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FREED FROM A HEART CONDITION
Originally published in Der Herold der Christlichen Wissenschaft
Some time ago I started experiencing an irregular heartbeat. At first I didn't pay much attention to it, as I was convinced this condition had its cause in the stress at my job. I expected the symptoms to disappear as soon as I did a better job of organizing my work.
But in spite of my best efforts, I wasn't able to accomplish any changes in my busy work schedule, and the physical trouble increased as well. I felt it necessary to get clarity about the condition from a medical point of view, and so I consulted a doctor. After examining me, the doctor told me to see a specialist as soon as possible to get a more accurate diagnosis and be able to determine the treatment that would be necessary. After the test, I was told that more tests would need to be done.
At this point I became distrustful of the process, as I didn't think it should take that long to make a determination. I decided against taking the medication that was offered to me and did not take any more tests. Instead I turned to prayer completely, and decided to rely on the healing power of Christian Science. I'd been accustomed to praying in all situations, including health issues.

July 21, 2008 issue
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LETTERS
with contributions from EKANEM USEN JOHN, WAYNE P. DAVIS, LAURA VESELOVSKY, TAWNY MARIE CLEVELAND, MARGARET JESSIE PERRIN
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We're all on an adventure
INGRID PESCHKE, MANAGING EDITOR
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LIFE—THE GREAT ADVENTURE
BY RON MANGELSDORF
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WILD ADVENTURERS GROUNDED IN SPIRIT
RICK LIPSEY with contributions from Bobby Lewis, Natalie Lewis, Cody Lewis, Jessie Lewis
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LOVE MOVED ME . . . TO SPAIN
TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY SUSIE RYNERSON
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CLIMBING SPIRITUAL SUMMITS IN NEPAL
TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY NATHANIEL WILDER
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TRUST IN THE DIVINE ADVENTURE
TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY CAMERON MARTINDELL
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Curbing overpopulation concerns
BY TONY LOBL
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LOOK ANEW WHAT DO YOU SEE?
BY JEFFREY HILDNER
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IN FINANCIAL STRAITS?
BY MELANIE BALL
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ABROAD AND STILL WITH GOD
BY SARAH OAKES
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Bible Stories THAT HELPED US PRAY
with contributions from Alex, Detief, Maddie
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POETRY LANDSCAPE
with contributions from Bettie Gray, Wil Meacham, Maike Byrd, Merelice
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A HEALING CHURCH IN ACTION
BY GLORIA ONYURU
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LEARNING FROM THE BEES
JOHN DANIELS
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SOLID AS A ROCK
NANCY FISCHER
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ANOINTED BY EVERLASTING LOVE
KATHY FITZER
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GOD CARRIES AND DELIVERS US
SUSAN S. COLLINS
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TO COMFORT THE SUFFERING
MARGARET CAMPBELL
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WALKING WITH FREEDOM
GREG MCLANE
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NO MORE NEED FOR GLASSES
HOWARD CORNETT
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FREED FROM A HEART CONDITION
MARTIN KRUMM
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QUICK HEALING AFTER A FALL
PAMELA CAMPBELL
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HEALED OF PERSISTENT PAIN
BETH VAN HORNE