In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

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.

Why I share the Comforter 

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.

Safe after a fall 

I reasoned that I could lift myself above the impression of having been injured and in peril by realizing my unchanged spiritual nature and letting go of the material images and sensations associated with the experience.
I knew I didn’t have to be afraid of going to the beach again, because God would always be with me.
I had all the symptoms of a seasonal flu. Alone in my room, I thought, “Well, what would my friend do if she were confronted with this illness?”
The acknowledgment of my relationship to God, and the desire and willingness to exercise the fidelity and faithfulness inherent in this relationship, proved to be effective.