IN THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE BIBLE LESSON December 22, 2008 Issue

THE COMFORTER THAT'S HERE TO STAY

FENELLA BENNETTS

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

December 22–28, 2008

STUDYING the Bible Lesson on "Christian Science" at Christmastime brings deep meaning to this special season. I remember as a teenager walking my dog one frosty Christmas morning, and suddenly being moved by a very special joy which had nothing to do with the warm fire and presents under the tree at home. I had a tangible sense of God's presence and comfort, like being flooded with light. These qualities shine out in this week's Lesson.