In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

How are you praying about . . . highly charged events?

There are no sides to good.
If it seems like we’ve been praying about something forever and nothing’s happening, what can we do? This author shares why we can trust the effects of our prayers—and persist.

Letters & Conversations

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Lost and found

Gregory knew God’s love was here, there, and everywhere, taking care of everyone. He didn’t doubt it for a minute.
This week’s photographic inspiration and related text.
The qualities of flexibility, compassion, and humility are key in silencing divisive opinions and viewpoints.

Behind the wheel—with God

After getting into a car accident because she was distracted, this teenager began to see driving differently: as an opportunity to actively pray for herself and everyone else on the road.
I needed a religion that would set me on some kind of path to a more satisfying way of life.
It simply is not in God’s character to send, allow, or admit evil, and we have the God-given right to defy any claim that He does.

Truth you can trust

How are we to know what is actually true?

The power of innocence

Innocence and goodness were what protected Jesus and caused him to triumph, to rise from the grave in the stunning victory of his resurrection. His example proved that the understanding and living of our innate innocence as God’s image brings to bear His power in our thoughts and lives. 
When family members began fearing for their safety, this college student realized that ignoring the news about anti-Asian hate crimes wasn’t helping her or anyone else. But when it came to praying about these incidents, where could she even start? Her understanding of Christian Science gave her direction.