This week's issue | September 19, 2022
21st-century church: A fellowship of the heart
September 26, 2022
Are our happiness goals ambitious enough?
August 29, 2022
Embracing the world’s children
September 5, 2022
A book that heals
September 12, 2022
Seeing “none but the woman”
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Editorial
Spiritual love opens our thought to God’s guidance and to ideas from God that create a community where everyone is valued as a unique, indispensable, spiritual expression of one universal Father-Mother. This builds a church of such focused love that it supports healing, including physical healing.
Keeping Watch
The heart stone
Karen Neff
I realized that accepting even small, seemingly inconsequential losses leads to the larger concession to loss of life and must be resisted in whatever form presented.
Poem
Prayer for a friend
James Walter
Feel divine inspiration from this poem written to heal a friend.
Article
Joyful expectation
Marty Jones
As I watched my dogs over the next hour, it struck me how different their expectations for the day were from mine. I was trying to feel joyful anticipation, and they were just doing it.
How I Found Christian Science
My wilderness experience led me to Christ
Ute Keller
Working in the medical field had been becoming more and more of a wilderness experience for me. With a growing dissatisfaction with, and doubt about, what I had studied for years, I was feeling lonely, and even fearful.
Article
Ending self-righteousness in political discussions
Joani Stotler
I was able to drop my political agenda and its accompanying self-righteous indignation.
This Week’s Featured Online Content
Poem
Expectancy
Suzanne L. Brown
When we expect all good as coming from God, we prepare ourselves to receive it.
Article
“Awakened thought” and politics
Robert Gilbert
If there is a tendency to compartmentalize, to think political thoughts when one considers political things and Christian Science thoughts when one considers “religious things,” then we need to remember what we can do by bringing “every thought to the obedience of Christ” (II Corinthians 10:5).
TeenConnect: Q&A
How you can pray about bad weather
Tyler Flavin
Facing a terrifying storm, this camp counselor reached out to God for help and learned a powerful lesson about how we all can pray effectively about bad weather.
Sentinel Watch
Seeing the marvelous in others
With Tony Lobl
If you've ever been put off by an unpleasant neighbor, boring relative, or sullen child, you might be interested in discovering a way to see anyone—and everyone—in a different light. This week's guest, Tony Lobl, has firsthand experience in shifting from a limited view to a spiritual one, and he shares just how that feels.
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Kids
One family—God’s!
Virginia Anders
Melody had to go to a new school, where she didn’t know anyone. As the first day got closer, she felt scared.
Healings
Overcoming hatred brings physical freedom
William Ward
I resolved to do better and forgave the officer. The illness soon disappeared.
Testimony of Healing
Burned hand quickly healed
Shirley Schmidt
One day,
I had prepared the evening meal and was removing a casserole from the oven, using only one oven pad.
Testimony of Healing
Recovery from effects of physical trauma
Joann Smedley
My overarching feeling during this experience was gratitude—for the availability of the Christian Science nursing facility, for the practical and loving nursing care I received from the Christian Science nurses, for my family’s care, and for the Christian Science practitioner’s patience and faithful prayer.
Letters & Conversations
Letters & Conversations
Patricia Spencer, Susan Lapointe, Christopher Bowers
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September 19, 2022 issue
Editorial
Keeping Watch
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The heart stone
Karen Neff
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Prayer for a friend
James Walter
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Joyful expectation
Marty Jones
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My wilderness experience led me to Christ
Ute Keller
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Ending self-righteousness in political discussions
Joani Stotler
Kids
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One family—God’s!
Virginia Anders
Healings
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Overcoming hatred brings physical freedom
William Ward
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Burned hand quickly healed
Shirley Schmidt
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Recovery from effects of physical trauma
Joann Smedley
Bible Lens
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Reality
September 19–25, 2022
Letters & Conversations
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Letters & Conversations
Patricia Spencer, Susan Lapointe, Christopher Bowers
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Editorial
In divine Life, we have happiness that’s forever pure and secure and requires no ambition to attain it. It’s a quality we forever include and exude as God’s reflection.
Keeping Watch
The great value of hope, faith, and understanding
Mark Swinney
Hoping for, having faith in, and understanding God’s overflowing goodness and love comforts so effectively.
Article
“Follow thou me”
Susanne van Eyl
The brief exchange between Jesus and Peter has provided me with a lifetime of guidance because it is reliable, clear, and simple to follow. When the words “follow thou me” come to my thought, I know that I need to change course.
Article
Not fearing, but revering God
Vicki Turpen
My prayers were not only to address my own fears but also to help heal the fear that was being felt in our country at the time.
TeenConnect: Q&A
Love myself? Is that even possible?
John Biggs
If you think loving yourself either sounds silly or impossible, think again. There’s actual power—spiritual power—in knowing you’re loved and why.
This Week’s Featured Online Content
Poem
Expectancy
Suzanne L. Brown
When we expect all good as coming from God, we prepare ourselves to receive it.
Article
“Awakened thought” and politics
Robert Gilbert
If there is a tendency to compartmentalize, to think political thoughts when one considers political things and Christian Science thoughts when one considers “religious things,” then we need to remember what we can do by bringing “every thought to the obedience of Christ” (II Corinthians 10:5).
TeenConnect: Q&A
How you can pray about bad weather
Tyler Flavin
Facing a terrifying storm, this camp counselor reached out to God for help and learned a powerful lesson about how we all can pray effectively about bad weather.
Sentinel Watch
Seeing the marvelous in others
With Tony Lobl
If you've ever been put off by an unpleasant neighbor, boring relative, or sullen child, you might be interested in discovering a way to see anyone—and everyone—in a different light. This week's guest, Tony Lobl, has firsthand experience in shifting from a limited view to a spiritual one, and he shares just how that feels.
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Healings
Back injury healed
Elizabeth Beall
Healing is a natural outcome of practicing unselfed love. This experience inspired me to continue praying for the world.
Testimony of Healing
A life transformed
Grace Ngoindai Ajayi
Because of this healing, every statement in Science and Health was so real to me.
Testimony of Healing
Quick healing of sprained ankle
Jackie Cvar
My houseguest was amazed when I walked into the living room without even a limp. He said, “Wow! Now I know why you are a Christian Scientist. I’ve never seen anything like that.”
Letters & Conversations
Letters & Conversations
Suzanne Givens, Robert George, Judith Cordray
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September 26, 2022 issue
Editorial
Keeping Watch
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The great value of hope, faith, and understanding
Mark Swinney
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“Follow thou me”
Susanne van Eyl
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My sanctuary
Joanne Otto
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Not fearing, but revering God
Vicki Turpen
Teens
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Love myself? Is that even possible?
John Biggs
Healings
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Back injury healed
Elizabeth Beall
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A life transformed
Grace Ngoindai Ajayi
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Quick healing of sprained ankle
Jackie Cvar
BIble Lens
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Unreality
September 26–October 2, 2022
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Thanksgiving
2022
Letters & Conversations
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Letters & Conversations
Suzanne Givens, Robert George, Judith Cordray
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Editorial
Embracing the world’s children
Lynne Buckley-Quirk
Through prayer we can protect our young people by seeing them, and helping them see themselves, as whole, spiritual children of God, rather than vulnerable, immature mortals subject to danger and harm.
Keeping Watch
Alert, alive, awake, aware!
Judy Olson
To the extent that I daily defend my natural obedience to God, I remain alert, and I am learning that this is not a chore but the best and most important time of the day.
Article
Deliver me from “the violent man”
Judy Cole
Applying in a practical way the knowledge of our God-given exemption from evil was important in my work as a youth corrections counselor.
Article
When I stopped letting age define me
Robert E. J. Wehman
In my late teens,
I wanted to learn to play the harp and hoped to become a professional harpist.
Article
Exercise—what are our motives?
Tiffany Panfili
I had to replace those materialistic motives and false beliefs that I had held on to for so long with what God, Spirit, knows to be true about me as His purely spiritual reflection or expression.
Poem
What’s in your backpack?
Kurt Hochstein
A poem written with children going back to school in mind.
This Week’s Featured Online Content
Poem
Expectancy
Suzanne L. Brown
When we expect all good as coming from God, we prepare ourselves to receive it.
Article
“Awakened thought” and politics
Robert Gilbert
If there is a tendency to compartmentalize, to think political thoughts when one considers political things and Christian Science thoughts when one considers “religious things,” then we need to remember what we can do by bringing “every thought to the obedience of Christ” (II Corinthians 10:5).
TeenConnect: Q&A
How you can pray about bad weather
Tyler Flavin
Facing a terrifying storm, this camp counselor reached out to God for help and learned a powerful lesson about how we all can pray effectively about bad weather.
Sentinel Watch
Seeing the marvelous in others
With Tony Lobl
If you've ever been put off by an unpleasant neighbor, boring relative, or sullen child, you might be interested in discovering a way to see anyone—and everyone—in a different light. This week's guest, Tony Lobl, has firsthand experience in shifting from a limited view to a spiritual one, and he shares just how that feels.
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TeenConnect: Your Healings
Horse trouble. Horse triumph.
Relia Reed
Assigned to an especially difficult horse at camp, this teen wasn’t sure this was a challenge she could overcome. But one spiritual breakthrough opened the way for an awesome rest of the summer.
Healings
No more colitis
Debbie Peck
This healing led to a lifelong commitment to the study and practice of Christian Science.
Testimony of Healing
Healings built my confidence in Christian Science
William Cheney
I had been feeling a latent fear about not always being able to meet physical challenges through prayer in Christian Science, so I decided to face this fear straight on.
Testimony of Healing
Innate honesty proved through prayer
Polly Kimani
Comforting words from the Bible gave me confidence that divine wisdom would guide me in a way that would enable me to resolve this situation quickly.
Letters & Conversations
Letters & Conversations
Cami Thompson, Jayne Grimshaw, Paul White
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August 29, 2022 issue
Editorial
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Embracing the world’s children
Lynne Buckley-Quirk
Keeping Watch
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Alert, alive, awake, aware!
Judy Olson
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Deliver me from “the violent man”
Judy Cole
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When I stopped letting age define me
Robert E. J. Wehman
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Exercise—what are our motives?
Tiffany Panfili
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What’s in your backpack?
Kurt Hochstein
Teens
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Horse trouble. Horse triumph.
Relia Reed
Healings
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No more colitis
Debbie Peck
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Healings built my confidence in Christian Science
William Cheney
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Innate honesty proved through prayer
Polly Kimani
Bible Lens
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Man
August 29–September 4, 2022
Letters & Conversations
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Letters & Conversations
Cami Thompson, Jayne Grimshaw, Paul White
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Editorial
A book that heals
Moji George
The Bible is the living Word of God, equal to every situation and able to meet the hungering needs of humanity.
Keeping Watch
The unseen hand that guides us
John Sparkman
We all have times when we struggle through mental and physical turbulence. And we can all hear the still, small voice and feel the invisible presence and activity of God, divine Love, guarding and protecting us when we choose to turn away from matter to Spirit.
Article
Grand views in hiking and healing
Bruce Kitchingman
Like treasured memories of grand views encountered on a hike, the glimpses of God’s goodness that unfolded to me and the spiritual lessons I learned continue to enrich my life.
Article
The power of purifying thought
Rondi Olson
Just as pure water is not a good conductor of electricity, so I couldn’t be made to react (or express irritation, willfulness, or bad traits of any kind) when I hold to the spiritual truths of God and man as taught in Christian Science.
Kids
A healing of poison oak
Rob Nofsinger
A couple of hours later, every single bit of the rash and discomfort had completely vanished.
This Week’s Featured Online Content
Poem
Expectancy
Suzanne L. Brown
When we expect all good as coming from God, we prepare ourselves to receive it.
Article
“Awakened thought” and politics
Robert Gilbert
If there is a tendency to compartmentalize, to think political thoughts when one considers political things and Christian Science thoughts when one considers “religious things,” then we need to remember what we can do by bringing “every thought to the obedience of Christ” (II Corinthians 10:5).
TeenConnect: Q&A
How you can pray about bad weather
Tyler Flavin
Facing a terrifying storm, this camp counselor reached out to God for help and learned a powerful lesson about how we all can pray effectively about bad weather.
Sentinel Watch
Seeing the marvelous in others
With Tony Lobl
If you've ever been put off by an unpleasant neighbor, boring relative, or sullen child, you might be interested in discovering a way to see anyone—and everyone—in a different light. This week's guest, Tony Lobl, has firsthand experience in shifting from a limited view to a spiritual one, and he shares just how that feels.
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Healings
No aftereffects from head injury
Johanna Admiraal
No injury was found, and I was allowed to go home. I thanked God for His infinite love.
Testimony of Healing
Out of debt and into church
Jo Ellen Davis
This healing journey became much deeper than just finding a resolution to a financial situation.
Testimony of Healing
Nerve pain gone
Andy Remec
Prayer does not somehow alter a material condition but instead reveals the underlying perfection of our real, spiritual being. Holding to these ideas and persisting in prayer, I was healed.
Letters & Conversations
Letters & Conversations
Diane Woodward-Frost, SharonAnn Smith, Berenice Sharp
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September 5, 2022 issue
Editorial
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A book that heals
Moji George
Keeping Watch
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The unseen hand that guides us
John Sparkman
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A good place to start
Peter Ward
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Grand views in hiking and healing
Bruce Kitchingman
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The power of purifying thought
Rondi Olson
Kids
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A healing of poison oak
Rob Nofsinger
Healings
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No aftereffects from head injury
Johanna Admiraal
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Out of debt and into church
Jo Ellen Davis
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Nerve pain gone
Andy Remec
Bible Lens
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Substance
September 5–11, 2022
Letters & Conversations
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Letters & Conversations
Diane Woodward-Frost, SharonAnn Smith, Berenice Sharp
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Editorial
Seeing “none but the woman”
Barbara Fife
We, too, can see none but the perfect and sinless child of God as we stand with Christ, Truth, separate ourselves and others from the material scene, and pray more deeply to understand and insist on everyone’s inseparability from the infinite God, good.
Keeping Watch
Whose life is it?
John Tyler
Nothing has a life of its own, separate from God; each is a beautiful expression of divine Life itself.
Article
A mother prays about bullying
Laurie Toupin
Even though I could not physically be there at the school to help my daughter, nor could I tell her my thoughts when she wasn’t interested in hearing them, there was a way I could help that was more powerful and effective than any other means or method: yielding to God in prayer.
Article
This week’s photographic inspiration and related text.
Article
In the long run
Bobby Lewis
The choice to seek spiritual healing is not based on trying to prove that other methods are wrong; it is truly based on a love of the growth and deepening that happens when we seek to understand more fully the nature of God.
TeenConnect: My church
So this is why I go to Sunday School
Lona Ingwerson
Maybe she’d always gone to Christian Science Sunday School because her parents wanted her to, but when when this teenager found herself stuck in the middle of a storm, she suddenly understood that there was a lot more to her attendance than she’d realized.
This Week’s Featured Online Content
Poem
Expectancy
Suzanne L. Brown
When we expect all good as coming from God, we prepare ourselves to receive it.
Article
“Awakened thought” and politics
Robert Gilbert
If there is a tendency to compartmentalize, to think political thoughts when one considers political things and Christian Science thoughts when one considers “religious things,” then we need to remember what we can do by bringing “every thought to the obedience of Christ” (II Corinthians 10:5).
TeenConnect: Q&A
How you can pray about bad weather
Tyler Flavin
Facing a terrifying storm, this camp counselor reached out to God for help and learned a powerful lesson about how we all can pray effectively about bad weather.
Sentinel Watch
Seeing the marvelous in others
With Tony Lobl
If you've ever been put off by an unpleasant neighbor, boring relative, or sullen child, you might be interested in discovering a way to see anyone—and everyone—in a different light. This week's guest, Tony Lobl, has firsthand experience in shifting from a limited view to a spiritual one, and he shares just how that feels.
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Healings
A life enriched and a smoking habit healed
Michael Reiser
I had tried in vain to stop smoking using self-will, but it was the loving metaphysical treatment from a Christian Science practitioner that resolved this issue.
Testimony of Healing
Pain-free mobility restored
Emily Mayer Kendrick
Early in my
marriage and after I became a mother, I suffered debilitating back issues for a few weeks at a time.
Testimony of Healing
Runner freed from pain
Claire McArthur
It was just so clear to me that the pain wasn’t real and that I needed to guard my thinking rather than look for either a material cause or a material remedy. That was the end of the pain.
Letters & Conversations
Letters & Conversations
J. Carol Fling, Robert George, Bob Minnocci
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September 12, 2022 issue
Editorial
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Seeing “none but the woman”
Barbara Fife
Keeping Watch
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Whose life is it?
John Tyler
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A mother prays about bullying
Laurie Toupin
- Image and Inspiration
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In the long run
Bobby Lewis
Teens
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So this is why I go to Sunday School
Lona Ingwerson
Healings
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A life enriched and a smoking habit healed
Michael Reiser
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Pain-free mobility restored
Emily Mayer Kendrick
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Runner freed from pain
Claire McArthur
Bible Lens
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Matter
September 12–18, 2022
Letters & Conversations
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Letters & Conversations
J. Carol Fling, Robert George, Bob Minnocci