
Sections
Misconceptions about Christian Science
Insights into points that are sometimes misunderstood
Metaphysical ideas—deep but uncomplicated
While metaphysical ideas can be very deep, they are accessible to all because they have their source in God, divine Mind, who is everywhere. Healing is available to everyone, regardless of time and space.
The Bible: Our Sufficient Guide
Accounts of healing and inspiration gained from a deep study of the Bible
Finding spiritual light, even in the Bible’s “darkest” stories
Even in the Bible’s seemingly darkest stories we can find spiritual light and lessons that open the door to healing.
Paths to a Healing Practice
Individuals share how they became Christian Science practitioners
Lifted by the example of others
A Christian Science Sunday School teacher once pointed out to our class of young teens that Jesus never instructed his followers, “Worship me. ” Rather, he counseled them, “Follow me” and “Heal the sick” ( Matthew 4:19; 10:8 ).
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)
Scam thwarted
Through prayer, this author was able to avoid a computer scam. And she realized that she needed to pray more to see that God never made anyone a scammer.
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
Our role in fulfilling the mission of The Christian Science Monitor
The Editor of The Christian Science Monitor talks about its mission; how Mary Baker Eddy treated antagonistic journalists at one time; and how each of us—whether readers, journalists, or lawmakers—can follow Mrs. Eddy’s example and the example Jesus gives in the parable of the good Samaritan with regard to how we think and pray about the news, newsmakers, and journalists, and how we think and pray regarding people who may have very different views.