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Life is living you
For the lesson titled "Life" from January 9-15, 2012
In this week’s Bible Lesson, titled “Life,” we see that Life truly is God, and we are the effect, the activity, the expression of Life’s ever-present divine consciousness. Science and Health, by Mary Baker Eddy, informs us that “Life is Mind, the creator reflected in His creations” (p. 331, citation 1). Therefore, it becomes clear that Life is living us. Life is the prime actor, and we are the activity, the evidence of Life’s perfect action. “Life demonstrates Life,” says Science and Health (p. 306, cit. 27.)
We begin to realize our God-given dominion as we consistently turn to Him in every need, and accept His divine guidance. Then thoughts, motives, and actions become purified, spiritual progress becomes evident, and we grow in grace. Grace, charis, is defined in the “Dictionary of the Greek Testament” as “the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life” (Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible, p. 77).
In Deuteronomy, chapter 29, Moses reminded the children of Israel of God’s divine influence and manifestation as they journeyed together to establish a nation in the Promised Land. From the time of the Exodus when God delivered them from the Egyptians to His guidance of Moses for their provision in the wilderness, God was the life-giving presence meeting their every need (see verses 2, 5, cit. 1). Although they often complained about their plight, God’s steadfast love remained.
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January 9, 2012 issue
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Letters
Susan S. Collins, Tempie Stahlin, Jim Keel
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A pledge for healing answers
Jenny Nelles, Staff Editor
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Listening and bridge-building
Anna Bowness-Park
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A spiritual defense against bullying
Lois Carlson
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When your best friends bully you
Name withheld
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How a seagull taught me to 'see more'
By Caroline Martin
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'You look just like your...'
Nancy Robison
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Snowed in – and safe
By Pamela Joy Concar
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Keep the change
By Cyrus Njagi Muriithi
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Resolving conflict – beyond lawyers
Viktor Theiss
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My summer travels to Turkey
By Isabel Jamerson
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The foundation of Church
By Cathryn Anderson
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A healing light in my life
Grace Njuakom
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Take a stand with moral courage
Martha Sarvis
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Life is living you
By Karen Bailey
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Cut finger quickly healed
Mary McCullagh Reu
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Healed of menstrual discomfort
Poonam Likhi
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Suicidal thoughts overcome through prayer
Jeffrey Parikesit
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Safety from threats large and small
The Editors