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Once I was involved in a course on effective communication. The students focused on such things as seeing another's point of view, not jumping to conclusions, and controlling the urge to have the final word when speaking with others.

Republic of Zaire An extract from a letter to the Clerk of The Mother Church: "I joyfully received your letter for which I thank you. "In my first letter I wrote about my difficulties.

I saw a moving scene on television: In one of the most beautiful churches in my town, representatives of various Christian denominations had gathered to pray together. Highest dignitaries of some faiths stood side by side with modest spiritual leaders of others.

Edward Kimball once described himself as having been a "broken-down business man" because of anxiety, overwork, and fear.   Journal, Vol.

A number of years ago I had entered the public practice of Christian Science and was frequently afraid I wasn't going to be able to pay the family bills. We had no savings; one child was in grade school and one was entering junior high; we had a mortgage, food and utility expenses, and several thousand dollars of debt incurred prior to my going into the practice.

So often, as parents, we feel we know what is best for our children to do when they face decisions or challenges in their lives. We want to protect them and shield them from pitfalls.

What an incredible example of progressive living is found in the life of our Master, Christ Jesus. What immense joy and promise he must have brought to those he healed.

How can we help those in distress? How can we improve human welfare? In most cases what is needed is more spiritual love and compassion for others. Our love may take the simplest form, for example, in a sincere hug.

Nothing about the new book was conventional. Though it became the major text for a new Christian denomination, it wasn't a collection of creeds.

During the past several years a number of specific articles, editorials, and statements on the subject of Christian Science and the care of children have been published in the Christian Science Sentinel and The Christian Science Journal . This list, starting from 1982, may serve as a quick reference guide to what has been published.