In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Beyond the pride of life

I Wouldn't have called pride justifiable.

It was the understanding of the divine all-power that overcame what appeared to be overwhelming obstacles. This theme extends from beginning to end in the Bible.

Patricia had just left a school where she had been a boarder, and so her parents thought it would be a good time to give her a dog.

No deadbeat dads

As we understand who is truly fathering all children, and parents, too, we recognize the tender, loving nature of our heavenly Father's care.
The other night I was reading the Bible account of how Saul was chosen as the first king of the Israelites.

When justice seems far away

We can place our trust in God's omnipotence and omniscience, which preclude the possibility that abuse or falsehood can harm man.

In springtime we see evidence of new growth and renewal.

Giving up the old for the new

We must not allow the "crowd" of traditional human opinions to keep us from giving up the old for the new—exchanging mortal beliefs for the divine realities.

Pursuing the "good life"

Our individual and vital expression of God's nature, of Life itself, cannot be limited by time, place, circumstance, or language.

The innocent heart in each of us

From the moment I was given the teaching assignment, I prayed for God's help and strength to perform my duties properly. I wanted these boys to have a better life.

There's been a good deal of media attention given to the popularity of Prozac, an antidepressant drug that is widely used for treating adults and, more recently, children.

Who or what is the enemy?

We can, through the power of Christ, neutralize the currents of materialism in our own lives.