In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

After he injured his thumb during a soccer match, this teen initially wondered if he had enough faith to be healed. But gradually, as he prayed, his faith grew—and healing came.
I grew up going to a religious school from first grade through high school.

Got joy? 

Joy is as real and permanent as God Himself and is included in everyone’s spiritual makeup as a child of God.
Generosity is not just a human act of largess; it is a powerful law of God.
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Being a good Samaritan 

In many ways, Jesus was using the Samaritan to teach about the Christ, the healing and saving power of God that is ever acting on our behalf.
When a game against her soccer team’s biggest rivals went south, this athlete recognized that thinking negatively about the other players was affecting her team’s ability to play their best. One of Jesus’ parables helped her shift her perspective—and changed the dynamic on the field.
Rather than feeling that I needed to try to fix the situation, I began to feel assured that we are always safe and guided by God. 

Spiritual truth brings restoration 

No matter what situation we may find ourselves in, God’s help is always at hand.
The divine law of abundant supply is universally available to be discerned and applied, and is operating for us all. 

Seeking safety in a storm 

We acknowledged God’s presence and love right with us.
Acting in the living present meant I didn’t need to let the memory of uncontrollable fear run across my mental screen.