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Freedom after water-skiing accident
At a Christian Science family camp, I was looking forward to participating in one of my favorite sports, water-skiing. Although I hadn’t water-skied in several years, I expected to stand up on the first try. But after several unsuccessful attempts, I was overwhelmed with disappointment.
As I pulled myself onto the shelf at the back of the boat, I landed sharply on my rib cage and heard a crack. The driver gently helped me into the boat, and I began praying.
Despite severe pain, I knew I couldn’t be penalized for the day’s joyful activity. A Bible verse came to the rescue: “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” (II Corinthians 3:17). Liberty in this case meant freedom from the false belief that I was separated from God and could suffer mishap or injury.
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February 3, 2025 issue
View IssueEditorial
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Winning the battle with loneliness
Jan Keeler Vincent
Articles
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No silos
Caryl Emra Farkas
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A sonnet to magnify the Lord
Carol Dismore
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The “kingdom of heaven” on the subway
Elizabeth S. Massey
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I learned to see Love everywhere
Carolyn Lees
Kids
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What Tony the tortoise taught me about prayer
Gillian Fraser
Healings
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Shoulder pain quickly overcome
Heather Bauer
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Freedom after water-skiing accident
Louise M. Whalley
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Truth heals stomach pain
Ricky Callaghan
Bible Lens
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Spirit
February 3–9, 2025
Letters & Conversations
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Letters & Conversations
Bob Minnocci, Dilys Bell, Rosemary Deary, Bruce Richardson