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We learn in Christian Science that God's universe consists of spiritual ideas—spiritual because God is Spirit; ideas because God is Mind. The outcome of Spirit cannot be material; the product of Mind must always be in the form of ideas.

At a time when a Christian Scientist was praying for greater understanding of the true meaning of Christmas, she felt she must rise early one morning and walk in the garden. The Christmas season was near, and the scene was bleak.

In various parts of the world where oxen and donkeys are utilized to help men with their work, it is not uncommon for a driver to walk to the rear and to one side of his animal, carrying a long pointed goad. When he wishes to have the animal move forward, he pricks and prods with the pointed stick.

Not long ago, in viewing surrounding mountains, the writer was impressed with their grandeur. She received much inspiration by meditating upon the spiritual truths that mountains represent.

There is much talk today about active involvement in solving the pressing problems and issues of our time. Should we get involved? Or should we just watch and wait for the other fellow to get involved—perhaps with the thought of offering constructive criticism on his handling of the situation as though we could have done better if we had not preferred to remain uninvolved.

As the Christmas season approaches, the nativity of Christ Jesus is retold in art, poetry, narrative, and music. Looking again at the loved symbols as the Christian world pauses to refresh itself with the tender sublimity of this holy event, we are inspired to rededicate self to the ideal of the Christ and to look for new ways to express the flood of joy and wonder our hearts feel.

The door of the new Christian Science Reading Room on MacDougal Street in New York City's Greenwich Village opened, and a man put his head inside and looked around. "What kind of a joint is this?" he asked with innocent irreverence.

The outstanding work of the prophets Elijah and Elisha in the ninth century B. C.

Spiritual conviction founded upon divine Principle brings great peace to its possessor. Such conviction protects one from the tormenting effects of vacillation, which so disastrously undermine spiritual growth.

All through the centuries Christians have prayed, "Thy will be done. " Matt.