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THE GOAL WORTH PURSUING
There's a story about a construction laborer who worked very hard for his employer. He was a faithful apprentice who aspired to high standards and accomplished outstanding work. Because of his loyalty and excellent craftsmanship, his boss wanted to reward him. So he came up with a plan.
One day, the contractor told the young man to build a house, a magnificent dwelling, to be constructed of the finest building materials available. The employer was preparing to take a long business trip, and expected the home to be finished upon his return. He gave the apprentice a large sum of money to finish the job, and told him to keep whatever was left over for his pay.
About the author
Contributing editor Evan Mehlenbacher is a Christian Science practitioner and teacher from Richland, Washington.

August 25, 2008 issue
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LETTERS
with contributions from JACKIE MOSK, SANDRA HENDERSON, THRI LINDSEY, ROBERT STAEDEL, MARY ALLYENE MCKINLEY
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When ignorance is economic bliss
WARREN BOLON, SENIOR WRITER
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
with contributions from Tito Drago, Jennifer Wezensky
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LET CHRIST CALM THE ECONOMIC WATERS
with contributions from J. Edward ("Ned") Odegaard
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WHAT GOD'S ABUNDANCE MEANS TO A GLOBAL ECONOMY
BY DOANNE SANCHEZ
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THE GOOD THAT CAN'T BE WITHDRAWN
BY BEA ROEGGE
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Prayer prevails in an economic crisis
COMPILED BY ROSALIE E. DUNBAR, NEWS EDITOR
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Healing opportunities
with contributions from STEVE CONE, ANDY CRUMP
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THE GOAL WORTH PURSUING
BY EVAN MEHLENBACHER
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FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
JO ANDREAE,
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A FULL LIFE
TOM FULLER
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MY FRIEND NIMET
CLAUDIA RENNER
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RUSSIA: A SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVE
WALTER RODGERS
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RASH ON FACE AND NECK HEALED
REX NELLES
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BREATHING DIFFICULTY HEALED THROUGH PRAYER
BARBARA THIEL JOHNSON
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PAIN IN GROIN HEALED
PAUL PIERRE BANOM
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DEAR MEMBER OF THE MOTHER CHURCH
Susie Moller
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A HOME WITHOUT LIMITS
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