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Christian Science heals much more than disease, pain, and deterioration. With spiritual healing comes regeneration that leaves us better morally and spiritually as well as sound mentally and physically Sometimes we become so intent on getting rid of sickness that we overlook the more important healing that is occurring.

What motivates someone to devote full time to the practice of Christian Science? I feel it was divine impulsion in my case. Here's how it came about many years ago.

Never should we underestimate the power underlying the apparent simplicity of Christ Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount.  See Matt.

Recently a friend asked me to help him find another person in a crowded room. I told him where the person was, describing her location in the room in relation to chairs, doors, and other people nearby.

What makes a student of Christian Science decide to become a member of The Mother Church? In my case it was the example of fellow students in the Christian Science organization at the university I was attending. Reports of healing, of solving problems through prayer, of inspiration received, were so encouraging that I began to understand that I could practice Christian Science myself, instead of relying mainly on my dad to pray for me as I had done before.

Imagine sitting quietly, listening to God tell you of His nature and of man's true meaning and purpose, as a child listens attentively while a parent reads to him. Readers of the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, often have felt they are doing what amounts to just this.

What can we expect of life? How long will it be and how good? Are its length and quality determined by genes and the law of averages? A dictionary defines life expectancy as "the statistically probable length of time that a typical individual can be expected to live. " These statistics are the result of actuarial projections and averages based on the year in which a person was born, whether one is female or male, and so on.

Driving across the state awhile back, I was struck by just how many bridges there were. I drove over them quickly and with ease.

A healthy environment for all is a lofty goal, one that is being seriously considered by many today. And it is becoming increasingly apparent to thinkers around the globe that achieving environmental justice demands spiritual growth.

A sanctuary is a place of refuge, where we're safe and have what we need. The Bible speaks of a spiritual haven available to all of us right where we are: "I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.