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The Bible assures us that God is Love. Man, made in God's image and likeness, therefore embodies the invariable laws of Love, which never fail.

In a moment of spiritual awakening, years of sin, disease, and suffering have been known to disappear. How? Through a clear recognition that sin and suffering are never a part of God's spiritual man—never a part of our true being.

This is the last article in a series that has focused on the healings brought about by Mary Baker Eddy through her reliance on God. These healings began in her childhood and continued throughout her life.

Simon , James, and John were business partners. Luke's Gospel tells us of an occasion when they had worked hard—all night, in fact—but human skill, talent, experience, and a strong work ethic had not been productive.

We can learn to erase from thought images of disease or injury. This is an important ability, for it heals.

Christmas portrays an innocence—a freedom from sin and guilt—that wise men and women, shepherds, and other toilers have yearned for through the ages. Finding such innocence involves a spiritual journey that includes lessons ranging from those derived from the infant son of a virgin to the scientific understanding of infinite goodness.

Working lovingly within church promotes constant growth Christward. We lose our rough edges (self-will, self-righteousness) like gems polished in a revolving vat, to find that God, Love, and His spiritual offspring have no abrasive edges.

The March 1996 issue of The Christian Science Journal, and the Annual Meeting report carried in the July 1996 issue, focused on the healing mission, purpose, focus, and current priorities of the Church of Christ, Scientist. As a continuing report on how the Church is going forward in this work, various senior managers at The Mother Church have been invited to write for the Journal a brief account of how workers in their area of activity are approaching these goals.

" It just took the lid off my heart. It's a constant renewal of the power of Truth in the lives of all of us.

I have always loved little children. I've appreciated their simplicity, frankness, joy, and unpretentiousness.