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During an interfaith seminar on "Nurturing Spirituality in Children" presented by The Boston Parent's Paper in the Sunday School of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in April, there was lively discussion on the role of the media.

Children and today's media

"With all the other pressures and responsibilities of parenting, how can parents help their children find the right balance in their media use?"

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Where is God when bad things happen?

Have you ever asked yourself where God is when you’re faced with bad news? We invite you to listen to each episode and discover ideas that spark hope and inspiration.

From Living the Lord's Prayer

'OUR FATHER ...'

The Lord's Prayer sparks the recognition that divine Love is always with us.

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Are we there yet?

We can expect safe, harmonious travel with God at the helm.

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The following is an excerpt from the speech delivered by United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright upon her induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame in July of this year.
Feminism. What is it? How has it changed over the years? Is it solely a woman's issue? Does it unify or divide? Here's a fresh perspective that cuts to the core of the debate.

The law of Love heals

On a remote island a teenage boy learns the healing effect of divine Love.

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Get to know God: The “omnis”

Listen to gain deeper insight into the four “omnis”—omnipresence, omnipotence, omniscience, and omniaction.

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Shared reflections

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles or download the audio.

From Conquering hate, enthroning peace

Love's triumph over hate

How can we love when others hate? Prayerful turning to God, divine Love, with the earnest desire to express His qualities under all circumstances will give us strength and ability to do right.

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From Faculties indestructible

MAN'S DIVINE HERITAGE

Man's divine heritage as the son of God is not a promise, but is the present fact; it is one's true state of being.

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It's Greek to me

Have you ever wished you could have been around during Bible times in order to witness the accounts and listen firsthand to the teachings of the Scriptures? This article can help you travel a little closer to the language—and the inspiration—of those times.

GRATEFUL FOR HEALING

My husband and I were surprised when our son Josh told us he wanted to give a testimony at our Thanksgiving service in First Church of Christ, Scientist, Poughkeepsie.

Daily needs met

When this author's finances hit bottom, spiritual inspiration provided the uplift to restore her faith—and the ideas to pay her rent.

I felt a spiritual strength, freedom, and joy I never knew existed. I felt I was living continuously in the presence of God.

Why be born again?

The concept of rebirth has a variety of associations, ranging from professions of faith to the belief in reincarnation. Perhaps the idea finds such broad expression across cultures because it speaks to a fundamental human need for renewal—a need that can actually be fulfilled day by day, moment by moment.

The entire visitation occurred without any incident more serious than you'd expect at a large company picnic.