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Spiritual growth brings freedom from pain
This past summer I went to a Christian Science camp to be a volunteer worker in housekeeping. It was a joy to work with other volunteers who were expressing so much love by helping the camp run smoothly for children and families.
Partway through the week, following a cleaning session at the swimming pool, the volunteer workers were granted a bit of free time to jump in and enjoy the pool. I jumped off the diving board several times, but on one of my dives I hit the water in such a way that my head flung back, and I heard a cracking noise in my neck.
While I felt pain initially, it left quickly, and I really didn’t give it much thought. I was able to go on my way, though I did allow a small seed of concern about my neck to plant itself in my thinking, rather than praying about it to destroy the fear and belief of injury.
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October 27, 2014 issue
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Letters
Kary, Sandi, Solofair, Rick Lipsey, Kaye Cummings
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Church that lifts the heart
Thomas Johnsen
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All-harmonious!
Gregory Mclane
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The infinite possibilities of God’s love
Kristin Helmore
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Defeating mental interference
Debbie Peck
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Spiritually interpreted, rocks
Photograph by Russell Birch
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Redeemed from punishment
Steve Warren
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A sincere desire fulfilled
Sheila Geier
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Love and courage
Blythe Evans
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Spiritual growth brings freedom from pain
Julie Bell
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The healing message: Keep practicing!
Valerie Malley
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Healed after a fall
Belange Kakouz
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Having faith in Life
David C. Kennedy