In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

How gratitude can help

Gratitude opens doors and opens our eyes to the good God is expressing now.

"I've lost my job!"

There is work for all of us to do—spiritual work. Christ Jesus showed us that this work leads to a fuller, more purposeful life.

God's governing truth heals

That night the job of being a counselor at camp included lots of prayer—and healing.
When the care of a teenager seemed to grow burdensome, this writer found she needed to draw more fully on the deep resources of God, divine Love.

POSITIVE PRESS

From The News and Courier, Charleston, South Carolina.
About our cover—Whether the topic is care for the whole earth or care for the family, sometimes we may feel we need a rest from the "issues." In prayer we have not only rest but also refreshing answers to these issues.

United by our common heritage

Can the divisions of the past have a life of their own—invading even new relationships? Not when spiritual love puts our contacts on a fresh and strong foundation.
The author's firsthand experience in healing fear and hatred points to a practical basis for true brotherhood.
Prayer is indispensable when we're about to begin a new venture. It shows us the resources and security of infinite Love, God.
If we're looking for a wider horizon, there is no better place to start than with the healing perspective of God as All-in-all.

More than just managing to get by

If resources or opportunities seem scarce, we may be tempted to bend the rules just to survive. Wouldn't it be better to learn to practice God's law of all-inclusive good?
About our cover—Where do we look for our possibilities—to stars in a horoscope or stars in an economic system? Shouldn't we go to the very source of all good, divine Spirit?