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Analogies—nearly everybody loves them, and they can be extremely helpful. The catch is: if they are taken too far or applied too rigorously, they tend to collapse or backfire.

On February 1, John Lewis Selover, C. S.

How long should an article be? That's a tough question! Generally speaking, it should be long enough to cover the subject thoroughly but short enough not to be repetitive or vague. As a rough guide, Sentinel articles run between 500 and 1,200 words.

A metaphysical article should have a specific central focus or theme. This is the core of the discussion, and everything else should elaborate or develop it.

[As published in the Christian Science Sentinel , April 18, 1931, and The Christian Science Journal , March 1954. ] How often should our Leader's hymns be sung in church services? is a question asked from time to time by Readers, boards, or members of branch churches.

A Normal class will be held by the Board of Education in December 1985, in accordance with the provision in Article XXVI, Section 4, of the Manual of The Mother Church by Mary Baker Eddy. Practitioners meeting the qualifications of Article XXIX, Section 2, of the Church Manual who wish to apply for this class should request an application from: The First Church of Christ, Scientist Board of Education, A-235 Christian Science Center Boston, MA, U.

Would you like to write an article for the periodicals? Remember that healing you had some time ago—or maybe it was that flash of spiritual insight you got while you were going home from church? Wouldn't it be nice to share these or other experiences with fellow Christian Scientists around the world or with people just becoming interested? Although both nonmembers and members of The Mother Church may submit testimonies for possible publication, eligibility to write articles for the periodicals is unique to members. If you love Christian Science, have seen and proved something you would like to share, and you are a member of The Mother Church, we would love to hear from you.

A Normal class will be held by the Board of Education in December 1985, in accordance with the provision in Article XXVI, Section 4, of the Manual of The Mother Church by Mary Baker Eddy. Practitioners meeting the qualifications of Article XXIX, Section 2, of the Church Manual who wish to apply for this class should request an application from: The First Church of Christ, Scientist Board of Education, A-235 Christian Science Center Boston, MA, U.

Regarding secular organizations Since the beginning of the Church of Christ, Scientist, many Christian Scientists have thoughtfully pondered the distinction between the activities of this Church and activities organized outside the auspices of church, by and for Christian Scientists. Often members write to The Mother Church asking if they should support or participate in such activities.

A Normal class will be held by the Board of Education in December 1985, in accordance with the provision in Article XXVI, Section 4, of the Manual of The Mother Church by Mary Baker Eddy. Practitioners meeting the qualifications of Article XXIX, Section 2, of the Church Manual who wish to apply for this class should request an application from: The First Church of Christ, Scientist Board of Education, A-235 Christian Science Center Boston, MA, U.