In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

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.

You are God's story

If you like stories, you'll be glad to find out that you're a story yourself—God's story.
One of my favorite Bible verses is, "My beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord".
If you've ever operated in (or near) the red, you'll appreciate this account of how wealthy you actually are.
It was the kind of assignment this author never thought he'd accept, yet it afforded him an exceptional opportunity for spiritual growth.
Staying focused on God makes all the difference.

Putting off procrastination

At times that adage "Never put off' til tomorrow what you can do today" seems like a rule made to be broken. Add holiness to the equation, however, and it becomes an opportunity for courage, even job.

"At last! I'm free!"

To be sure, there are things worth hanging on to—the memory of an exquisite sunset, a record of the funny things your children said when they were young, a side-splitting joke. But just as certainly, there are things that don't warrant even grabbing hold of, much less clinging to. Things like bad memories, pain, and grief. Letting go of such things is solid gain, and doable.

Real Christianity has never been a religion of just contemplation.