Testimonies of Healing

The healings we publish are verified by people who can vouch for the testifier or who know of the healing. Examples of Christian healing from individuals and families around the world have been published in the Christian Science periodicals for well over a century.

The most recently-published testimonies are at the top.

Testimony of Healing

Saved from drowning

Audrey von der Mehden

As I yielded to the conviction that we were actually safe in the loving care of our divine Father-Mother, a great calm came over me.
Testimony of Healing

Grateful for God’s presence

Alexandra Hawley

I continued diligently pondering the depth of each name for God, letting my consciousness be filled with the endless good qualities they express. As I let these qualities envelop me, I felt an even deeper sense of God’s presence, and along with it, an inner calm. 

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Anthology of classic articles

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From Safety

A safe refuge

Trust in God opens the door to a safe refuge, always available and always at hand.

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Testimony of Healing

Heart attack symptoms reversed

Valerie Laver

When my mom came home, my dad pointed to me and at the top of his voice told her, “That child healed me.”

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Torn relationship and ligaments mended

Michael Mooslin

I returned on the second day at the base hospital to complete the reserve weekend, where my doctor friends were incredulous. We spent the day talking about Christian Science and how prayer heals.
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Healed after headfirst fall

Elizabeth Pond

I thought of Mary Baker Eddy’s definition of “the proof of healing” as “a sweet and certain sense that God is Love” (Science and Health, p. 569). I really felt that sweet and certain sense of the presence of Love with me. 
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Freedom of movement regained

Cathy Edge

The fear began to fade, and my prayers gained strength and momentum. My trust in God’s constant, tender care reassured me that nothing could harm me. 

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Anthology of classic articles II

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Changing your world

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series—and discover how your prayers can make a difference in the world.

From Living the Lord's Prayer

'OUR FATHER ...'

The Lord's Prayer sparks the recognition that divine Love is always with us.

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From Conquering hate, enthroning peace

Love's triumph over hate

How can we love when others hate? Prayerful turning to God, divine Love, with the earnest desire to express His qualities under all circumstances will give us strength and ability to do right.

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Testimony of Healing

God is “a very present help in trouble”

Andrea Schwochow

My take-away from this experience was a realization of just how powerful God’s love for each one of us is.
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Knee pain swiftly healed

Carol Coykendall Raner

As my husband and I went for a walk, I gave God a silent “thank you” with each step.
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Prayer brings hikers’ rescue

Judy Myers

This experience deepened my trust in God. I realized that He had been with us every step of the way. 
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Prayer leads to fulfilling job

Joan McCormick

Was I going to let a limited, material view of the employment situation bring me down with discouragement, jealousy, and self-pity, or was I going to take a spiritual view and trust that God meets every need abundantly? 
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Bike accident injury healed

A. J. Kiser

I did my best to constantly redirect my thinking away from preoccupation with what might happen and back to the present moment, keeping things simple and just cherishing God’s present care.
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Tenacious trouble with shoulder gone

Kathryn Thompson

I realized that the spiritual breakthrough could still be quick, no matter how long this had been going on. Spiritual inspiration inevitably leads to healing.