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During a recent hurricane along the eastern seaboard of the United States, certain trees withstood the fierce storm, while others were uprooted. Many evergreens succumbed to the raging winds, but most sycamores were left standing.

In response to a question about meekness and humility, I found it difficult to cite anything in the Bible that would indicate that God Himself is meek or humble. But clearly these are good Christian qualities, even essential qualities in working out our salvation.

If you are feeling deprived of something—whether a job, money, housing, love, family, health, sympathy—then hear this: God cannot be deprived of manifesting His care for you. On the contrary, divine Love has provided you with unlimited spiritual good of every kind, for in reality you are God's expression.

When life seems particularly full and happy, we may want it to last forever. No parting, no change should mar such completeness, we unconsciously believe.

"No, thanks. I've had enough.

There are times when one feels imprisoned in a dark place surrounded by high, solid walls. This is never true.

An article on bird migration in an issue of National Geographic National Geographic, August 1979, pp. 154-193; provides a reminder to look beyond ourselves to discover broader capacities, above earth-bound concepts.

I was attending a large Christian Science church as a visitor. Because so many wished to testify, the Reader had to indicate to those standing who would speak.

A person's thoughts control his body just as surely as a computer program controls a computer. But because conscious control of the body is limited by mortal mind's own beliefs about the body, it may be hard to believe that one's thinking totally determines his bodily condition.

Do we pray for ourselves every day? We should. It is the most important activity in our day.