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In her writings on Christian Science, why does Mary Baker Eddy refer to the trinity as Life, Truth, and Love instead of using other synonyms for God—such as Mind, Soul, Spirit, or Principle? Wouldn 't these be just as accurate in defining the trinity?—from a reader in Dorset, England Mary Baker Eddy uses many synonyms, or names, for God throughout her writings. The seven she uses most prominently are Life, Truth, Love, Mind, Soul, Spirit, and Principle.

The story is told of a boy who telephoned his Sunday School teacher, asking her to pray for his dog, which had been badly wounded in a fight with another dog. He explained to her (and with great pride) that his dog usually won all of his fights, but this time the other dog got the best of him and he was afraid his dog would die.

Augustine is considered by many scholars to be the third most influential leader in the history of the Christian Church. His role in shaping Christian teachings, they claim, is surpassed only by that of Jesus and Paul.

The only things true about any of us are the things true of God. Therefore all that is true about every individual is good, because God is limitless good.

Usually the term to fast means to stop eating. Sometimes people fast to lose weight.

It was amusing—yet thought-provoking—to read the account of a movie star who was sent on location where, for the first time, he was able to take his wife and young son. It was a new and happy situation for this little family.

Following the previous teachings is a new section in Mark's Gospel characterized by wonderful healing stories flowing naturally from Jesus' message and his understanding of God. Despite the fact that the disciples were given special explanations of the parables, they will demonstrate that they still have much to learn.

Is there any hope on the horizon for someone who has broken the laws of the land and is now serving time in prison? Are these individuals to be considered society's refuse? Do we turn away from them? For many who have worked in the prison system (as chaplains or volunteers), the answers to these questions glow with promise. Indeed there is always hope of release from the enslaving beliefs that have brought someone to the point of incarceration.

What's the commonly held thought about aging? Isn't it often a fear of having to slow down, retrench, and look backward? Isn't it often a fear of becoming inflexible and rigid both mentally and physically, of becoming a burden to ourselves and loved ones? But those fears really should have nothing to do with our advancing experience. Passage of time and limitation shouldn't be equated.

We think differently about time, depending on what we are experiencing. If we are waiting to grow up or if we are anticipating some special event in the future, we may want time to move quickly.