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I live at the beach and swim most days in the Pacific Ocean. Some days I float and let the tide take me to my destination.

Jesus did not change sick people into well people. He understood that in reality no one has ever been unwell in any way.

Several months ago I came across a wonderful article titled “ ‘ Refugee is not a profession ’ ” in the Spanish edition of The Herald of Christian Science (Anni Ulich, December 2018). As I read it, tears of gratitude welled up in my eyes.

Why does caring for others matter, and how is it demonstrated?   Caring for others is an integral part of Christianity. It fulfills the law of Love.

What a joy to know that God is available every moment, providing answers to all our needs. Several years ago, my parents were notified that our home would have to be demolished in three years to make way for a new freeway.

It’s my daily practice to pray with the ninety-first Psalm from the Bible, as I was once told that it’s referred to as the “Soldier’s Psalm” because it is so filled with the thought of protection. One morning, I felt particularly guided to pay close attention to this line in the psalm: “Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder” ( verse 13 ).

I’ve recently been considering an idea that provides deep inspiration about how we can heal through the means Christ Jesus did. It’s from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, who said: “Stand porter at the door of thought.

The remarkable Old Testament story of Sarah’s servant Hagar is one worth revisiting. Difficulties in the home prompted Abraham, Sarah’s husband, to send Hagar and her son away into the wilderness with only a bottle of water and some bread.

When actors play their role convincingly, we believe that they are the character they portray. Even though we know it’s an act, their performance can be so convincing that it affects us emotionally.

It matters what we think. Every day, we entertain thousands of thoughts.