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I loved your (as you put it) exemplification of what you’re going to be giving Pittsburgh next month. It was refreshingly simple, direct, clear – easy to take home with you.
-John

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Elise's article "to break the hold of addiction" was most inspiring and insightful. How she shared her thoughtful prayers was most educational; the impact of her connection with God most evident. Thank you.
- Glenn

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The Sentinel for September 14 th on "Healing Addiction" is outstanding.
The articles by Elise Moore and Georgia Bullock have such clear steps and strong truths.
How encouraging for all of us, even if we ourselves are not dealing with such addictions as drugs and smoking. These articles help with what it takes to not only help ourselves but praying for others. Giving the world situations of what seems hopeless or uncontrollable a clear direction out of that type of thinking.

Since I have been going into the local prison and area nursing homes to give services and bible classes, it has been apparent that this message of Truth is as "the air we breath", so full of freshness and the very message of hope and "the way" the world is yearning for.

As in these articles, that message of the ready availability or accessibility of God with us is do clear.

I am truly grateful for these periodicals that are sharing this message with all of us and a world thirsty for that "cup of cold water". My gratitude is without measure!

Carolyn

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I just LOVE these postings. They are like a day of class in a few succinct sentences. They are great reminders of how to live CS and are easily sharable w/ everyone. They are also very present reminders that I can keep it short and to the point!!! THANK YOU for that!!!!

Quick story relating to short and to the point - during one of my office hours this past week a new student who had registered for one of my classes in error, came in to chat. She didn’t want to talk about the class or school, but about her home life. As I quieted my own personal reactions and words, I was reminded to keep it short. I felt God's love for her, and what seemed like a completely silly sentence came to me. I said it outloud, and it was exactly what she needed to hear. It made perfect sense to her. From God's lips to her ears!!!!! She left my office a different person.

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Oh, you are such a dear. Thank you for this note of appreciation. Your efforts here have certainly given us a big boost to love and reach out to our neighbors. Yes, I believe all the metaphysical efforts and planning resulted in a successful lecture.
By the way, I totally forgot to mention how much we all enjoyed hearing you on the Sentinel Radio program this week. Your comments regarding overcoming addiction and substance abuse were so wonderful.
When I unpacked the items from our lecture to put away in our storeroom, I found that we had given away 29 Spanish edition S&Hs and 29 Spanish New Testaments, although one of those was for you. Isn't that great?! And just think, these have gone to all new people, not members. Awesome!
And we really enjoyed getting acquainted with Cathy. What a help she was.

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Thank you so much for your article “ Breaking the hold of addiction”. It is a wonderful treatise on the subject. Your experience in the homeless shelter was so instructive.

I think one of the things I realised in regard to addiction which always breaks the mesmerism behind it , is getting the patient to realise that they are not cursed. It seems that the only reason people take to drugs is that they feel cursed. They take the drugs to get over that sense…although they don’t realise the rationale for it.

A young man in Nigeria called me with an addiction to marijuana. When I pointed out to him that he had no need to feel cursed as the child of God and that he was trying to escape that feeling by smoking pot, the addiction fell away in 24 hours. And so it has been with every other addict I have encountered.

One of the problems is that mortal mind is very good at getting people to believe that they have a very good reason to feel cursed ( rather like the case on page 4 of the 14 Sept Sentinel).

Thank you once again for the wonderful article

God bless

Anthony

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I was very touched when I read Elise Moore's description of her visit to a homeless shelter where the reception room alone contained almost 100 drug-addicted individuals. The seeming chaos of the drug dealers and prostitutes milling about with the those drunken and aggravated could have been quite overwhelming. But as a chaplain there to help, she courageously relied on prayer and her understanding of the law of God's goodness to witness the evidence of the Christ in control. At first nothing happened, and she was even accused of making a disturbance as she quietly prayed! But as she persisted in seeing that only "the Christ is here," the tumult began to cease and soon the room was filled with a sense of peace. Human consciousness was being redeemed and uplifted.

I was reminded of the Bible verse from Isaiah 11:6: "The wolf shall also dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid ... And a little child shall lead them." This past week's my Bible Lesson referred to this verse in a Bible Note, and I thought it was a compelling description of the modern day scene which prevailed in this homeless shelter: "Picture this happy, untroubled and peaceful scene. Wild beasts and tamed animals lying side by side. No growling, no snarling, no fearful bleating, no attacking, no fleeing here. And standing with them is a little child ready to love, nurture, and guide them."

Yesterday our family enjoyed a visit to a local beach. It was extremely crowded and active, with hardly a spot to put your beach towel on the sand.
As I talked with the lifeguard while my husband and children were swimming out in the ocean, a frantic call came over all the lifeguards' phones that a child had been missing for over half an hour. I immediately recalled Elise Moore's experience in the room amidst the chaos, and I decided to pray with the idea that "the Christ is here." I sat down and continued to work along the same lines, recognizing that only the law of good, God, was operating right then and there and that in every situation, our prayers can have a healing effect. I knew that all concerned could feel the divine presence of the Christ, and this divine presence provides guidance and safety to each individual. I felt at peace as I knew that divine Spirit, Love, was present. In a short while, the little girl was found playing happily in the sand. I was so grateful.

The message of hope that Christian Science comforts us with is just what mankind needs today! This is true for those struggling with addiction but also for any individual feeling lost or separated from good. I will remain forever grateful for the periodicals and the Bible Lessons (in all their
formats) which are published by the Christian Science Publishing Society.
Thank you very much.

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Kristi received her Healing Addiction Sentinel before I did and called to tell me about your lead article. She thought it was great and helpful as she has recognized that she drinks too much. Ithank you so much for your timelyGod directed article. I told her she could go on your website to see other articles. She is currentlyon her way to Afghanistan.

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Dear Elise,
It was truly a privilege to have had dinner with you, David, Judi, and Don. I feel so blessed to have sat by your side, if only for a short while, and listened to all the wonderful, inspiring things you had to tell.
After your visit I re-watched the video of this year's Annual Meeting and realized that, most probably, Marceil DeLacy mentioned the "on-fire" woman and church for which you gave 4 lectures in Mexico. So beautiful! And the time we spent together at dinner was, for me, like attending a lecture!
I'm still thinking about the tips you gave me and moving forward. My CS friend from Poland is now back in Ankara (she is a member of TMC and a branch church in London and just returned from having had Primary class instruction in London). We are starting up a monthly Bible discussion/study group and will use myBibleLesson as the centerpiece. I've requested permission from Ed Blomquist at CSPS to print 2-3 copies of my subscription to myBibleLesson to hand out when the group meets. I'm waiting to hear from him, most probably this week. All so good...
So, dear friend, thank you very much for looking me up on your visit to Ankara and for taking the time to inspire me to shift my paradigm. Yalcin and I send you and David our very best wishes, with lots and lots of love, Gloria

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Hi! I’ve written you a short note on FaceBook, but this note is to thank you so much for the subject article in the CS Sentinel of September 14. I’m carrying this issue of the Sentinel with me everywhere I go, your article all highlighted in yellow, and want you to know that it has been so very helpful to me in praying about compulsive behavior to eat when it’s not mealtime and/or when I’m not really hungry. “The Christ is here” spoke right to my heart as a line from the first verse of Hymn 412. I’m finding that that simple sentence, “The Christ is here,” is easy to recall whenever I feel captivated by the thought of food. Thanks so much for sharing the clarity of your thought about addiction and compulsive behavior.

Much love and gratitude to you,

Gloria

Radio feedback

just a quick thankyou for your excellent contribution to Sentinel radio. We all felt like there was a real love, sincerity and tenderness to your piece that came through really nicely. That along with your establishing the Scriptural basis for Christian Science prayer and showing how practical that is, really will make for a strong program.

Anyway, it was a pleasure talking with you and I look forward to the next time!

All the best
Don