October 13, 2008
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Letters
It was the night before Hurricane Gustav was expected to hit southern Louisiana, and wall-to-wall media coverage was predicting dire consequences.
UPFRONT
This week we're exploring the importance of guarding one's thinking against potentially harmful mental influences.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
IN A WORLD
where power has become almost synonymous with violence and greed, the power of prayer is one of the church's best-kept open secrets.
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Anxieties, stresses, symptoms of illness, are all mental invaders that don't stand a chance when headed off with scientific prayer.
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A historical perspective on Mary Baker Eddy's journey in understanding the importance of defending one's thoughts.
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A mother discovers the connection between keeping her thoughts and conversation focused on good and supporting her child's continued progress.
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Human trafficking enslaves millions of people, mostly women and children. Our prayers can liberate them.
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When a college senior prays about a persistent rash on her face, she finds her final year is filled with unexpected victories.
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A boy called Joseph tells about how he prayed when his ear hurt.
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Next in our biweekly series on how people have nurtured their public practice of Christian Science.
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EACH CHILD, AS THE IMAGE AND LIKENESS OF OUR FATHER-MOTHER GOD, ALREADY HAS A PLACE IN INFINITE LOVE—A PLACE WHERE HE OR SHE HAS AN INHERITANCE THAT NOTHING CAN TAKE AWAY.
IN THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE BIBLE LESSON
EVERLASTING LOVE IS PRESENT AT EVERY TURN OF THIS LESSON AND IS AT THE HEART OF ATONEMENT.
SPORTS
I'VE LEARNED THERE'S A DEEPER, SPIRITUAL APPROACH TO COMPETITION THAT BRINGS DISCIPLINE TO A PERSON'S THOUGHT PRIOR TO AN EVENT.
SENTINEL WATCH
NO MATTER WHICH POLITICAL PARTY SOMEONE MAY BELONG TO, WE ALL MUST ULTIMATELY REACH FOR A HIGHER, MORE SPIRITUAL SENSE OF GOVERNMENT.
Testimony of Healing
Each time I consider the gratitude I feel for the healings I've witnessed from prayer alone, this favorite Bible verse comes to mind: "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness".
Testimony of Healing
In 2006, I had to undergo a medical examination that was required in order to renew my driver's license.
Testimony of Healing
One day I was moving a large couch when I lost my grip and dropped the heavy sofa on my foot.
FROM THE EDITOR
THE WATER OF SPIRITUAL INSIGHT THAT JESUS OFFERED IS AVAILABLE IN ABUNDANCE TO ANY SEARCHER. IT AWAKENS US TO REAL AND PERMANENT LIFE.
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