In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

On waking

SCOTT FITZ-RANDOLPH

For some of us the first thoughts we have when waking quickly line up and provide an orderly approach for our day.

Desiring something, setting yourself goals to be reached in the near or not-so-near future, aiming at providing changes in your own situation or in the affairs of your community, your nation, or all mankind—these are natural inclinations.

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"The armor of divinity"

PERSIS E. ZUBER

In most societies, clothing oneself appropriately is taken for granted.

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Trust God

GEORGIANA LIEDER LAHR

When all one's human plans have failed or when great danger suddenly threatens, one often cries out for God's help as Peter did many years ago.

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Sand, sea, and the search for God

DONNA LEIGH LUNDMAN

One recent spring I went to a favorite place of mine—an old rambling inn on the coast of Massachusetts.

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Impersonalizing evil

ARDEN EVANS COOK

Perhaps you've tried to love people in spite of their faults and had the whole situation collapse on you.

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Performing with assurance

Mary Dunham

After she lost the violin concerto competition for the second time, Cindy thought to herself, "Will I ever be able to perform without feeling nervous?