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In today's moral climate the person who believes in unequivocal moral and ethical standards may well feel at odds with society. Books, television, movies, friends, may all seem to be marching to a different drummer.

I will always remember the day Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures was given to me—nearly thirty years ago. As I began to read, there was a feeling of great reverence and respect for the author and for the book.

The ability to demonstrate Christian Science and heal spiritually requires far more of us than just an intellectual understanding of the letter of Science. If we are not increasingly able to heal or be healed quickly, perhaps we need to question whether we are developing as Christians.

Likening the church membership to an orchestra could be useful in lifting us out of a passive role in church services. It is not enough to simply show up at the service and listen to some nice readings.

Many religious people—Christians and others—believe there are two worlds, a heaven and a materially defined earth. One is the realm of God, the other is the dwelling place of mortals.

"Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid," Matt. 14:27.

The Editors extend an invitation to individuals, branch churches, and societies for reports of fruitage from church work to be considered for this section. All manuscripts will be acknowledged.

Inability to reach decisions has been described as a state of hell. At the very least it is frustrating, detrimental to one's self-confidence and success in life.

A horseman riding along a road came upon a sparrow lying on its back with its feet up. The rider stopped, went over to the sparrow, and asked, "Why are you lying on your back with your feet up?" The sparrow replied, "I heard the sky was going to fall today.

"What do you mean — the church within? Isn't church outside me? I go to church, I love the church, but I can do very little to affect the way the church is. I cannot determine the church's development because it is not in my control.