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Exploring in depth what Christian Science is and how it heals.

The millennium—what's our contribution?

Recently I opened a newspaper and saw three headlines with the word millennium . Society is definitely abuzz on this subject.

Prayer and Line 10417

The young woman works in the computer field. But her situation at work was anything but a joy.

God's control of your life

Sometimes situations in our lives and our world appear out of control, and we wonder how we can bring them out of a tailspin: political unrest, economic turmoil, weather extremes, environmental disturbances, family eruptions, even unruly bodily functions and organic action. The threshold of a marvelous new millennium gives promise of discoveries and progress almost beyond the imagination, but it also poses a specter of technology, power, and conduct out of control.

A unique form of preaching

When in 1867 Mary Baker Eddy first began to take pupils in order to teach them the Science of Christ, she taught from the Bible and she also turned these students to the Scrip tures. Today, the Christian Science Quarterly Weekly Bible Lessons, whose topics she chose, fulfill a major role in helping anyone who studies them stay close to the Bible and explore its healing spiritual meaning.

Steady work and workers

Coming home from a long trip and settling down again can feel comforting. But the Bible speaks of a deeper comfort found in returning to God, in maintaining a steady, settled communion with Him.

"Remember who you are"

One Of My Favorite Movies is The Lion King. One poignant scene in the movie depicts the young lion, Simba, confused and unsure of how to go forward in his life.

Possibilities for a painter-poet

As an artist , writer, and poet, I pray steadfastly for divine Love to open the way for me to express my talents and reach others. One day, in the morning newspaper, there was an invitation to visit the nearby University of California at Santa Cruz, which was showing its rare book collection.

When faith rests on understanding

The distances between a faltering belief in God and a trustful faith, and between faith and confident understanding, may seem long. Yet each step toward understanding is important.

The crucifixion

15:21-32 Earlier, Jesus had said that those who wished to follow him would have to take up their cross and do just that—follow him. Now his disciples have deserted him.

Decisions, prayer, and progress

Picture Yourself on the back of a paddle-wheel boat that's about to leave. You're thinking, "Should I remain on the boat or jump off and stay ashore?" The boat's engine is racing and its paddle wheels are going round and round, but you're holding on to a rope attached to the dock, preventing the boat from embarking.