Getting sent home from a sailing trip was the last thing this high school student wanted. But as she prayed, she discovered that maybe disappointment wasn’t the only outcome; maybe there was an even bigger blessing for her.
My friend found that by reminding himself that he and his neighbor had the same source, the same divine Parent, he was able to see that they were truly brothers. The result was that they were able to work together harmoniously.
Divine law, as portrayed and demonstrated in the Bible and practiced in Christian Science, is not simply a set of rules but an active, living force that brings healing, harmony, and prosperity.
My life may not be a bed of roses, but I am so firmly planted in Christ that no matter the challenge, I know that I can withstand any storm and not be uprooted, thanks to God!
After a rough time in her life, this author thought she’d find so much more happiness if she stopped practicing Christian Science and joined “the real world.” But did she?
Whatever you’re competing for, it can feel like there’s not enough of the good stuff to go around, and you might be the one who’s left out. But a spiritual perspective can help you—just like it helped this author learn to enjoy law school without feeling the pressures of competition.
I could see that I needed to take on a more unlimited view of myself: What appeared to be a mortal, material identity subject to beliefs of aging or a history in matter was not the true indicator of my identity in God
I prayed to understand more clearly that God does not see any of earth’s shadows, and that the real, spiritual identity of each individual is untouched by the events of the past.
For this teen, Mary Baker Eddy was more than just a historical figure. As she learned more about Mrs. Eddy’s life, she began to see how practical Mrs. Eddy’s ideas are—and how they can even bring healing today.