These readings from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy give us reassurance that natural disasters are not from God who is Love.
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Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
(The Bible KJV – Psalm 107: 19-21)
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… I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
… and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.
(The Bible KJV – Jeremiah 31:33; 33:6)
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These readings, from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, are on the topic of Home.
Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. (The Bible KJV – Psalms 90: 1)
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. (The Bible KJV – Psalms 23: 6)
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The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
(KJV Bible – Psalm 27: 1)
A Sentinel Watch podcast by Beth Packer.
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Beth is certain that God will heal every ailment. Why? She’s experienced and witnessed healing. She’s learned through her study of Christian Science that God, who is Truth, is an ever-present, reliable, and healing power.
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… I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
(NKJV Bible – Jeremiah 29: 11)
1 O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me.
2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.
7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence.
8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
9 If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
11 If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.
14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
18 If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.
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Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
(The Bible NKJV – Joshua 1:9)
A first-hand report by Margaret Estes Powell
When the media report a tragedy that has happened somewhere across the world, far from us, or even in a town nearby, we may yearn to help those involved, but we may also at times feel helpless. A few years ago Margaret Powell, a Christian Scientist, found herself propelled from being an “ordinary person” into the midst of a world news event. And what she learned of the power of prayer and of forgiveness offers a concrete answer to that question “What can I do?” The following is based on a talk she gave to the North Pomfret Congregational Church in Pomfret, Vermont. The church was presenting a series of sermons on forgiveness, and because of her experience the minister invited her to speak.
To read Margaret’s talk click here.
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The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
(The Bible KJV – Zephaniah 3: 17)
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