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I'm Mackenzie , and I'm 12 now. When my flute was missing, I felt real sad, almost scared, about what could have happened to it.

Last Fall , my daughter Mackenzie joined the beginner band at school. She wanted to learn to play the flute, so we ordered one.

The Outside Steps led down to the lower floor of the cozy Sunday School room. I carried the small chunky Bible Mom had given me.

I'd Always Loved Dogs —until the day I was attacked by one. I was riding my skateboard after kindergarten when a dog chased me down and attacked me.

After My Husband Died a few years ago, I was lonely and felt extremely sorry for myself. I wanted to move closer to my family, but that didn't materialize because of difficulties related to the sale of my condominium.

Many Years Ago , my husband and son had an argument over a business they shared. Heated words were exchanged, and the partnership was dissolved.

A little girl's example sparks a new look at being grateful.

Sometimes when people tell about the ways their prayers have been answered, it may be tempting to compare their outcome to our own experience—perhaps feeling that somehow our outcome didn't quite measure up, or even that our answer was better than theirs. But such attitudes deny the nature of God as divine Love.

AT TIMES I have thought appreciatively of the early Christians and how they must have banded together to support each other during the establishment of Christianity around the ancient world. My interest in Christianity and the establishment of a Christian community began in college, where I attended the Christian Science college organization [CSO].

MOST PEOPLE want to be noticed starting from a very young age. And by the time they reach high school, they dream of being "cool"—someone other people will notice and admire.