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“Christian Science is not bravado; it’s love!”
We can never be deprived of anything good when unselfish love is uppermost in thought.
Early one morning, this gentle message came to thought while I was getting ready for the day: “Christian Science is not bravado.” Bravado is not a word I’m accustomed to using or even hearing very often. I was intrigued, and Googled its definition on my phone. This is what I found: “a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.” This expanded in my thought to “Christian Science is not bravado; it’s love!”
This happened right about the time last year when the pandemic hit a new level of urgency where I reside. I thought about the fact that the qualities of flexibility, compassion, and humility would be key in silencing divisive opinions and viewpoints that might arise in the coming months. Whether for individuals, businesses, organizations, or government officials, these qualities, valued and lived, could help counter any action stemming from self-interest or bravado.

April 19, 2021 issue
View IssueEditorial
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A new view of normal
Linda Kohler
Keeping Watch
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Vaccines, immunity, and the pathway to health
Curtis Wahlberg
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Christian Science and vaccinations
From the Editors
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“Christian Science is not bravado; it’s love!”
Ginger Dossey
Image and Inspiration
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Image and Inspiration
Cheryl DeSanctis
Kids
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Lost and found
Hilary Harper-Wilcoxen
Healings
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Healed during church
Himanshu Dhand
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Broken bone healed
Diana Saxby
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Sickness quickly disappears
Robert Nofsinger
Bible Lens
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Probation After Death
April 19–25, 2021
From our readers
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Letters & Conversations
Carol Daniel, Kate Gibson Oswald, Alan Barker