In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

We all have the blessed opportunity to cherish the innate desire within each child to serve God through church membership, and even to be healers.
When we increasingly rely on God in everything we do, as this author proves, limitations that once felt so threatening drop away.
This author sees more clearly that her identity is not defined or limited by a state bureaucracy or a personal history and that her God-given mission in life could not be thwarted.

When Love speaks 

Mental noise—fear, doubt, the inner dialogue that criticizes or condemns—can pull thought away from what’s spiritually true. But even a moment of listening to divine Love can lift thought and let in the light.
Young Samuel’s response to God’s call leads to a lifelong ministry.

You’re never really alone 

Feeling alone? Like you don’t fit in? This teen found that only a spiritual answer satisfied her craving to find community and connection.
Hear from contributors about their experience writing for the Christian Science periodicals in the first installment of “Contributor comments.”
The Christly covenant emphasizes a spiritual relationship to God as divine Love.

The highlight of my summer 

Prep for the competitive camping trip was going all wrong, and this captain felt overwhelmed and stressed … until her perspective shifted toward God.
Healing as practiced in Christian Science takes place through the power of God and doesn’t need physical touch or close proximity to the patient. Though Jesus sometimes touched those he healed, the aim unquestionably was demonstrating spiritual power.

What is our purpose? 

This contributor learned that glorifying God is a lifelong purpose. It can take form in actively and vibrantly expressing Godlike qualities in whatever we do—whether a task or endeavor seems small or large.   
The contributor talks about how, after being inspired by a Mother Church Annual Meeting, she applied ideas in Science and Health to her work as a school teacher—including understanding better how to smoothly write constructive student reports and have harmonious meetings with parents.