Sections
Misconceptions about Christian Science
Insights into points that are sometimes misunderstood
What are we talking about?
Another installment in our series tackling misconceptions about Christian Science—this time, regarding the term “mortal mind.”
The Bible: Our Sufficient Guide
Accounts of healing and inspiration gained from a deep study of the Bible
“The flesh profiteth nothing”
Jesus healed by understanding the supremacy of Spirit, rejecting the belief that health depends on physical conditions and substance. This is how Christian Science heals as well.
Paths to a Healing Practice
Individuals share how they became Christian Science practitioners
A healing practice strengthened
The commitment to the public practice of Christian Science not only benefits the practitioner’s patients, but his or her family as well. Going into the practice happens naturally at just the right time for each person.
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)
“Whatever blesses one blesses all”
A recent graduate finds that there’s no limit to God’s goodness as she prays about her career and housing.
Spiritual Shorts
Big ideas in small packages
Opening thought for healing
Experiences in Christian Science nursing helped this author see the practicality of “knock, and it shall be opened unto you,” as she found that by pausing and waiting on God, she had the answers she needed.
Living Church
Inspiration and information from The Mother Church and branches
Change in Editor of the Christian Science periodicals
New editor for The Christian Science Journal, Sentinel, and Heralds