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"After Primary class, I had been having some practice for a number of years, mainly relatives and a few close friends. Then I found an ad in  The Christian Science Monitor  placed by a practitioner who wanted to share office space in downtown Los Angeles.

When someone devotes himself fully to the Christian Science healing practice, is he really doing something for the community? In the opinion of a liberal arts college in Hampton, Virginia, Yes. Hampton Institute has presented a Centennial Medallion Citation to one of its alumnae, a black Christian Science practitioner living in Ohio, for her "religious work" for the community as well as for her support of her alma mater.

Virtually all the information about the life and work of Jesus the Messiah must be drawn from the four Gospels. The facts given in classical literature (mainly Roman) are limited to brief references to his historical existence, some approximate dates, and his crucifixion.

Many people believe that the cure for certain failures in society today is to do something different instead of correcting the causes of failures. Perhaps this tendency is responsible for the changing concept of family from the traditional Christian mode to various modern life-styles.

In Science and Health Mrs. Eddy poses a deeply significant question: "Is not the propagation of the human species a greater responsibility, a more solemn charge, than the culture of your garden or the raising of stock to increase your flocks and herds?" She adds, "Nothing unworthy of perpetuity should be transmitted to children.

Sometimes one's most difficult problems come at a time when he is striving hardest to be a true disciple of the Christ, Truth. Then the carnal mind argues loudly that it does one no good to strive to be Godlike.

"Where are all the black people tonight?" asked a young Christian Scientist at a branch church membership meeting. The members were seeking to gain a higher understanding of true brotherliness.

Self-discipline is the "correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of improvement. " Webster's Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary; It is widely recognized as essential to satisfactory performance in sports, but it is just as important in studying and applying Christian Science.

Spiritual advancement alone is liberating. When mortals are encumbered by sickness, discordant relationships, or fear of failure, they may be tempted to believe that death would be a release.

If one were to list, in order of importance, all the enemies of mankind, fear would certainly be near the top of the list. One might even see freedom from fear as the ultimate objective of most of mankind's efforts.