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Animal magnetism: a term used in Christian Science to designate evil. Christian Science: the revelation of the allness of God, good, whereby we can prove the falsity, the unreality, of evil.

When our desires are shaped and fashioned by God's law, we rise spiritually and stop trying to "use" Christian Science to achieve material results. Through the spiritual elevation of thinking we are blessed, and our thoughts bless others also.

What a great opportunity it is to teach Sunday School—to share one's inspiration and understanding with responsive little ones or inquisitive young adults. But is it really "our" teaching? Christ Jesus, the great Teacher, said, "I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

The thirsty hikers bypassed the stagnant, algae-covered pool and headed for the spring-fed stream of water bubbling out over the rocks. Wouldn't we all do the same? The freshest water is water that moves.

I've wondered at times what ultimate reality looks like. I've pondered what one would see if right before him were placed God's creation of eternal, spiritual perfection.

As eager students of the Bible and the Science of Christ, have we sometimes shared precious inspiration with someone only to have it ignored, disputed, or summarily dismissed? Or have we spoken out of turn—too hastily— without checking sources, facts, or allowing an idea to be confirmed and complete in our understanding before speaking? Perhaps even someone has benefited from our prayerful inspiration but afterward has walked on without acknowledging its effectiveness. As a result of these types of experience we may find ourselves full of self doubt, chagrined, confused, frustrated, angered, or even wary of ever voicing God's Word again.

In her poem "Resolutions for the Day" Mrs. Eddy includes.

The Apostle Paul, Acts tells us, at one time described himself as "a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. " Acts 23:6.

On my first visit to the Great Barrier Reef, located just off the northeast coast of Australia, I saw all I could fleetingly through the glass bottom of a small tourist boat. This had one effect—I was determined to see more.

In the Manual of The Mother Church Mrs. Eddy writes, "I recommend that each member of this Church shall strive to demonstrate by his or her practice, that Christian Science heals the sick quickly and wholly, thus proving this Science to be all that we claim for it.