Our Textbook

When I first came to Plainfield, I thought it was weird that Mrs. Eddy's book, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures was referred to as "our textbook." As time went on, however, it became clear that the reason Christian Science is truly Science is because all that is taught is provable and repeatable, as long as we apply it correctly.

For many years, while trying to learn more about computers and design, I read only technical manuals and how-to books. During that time, I never read even one of those books with the mindset that this is only the opinion of the author. I always read these books with the intent of proving and repeating what was being taught — how I could make use of it in my profession.

Because of that — and all that I am learning here — I realized I needed to read Science and Health, not as Mrs. Eddy's thoughts or opinions, but more like a manual of how to live life correctly. Since making that change, the textbook has begun to open up for me so much more. I certainly have a lot left to learn, but now I feel I am making progress, instead of just preparing for a book report.

I am very grateful for the continued teaching here. It is amazing to me how little I knew, and how wrong I was about even that. Christian Science has brought me from misery to joy, from frustration to Love, and from uselessness to a life of purpose.