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Of Good Report

Present-day examples of "whatsoever things are of good report" (Philippians 4:8)

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Children’s school issue resolved

A school issue was resolved after this author prayed.

Blessings—poured out and poured upon

When the author’s son was seeking employment, she prayed to see that he was “a wonderful blessing to the world and the receiver of Love’s blessing.” Soon he had several job offers, and he now has fulfilling work.

Relying on God for test-taking

When this author returned to college, she prayed about final exam struggles. Despite feeling nervous and worried that she failed the test, she was comforted by a Christian Science hymn, and soon found out that she’d aced the test. 

God’s help when in need

When this author loses his passport, he prays to stay calm and follow God’s direction. 

God heals the brokenhearted

A journalist prays when he loses his job due to a reorganization in his company. 

“I will be with you”

An author who volunteers as a Christian Science prison chaplain shares how she helped an inmate who was disruptive. She prayed for direction and shared with the inmate that he is God’s reflection, deeply valued by his divine Parent.  

A sleepless night and a crucial task: Prayer redeems the day

An author worries that a sleepless night will prevent her from doing her job helping professional social workers. Prayer saves the day. 

“Remember the oriole”

A woman once remarked to the famous naturalist John Burroughs that she didn’t have any birds in her garden. Not a one.

A student’s prayers stop a school fight

My teenage son had been threatened by a fellow classmate and urged to engage in a fistfight after school. He hardly knew the other student, but agreed to meet him—to face him and tell him there wouldn’t be any fight.

New appreciation for Christian Science nursing care

I was so grateful for Science and Health’s practical guidance regarding Christian Science nursing.