Can the effort of one person really make a difference? Is that seemingly single, solitary effort worthwhile? Most of us would probably like to think so. But in practice, we might also be tempted to take a closer look at the costs before acting. And how many of us are really willing to take on the extra costs of our time and resources? Our recent TMC Youth trips to India, Indonesia, and the Philippines provided some powerful, living responses to the first questions. Seeing these examples made me think there may be more of this willingness and courage to reach out in each one of us than I thought. It also helped me realize the need to see and encourage this desire in ourselves and others. The genuine practice of Christian Science is so radiant with Truth that it cannot be hid, whether as a single candle or a hill-top city. (more…)

Yup. It’s time. Time to go public. Let go of the fear. Be honest with those around us. About who we are….

About being a Christian Scientist. I am not talking about trying to convert the masses, just talking about letting our lives be an honest example of who we really are. Stay with me here.

It’s easy to think of all the reasons not to talk about it, and it’s especially hard to share when faith just isn’t something that is openly discussed. It’s easier just to skirt the issue, right? But think about it. By doing that we are letting Christian Science be defined by our critics and not by us. (more…)

by Margaret Rogers

Dear Margaret,

Thank you for your last letter. A lot has happened since we last talked. I finished up all my course work and graduated from college. Transitions are often difficult for me, but I am excited about this new chapter in my life. I am enjoying finding time for prayer in my life and the contemplation of the spiritual. Still my hang-ups/questions revolve around physical healing and death.

You mentioned the importance of healing through spiritual means as a sign that we are drawing closer to truth. But at the same time we shouldn’t feel like failures when we don’t heal. I understand these two statements separately, but I don’t understand how to embody them both. I’m not sure how to practice physical healing-and then be ready for the eventual deaths of my parents.

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by Margaret Rogers

Dear Margaret,

I appreciate your thoughtful letter and I apologize for how long it has taken me to respond. There has been much to think about.

You said in your letter that if Christian Science seems nearest to
the truth we should try to follow it, even if we can’t prove it all
at present. I generally agree with this and have followed Christian
Science my whole life, accepting the areas of ambiguity and holes
in my understanding. But within the last year I have had trouble
practicing Christian Science with these gaps of proof and
understanding.

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by Margaret Rogers

Hi Margaret,

Thank you for letting me email you with my thoughts and questions about Christian Science and where it fits into my life. This being my senior year in college, I think a lot about the future and where I want to go with my life. A big part of that is the question of whether Christian Science is something I want to include and focus on.

I have been extremely grateful to have been exposed to Christian Science because I think it has broadened the way I look at the world—inviting a spiritual view into my perception. Even at the end of college and while going to an extremely secular school, I am convinced that a spiritual discipline and focus is the best way to live one’s life and the truth. (more…)