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Defend thought
One day several months ago, I went for my usual morning run and was off to a fine start. I should mention that I had just started Primary class instruction in Christian Science, and this was the morning of my second day. I was in a terrific mood and all my thoughts were turned to God. I had intended to listen to my “secular” music, but when I turned on my iPod, a hymn was playing—so I just left things where they were, on a playlist of hymns. I knew that God was telling me this was what I should be listening to on this particular morning, so I went with it.
About a half a mile into my planned four-mile run, I came to a place that turns onto a downhill slope—always a fun part of any run—while at the same time listening to a rousing hymn that really had me rejoicing with God and feeling very loved and inspired. Suddenly, I found myself falling through the air (remember, this is downhill), coming down hard on the pavement. I had the wind knocked out of me and was pretty well shaken.

February 11, 2013 issue
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Letters
JSH-Online comments, Sarah A. Britton
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Energized now!
Diane Marrapodi
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Tempted to quit? Keep running!
Holly Buchanan
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Dear God, be my valentine
Jean Harris
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Genuine substance—exclusively spiritual
Mark Swinney
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From highest authority
Manfred Krüger
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Safe haven for Christians and Muslims alike
Kingsley Madueke
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Early morning light
Text and photograph by Steve Ryf
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Satisfying the longing heart
Christa Kreutz
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Part of one family
Kim Shippey
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Questions and answers
Tom McElroy, Ginny Luedeman
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Cold and flu symptoms gone
Kathleen Mitchener
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Defend thought
Kim Wiklund
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Riding safely with God
Barry Morton
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Healed of a muscle strain
José Sanchez
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In every place
Ann Carter
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To stop a contagion
The Editors