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HEALED OF INTERNAL HEMORRHAGING AND TOOTH PAIN
More than 20 years ago, I was troubled with a condition of internal pain and hemorrhaging, perhaps much like what the woman in the Bible who had "an issue of blood" might have been experiencing (see Mark 5:25–34). This was not a constant condition, but it would happen frequently, and I was sometimes very fearful.
The Christian Science practitioner I called to pray with me during this time talked with me about my spiritual nature and purpose. She reminded me that it was my joyful responsibility to know that God was in control of every aspect of my life. After our conversations and prayerful work, the hemorrhaging would dissipate, and I would feel less afraid. But then it would happen again weeks later. This went on for several years, and at one point I thought I would consult a physician to find out what the problem was. I reasoned that if I knew the name of the ailment, I might be able to handle it more effectively in my prayers.
However, as I considered this, I realized that what I most wanted to heal was my fear. In this case, speaking with a physician and possibly hearing additional medical details seemed like it might increase my fear rather than alleviate it. So I decided to redouble my efforts at overcoming the fear and recognizing the unreality of the condition.
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November 22, 2010 issue
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LETTERS
with contributions from AM SCHÜNGEL-VAN DER HARR, JEAN SNYDER, CAROLINE HOLM, DIANNE JARRETTE
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PLENTY OF GOOD TO GO AROUND
JENNY NELLES, STAFF EDITOR
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
with contributions from Beverly Lyle, Sophia Kishkovsky, Tony Blair
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DEFENSE AGAINST THE APPARENT EXISTENCE OF EVIL
FENELLA BENNETTS
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KEEPING OUR PROMISE TO GOD
GENELLE AUSTIN-LETT
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PRAYER INSTEAD OF VIOLENCE
BEVERLY GOLDSMITH
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THROUGH AN OPEN DOOR
JO ANDREAE,
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Trust the Shepherd to lead the way out of corruption
BY GALEN GOLDSMITH
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dance LESSONS
BY OLIVIA BARTIE
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Gratitude's abundant harvest
BY DENNY COLLIVER
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More than a perfect meal
BY SHELLY RICHARDSON
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Thankful living
BY JOHN OGUTA
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Gratitude in the job search
BY BILL FABIAN
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What's wrong with a little gambling?
BY MARK RAFFLES
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Lessons from a live oak
BY LISA TROSETH
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Church alive new-born of Spirit healing
The Church Alive Team
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My thank you's to God
Kezia
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A WONDERFUL START TO THE HOLIDAY
HEATHER LIBBE
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GOD'S HEALING PRESENCE
JEN JENNINGS
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HEALED OF INTERNAL HEMORRHAGING AND TOOTH PAIN
BONNIE DUNBAR YOSHINOBU
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KNEE PAIN HEALED
IRMELA WIGGER