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When seeking healing through Christian Science, we may sometimes feel that we're being challenged by the whole world. Millions of people may believe that a particular physical problem is unstoppable or can be cured only through recourse to certain material means.

I used to have an office on the ninth floor of a building, and from its window I could see an old New England church. Probably, long ago, its steeple was the highest architectural point for many miles.

The bookshelves in my parents' home contained both medical books, which belonged to my father, and my mother's books on Christian Science. The fact that my dad's profession was based on medical practice while his family practiced Christian Science wasn't something I ever remember our talking about as a family.

Item : A book delineating the limits of God's power becomes a best seller. Harold S.

Working in the world A man had just stepped out of church after the Sunday service and found himself greeted by a small child, a visitor in the Sunday School that morning. She was systematically giving each grown-up an animal cracker from the box her dad had given to keep her occupied.

In the progress of mankind there are times that call for extraordinary courage, mercy, and perspective. Times that challenge men and women to stand in gratitude for the richness of lessons learned—usually the hard way.

On a number of occasions when I have introduced Christian Science to someone through Mrs. Eddy's definitive book on the subject, Science and Health , the person has later commented, often with some awe in his or her voice, "Do you people realize what you have?" Sometimes I wonder, Do we? Do we, as Christian Scientists, really appreciate the tremendous gift—and responsibility—our Leader, Mrs.

Jerusalem The membership of the Christian Science Society in Jerusalem comes from several groups of people: Palestinians, Israelis, and international expatriates. This is significant; all of these people are working together harmoniously in our society.

How have the people of the eighties coped with demands on their time and attention? Why, we have turned into couch potatoes—according to marketing specialists! Certainly there is nothing wrong with enjoying one's home and family. Spending more time at home may well strengthen the family unit.

During the American Civil War, at age eighteen, Septimus Hanna enlisted in the Illinois Volunteers and was quickly elected captain of his company. At age twenty-three, a year after being admitted to the Illinois bar, the young veteran was appointed judge of the county court at Council Bluffs, Iowa.