In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Arrest that wrong motive!

Old habits, mindless reactions, impulsive behavior, can seem to be our prison keepers—until Truth enables us to arrest them.
We may not believe that we are descended from Adam, but have we even begun to understand our real, spiritual heritage?
A Story some time ago in The New York Times carried the heading "In Japan, Gratitude to Others Is Stressed in Psychotherapy.

Expecting only good?

This writer explores what he learned about expectancy while he and his wife prepared for the birth of their child.
Traffic is snarled; drivers are snarling. Wouldn't prayer bring some needed grace and goodwill to the commute?
How we approach our day may have a lot to do with how much we accomplish in it. Communion with God brings fresh inspiration and spiritual energies to our work.
What enables us to leave behind the old ways, to put off "the old man"?

We have a wonderful Parent

The term child of God may have different meanings, depending on our view of Deity. For this writer, it meant healing, for herself and her son, as she saw that God is the one Father-Mother.
From The Morning News, Wilmington, Delaware, January 13, 1988
Many people still struggle for the right to vote according to their conscience. And even if our laws support that right, we still need to exercise it with courage and spiritual vision.

Number one for one and all

When attention is focused on those with influence and power, we may need to remind ourselves that each of us counts. Each has a vital role to play in bringing to light God's government and power.

Check the sneakers!

What kind of disguise can you always see through?