Mary Baker Eddy once spoke of there being “Millions of unprejudiced minds—simple seekers for Truth.” When soccer fans geared up for the 2014 World Cup games in Brazil, the local Christian Science churches geared up, too, with prayer and plans, to reach the “seekers” who were coming to town.
This author appreciated the ideas she was learning in Christian Science Sunday School, but she wasn’t convinced they all applied to her … until she had a healing that proved otherwise.
Read about the release of “Sports and Prayer,” a motivating set of articles about leaning on God in athletics. And in case you missed it, two recent updates to support our sharing of Christian Science with the public.
Aiming to follow God’s direction in whatever our lifework is, enables us to bless and be blessed. Despite obstacles, the author followed his highest calling, wholeheartedly going into the public practice of Christian Science healing, contributing meaningfully to others’ lives.
In dark moments, when we feel impossibly stuck, is there anything that can move us forward? As this author learned, even the smallest amount of faith can do that.
This writer increased his commitment to pray for his local church and to support it in other ways. At a discouraging time, the members joined together in prayer, and the church later experienced welcome renewal with increased attendance and engagement.