In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

When bad things happen, what are we supposed to think? And how can we reconcile our faith in God as All and all good with the fact that we still see awful stuff in the world around us? “I’ve never found answers by staring at the bad stuff,” says this author. Her answer? Look toward God instead.

How a bully became a friend 

Diane was a bully.

A spiritual baptism 

I was raised as a Christian Scientist.
The idea that God is really All became tangible to me.

The allness of Life 

What better place to look for an understanding of God as Life than to Jesus’ unparalleled example?

You are loved 

Knowing you are loved by God enables you to turn more readily—even instantly—from discouragement, and to stride more rapidly toward victory.
I could decline to participate in mentally outlining a “picture” of illness and incapacity. 
Selfishness and willfulness, which vehemently oppose man’s real nature as the reflection of God’s nature, are at the heart of division.
On the web: The following JSH-Online.

Should I sleep with him? 

When she ran into a good-looking guy far from home, this author found things moving fast—and she was into it. But right at the moment when they were about to sleep together, something even better happened—something that’s continued to help and bless her even years later. 

A peaceful breakup? 

I could see the importance of listening only to God, but I had to start doing it.
As a Christian Scientist, I’m always grateful for the understanding and respect shown by physicians toward our religious practice, so I particularly appreciate the thoughtful understanding Dr.