church, and how essential it is to our spiritual growth, and ultimately, the successful practice of Christian Science. 

Hope is as essential to each of us as wind is to a sailboat. When things are going wrong and the journey ahead looks dark, we may feel stranded in the shallows of frustration and fear. But what keeps us moving forward is hope.

Jesus promised us a peace above what the world can give—a peace grounded in God, Spirit.

Finding the actual source of real love to be God, Love, through commitment, perseverance, and a willingness to change our thinking to a more God-like basis

A hunger for newness. An almost rebellious inner yearning for something, anything, to be different. The beginning of a new year tends to amplify this relatable yearning. If we recognize this as a spiritual thirst, we’re off to a good start. 

Finding the meaning of Christmas through priceless moments of yielding to the living Christ

As you take in the ideas from this publication, I hope you’ll discover something of the gratitude that not only lifts us up, but brings healing to our lives—even to the world.