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

What God Causes Us to Know

God causes us to know Him. A friend told me that her little granddaughter suddenly said out loud in her presence, "God is Love.

Our First Patient

To be a Christian Scientist is to be a practitioner—one who puts into practice his understanding of Truth. Whatever our duties of the day may be, our most important work is this practice.

The Connection

Many of us, at some time or other, have yearned to become the close friend of some very influential and powerful individual— a good connection—who could help us realize our dreams, fulfill our ambitions, and secure enviable positions. This benefactor would treat us and protect us as one would a favorite son.

Keep Away from the Gopher Hole!

There is a familiar story about a dog and a gopher. The dog was chasing the gopher through a field when suddenly the gopher darted down a convenient hole and disappeared.

Thoughts on Your Business or Profession

Here are some thoughts regarding business that have come to me over the years. The first is that everything belongs to God.

From the Directors: Closer communication

Director to visit nine countries in Latin America Practical steps are being taken to translate into tangible action the five-year goal of The Mother Church announced at the 1971 Annual Meeting. This goal calls for action "To strengthen the healing thrust of our movement, thus improving our ability to respond to the needs of mankind by spiritual means.

The Great Galilean Ministry Continues

After healing the Gadarene demoniac, Christ Jesus recrossed the Sea of Galilee to its western side, probably to Capernaum, where a multitude awaited him. Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, whose twelve-year-old daughter was lying at the point of death, sought the Master's aid.

The Monitor's Visual Image

Some time ago, while working in one of the East European countries, I found it necessary to remain overnight in a small country village. The next morning, before the town was fully awake, I roamed its winding streets to get a feel for the town.

The Impact of the Monitor: On National Events

Perhaps you would like to come with me on a quick tour of some of the news bureaus that make up the American News Department of the Monitor* —to see some of our correspondents in action, to look over their shoulders, as it were, to see how they approach their writing—and to see some of the results of what they have written. Their knowledge of the true, spiritual nature of God and of man enables them to reflect distinctive qualities in their writing: qualities of honesty, fairness, balance, candor, forthrightness, compassion.

"My brother and I were very close . . ."

To almost everyone death is a touchy subject. Some people begin to ask themselves many questions when a friend or relative dies.