LETTERS

with contributions from JANET KAMENJU, JODIE SWALES, JOAN M. GREIG, ALICIA LAMB, FRED ANDERSEN, ANN F. CUMMINGS

I had to go through the most painful transition in my life during the month of August.

From the Editors

It's worth the effort

JENNY ROEMER, STAFF EDITOR

Recently, as I flipped through the TV channels one evening, I noticed a number of shows that focused on breaking bad habits.

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ITEMS OF INTEREST

with contributions from Rich Barlow, Adelle M. Banks

AFTER THREE DECADES in the military, the ivory tower is new deployment for Shareda Hosein, Tufts University's first female Muslim chaplain.

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Always a way out

BY JOHN ADAMS

Lasting freedom from habitual behavior doesn't come through willpower or "better chemistry," but through deep-down, God-impelled renewal.

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a reason to smile

BY ANTOINETTE ISAAC

After living with a compulsive habit since childhood, the writer turns to Christian Science for a permanent solution.

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addicted to good

BY JOY BENNETT

One of the fastest growing addictions in America involves compulsive spending. But prayer lifts thought above the craving for material things.

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to be free

BY MARCIA ROSEN-KEMP

Led by her desire to help others, this writer sets out to find her own freedom from years of drug use.

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Because nations do not thrive by laws alone

BY RICHARD NENNEMAN

Ethical choices shape what happens in our communities and the world.

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FINDING THE HOME THAT'S BEST FOR YOU

JANET CLEMENTS

Excerpts from a recent spirituality.com chat with Christian Science teacher and practitioner Janet Clements.

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PRAYING FROM THE PLATFORM

BY MICHELLE NANOUCHE

Insights on the 32 carefully worded propositions that form the foundation of Christian Science practice.

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NOTICE

At this year's Annual Meeting of The Mother Church, members were encouraged to think together about the Sermon on the Mount, especially in relation to the question, "What does it take to be a healer?

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We want to tell you about god

with contributions from Haven, Nicholas, Paul, Andrew

Sunday School students from Texas share their thoughts and healings.

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THE PRODIGAL SON

BENJAMIN F. GLADDEN

JESUS' PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON is one of the most familiar.

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FROM THE MUDHOUSE TO THE SCHOOLHOUSE

KIM SHIPPEY, SENIOR WRITER

NOT FOR ONE MOMENT DOES LAUREN WINNER LOSE HER ZEAL AS SHE CONTINUES HER TIRELESS SEARCH FOR RELIGIOUS TRUTH.

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WHO OWNS THE NORTH POLE?

CHANNING WALKER

GREED OR SELFISHNESS CAN'T "OWN" A PERSON, A NEGOTIATION, A NATION, OR EVEN A WHOLE COLLECTION

Testimony of Healing

GRATEFUL FOR MANY HEALINGS

DOROTHY WHALEY

For nearly 90 years, Christian Science has been my way of life, and I cannot go another day without shouting for joy for the privilege of having this wonderful religion in my life.