In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

I am the oldest of eight children.
As a new attorney, I found myself advising and assisting clients of my parents' generation.

FAMILY: THE TOGETHERNESS OF GOD'S CREATION

We never expected our family to include a succession of eight newborn foster babies.
My mother was very possessive even after I had reached adulthood and was living in another state.

A family for everyone

Single, married, kids, no kids, adoptive parents, blended families, grandfamilies, friends — no matter how you label it, that family feeling is unmistakable. It's the comfort of being loved for who you are, and the joy of loving others unconditionally. The good news: you're already part of a happy family.

The perfect place

Nothing could keep those living in my community from feeling the presence of God's love, and from expressing it.

Topher returns to love

This little boy taught his dad an important lesson about forgiveness. Then they had a big hug.

Being appreciated

What do gems have to do with self–worth? Lots. They remind us of all that we bring, by nature, to every endeavor.
Twice each year, in December and March, the conference "Spirituality and Healing in Medicine" is held. This week, delegates are meeting in Chicago. The Sentinel covered the proceedings in Boston last December, which included the same program and faculty.

How I handled an obscene caller

Can you imagine wanting a second opportunity to talk with a stranger who has offended you? That just might be the case if you had an important message, such as this one, to deliver.

An attitude conducive to flight

As it turns out, certain facts about airplane flight have useful application to the resolution of financial difficulties as well.

Never helpless in the face of disease

Threatened by serious illness, this author found God's help equal to the difficulty—and then some.