Testimony of Healing May 6, 1985 Issue

Christian Science was brought to my family's attention by a...

ANNE M. EVEY with contributions from ARDEN M. EVEY

Christian Science was brought to my family's attention by a man who was a newcomer to this teaching. He was so overjoyed with a recent healing he had had, that he wanted to share his joy with others who were in need of healing. My stepmother had been suffering for some time with a back injury. She sought the help of a Christian Science practitioner and was healed at her first visit with the practitioner. After that, some of our family members began to study Christian Science.

At the time, I was in my midteens, and as I began to read the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, I had the feeling that here was a book that could help me find answers to my questions about life and the reason for my existence. Whenever possible I attended a Christian Science Sunday School. I always had many questions, and looking back on that time I realize that they were all questions probing the nature of matter.

I will never forget and will always be grateful for the answer I received one Sunday. The teacher said that if I continued my study of the Bible and Science and Health, in time these questions would be answered for me. She quoted Christ Jesus' words (John 8:31, 32) "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." That teacher must have done her homework (prayed), for her answer satisfied me.

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