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Exploring in depth what Christian Science is and how it heals.

Handling chaos: A lesson from a vase

You may have noticed a growing use of the term chaos in the news media. It denotes confusion, disorder, or unpredictability occurring in physical bodies, the body politic, or nature.

An antidote to stone-throwing

How often do we find ourselves mentally condemning someone for an opinion or action with which we don’t agree? Christ Jesus was once approached by a group of religious leaders, who brought with them a woman they had condemned for adultery (see John 8:1–11 ). They were ready to kill her by stoning.

“He that hath seen me”

A number of years ago I started to feel a desire for a better understanding of Christ Jesus. As I began a genuine in-depth study of what the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy’s writings tell us about the Master, a new world opened up.

Life and death: A colloquy

Throughout history, people have wrestled with issues relating to life and death. The Bible is full of examples, and ultimately Christ Jesus challenged the notion that death is inevitable.

Waking up

A few years ago , my husband and I adopted a rescue puppy who delighted in leaping onto the bed in the morning to wake me up. One morning she landed directly on my head with her paws tangled in my hair, jolting me out of a frightening dream.

Look for Love’s lessons

The weather forecast for the day was hot, so I set out unusually early on my daily walk. I noticed the birds singing their cheery songs and thought of these words from one of Mary Baker Eddy’s hymns:  Brood o’er us with Thy shelt’ring wing,      Neath which our spirits blend Like brother birds, that soar and sing,      And on the same branch bend.

Trusting God with decisions

Making decisions can involve the promise of new adventures and opportunities. At the same time it can feel overwhelming.

The Christian Science periodicals help and heal

I’ve been grateful for many years for the Christian Science periodicals and what each issue brings to me when I read it. I began reading them while I was in high school.

Two kayaks and loving our neighbor

Early last summer, the subject for the Bible Lesson from the Christian Science Quarterly one week was “Christian Science. ” Throughout the week I had been carefully studying the Lesson, which is composed of passages from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.

Obeying an angel command

Years ago, I was driving home alone one evening over the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, through a very thick fog. I had learned and demonstrated, early in my upbringing as a Christian Scientist, that God is the divine Mind and lovingly communicates with and helps all of us, since we are His children.