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Jesus knew the Scriptures of his day. It wasn't unusual for him to answer questions, in response to critics and followers alike, by echoing the words of Old Testament prophets.

No two seasons, no two summers or springs, are ever just the same. An annual meeting of the Christian Science Students Association in which we may be a member is individually distinguished, too; as unique as the particular season in which it falls.

We can all come up with reasons for not attending church services: weather, distance, family functions, work, fatigue, illness, classes. But do we have reasons for attending? Is attendance at church merely a habit? Might it be that we should attend because we're new in town and looking for friends and companionship? Or seeking a date or business contact? Why attend church at all? A psalm says, "I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.

The life of Christ Jesus offers an undeniable example of fidelity to his God-appointed mission. In unwavering fidelity to his mission of unveiling God's perfect creation for the salvation of mankind, he performed unparalleled healings and overcame death for others and for himself.

During a turbulent and quite frightening period in my life when I was struggling with a problem which, while not personal in focus, was very troublesome, I began to ask myself why such a challenge had come. And I found great help in a Bible account included in the Lesson-Sermon from the Christian Science Quarterly.

Christ Jesus told his followers: "I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

To turn to God in a humble, heartfelt appeal reassures and uplifts us. To yearn to feel the love and warmth of ever-present divine Love blesses us.

Many people feel they have adequate provision for today, but they fear future demands. Others are barely meeting today's needs and look on tomorrow's security with great concern.

It is generally believed that matter and mortals govern the world. And undoubtedly it is this premise that has led some people to believe the destruction of the world is imminent.

If you're familiar with the Biblical account in Mark 6 of how Christ Jesus fed more than five thousand people with five loaves and two fishes, you'll probably also remember that not only were the people filled, there were even leftovers. Twelve full baskets, according to one account, which they carefully collected.