How
often the cry, "I dare you!" has rung upon childish ears, challenging one to the committal of that which appeared difficult, if not impossible! Youthful bravado sometimes impels the acceptance of such challenges in order to maintain a stature which will command respect from one's playmates, regardless of the mental discipline involved in the quelling of fear and the overcoming of possible doubt of one's ability to accomplish the feat in question.
It
is recorded in the Gospel of Luke that Jesus gave power and authority to heal disease not only to the twelve apostles but also to seventy other disciples whom he commissioned.
The
early story of humanity's developing concept of God and of reliance by godly men on His mighty power to bless, save, and heal is to be found in the period covered by Biblical history.
Christian Science practitioners in the United States who have not previously elected coverage under the OASDI provisions of the Social Security Act are advised that the time limit for electing such coverage has been extended to April 15, 1962, by Public Law 86-778.
As there is a continuing demand for Christian Science nurses, applications for admission to the Nurses Training Course given at Christian Science Benevolent Association Sanatoriums are welcomed from Christian Scientists who desire a carcer in nursing.
To ensure that complete lecture notices be printed in the Sentinel, detailed information should reach the Journal, Sentinel, and Herald Editorial Department regarding lectures in the United States and Canada at least seven weeks before the date of the lecture; elsewhere, eight to eleven weeks.
Loreen A. McCague
with contributions from Thomas F. McCague
I received
so much help from the testimonies in the periodicals at a time when I was stricken with a crippling difficulty that I am submitting this testimony in the hope that it may encourage others who are seeking healing through reliance on Christian Science.
As a subscriber, you can download any Sentinel issue published within the last 90 days (PDF, eBook, and audio). You can also take a look inside each issue as it originally appeared in print, starting with the very first issue from 1898.