In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

"'Young people love to come to church,' said Miss Lu, a 20-year-old music student.
To feel surrounded by God's love is a priceless gift. To express that love toward others is an equally great gift.
Given the continuing stockpile of chemical and biological weapons, the title of this religious article might seem a bit ironic.
Getting back at someone, or getting even, doesn't lead to any kind of lasting satisfaction. And real justice comes as we understand more of the universality of divine Love.

God is real and tangible

How do we defuse troublemaking? What kind of response allows us to put off the old man with his meanness and put on the new, the spiritual, manhood with peace and freedom?

Second Thought

"[Interviewer:] Do you think that many psychologists and psychiatrists are too quick to dismiss religion?
We live in an age that sells sensualism as readily as toothpaste—and suffers greatly from the consequences.

On the right track

The pressure to perform can come down heavily on an athlete. For this writer spiritual inspiration was important to lifting that weight.

You are good enough right now

What we are trying hard to be better, we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that the kingdom of heaven is already within—and within reach.
What we learn about ourselves from God's love can help us break through all sorts of barriers—including self-doubt.

When loving someone is difficult

If we've been treated badly, even to the point of losing out on opportunities because of mistreatment, are we justified in hating? This author found that hatred was as much a prison as injustice. Only divine Love could open the door.

Good is never dormant

What can we do if we believe we have little evidence of divine Love? This writer found he needed to reexamine the evidence.