Letters May 20, 2013 ISSUE

Letters

Armin E. Henneberger, Jr., Marsha L. Maupin, Joan Freund, Diane Taylor Dickey, JSH-Online comment

Meeting world challenges

Thank you for your editorial, “Stop the hate; start the love,” in the April 22 Sentinel. I received it on April 15—the day of the bombing at the Boston Marathon. Although the editorial cited current world issues, your emphasis on “Divine Love’s allness ...” and “Hatred ... has never been and never will be a part of God’s plan for humanity” is comforting, calming, and healing to those affected by the attack. Recognizing God’s eternal love for mankind is truly the answer to meeting world challenges. In the words of Mary Baker Eddy, “Fed by Thy love divine we live, / For Love alone is Life” (Christian Science Hymnal, Hymn 30 ).

Armin E. Henneberger, Jr.
Sudbury, Massachusetts, US

Met a need

I found the article, “Love’s transparency and the diamond ring,” by Sheila Shayon (April 22, 2013) met my need immediately! After our “home” church service, a member lost a very small, expensive item in our front yard grass, and the next day I was asked if I’d look for it. As I knelt down an idea from the article, “as a transparency for God’s wisdom,” kept my thought on God. I had decided not to say I’m going to look for it, but I’m going to find it, and I saw it right away.

Marsha L. Maupin
Burbank, California, US

Sharp and up to date

I love the new uniform size of The Christian Science Journal, Sentinel, and Full-Text Quarterly. They all fit neatly together. And, yes, they “fit in my purse.”

The appearance of the Journal and Sentinel is sharp and up to date. The new format draws me in, and I find I am reading more articles than ever. And I’m appreciating the additional space for note taking in the Full-Text Quarterly. Thank you for these innovative changes.

Joan Freund
Byfield, Massachusetts, US

Leaving resentment behind

[“Resentment-free,” Ellen Austin, “Living Christian Science Today” blog, April 11, 2013]

I’m really grateful for this article. I bought a used car last week from a dealer and found the original sticker price among the former owner’s papers. I discovered that I paid almost the same price as when the car was new, 18 months ago. Since then I’ve been feeling a lot of resentment toward the dealership and shame for being so gullible. This article has shown me how I can start to leave those feelings behind and pray, aligning myself with Principle—and expect blessings.

Winka
JSH-Online Web post

Inspiring articles

[“Eye on the World: prayers for Boston and Texas,” week of April 22, 2013]

Thank you for each inspiring article you included in this writing.

Diane Taylor Dickey
JSH-Online Web post

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