In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

POSITIVE PRESS

"Even now, when the dangers of drug abuse are well understood, many educated people still discuss the drug problem in almost every way except the right way.
Even when someone wants to break free from drug abuse, the way out often seems blocked. The attraction to Spirit and to our true spiritual heritage unblocks the way.
This writer was looking for ways to help alleviate injustice and suffering in our world. She shares some lessons about the significant role prayer plays in this effort.
About our cover—The world keeps going, and it isn't likely to stop and wait for us. But prayer sets a different pace. It opens up inspired solutions and healing Christianity that speed our recognition of what God has done.

Grateful for rebukes? It is possible

Taking criticism has been called "taking your feedback." But that more or less mechanical term doesn't really help us understand how to learn from our mistakes.

Taking God seriously

How much can you rely on God? Does the power of God come up short in the face of health needs?
Do you have to keep looking for somebody, the right somebody? Is that what love is about?
When we reach out for something to fill a deep emptiness in our life, sometimes we just get emptier. Then we may be ready to be filled with the spiritual love that really satisfies.
About our cover— We all long to love and be loved, but too often people look for love in all the wrong places. Can relationships be founded on a more solid basis?

A decision that made a difference

I was eleven and I was a Girl Scout.

POSITIVE PRESS

From the 1991 Prayer Booklet published by United Bible Societies, Reading, England
What breaks the barriers of custom, appearance, even language? Isn't it the message of divine Love?