In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Reshaping human character

What we perceive right now as the human self is really a limited perspective, a view from the foothills as consciousness gradually rises toward the full recognition of our present and eternal perfection in the image of Spirit.
This is the spiritual thought that protected and guided me throughout the Korean War—and has helped me ever since.

Third-grade victories

Michelle was excited about starting third grade.

We already have all

A major problem in the world today is the unstable state of the economy.

No problem

If we ask a friend whether he can manage to do something, he may reply cheerfully, "No problem.

What are we praying for?

A little boy asked a little girl: "Do you believe in God?
Have you ever pinned your hopes to one thing, felt that if you obtained only this one thing, your problems would be over and you would be permanently happy?

Defining success

Are you a failure or a success?
Do you ever ask, Who am I?

About lost sheep

A few years ago, the Thanksgiving Bible Lesson in the Christian Science Quarterly contained Jesus' parable of the one lost sheep.

Daniel—a man of courage

Some years ago I attended a play that portrayed an individual in a prominent position who would not compromise his beliefs, in spite of prevailing pressures.

The new covenant

From Genesis to Revelation, one can trace in the Bible the development of humanity's concept of man's relationship to God.