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Focus on the silver and wheat
The Bible makes references to separation: separating the dross from the silver (see Proverbs 25:4), and separating the tares from the wheat (see Matthew 13:24–30). Obviously, in either case, one would much prefer the silver or the wheat to the scum or the weeds! But the silver and the wheat allude to something, don’t they? Something more substantive. They call to mind the qualities one thinks of as being associated with stability, grace, abundance—right?
I’m finding that one of the greatest things I can do for myself, my loved ones, and all humanity is to cherish the silver and the wheat in my experience—to get a glimpse of God, the eternal, and then to stay focused on spiritual substance. That’s an expression of God’s overflowing love, isn’t it? And I’m comprehending that the willingness to embrace the gist of the Bible passage “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalms 46:10)—to actually embrace the goodness of peace and happiness, understanding them as what’s real—helps me to reflect stability and grace instead of reacting to outside circumstances.
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February 13, 2012 issue
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Letters
Malissa Lakin-Watson, Pam Lampson, Linda G. Gorman, Marsha Maupin, Pamela Gresham
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'My cup runneth over'
Maike Byrd, Staff Editor
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Thought and health: seeing the link
Russ Gerber
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Christianity's rocky path in China
Paul Bennett
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Overflowing with Life's goodness
By Bill Moody
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Focus on the silver and wheat
By Tom Hundley
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A perfect employment package
Deepinder Singh
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A cup full of good
By Bertina Norford
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Our great Alaska adventure
By Vicki Holcomb
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Reconciled–at last
Philippa Chatterley
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A conversation with 'Someone' I love
By Marian English
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A new President of The Mother Church
The Christian Science Board of Directors
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Siblings listen for God's voice
By Payton and Gyles Booker
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100%
Kay Weed
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On track with God
Michelle
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One God, one power, one Mind
By Deanna Mummert
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Tim Tebow and the courage of conviction
Mark Sappenfield
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Peace on the boardwalk
Scott Stevens
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Healing of pain and limited mobility
C.M. Lahr
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Timely birth and quick healing
Linda Opdenweyer Lewis
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'I forgave the llama...'
Madora Kibbe
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Wait on the Lord
The Editors