Editorials

Church Elections

At about this time many branch churches hold meetings for the election of members of their official boards of trustees or directors, and in some instances of church Readers also.

Daily Demonstration

On page 283 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" Mrs.

From a letter dated 1886

We shall never know our strength until it be put to the test, and then His strength is made perfect in our weakness and we learn from humility the might of divine Truth and Love.

Man Is Not in Trouble

This is the usual time of year for casting up accounts, reckoning one's financial status, and forecasting the budget for the coming year.

Honoring the Son

An unbiased study of the sayings of Christ Jesus in the New Testament shows clearly that he whom we call the Messiah understood himself to be, not God, but the Son of God.

Satisfying Our Thirst

"The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul.

No Law of Heredity

There are people who believe themselves victims of what is called heredity.

Resisting Evil Effectually

"Resist the devil, and he will flee from you," wrote James; and on page 406 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" Mary Baker Eddy writes, "Resist evil—error of every sort—and it will flee from you.
Nowhere does Mrs.

Celebrating Christmas

With characteristic consideration Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, authorizes and encourages celebration of Christmas for the children in the following words.
In the Church Manual.

From a letter dated 1895

When you see dimly, then ask as a little child for light, and continue to pray to Love for it, and the help will come and Love with it.