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Suppose that for the past several years a large sum of money had been on deposit in your name at a bank—but you didn't know about it. Also suppose that during that period you had experienced great poverty.

A steady supply of good, safe from cycles of plenty and scarcity, secured against dwindling away—what a precious prospect for humanity this would be! With such supply, fear would fade and generosity would flower. Everywhere, people long for the peace of mind that an absolutely certain provision of basic necessities would bring.

1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Mark begins his Gospel with this wonderful statement.

This month the Journal begins a new series designed to cast some light on the history and background of Mark's message in the New Testament. Author Mary Jane Chapin describes the continuing scholarly attention being given to the Gospel of Mark, which she refers to as "a masterpiece in its own right.

Who am I? Who are you? What is man? Who or what is it that is referred to, day in and day out, as "I"? What really is the "I"? These are not new questions. Prophets, pundits, mullahs, philosophers, have asked them and are still asking them.

In the late 1960s I cut school and disappeared into the wilderness with a friend for a long weekend of backpacking. During our absence the Beatles released their landmark album Sgt.

To many of us, there is a sameness to human life. Not necessarily monotony or boredom, but a sameness in things and thoughts.

Mary Baker Eddy proved the practicality of Christian Science by healing, and she taught others how to heal. Her book Science and Health presents the complete statement of this Science and its practical application.

Senior Manager's progress report on the mission, purpose, focus, and priority objectives of the Church of Christ, Scientist Over the past year , The Christian Science Journal has been reporting on the healing mission, purpose, focus, and current priorities of the Church of Christ, Scientist. Senior managers at The Mother Church have been invited to write brief accounts of how workers in their areas of activity are approaching these goals.

Did it ever occur to you that an act of yours could change a person's life for the better and bring him infinite blessings? I didn't even imagine some years ago that my love for my neighbor could bring such blessings by sharing a book. I'm talking about Science and Health.