In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

The City of Joy

Did you ever long for a sanctuary, a place where the frustrations and pressures of material living can be shut out and life is guaranteed safe from any force that could destroy it?

No Achilles' Heel

Homer, in the Iliad, gave the Greeks a model of youthful strength, beauty, and valor in Achilles.

"How come you don't smoke?"

I was in a hurry—mostly because I had my worst exam coming up.

Cherishing Christmas

"It came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
Christian Science practitioners hear patients say, when troubled with an illness or other problem, "I know it's all in my own thought.

RICKY AND THE JUNCO

The redbirds and blue jays looked very bright and gay perched in the snow-covered trees as Ricky watched them from the big picture window in his living room.

Where Is Companionship?

For the single person desiring satisfying companionship or eventual marriage, a big question is how to find the right person.

One Family

Almost everyone feels that being a member of a happy family is a most desirable state of affairs.

Don't Worry, Mother!

It's all very well to know that we mothers shouldn't worry, but putting this into practice is often another thing.

A Child's Place in the Family

Surely the peoples of the world have at least one thing in common—love for children.

Holding the Family Together

It came to a head in the supermarket.

On Stage

Every Thursday Trisha stayed after school with some other third-grade girls to practice baton twirling.