Christian Science Reading Room Richmond, Virginia

08/17/2026

Why does the quality of our thoughts matter? See this commentary originally published in The Christian Science Monitor.
https://sentinel.christianscience.com/shared/view/1wtuhf17v4i?s=copylink

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...