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Healed of skin problem
One day my husband pointed out an inflamed mole on my back, which he thought might be skin cancer. He expressed this concern because he was familiar with the symptoms of this type of condition.
Even though he respected my practice of Christian Science and knew I hadn't been to the hospital for over ten years, he asked if I would have a doctor look at it. I paused and thought about his question for a while, but then quietly said No. He responded by explaining why he thought it wouldn't hurt to have an examination, noting that it was best handled medically if diagnosed early. Even if I didn't use a medical remedy as a result of the examination, he said, at least I would have a second opinion about the condition and its severity.
I said I didn't want to go to a doctor because I knew God would help me. He didn't understand why I was so reluctant and asked again what harm would come from having an examination. I appreciated his concern and care, so I told him about an earlier healing I'd had through Christian Science of a pain in my breast. During that time I had overcome a fear of cancer. My answer did not entirely satisfy my husband.
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August 18, 2003 issue
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The restoring power of God
Marilyn Jones
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letters
with contributions from Victoria Pann, Joan L. Knapp, Wendy Grayson-Tonge, Rosemary Deary, William Waltz
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items of interest
with contributions from Oryana Kaufman, Kim Hyun-chul, Phuong Ly, Dean Salter
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Love was the physician
By Rebecca Odegaard
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My long road of spiritual discovery
By José Rodríguez Peláez
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A downward spiral REVERSED
By Steve Scheiern
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BRIDGES TO BROTHERHOOD—reconciliation in the Australian outback
By Peter Julian
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AN ABORIGINAL PERSPECTIVE
Raymond Walters
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'God has a plan—and it is good'
By Dave Hohle Senior Managing Editor
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Allow change to work for you
By Scott Allan Stevens
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Is life unfair?
By Elaine Lang
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A 'biscuit' that's hard to resist
By Kim ShippeySenior Writer
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Adversity overcome
By Channing Walker
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Christian Science treatment heals ovarian and lung cancer
Laly Martín-Hernández
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Prayer overcomes pneumonia and blood infection
Delores M. Lauffer
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Healed of skin problem
Susan W. Rynerson
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God's laws—everywhere
Editor