In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

From Lear's, Volume 2, Number 9, December 1989
The challenges that humanity faces often loom like some threatening giant. Spiritual preparedness shows us they aren't invincible.

SECOND THOUGHT

"What makes us healthy?
From Dear God, What Religion Were the Dinosaurs?

A higher viewpoint

Few would argue that real vision can sustain us in the toughest of times. But do we know that true vision also heals?
Last year, ex-convict, ex-drug-addict, and ex-alcoholic Jimmy Santiago Baca won the prestigious American Book Award for his fifth book of poems.
When a friend asks just how practical reliance on God is, the writer takes a fresh look at the record of Christian healing—both in the Bible and in his own life.
The ability to reject temptation doesn't just apply to sin. We have to learn we have the God-given capacity to resist fear and evil of any kind.

Being right the right way

We do need to do the right thing. And Christ Jesus showed us the importance of keeping the spirit as well as the letter of rightness.
When your day seems overwhelming, do you ever ask yourself, "Who's in charge here?"
It's natural to care deeply about community.

Stronger than ever

Cultivating a more lively understanding of God not only renews strength, it gives a wider scope to our actions and our love.