We might think of peer pressure as something obvious—like the push to drink at a party. But often, peer pressure doesn’t even feel like pressure. In this article, the author shares how she learned to be alert to the subtle pull of peer pressure and how to pray about it effectively.
What do you do if you think your friend is mad at you? Be a good friend, not by running around trying to make things better, but—surprise—by loving God first.
From Living the Lord's Prayer
'OUR FATHER ...'
The Lord's Prayer sparks the recognition that divine Love is always with us.
We were going on a canoeing and caving trip! I was excited for another fun activity at the summer camp for Christian Scientists where I was spending several weeks.
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From Safety
A safe refuge
Trust in God opens the door to a safe refuge, always available and always at hand.
From Free from Contagion
Bringing our prayers to the threat of contagion
Prayer can lift us out of the swirl of fear, and it can be a calming, healing influence in our communities as well.
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With only a few days to learn a leading role, this actress discovered that leaning on God has practical effects. She shares more about just what it means to lean on the Divine in this Q&A.
When this author found judgmental thoughts creeping in and taking over, she realized she needed a new measuring stick. She found one in this Bible verse: “judge righteous judgment.”