Even though her dad was a Christian Scientist, it wasn’t until this college student needed answers to life’s big questions that the message came to pick up Science and Health for herself.
Traumatic family events complicated this author’s relationship with her stepmother. Loving her seemed impossible. But was it?
This author felt like she had every right to be mad at her friend. But, she discovered, the anger and hurt couldn’t stick—not in the presence of divine Love.
With a pile-up of work and the end of the semester looming, this college student got a new insight from her prayers that surprised her: Gratitude can be an antidote for feeling overwhelmed.
Facing some chronic discomfort, this teen committed to praying about it. The spiritual uplift she experienced from her prayers for herself turned out to be even more far-reaching than she expected.
Sleeping in the same room as a cat was the last thing this teen wanted to do—especially since he was allergic. Read on to find out how prayer brought an instantaneous—and permanent—healing.
After a friend said something unkind, this teen struggled with hurt—and hatred. But looking to Jesus’ example, she found that getting over a grudge could be a healing experience.
When world events feel overwhelming and we’re not sure we can pray, there is a starting point that helps our prayers take flight.
If you’ve ever made a decision based on what you think others are thinking, this author can relate. He shares his own spiritual breakthrough that helped him find freedom—and make better choices.
With a big presentation looming, this doctoral student felt stuck—and panicked. What happened next didn’t just help her succeed; it also taught her so much more about God as the source of everything good in her life.
When this teen’s service trip to Kenya was interrupted by the eruption of protests, she learned in a tangible way how the presence of God, divine Love, dissolves fear and keeps us safe.
How many hours will you need to spend studying for that test? This author writes about a time when God gave her a surprising answer to that question.
“As I make my understanding of God bigger by learning more about Him—and then hold tightly to this bigger and bigger sense of God—it lifts me up, and I feel happy.”
“A few of the names I have found are Mind, Father-Mother, Great God, and Lord God Almighty.”
“When we got to camp, we went to see the Christian Science nurses. They were very loving and were praying.”
God has told me lots of things that help me, so I know that when I hear God, I should pay attention.
We can practice trusting God to take care of us—no matter how big the waves are!
Just like you pay attention to another person who has something to tell you, you can do the same with God.
Can you have a healing, just you and God, even if no one else is there to help? Yes, you can!
“God, good, is always with me, and is the power that triumphs over any bad situation.”
How can you turn your thanks-giving into thanks-and-joy-sharing? Here’s a fun activity that will give you a start.