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A diamond glows and sparkles with beauty and brilliance, bringing out a multitude of colors, as the light is reflected through the many facets cut in the stone. Outshining the brightest diamond is Mary Baker Eddy’s remarkable discovery of Christian Science, the Science that Christ Jesus taught and practiced—the Science that is made crystal clear through the countless facets that Mrs.

In the Bible, the good Samaritan didn’t just come upon a stranger in need, pass him by, and continue on his way, as the priest and the Levite had done before him (see Luke 10:25–37 ). What an example he sets for each one of us today: He stopped to care for a man who was no doubt of another tribe or religion.

For some, the seasons are a source of variety—seedtime, growth, harvest, and renewal. For others, in various ways, seasons of the year tend to limit joy, health, and life.

As the United States and the rest of the world struggle to revive the faltering economy, I have been pondering many inspiring lessons from two Bible accounts. The first one is the experience of Nehemiah recorded in the Old Testament (see Nehemiah, chapters 1—13).

A friend had purchased two ducklings. A few weeks later she wanted to show them the big town pond to go swimming in, instead of her small garden pond.

The author explains how fear, ignorance, and sin tried to interfere with Jesus's mission and how we each need to handle these suggestions today.

The true way of the cross is not the way of despair, resignation, or disappointment. It is, in fact, the way to find one’s true self “resurrected”—the way to put on the new man or woman as the spiritual reflection of God.

If you’ve ever run a marathon, you know it’s quite a distance to cover on foot—a little over 26 miles. But imagine being an endurance runner, or “ultra runner” as they are sometimes known, who races 100 miles or more! Some of the most inspiring marathon runners and ultra runners have developed a unique perspective on running which has been key to their endurance and success.

Thoughts on God's already-conceived idea.

Complaining, if we have a habit of doing it, can be the easiest thing in the world. From grumbling about our bank’s poor service, to inefficient city government, to a co-worker’s slowness.