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Before I learned about Christian Science, the only time I recall thinking about life being anything other than mortal existence was one day in grade school. My best friend and I were walking to school, and we were talking about the universe.

For many people, including me, the Bible is a spiritual guide from which to draw strength, a source of inspiration, a message whose power can pull them out of the quagmire. It comforts us in these words: “Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

I live in El Bolsón , in the province of Río Negro, Argentina. One day, while I was traveling along the highway with a friend to another province, one of the tires on my car blew out.

For about two years now, traffic in and around the city where I live has increased considerably, especially motorcycle traffic. The motorcyclists always seem to be in a great hurry.

What we can expect on Easter morning—and every day.

When a Christian wants to work out the right course of action in a given situation, he or she might ask, “What would Jesus do?” But, “What did Jesus know—and how can I know it, too?” might be more to the point of what is needed to be a better Christian. For example, the Gospel of Luke describes Jesus meeting ten lepers at the entrance of a village.

Having wealth means security to many people. But as the Bible points out, “Riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away” ( Proverbs 23:5 ).

No, this article isn’t about coupons. It’s about lives and relationships being freed from blame.

Years ago, I was driving my car, when I had a stroke and crashed into a utility truck. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but the utility workers called an ambulance and my husband.

“A soft answer turneth away wrath,” says the Bible ( Proverbs 15:1 ). In other words, meekness is more sensible than a contest of wills.