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THE TENDER GRACES OF GOD'S LOVE
Although I'd relied on Christian Science for healing most of my life, several years ago I went through a period of deep depression where I briefly abandoned my faith. My marriage of 27 years had fallen apart, and I'd abruptly left a 30-year newspaper career, which had disastrous economic consequences. On top of that, one of my children was having serious health issues. According to some experts, mine was a case of "situational depression." I remember writing goodbye letters to loved ones, with the intention of taking my life.
But in the midst of my profound mental turmoil, a glimmer of the spiritual reliance that had seen me through so many times before resurfaced. Through tears, I cried out in desperation to God for help. The thought came to call a nearby Christian Science Reading Room to ask for the phone number of a local Christian Science practitioner. I called this dear woman immediately, barely able to pour out my list of woes.

May 7, 2007 issue
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LETTERS
with contributions from WINIFRED BARNARD, BETH YOST, JEANIE SATTERWHITE
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For hearts in need
JENNY ROEMER, STAFF EDITOR
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
with contributions from Mary Jordan
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LIVE— to discover your real worth
BY MARGARET ROGERS
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WHAT I WAS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR IS WHAT I HAVE NOW
PATRICIA ORNETT
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PRAYING OUR WAY out of desperation
BY HELEN CRONIN
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WHEN SOMEONE ASKS FOR HELP
SARAH HYATT
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DON'T COMMIT SUICIDE learn to live joyfully
BY SUSAN RYNERSON
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IMPRESSED, BUT NOT TAUGHT, BY TUT
BY JEREMY CARPER
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DEAR CHILD
BY DAVID ROBERTSON
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EARLY MORNING BREEZE
Joan Hellmund
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STRIVING TO LIVE IN GOD'S CITY
JOY REGES—Reston, Virginia
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THE ULTIMATE LOVE RESERVOIR
JANE GLASSER
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NEVER ABANDONED
ALLISON PHINNEY
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THE TENDER GRACES OF GOD'S LOVE
GREGG MORRIS
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FREED FROM CHRONIC KIDNEY CONDITION
SHELA C. DINIZ
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SEVERE FACIAL BURNS HEALED
KIM C. KORINEK