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The Bible speaks of a holy dwelling place in various ways—as "habitation," the "holy city," "Zion," or simply, "the land. " All of these have a meaning that extends beyond the merely geographical and denotes, instead, a state of mind or condition of consciousness.

As Christian Scientists give thought to challenges facing their movement today, it is imperative that they reaffirm Mary Baker Eddy's leadership and understand it more deeply. Her followers acknowledge her place as the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science.

On a sabbath day long ago, Christ Jesus gave an insight into the dominion that was so evident in his healing and teaching. He said, "My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.

Has anybody ever really seen a 2? No, because the symbol is not the actuality. We know that an Arab and an Englishman would use entirely different symbols for the same concept, but the actual identity of the number remains unchanged and is quite independent of any material connotations or limitations.

In a world where security is often sought through a frantic grasping for stability in matter—in sensual satisfaction, drugs, or manipulation of the human mind—a spiritually educated individual can become a vital regenerative force. Each of us has a responsibility and a capacity, discerned through Christian Science, to claim as his consciousness that Mind which is absolute and supreme, for God is the Mind of man.

Before I became a student of Christian Science, some Bible statements had a frightening effect on me. They pictured God to me as a tribal deity capable of both love and hate, of death and destruction, intent on ultimately burning up the whole heaven and earth.

Modern life-styles and so-called new morality have trapped many unwary individuals into experimenting with ways that do not conform to the Christian values of life. Those who depart from these values are likely to find their supposed newfound freedoms not freeing at all.

Jesus of Nazareth, living in a remote province of the Roman world, taught that an understanding of the Christ, the true idea of God, promises ultimate salvation to everyone everywhere. What a challenge! Doubtless just as challenging was his proposal for making this fact known.

It was a motley group, brought together for the wedding. Suddenly the host's voice rose above the others.

"He that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. " I John 5:18; What a reassuring statement this is of the integrity of being! All that proceeds from God keepeth itself, remains what in its nature it is.