In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

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Today’s heroism 

To acknowledge today’s heroes, and to do so publicly, is certainly important, both to honor them and also to inspire us to look at our own opportunities to stand strong in difficult trials.
Earlier this year, in a rare public appearance outside of the White House, first lady Melania Trump presented 13 women from around the world with the International Women of Courage Award, honoring their demonstrated courage and leadership in the face of adversity.
It was a warm and sunny day.
When our now-adult sons were in grade school, a fellow mom invited me to a Christian Science lecture.
The only important decision I needed to make in every situation was the decision to turn to God for an answer.

God’s perfect governance 

Because God is all-good, omnipresent, all-powerful, all-intelligent, there is no possibility that something could interrupt or derail God’s ongoing governance.
We can be confident that God’s plan surely includes a tangible manifestation of love in our experience.
I saw that the discomfort I was feeling wasn’t truly a fact about me.
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Prayer on the way to the peak 

As he raced up the mountain, this teen was focused on one thing: the peak. But when an accident happened, his focus shifted to God--and healing resulted.
That Sunday, this author didn’t feel like going to church. Too much homework to do before Monday. But her attitude started to change when she realized what her church participation does for the world.