Back to Basics

Open arms of thought

Kit Cornell Kurtz

Love—infinite and all—gives its blessings in waterfalls of peace, joy, and harmony, in flowing rivers of peace.

I didn’t need to prove my worth

Grace Ott Anderson

It felt as if her worth were tied to what she got done in a day, or how many items she checked off her long to-do list. So this author turned to her understanding of God to re-examine those assumptions.

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What is your authentic self?

Leslie Revilock

We hear a lot about being “your authentic self.” What can that mean for the student of Christian Science?

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You are a shining light

Liesl Ehmke

A friend’s encouraging comment reminds this author that we shine because we are God’s expression. We don’t have to manufacture our own light.

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The plum tree’s blossoming—and mine

María Teresa Fuentes Bórquez

The blossoming of a plum tree leads this author to lessons in listening with her heart.

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Fly free!

Anikpe Idowu Mohammed

The birds fly away, but you remain in the tiny, metal cage. One day, your eyes are opened...

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Ask the animals?

Sue Holzberlein

Sometimes, when we need healing, the answers we get in prayer might surprise us. But following their inspiration always yields good results.

Sentinel Watch

What makes Christian Science so practical?

With Mark Sappenfield

What makes Christian Science scientific? This week’s guest, Mark Sappenfield, shares inspiring and foundational ideas about what Christian Science healing is, and how the ideas in the Bible aren’t just theory—but actively provable every day.

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Our relationship with God—what is it really?

With Deborah Packer

If you’ve ever felt far away from God, this week’s show is for you. Our guest, Deborah Packer, shares what she’s learned from Jesus’ teachings, and her own experiences, about how close we actually always are with God. And how understanding this oneness better can bring us healing and help us heal others, too.