Christian Science Reading Room Richmond, Virginia

05/04/2026

Here's a tender account of a father praying for his young son and finding healing.

A child’s ear is quickly healed of pain through reliance on God’s loving care.

03/12/2026

01/29/2026

This impressive healing leads us to a higher understanding of life and God.

“I had often heard my grandmother say, ‘Life is not dependent on heart; heart is dependent upon Life.’”

12/15/2025

This clearly told experience of healing through prayer is really helpful.

“When my husband asked me what had happened, I told him that I had prayed with the support of a church member, and that a powerful thought enabled me to perceive God’s love at that very moment.”

12/01/2025

Here's a gentle reminder of the comforting promise that's the heart of Christmas.

For a moment, the world seems to pause;and a serene and peaceful radiancecaresses our surroundings.It is as if peace, so yearned for,has become tangible.For a moment, the worldtruly stands still.All because, once,two thousand years ago,a baby was bornand the divine message ca...

11/17/2025

This article is really a testimony that is very relatable and relevant in the current moment. The author deserves a big 'thank you" for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving!

When I was a young boy and acting pouty, my mom would always remind me how much I had to be grateful for and ask me to list a few things. I’m not sure which I liked hearing less: “What are you grateful for?” or “Eat your vegetables!” I didn’t want to be grateful. I wanted to...

11/03/2025

Who are you? This is solid declaration of our spiritual identity as children of God.

Discovering and accepting who we really are as the child of God, Spirit, opens us up to the unlimited good God has for us and brings healing to ourselves and others.

10/23/2025

This Sentinel Watch conversation stands out as a life-changing account of healing that is worth listening to (it's audio only).

What would you do if you had a debilitating illness that was preventing you from working? Host Jenny Sawyer spoke with Bert Hogan about a time when that happened to him—and how he chose to spend all his time focused on God. Join us to hear how this resulted in healing.

09/18/2025

This is an encouraging article on how we can stand with the women and men of the Bible in coming to know God and prove His presence in our lives.

In our practice of Christian healing today, it’s encouraging to know that we’re not alone. Wherever we are in the world, whether we are surrounded by a community of like-minded thinkers or not, we still stand with others: the men and women of the Bible. You may ask, How can this be? Separated by...

09/15/2025

This thoughtful essay in The Christian Science Monitor today reminds us that it matters what we think and accept as true.

Does it really matter whether we’re paying attention to what’s true or untrue?