Baptism and communion: Private and practical
In Christian Science theology, the sacraments of baptism and communion are particularly important. They are profound inner experiences of regeneration and salvation.
A love letter, of sorts
I wonder if you know how much God loves you. He adores you, delights in you, treasures you. And He is constantly telling you so. It really isn't a new message. God has been telling you this ever since He created you.
Trust God more—a goal for the new year
Making New Year’s resolutions with specific career goals was an important way for me to monitor my progress in early adulthood. After I became a student of Christian Science, my life became less about working within a tight yearly time frame to achieve specific goals, and more about actively thinking of God as infinitely good and seeing His plan unfold.
Prayer for PEACE in the new year
Let There Be Peace On Earth, and let it begin with me." This opening line of a popular song aptly describes the deeply personal approach each of the following six writers is taking in thinking about world peace. And while the places they call home span five continents, they have one theme in common—their faith in the supremacy of God's love in human affairs.
Christmas and a world made new
Christ Jesus appeared in a world filled with barbarous political aggression, cruel civil codes, and religious corruption. But through his gentle yet powerful life, he forever destroyed evil’s claim to be able to dominate human endeavor and character.
The healing power of thanksgiving
I did not stand to give thanks myself at the Thanksgiving Day service, but listening to other members of the congregation express their gratitude for God’s goodness was enough to heal me.
The power of gratitude
Gratitude always has a healing role to play in our lives, even when we face tough times. It's a powerful quality that brings immense blessings when used liberally.
A mother’s prayer for her teenage daughter
If I ever had a time in my life when I needed to pray, it was when I became aware that our daughter was experimenting with drugs. Gradually, I felt assured I couldn’t fail as a mom. Rather, I could count on God, who was our daughter’s Father-Mother, the only creator, and the only genuine power of the universe, to lovingly help us recognize solutions.
I was healed of bipolar disorder
My friend had spread rumors about me and told everyone why they shouldn’t be my friend. When I went back to school, I remembered that God’s love was protecting me and that I could let it lead the way to healing and new friends. And God's love did just that.
When my best friend spread rumors about me
My friend had spread rumors about me and told everyone why they shouldn’t be my friend. When I went back to school, I remembered that God’s love was protecting me and that I could let it lead the way to healing and new friends. And God's love did just that.









