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One evening I was hit full-force in one eye by a tennis ball...
One evening I was hit full-force in one eye by a tennis ball served from the opposite court. The pain was terrible, but right away "the scientific statement of being" in Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy poured into my thought as though it were being spoken: "There is no life, truth, intelligence, nor substance in matter. All is infinite Mind and its infinite manifestation, for God is All-in-all. Spirit is immortal Truth; matter is mortal error. Spirit is the real and eternal; matter is the unreal and temporal. Spirit is God, and man is His image and likeness. Therefore man is not material; he is spiritual."
The coach began to predict dire consequences for me. He urged me to go to a hospital immediately. Excusing myself, I went into a locker room, where I continued to pray. All the while, I felt God's loving presence and felt very cared for. The pain disappeared. In the hours that followed, there was no swelling or discoloration nor was my vision imparied. I'm very grateful for this healing; it showed me how instantly Truth meets our needs.
Some time ago I discovered a growth on my breast. At first I felt frightened. I prayed to feel God's presence. Then I telephoned a Christian Science practitioner for prayerful support. She spoke of wonderful spiritual truths, and I felt peace and confidence in God's healing power. The fear was healed, and I continued to pray on my own.
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December 4, 1989 issue
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"It is the will of the people which will prevail"
with contributions from Nien Cheng
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Making the Monitor available to all mankind
Richard A. Nenneman
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God's government: justice for all
Clifford Kapps Eriksen
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An agenda for loving
Katherine Hildreth
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FROM THE Directors
The Christian Science Board of Directors
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Is it realistic to pray?
Allison W. Phinney, Jr.
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A willow by the watercourse
Jane Partis McCarty
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Responding to urgent human need
Michael D. Rissler
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Last February my husband and I went on what should have...
Kathleen Walker with contributions from Channing Walker
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I can remember a time in my life, a few years ago, when I...
Bruce A. Cunningham
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My due date came and went
Suzanne Stewart Shute