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In the opening moments of the television series The Civil War, we get some sense of the vastness of that American struggle—a single cause fought in 10,000 places. The advancement of Christianity and its healing activity might also be characterized as having thousands of front lines.

From the Sunday Home West County Journal (Missouri), January 27, 1991 by Terry Edelmann Articles such as the following, appearing in more and more community newspapers, confirm what many are feeling—mankind's profound spiritual hunger. "Flocking back" "After decades of rebellion, self-centered interest and rempant materialism, the 1990s are shifting into reverse.

Beyond the world's many reasons for cherishing Christ Jesus is one that's perhaps less recognized. His life speaks enduringly to humankind because it quickens in us the intuition that real being is larger and fuller than anything ordinary appearances would suggest.

It's interesting to note that some of the largest oil discoveries had been drilled previously. The workers just hadn't drilled deep enough the first time! This can be a valuable lesson to the student of Christian Science who is seeking healing.

" And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: and lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. "   Matt.

Prior to the 1989 overthrow of the communist regime in Romania, there had been no open practice of Christian Science permitted in that country for nearly a half century. Then in September 1990 more than twenty young Romanians attended the European Youth Meeting in Hamburg, Germany, sponsored by European Christian Scientists and The Mother Church.

For the pioneer, there's no looking back. At least, not for long! It's a luxury he can't afford; it blurs the inner vision, undermines resolve, shortens the stride.

The Standard of Christian Science nursing: reliance on prayer Christian Science nurses, even those who have received extensive training, have found that their reliance on prayer has been the foundation of their work. Their devotion of thought and energy to training programs can be invaluable, but only when it flows out from a love for Christian Science practice.

From a Christian Science Reading Room in Ghana Our Reading Room has been revitalized. With persistent prayerful work, the doors are wide open for peoples of all walks of life coming in to make inquiries on Christian Science teachings.

As a child, I dreamed of visiting the far-off wonders I read about in school—the pyramids, the Parthenon, the temples of India, the great cathedrals of Europe. As an adult, I feel most fortunate that my work has taken me to many of these sites.