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A branch Church of Christ, Scientist, that wholeheartedly practices the democratic process gains unity of purpose and strength in collective efforts to meet the challenges facing twentieth-century Christians. But there is far more to active church membership than merely adhering to regular democratic procedures and working together.

When David volunteered to slay Goliath, right from the very outset, his method and aim were straight and sure. He recognized his God-given ability to accomplish this task, knew that his tools were effective and that by aiming straight at the target he would destroy the foe.

Have you ever noticed how readily human opinion polarizes? For almost every issue there are at least two extremes, with earnest advocates committed to each of these conflicting or diametrically opposed views. Whether the issue be small or great, local or global, those on each side seem convinced they are right and must prevail.

Have you claimed your spiritual completeness—your womanhood as well as your manhood? This is one of the important things to be clear about in the practice of Christian Science healing. As we study and live Christian Science, we begin to understand more of the fatherhood and motherhood of God.

The following incident may not seem too surprising to most of us as we pick our way through today's moral wilderness. A student makes a forced entry into the administrative office of his college.

We can and should expect immediate, complete, and permanent healing in Christian Science. Our Leader, Mrs.

Some time ago an ad run by a metropolitan newspaper to promote home delivery of its morning edition caught my eye: "Get a head start on the world before you step out into it. " The New York Times , November 1, 1981.

Those who know the Bible are familiar with the concept of divine appointment. God appointed great men and women, who were qualified and obedient, to take on jobs that needed to be done to further the cause of seeing and demonstrating His spiritual kingdom on earth.

The Bible opens with two contrasting accounts of creation. One presents creation as truly spiritual; the other exposes the basic errors involved in the mortal concept of a material creation.

Regardless of how difficult economic conditions appear to be today, there is a way out. Time after time, the false beliefs of economic upheaval and individual financial distress have been eliminated for individuals who turned to God and prayerfully acknowledged His ever-presence and unfailing control.