Article February 28, 2005 Issue

A HEALTH NOT MEASURED IN YEARS

with contributions from David Degler

"Not older, just better!" Statistics show that people are living longer, and in some cases more vigorously, than ever. And that's a good thing. But is it really possible to continue living with strength and productivity? Recently we explored the topic with David Degler, a Christian Science practitioner and teacher from Nashville, Tennessee. Here are some of his responses:

ONE OF THE THINGS SO BASIC TO Christianity , and especially to the message of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, is that what we are thinking plays a major role in every aspect of our lives. One of the principal themes of Science and Health is that our thinking impacts our health and our longevity.

We all know people who are young in years and yet have a heavy or burdened outlook. We've probably also known others who are senior in years but extremely youthful and vigorous in their outlook. Thought is really crucial. And one of the things that Science and Health points out is that we are made in the image and likeness of God—which is, of course, what the first chapter of Genesis in the Bible says. God made everyone in His own very good image. But the Bible doesn't say that creation is in God's image and likeness for only 90 or 100 years. His spiritual creation is totally without limits. Praying to understand this concept that we are the image and likeness of God forever, without restriction, helps us live more active, healthier lives.

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