In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Prayer that heals

Effective prayer isn't blind faith; it includes a heartfelt conviction of God's all-power, a spiritual understanding of His law.
There is a standard of measuring our lives that looks to Spirit, God—and it's not the yardstick of materiality.

"This way out"

What does an awareness of God's existence and nearness do for us when we're faced with an impossible situation? A teenager who was planning to run away from home discovered the answer for himself.
"Moral nourishment, like the physical kind, is essential for human health.

My best friend

Have you ever thought of God, divine Love—the Love we can consistently count on—as your best friend?

Second Thought

"Dan Young of Atlanta came out of an unwanted retirement four years ago, took a job booking hotel rooms and now at the age of 74 helps supervise hundreds of reservation agents.

Before you study

We always benefit from a fresh view of ourselves. Each of us is endowed by God with all the real intelligence we need.

Knives, guns, schools, and prayer

What can we about violence and crime in our schools? We can pray.

Prayer works!

One night I discovered my cat Snacks had been in a catfight.

Your life is worth living

Don't be discouraged. God's love is at hand to provide you the comfort and support you need.

Second Thought

"Deep inside the coastal forest of Oregon, a small American Indian tribe is building the reservation of the future.
If relying on other people for happiness hasn't satisfied us, God's allness—His nurturing presence—can.