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Exploring in depth what Christian Science is and how it heals.

Christian Science in the academic community

Considering the absolute spiritual truths on which the healing practice of Christian Science is based, a casual observer might unwittingly conclude that this Science has no place in the academic community because: (1) one's understanding of Christian Science is not dependent on academic degrees; (2) material theories cannot be reconciled with spiritual facts; and (3) one cannot serve two masters simultaneously. But let us not miss the central point.

Building up our defense

The biblical account of Nehemiah's return to Jerusalem and his triumphs over his enemies and their stratagems (see Neh. , Chaps.

Demonstration: individual, not duplicated

Have you ever attempted to duplicate someone's demonstration after listening to a testimony at a Wednesday evening meeting? And were the results disappointing? This can happen if we dwell on persons and results rather than on divine Principle, God. We learn from this failure that we cannot copy another's treatment.

Practice, practice, practice

For some time now I have been pondering how well we really know how to practice Christian Science. One evening while attending a symphony concert I was impressed with what it meant to practice, and what practice could achieve.

Spiritual advancement and the simplicity of the Christ

On one occasion, Christ Jesus' disciples asked him, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" They wanted to find out, perhaps, who was the most favored, or spiritually advanced, in his eyes. Did they hope to hear a name or names they recognized? We don't really know, of course.

Consecrating ourselves to spirituality

A lie is no longer deceptive, or accepted, when the truth is known and believed. The impositions of mortality are no longer deceptive or acceptable when the truths of God reveal the falsity of all mortality.

The river of life

The pink ribbon of river wound its way between icy banks as it flowed eastward toward the roseate dawn. Starting in a glacial lake a hundred miles back in the mountains, the river would flow more than a thousand miles across the Canadian prairies and through the Precambrian shield until it emptied into Hudson Bay.

Assertiveness and intimidation outdone

The assertive push. The intimidated pull back.

Stay out of the dream

I had just been informed that a friend had passed on. Yet I knew, regardless of our limited material perspective, that this friend would never cease to exist.

The Bible Lessons and inspired listening

The Bible abounds in accounts of God's communications to man. From the first statement of creation in Genesis to the last imperative command of Revelation, God speaks so that all may hear.