“. . . we should go forth into life with the smallest expectations, but with the largest patience; . . .” This recommendation for approaching the friction that seems to come from “a thousand million different human wills, opinions, ambitions, tastes, and loves” (Mary Baker Eddy, Miscellaneous Writings 1883–1896, p. 224) still rings true today. Whether we run into that friction because we’re mindlessly scrolling or because we’re facing a false accusation or similar challenge, a right sense of patience can bring healing. The patience that trusts God, whatever we happen to encounter, turns our thoughts to God’s ever-present goodness and the blessings it brings.
This week's issue October 19, 2026
When you hear the word Christ, you might think of the man Jesus. But Mary Baker Eddy, who discovered Christian Science, defines Christ differently—and she makes it clear that it’s not just Jesus' title. So what is it? This week’s guest, Nate Talbot, shares what he’s learned about the activity of Christ and its essential role in spiritual healing.
“I felt a deep conviction that I could be healed right away.”
Though mindless scrolling seems to be the norm, it’s divine Love that moves us to engage in a more thoughtful, prayerful way with the things we encounter in our news feeds.
Though mindless scrolling seems to be the norm, it’s divine Love that moves us to engage in a more thoughtful, prayerful way with the things we encounter in our news feeds.
A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE FROM
Spiritual innocence doesn’t mean being unaware of problems or avoiding certain situations, but rather being awake to what needs our wisdom and love so that we might help and heal.
Can we really strike a bargain with God? Well, “in asking for God’s help to accomplish a goal that genuinely reflects the goodness of our creator,” writes this author, “we give up, even if only a little, the very thinking that was tuning that help out.”
When you hear the word Christ, you might think of the man Jesus. But Mary Baker Eddy, who discovered Christian Science, defines Christ differently—and she makes it clear that it’s not just Jesus' title. So what is it? This week’s guest, Nate Talbot, shares what he’s learned about the activity of Christ and its essential role in spiritual healing.
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“I’m heartened to learn that even when it’s not obvious, spiritual progress is unstoppable.”
“It was important to me that this job change not be something that I was trying to will into existence. I wanted to understand that this entire experience was unfolding through God’s direction, not mine.”
“I felt a deep conviction that I could be healed right away.”
