In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Second Thought

From Southside, February 1987
We had occasionally gone to films and debated their merits over dinner.
What determines who you are? Your looks, your financial statement, your family background, your job? This article explores something more fundamental — our spiritual origin and the way Spirit shapes our lives.
For too many people the feeling of being loved is valued because it seems so rare in their lives. If life has become an endless hunt for a companion, maybe we're overlooking divine Love, which is here and already ours.

What's wrong with this picture?

Reading one of the old notebooks in which she kept a record of spiritual progress, this author uncovers some new views of prayer and what it has meant to her and her family.

The way out of limbo

Even if we've made mistakes, we're not locked into them. We can start fresh through the power of Spirit.
I Was listening to an interview of a young woman who believed herself to be in the final stages of AIDS.

Having no illusions

Cynicism is a poor defense against the wrongs of human existence. Christ Jesus' healing work shows that the best defense is a love for God, good, and a life flowing out from this reality.

Deeper spiritual roots support healing

Our most basic "vital signs" are spiritual growth, patience, and love. Even when we are in the middle of challenges, these are indicators of progress going on.

Real treasure

Did you ever think of God's love for you as your secret treasure?

New demands, new strength

As we make a deeper commitment to spiritual growth and to being "doers of the word," we find that God is enabling us to do His will and prove His healing power.
A recent incident in a former slave market causes the writer to think further about the power of Christ to bring freedom from captivity.