In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Nature often offers healing inspiration. It certainly did when this writer found herself ill far from home.

YOUR REAL JOB

What if we don't know what our purpose in life is or how it should be expressed?
Many years ago I was assigned a new job that entailed the daily summing up and balancing of accounting figures submitted by several other departments.

Heavenly career guidance

I continued praying after the interview to reaffirm my willingness to let God's will be done.

You're God's masterpiece!

What do you and the fancy paintings in the art museum have in common? Find out the answer Kari discovered.
How would you cope with the death of one of your community's most talented teenagers? Prayer made all the difference in this case.
Ever longed for a best buddy? This author did. And her desire was met by a lot more than a friend.

Fighting for peace in Kosovo

Even if you're on the opposite side of the earth from Kosovo, you can contribute to peace there—now.

CLEAR THINKING AT EXAM TIME

I was enrolled in a master's degree program in which a comprehensive examination was required.
what's your learning style? Would you rather read a user's manual or be shown how a machine works? Whatever your preference, don't let it pigeonhole you.
Earlier this year, several departments at Columbia University, New York, collaborated on a report examining aspects of the relationship between "religion, spirituality, and medicine.

Natural and good medicine

Many acknowledge the illogic of medicines that create as many problems as they're intended to cure. For that very reason people are increasingly turning to natural, herbal remedies in their bid to find health. There's a more natural alternative than herbs, however—one that eliminates not only the symptoms of disease but its roots as well.