
Sections
Misconceptions about Christian Science
Insights into points that are sometimes misunderstood
“Tender mercies” held my son
Listening to songs from the Christian Science Hymnal: Hymns 430–603 helped this toddler overcome his fear of nightmares. He understood that God is Love and that He is showering on him “tender mercies.”
The Bible: Our Sufficient Guide
Accounts of healing and inspiration gained from a deep study of the Bible
The inspired depths of Siloam
This author found healing of a shoulder injury through a deeper, spiritual interpretation of Jesus’ healing of the man by the pool of Siloam.
Paths to a Healing Practice
Individuals share how they became Christian Science practitioners
Finding a deeper sense of Christianity
I didn’t grow up in a Christian Science family. But as an active member of another Protestant church whose members loved the Bible, I believed deeply in the power of prayer.
From the Mary Baker Eddy Library
Short items of inspirational and historical interest regarding Mrs. Eddy and her church
Living Love
On November 20 and 21, 1898, Mary Baker Eddy taught her last Normal class. During that instruction, she asked each class member a pointed question: “If you were called to some one who was apparently dying, what would you do?” Lida Stocking Stone was in attendance, listening as each student answered earnestly—but technically.
Words of Significance
Finding ever deeper meaning in common – and not so common – words in the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy’s writings
The righteousness that blesses
The Bible-based meaning of the word righteousness is a pure love for God’s law.
Of Good Report
Present-day examples of “whatsoever things are of good report” (Philippians 4:8)
Divine direction: It’s clear
A former military man shares how directions about what to do and where to go in everyday life, be they little or big, are readily available from our Father-Mother God.
Spiritual Shorts
Big ideas in small packages
We must gravitate Godward—it’s a law
The Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, may not have been an institutionally educated scholar of the natural sciences, but I find her insights about the laws of nature and their applied relevance to health and human affairs to be breathtaking. Take her statement in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, “Mortals must gravitate Godward, their affections and aims grow spiritual.
Living Church
Inspiration and information from The Mother Church and branches
An inspiring gift to The Mother Church
The Clerk’s Office of The Mother Church (The First Church of Christ, Scientist) was gifted two composition notebooks that belonged to a remarkably faithful Christian Scientist: William B. Haines. Mr. Haines, of British nationality, was a World War II prisoner of war for three and a half years in Sumatra.