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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.

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.

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.

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.

Loyalty usually is not linked with arithmetic. A childhood experience in a third-grade mathematics class, however, taught me a lesson in loyalty that has since greatly increased my appreciation of it.

For over one hundred years Christian Science has been offering mankind a system of healing that Christ Jesus promised God would send. As we read in the book of John, "I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever.

Jesus healed quickly those who sought healing, and today there are many documented accounts of quick healing through prayer. There are times too, of course, when healing has come slowly.

What , is man's true heritage? What does he inherit from his infinite Parent—God, divine Spirit? Early in the Bible we learn that God made man in His image and likeness and that He gave man dominion over all that He had made. God's creation is all good.