In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

What can you do when relationships never seem to work out the way you want them to? This author shares his prayers about that question and how a shift to a more God-centric perspective blessed all his relationships—romantic and otherwise.

Prayer stopped the fighting 

My three brothers and I were stuck.

When life isn’t easy 

When a problem comes along, do you ask what you’re doing wrong or wonder why something bad is happening? This author did until she got a completely new perspective on how to deal with challenges.

Some thoughts on aging 

Several times a week I play tennis with a woman who by her own admission is 86.

Japan turns silver into gold 

Last year the Japanese cosmetics maker Pola hired a woman over one hundred years old.

Win or lose—love! 

Imagine you’re playing a board game with your sister or brother and your parents.
During a reunion last year at the graduate school where I completed a master of divinity degree, the seminary’s president preached a sermon that touched me deeply.

Adhere to the whole truth 

It is the power of God that heals, and a receptive, childlike thought can bring healing to fruition.

Love’s irresistible attraction 

God loves, and we love back.
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When you pray, is it about something specific? Do you spend most of your time asking God for things? This author offers a challenge: Pray without an agenda. Each day. Why? Read on.