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Learning more about the nature of God has made a huge difference in the way I deal with mishaps, and even with more serious accidents. The knowledge that God is totally good and that He is always in control gives me the conviction to pray if an accident occurs.

On a brisk but sunny winter day last February, several hundred spectators huddled in front of the Christian Science Publishing House in Boston to celebrate the official start of construction for The Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity. Since most of the ground in the city of Boston was still solidly frozen, however, an official "groundbreaking" ceremony might have seemed misnamed.

Night watches go back to Bible times and before. The Israelites set watchmen on the walls to keep the city safe from the enemy at night.

Several years ago, I worked in a dual position as executive assistant to a director and as an editor of a state news-letter. Although my education and (often) 60-hour work weeks were appreciated, my salary was lower than the salaries of men who worked in positions several levels below mine.

I used to dread it when my neighbor came across the yard. I knew he'd want to talk about religion, mostly his own.

Seeds can't germinate on hard, crusty ground. The soil has to be broken up.

Many people today are seeking spiritual growth and prayer-based approach to problem-solving. For some, this includes exploring alternative means for healing with open-mindedness and, at times, urgency.

Imagine that your legal church edifice is suddenly seized and bulldozed by the government. It happened to Seventh-Day Adventists in Turkmenistan.

I love nature —trees, flowers, animals, and birds. For many years, though, I was terrified of certain bugs, especially spiders.

Mary Baker Eddy's groundbreaking book, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, was first published 125 years ago. For more than a century, this book has met humanity's increasing demand for a more spiritual understanding of health, a better basis for lasting relationships, and a greater sense of security and peace.