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In its beauty and simplicity the study of Christian Science brings great warmth and goodness into one's daily experience. It develops the consciousness of God's ever-presence as one increases in spiritual understanding of God and of man's eternal relationship to Him.

Is gratitude like the frosting on a cake? Is it an added something that improves some aspect of our disposition, making us seem a bit sweeter, or is it a vital, active ingredient in our lives? True gratitude is not only essential to health and happiness; it has a leavening effect on our total experience. Mrs.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.