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Inspirational verse submitted by readers.

OUT FROM THE STARS

Standing flat-footed on earth's floor, listening to news of recent disaster, fearing chaos will wash over us, we search the skies. Stars steadfast in their constellations.

ROCK-BOTTOM BLOOMS

Each spring, a crocus bursts forth our asphalt walk, and launches into bloom. Its delicate beauty intact— not torn or tattered from its rugged journey.

Beauty is a thing of life, which dwells...

Beauty is a thing of life, which dwells forever in the eternal Mind and reflects the charms of His goodness in expression, form, outline, and color. — MARY BAKER EDDY.

A Morning conversation

God's mandate: Arise and dress, you're Not a "mess" But my beloved child Strong and free, reflecting me Completely satisfied. Much labor now awaits you— You're equal to the task.

The promise of fullness

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. —Matthew 5:6 He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Love Love Love

I used to think, "I'm living life," With all its problems, fear, and strife— Till gently Love reshaped my thought And set me free. Now my life is redefined: No longer am I living life— Life, God, is living, loving me.

This Church

Wing of light outstretched  over streets and towns,  this church extends  beyond its walls, its roll  of members, meeting times,  to shelter and guide  all who've ever entered,  all who might drive by,  anyone whose thought  is touched, uplifted  without even knowing why.

Peacefield

These are the words of No. 341 in the Christian Science Hymnal, where they are set to the old Irish air, "Peacefield": They who seek the throne of grace, Find that throne in every place: If we live a life of prayer, God is present everywhere.

Finding Love's day

Shall I wrestle this day into submission to some doctrinaire fear and cult obsession? Shall I humbly listen to Love's persuasions, find my way in the day of God's creation? No and yes are as one in this decision. Often the answer comes before the question: "This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.