In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

In view of the increasing interest today in exercise clinics, health spas, and physical culture programs, where does the Christian Scientist stand on the subject of physical exercise?

The real motive powers

What moves us to action?

Making use of the past

Whether our past has been fruitful or frustrating, we can make it servant instead of master by spiritualizing our perception of it.

No loss from time loss

Many look ahead to the new year with resolutions and expectations.

Perfect government— a present reality

The imperfections that cling to human lawgiving and to government executed in accordance with it have caused mankind to long for an ideally governed country or for a miraculous change in the affairs of their own country or the whole world.

What do you want?

Do you ever wish you could have something that belongs to your friend?
When we want to gain a panoramic view of the countryside, we go to the highest spot we can find.

World class thinker

I read recently that a certain individual was a "world class" athlete.

Neighbor to the world

We can appreciate the quandary of the lawyer in Jesus' day who wanted eternal life but thought the price was too high: to love God totally and one's neighbor as oneself.

Spiritual unity: a prophet's vision

One of mankind's greatest needs is to break out of a limited sense of self, and a help in doing this is a growing understanding of the deeper dimensions of spiritual unity.
There was a period in my life when I daily crossed a bridge between Boston and Cambridge.

The Christmas pageant

"Guess what!" came Janice's excited voice over the phone.