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This past winter, a popular movie, Replay, explored a fantasy we've probably all indulged at least once: what if you could go back in time and make a different choice from the one you made? Most of the choices we make aren't as romantic as the one in the movie, of course. Here, contributor Jill Grimes tells of her own opportunity to look at past mistakes in a new way.

AT THE AGE OF THREE , I was being molested and beaten by an uncle, and also at times by my mother, since she was an alcoholic. My mother did not live with my sister and [me] during the week.

IS IT TRUE what they say: "the devil is in the details"? From my experience, I say no. There's no need to be afraid of things that seem complex.

SEVERAL YEARS AGO THERE WAS a member of our tennis club who was loud, brash, and arrogant. Still, the members of the club were patient, and continued to include him in the round-robin games we played.

I WAS WORKING for a settlement house in St. Louis and going into the heart of poor neighborhoods.

IN ONE OF MY BIBLES , the words of Jesus are written in red ink. I like to use this version because I believe everything he said was significant, and I want his words to stand out.

You've probably heard the saying that creativity is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. My own participation in the performing arts has shown me that this maxim sometimes seems very valid! However, the notion that only a small part of our creative efforts may eventually be rewarded can be quite discouraging.

Do you have to accept all that life throws at you? I was a long time learning that the answer is found in doing what Jesus said: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God. " Matt.

As God becomes less theoretical to us—and more tangible as infinite Spirit—our latent, yet unbounded, potential to heal and be healed can be realized. Christian healing doesn't change reality, since the only reality is God.

DO YOU SOMETIMES wait for a particular report to come on the television or radio and then realize when it's almost over that you missed it because you were thinking about something else? I have been considering this recently in relation to listening to God. I've read many articles, both in this magazine and others, about people who have been wakened in the middle of the night with a strong urge to pray about something very specific.