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Putting on record insights into the practice of Christian Science.

WRITING FOR THE PERIODICALS

Probably every publishing company welcomes a large volume of contributions. And what publishers look for is excellence of quality in the manuscripts submitted.

OUR TWOFOLD DUTY

In normal family relationships each member supports the others in tangible ways. The breadwinner, for example, supplies the financial needs, while the homemaker provides an orderly and harmonious household.

TRUE ATOMIC FORCE

Christian Science reveals that true atomic force is actually spiritual, not material. Mary Baker Eddy says (Miscellaneous Writings, p.

CONFORMITY WITH CHRIST

" Be not conformed to this world," urged Paul in his letter to the Romans ( 12: 2 ). "But," he continued, "be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

BRUISING THE SERPENT'S HEAD

A Significant symbol found in the Bible is that of a woman. Through Christian Science we learn that this symbol stands primarily for generic man, the image, or idea, of our Father-Mother, God.

"I AM A CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST"

With the approach of the Annual Meeting of The Mother Church, every member of a Church of Christ, Scientist, may well consider what he means when he says, "I am a Christian Scientist. " He may well examine his thoughts and actions, measure his progress, and resolve to work more earnestly to prove the truths of Christian Science in daily living.

THREE MEASURES OF MEAL

We should understand the world in which we live, note the changes taking place in its chief modes of thought, and make a definite contribution toward bringing ultimate spiritual perfection to light. The three outstanding means of mortal thought—science, theology, and medicine— are being transformed as humanity rises from a material to a spiritual basis of life.

OUR SURE DEFENSE

When one obeys God completely and understandingly, he cannot do anything which would place him in a position of jeopardy. Compliance with the laws of God is an ever-active immunity to danger, disease, distress, or disaster.

THROUGH LIFE, NOT THROUGH DEATH

When speaking at an Easter service in her Church, Mary Baker Eddy said that the service spoke to her not of death but of Life (see Miscellaneous Writings, p. 180).

LET US BE FISHERS OF MEN

While walking by the Sea of Galilee at the inception of his brief ministry, Jesus saw two fishermen, Simon Peter and Andrew, casting a net into the sea. Without ceremony or explanation Jesus called to them ( Matt.