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" Well , I certainly hope [name withheld to protect the innocent] is reading the Bible Lesson As found in the Christian Science Quarterly today," I said to my husband one Monday morning. Christ Jesus' parable about the Pharisee and the publican (see Luke 18:9-14) seemed just the right rebuke to a church member who considered herself an authority on everything that concerned our branch church.

Some years ago I lived in a Muslim country. My little bungalow was situated on a beach next to a poor section of the city.

Your suitcase may be packed and your travel plans made. You may have things prepared so that the family will be taken care of while you are gone.

" I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man . " A Jefferson Profile: As Revealed in His Letters (New York: The John Day Company, 1956), p.

When the heart speaks, however simple the words, its language is always acceptable to those who have hearts . Mary Baker Eddy Miscellaneous Writings, p.

" They should take our magazine, work for it, write for it, and read it" Miscellaneous Writings , p. 271.

Reverence may not make the top ten list of qualities for many of today's newsmakers. It may not seem important for the corporate or political image.

Headlines about prosecutions of Christian Scientist parents. Newspaper columnists weighing issues of religious freedom and parental responsibility raised by these cases.

One of my earliest experiences with a branch church was being told that my application for membership would not meet the requirements. I considered myself an earnest Christian Scientist and greatly desired to be an active church member.

It is related that the renowned painter and sculptor Michelangelo was finishing a statue when a friend stopped by. Some time later the friend called again; the sculptor was still at work.