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The cup we drink—filled with inspiration
Human life may seem to be a series of problems strung together with periods of temporary betterment. But when we find Christian Science, things begin to look up; we have convincing healings; fears and doubts are conquered. There may come a time, however, when we begin to feel dissatisfied. Maybe we have unmet problems. Something is missing, and we begin to wonder what it is.
It could be that our expectations are too low. We may be looking at Science as merely a means of getting human improvements. Honest self-examination might show that our primary thrust has not been the seeking of Truth and the desire to demonstrate its fullest potential. When, either through God-provided uplift of thought or through suffering, we finally become ready to humbly yield to Truth, we then find that our real desire is to know spiritual reality and that our real will is to sacrifice mistaken beliefs and carnal attachments in order to attain it.
Once this point of higher motivation is reached, we will not be dismayed if at times things seem more difficult, or if evil stands out sharply and persistently. We are following in the footsteps of our Master, Christ Jesus, who said, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." Matt. 16:24. And just as in Jesus' life, the holy light of unfolding reality outshines the shadows of material resistance.
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August 3, 1981 issue
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The cup we drink—filled with inspiration
FREDA SPERLING BENSON
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How I found Christian Science and entered its public practice
Written for the Sentinel
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On St. John's vision
DAVID G. MUTCH
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Patient waiting—a spiritual activity
BARBARA M. VINING
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Are you searching the right tree?
MURIEL ROADMAN
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A traveler's guide
VALERIE B. FREELAND
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Where to look for help
HELEN McKEE SENGEBUSH
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So you've left God behind?
CAROL MASNER
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The child we all are
CHARLES HOLLIS GREEN
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FROM THE DIRECTORS
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Standing
NATHAN A. TALBOT
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The sabbath of treatment
BEULAH M. ROEGGE
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Don't forget the arms of Love!
Mary H. Gill
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Many years ago I suffered with a severe case of...
LUCY S. BIEBL
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I contacted a Christian Science practitioner one evening following...
FRANCIS BINNIE ANDERSON
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The healing of a severe nervous breakdown brought me back...
LUCILLE M. HASLEY