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What a difference perspective makes
Perceiving oneself spiritually brings healing.
IT WAS CHRISTMAS. The night was clear and the air was cold. I looked out the window to enjoy the glow of the electric candles from the houses on my street. There was a glow, all right, but it was a frightening glow. I saw flames leaping in the living room of the house across the street. My husband grabbed the phone to call 911, and I ran into the night to see if anyone was home.
When I reached the middle of the street, I could see through the living room window and, yes, there were "leaping flames," but they were leaping from gas logs safely ensconced within the fireplace. I could see the neighbors, too. They were seated peacefully around their dining table enjoying a holiday meal. What a relief! I laughed at myself as I gestured to my husband to cancel the 911 call.
What had changed, of course, was my perspective. When I got closer to my neighbor's house, I saw everything from a different standpoint, and with the correct perspective came welcome relief. This is, in a sense, what the Science of Christ does.
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December 6, 1999 issue
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To Our Readers
William E. Moody
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YOUR LETTERS
with contributions from Marielle C. Culbertson, Vince Armstrong, Sandra Trevor-Roberts
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items of interest
with contributions from Judy Harrison, William Van Dusen Wishard, Mary Beth Grover, Jane Lampman
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In the midst of an attack, a transformation
By Connie Hays Coddington
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Why ask for God's help?
By Joyce E. Batchelder
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The joys of foster-parenting
By Kim Shippey
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David hugs Goliath
By Carolyn Hill
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What a difference perspective makes
By Kay Ramsdell Olson
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WHICH TRAIN ARE YOU ON?
Sharon S. Jeffrey
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Hoof steps and little footsteps in the way
Marguerite E. Tanga
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Dear Sentinel,
Devon Harrison
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It's true!
Dorothy F. London
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Infection cured
Mabel B. Fisher
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Multiple bee stings healed through prayer
Roberta Alma McLean
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Flu healed without interruption of activities
Cathy E. Pierce
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Difficulties following childbirth quickly healed
Maureen E. Graham
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Prayer heals dancer's injured foot
Ginger Stevens
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Maximum excellence
By Robert A. Johnson
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What we cherish at Christmas
Russ Gerber