December 24, 2007
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Letters
The irony in the title of Rebecca Odegaard's article, "Take a second look," in the July 9, 2007, issue ["Always ready to pray"] is that this article did not impact me until I happened to look at it again in October! Now, scarcely a week has gone by that I haven't restudied the latter part of the article, starting especially with the paragraph that begins: "Human consciousness, as a little ego apart from God, thinks it knows something.
UPFRONT
Apparently this Christmas, decorations and celebrations are likely to be more extravagant, more energy-consuming, and more expensive than ever before—perhaps even more contrived, as people try to put a new face on their holiday gatherings.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
WOMEN OUTNUMBERED MEN among newly ordained priests in the Church of England for the first time last year.
Article
The nativity of Jesus, and its implications for a better world, is a news story of perennial importance.
Article
A balanced view of gift-giving replaces self-righteous cynicism, when the writer glimpses a more inspired view of the Christmas message.
Article
Christmas wonder isn't reserved just for children. It's natural to each of us.
Article
The light of the Christ is brightening people's lives everywhere—in this case, Scotland.
Article
A hiking shelter, a shared meal, and a warm fire bring a group of tired travelers together in the spirit of peace and goodwill.
Article
People from different countries share their thoughts about Christmases past and present.
Article
Prayer for today's Bethlehem can restore the peace and "everlasting Light" of the "little town" in Phillips Brooks's beloved Christmas carol.
SENTINEL WATCH
THIS IS AN IDEAL TIME TO TRAVEL WITH A PRAYER-BASED EXPECTANCY OF GOOD.
Testimony of Healing
Last December, a week before Christmas, the area I live in experienced high winds.
Testimony of Healing
Very early one morning, while I was still in bed, I felt a sharp pain in my side.
FROM THE EDITORS
WE CONTINUE TO EXPLORE THE RADICAL CHANGE OF THOUGHT SO CENTRAL TO THE HEALING MESSAGE OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
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