Like a rock, praise becomes the foundation for our health and our peace.As we explore the depths of what infinite God has given, we find that good naturally multiplies. God gives us a sense of peace and belonging, protection and refuge, and hope, healing, and joy – an underlying spiritual reality and eternal home base. In Christian Science, we follow Christ Jesus’ teachings about God and praise and acknowledge God as all-inclusive, all-loving, “with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning” ( James 1:17). The source of all life, all truth, and love. Although gratitude may start with being grateful for things and circumstances, as our gratitude deepens and broadens, it becomes praise to God as the ultimate source of good. Giving gratitude is an act that requires slowing down, silencing the mental chatter, and paying attention. And as we practice gratitude, it can grow into a protecting, guiding, and multiplying influence. ( Mark 12:29) We do not believe that the soul is immortal, that there is any basis in Scripture for saying that God tortures people in an everlasting hell, or that those who take the lead in religious activities should have titles that elevate them above others.- Ecclesiastes 9:5 Ezekiel 18:4 Matthew 23:8-10.Gratitude can be such a gentle, humble thing. For example, we believe that the Bible teaches that Jesus is the Son of God, not part of a Trinity. However, in a number of ways, we are different from other religious groups that are called Christian. We believe that Jesus is the Head, or the one appointed to have authority, over every man.- 1 Corinthians 11:3. We offer our prayers in Jesus’ name.- John 15:16.

When people become Jehovah’s Witnesses, they are baptized in the name of Jesus.- Matthew 28:18, 19. We believe that Jesus is the key to salvation, that “there is not another name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must get saved.”- Acts 4:12. We try to follow closely the teachings and behavior of Jesus Christ.- 1 Peter 2:21. We are Christians for the following reasons:

Who we are as christians