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I joined The Mother Church a little over a year after I began studying Christian Science. The Church is the one institution on this earth that makes available a means for the healing of any disease, if one follows and practices its teachings.

Christ Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son means so much to me because I’ve always felt like the prodigal daughter. This tender story of love reminds me of my membership in The Mother Church.

I consider membership in The Mother Church to be my most valuable possession. As with many precious treasures, gaining membership for me involved sacrifice and work.

During my sophomore year in high school, my mother, the only member of my family who was a student of Christian Science, was healed of cancer through Christian Science treatment. At the time, I was taking a class preparing me to join a mainline Christian denomination.

Alertness to Duty.  It shall be the duty of every member of this Church to defend himself daily against aggressive mental suggestion, and not be made to forget nor to neglect his duty to God, to his Leader, and to mankind.

A couple of years ago I boarded a plane in Denver and headed back home to Los Angeles after a busy lecture tour. I was looking forward to some quiet time on the flight and was planning on having a couple of solid hours to just kick back and not think about much.

What we allow into thought—and what we keep out—has an impact on our lives.

I left that particular first Christian Science service keenly aware that the Christian Science Sunday church service is unique.

A sense of duty doesn’t have to come with dread. Duty can mean a high calling to do good for others—and that brings immeasurable joy.

We can resist floating along with current of popular opinion about our job prospects at any stage of life.