These readings are from a Wednesday Testimony meeting in Canberra. They are on the topic of forgiveness.
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Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
(The Bible KJV – Matthew 18: 21, 22)
These readings are from a Wednesday Testimony Meeting in Canberra. They are on the topic of: Treating Fevers, Contagion, Colds and Flu.
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Christ comes again with holy power,
To lift our blinded eyes to see;
The sick are healed, the sinner blest,
As on that eve in Galilee.
(The Christian Science Hymnal – 34 v1)
A Sentinel Watch interview with David Brown and Alexandre Fischer.
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Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, … fear not, nor be dismayed; … for the Lord will be with you.
(The Bible KJV – II Chronicles 20: 17)
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In this interview Alexandre and David both share instances where their prayers have been effective. They also consider what may be happening when prayers do not seem to be effective.
Click here to listen to the interview, Of Course God Can Heal Me, with Beth Packer that David refers to.
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
(The Bible KJV – Isaiah 32: 17)
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
(The Bible KJV – Romans 8: 6)
The calm and exalted thought or spiritual apprehension is at peace.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy p506: 10-11)
A Sentinel Watch interview with Mark Swinney
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Mark has good news: There is no hopeless case! Mark shares what he’s learned—and experienced—that proves that God’s love truly can bring hope and healing to apparently hopeless situations.
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Speak gently to the erring ones,
They must have toiled in vain;
Perchance unkindness made them so;
O win them back again.
Speak gently, ’tis a little thing,
Dropped in the heart’s deep well;
The good, the joy that it may bring,
Eternity shall tell.
(Hymn 315 – verses 2 & 3 from the Christian Science Hymnal)
This article by Mark Swinney was first published in the 8 May 2009 issue of the Christian Science Sentinel. In it Mark talks about how he found confidence in parenting by understanding the nature of God as the Father-Mother of us all. Here is a small sample of what he writes. To read the full article click here.
… If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a parent, it’s this: Truly effective prayer for children results from a conscious acknowledgment of their oneness with God. Just seeing a child as near God, or extremely close to God, is not good enough. Oneness—that’s the true model of God and His offspring. Good parenting holds to the beautiful oneness of God as cause, and child as God’s effect—divine Parent and offspring. I’ve found that if I have even the slightest notion of a separation between God and my child, I become afraid. Yet, as soon as I behold God and my child as one, everything falls into place. Fear dissolves and everything is right. …
A Sentinel Watch interview with David Brown and Mark Sappenfield, Editor of the Christian Science Monitor.
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At the moment, it would seem that the world is politically quite polarised. In the media more attention is paid to the things that divide us than to the things that unit us. Sentiments are felt strongly resulting in divisions even within families. With US election fresh in thought and the expectation of an election in Australia early this year, this discussion is very timely. David and Mark share ideas on how we as individuals can support a genuine sense of unity and peace.
What we most need is the prayer of fervent desire for growth in grace, expressed in patience, meekness, love, and good deeds.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy p4: 3-5)
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Whatever holds human thought in line with unselfed love, receives directly the divine power.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy p192:27)
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