In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

The armor of good thoughts

There's a neat little animal called an armadillo.

How can we worship God?

Honoring and praising God is something to do now. After all, Christ Jesus said that God's kingdom is at hand.
When we get down to serious thinking about our family's needs, we may conclude that spiritual values, more than money, make the difference.
The author's experience taught him how to recapture hope and rekindle faith.
Disputes over ownership often seem to lie at the center of much human conflict.

Alive to the goodness of God

Which is natural—good or evil? This question has challenged thinkers through the ages. The answer given in the Science of Christ can make an enormous difference to our lives.

Do you long to be loved?

Much has been written about the connection between feeling loved and being well. And nothing is more restorative or nurturing than divine Love, which embraces us all.
You can't afford to ignore the power of prayer. That's what this mother has concluded from her family's experience of relying on God's healing presence.
Quality time versus quantity time—it's an issue many parents face when they feel pulled between family and job. This parent writes about the part prayer can play in resolving this dilemma.
How do you explain a Christian Science healing to young people? When a fellow church member was healed of a long-standing illness, the author took the opportunity to answer questions from his Sunday School class.

Second Thought

From the Chicago Tribune, by Robert A.

Patience and parenting

Tender exchanges between a mother and child are precious. But what about the confrontations in child-rearing? Is there something that can help us heal impatience and frustration?