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After Estonia
Written especially for the Swedish Edition of The Herald of Christian Science, to be published in Spring 1995.
LIKE any disaster, the sinking of the ferry Estonia in the Baltic Sea has left in its wake a host of questions as well as families who have lost relatives and friends. At times like this, even somewhat after the fact, what one can say about the human circumstances may offer little comfort. Yet there are spiritual thoughts and concepts that can serve as guides to new peace and hope.
Not long before he was taken prisoner and eventually crucified, Christ Jesus told his disciples, "In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). I have often pondered this, asking myself how Jesus could have been so confident when he must have known what lay ahead. How can we begin to be confident when we face tribulation following a disaster?

December 26, 1994 issue
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Sharon Slaton Howell
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Is perfection a choice?
Mark Swinney
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Overcoming fear of accidents
Elizabeth Dawn Diffa
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Is it safe to rely on God?
Evan Mehlenbacher
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Contemporary English Version of the Bible
with contributions from Barclay Newman, Mary Trammell
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After Estonia
Rosalie E. Dunbar
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DEAR SENTINEL,
with contributions from Nelleke Mack, Susan Mack, Julia Howell
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"Joy to the world"
William E. Moody
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Out of answers?
Russ Gerber
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Donna Klusmeyer
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Wilmer M. Turner
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My understanding of Christian Science began when I attended...
Helene M. Giffin
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In giving a testimony, how does one begin to choose as outstanding...
Sara Wilkes Munroe