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At a two-day conference of the American Society of Law, Medicine, and Ethics (ASLME) in Boston last year, physicians and lawyers, along with some parents and teachers, examined the relationship between doctor and family in making health care decisions for children. It was the first time the Church of Christ, Scientist, had been invited to participate in an ASLME conference.

Have you ever tried to pray using passages or ideas from the Bible, or tried to study Science and Health, while struggling with the suggestion that these are "just words" devoid of peace, love, hope, or power? Then read on. Certainly there can be such a thing as empty words.

This is an article that I never thought I would be writing. I have read many articles and testimonies in the Christian Science periodicals about the healing of grief, and I saw my mother healed of grieving in a few hours, after the unexpected passing of my father.

10:17-31 As Jesus was on the way , a man came .

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In celebrating the centennial year of The Christian Science Publishing Society, the Journal recognizes the many behind-the-scenes sacrifices involved in carrying out its healing mission. To illustrate, here is a brief excerpt from an early employee's reminiscence, one of several being published this year.

Giving a portion of a harvest to gods who were supposed to possess the land was a very ancient custom. The early Hebrews, worshiping but one God, naturally gave their offerings to the Lord.

At the back of this magazine there is a directory of practitioners engaged in the public healing ministry of Christian Science. We thought it might be helpful to Journal readers, and especially to those who are considering fuller engagement in Christian Science healing, to hear some of these practitioners share a few thoughts about how they got started in the full-time practice.

Women reformers of the nineteenth century gained and held beachheads that still inspire today. But can we learn anything from them about expanding the recognition of the worth and rights.

Over a period of nearly two months, I experienced varying degrees of hearing loss in both ears, accompanied by pressure in the ears. Hearing in large rooms with background noise, or out of doors, was nearly impossible.