In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

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Gratitude and progress

Keith S. Collins

When we experience difficulty, we may not see a way to move forward.
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The uses of gratitude in diplomacy

<i>The Monitor’s</i> Editorial Board

In a trip to Europe earlier this year, President Obama relied on a little-used art of diplomacy to help the Continent resolve its divisions and woes, which include a refugee crisis.
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Thank You, God, for my healing!

Isa

This summer, I was at a camp for Christian Scientists, and my stomach started hurting.
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Looking at the substance of creation

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Right desires and their fulfillment

Marilyn Wickstrom

Being in the senior play was my dream, and now here I was on the stage, trying out for this popular production.
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Go ahead and represent!

Lynn G. Jackson

As God’s reflection, His representative, man shows forth all that God is and does.
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Satisfied with ever-present good

Jennifer Johnson

Learning more about what God is frees us from thoughts that tell us we’re worthless.
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Preparing the soil, planting the seed

Scott Thompson

A single apple seed that finds its way to fertile soil will in time spring up into a tree with many dozens of apples, all containing multiple seeds.
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Can we heal prejudice?

Jenny Sawyer

The prejudice we see in the world today may seem insurmountable, but we can make a difference by being honest about any prejudice we might be carrying around—and praying about it until hatred is completely replaced by love. This has healing effects for our communities and beyond.
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Looking for success in the right place

Randal Craft

It’s not easy for companies to see their competitors get ahead because they are paying bribes to officials overseas.
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The payoff in not paying off an official

<i>The Monitor’s</i> Editorial Board

For a company that sells high-quality products or services, paying a bribe overseas can still sometimes be very tempting.
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Side with God

Name Withheld

I realized the problem wasn’t going to be solved by picking sides. I needed to pray.