In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

In the presence of my enemies

If we are feeling surrounded—either by antagonism or fear—we may need to discover more of our spiritual nature and the inherent safety of God's man.
It was a small experience—finding last-minute lodgings—but it taught broader lessons about our refuge in Spirit.
The Sentinel is meant to be shared.

Going home to the Father

The comings and goings of contemporary life can sometimes make us feel we are never really at home. This writer found she had to look to something more basic than familiar surroundings—her relationship to God.
Running home from the school bus stop, Lila kicked the leaves gathered along the bank of the narrow lane.

Never beyond the reach of Love

What is the origin of our efforts to help others? This writer found it was important to start with the unlimited spiritual resources of God.
Giving gratitude isn't a way of getting more. It's a way of seeing what is already ours—spiritual strength, joy, freedom.
"Scripture languages," those languages in which at least one book of the Bible has been published since Gutenberg printed the first Bible in Mainz over 500 years ago, increased in number to 1,907 in 1988, according to the American Bible Society.

"The garment of praise"

Some of the Bible's most powerful, healing messages are the simplest to grasp: Rejoice! Sing! Praise God!

The Lord's Prayer brings peace

What brought calm as she faced an angry crowd also began to help change the things that had stirred the anger. And the writer saw how all-encompassing the Lord's Prayer can be.

Power over "creeping things"

Annie liked skiing so much that she joined the ski team in her town.

Opening the door to healing

Humility isn't weakness. It removes the obstacles that would block our vision of God's healing presence.