In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

 This author appreciated the ideas she was learning in Christian Science Sunday School, but she wasn’t convinced they all applied to her … until she had a healing that proved otherwise.

A World Cup welcome 

Mary Baker Eddy once spoke of there being “Millions of unprejudiced minds—simple seekers for Truth.” When soccer fans geared up for the 2014 World Cup games in Brazil, the local Christian Science churches geared up, too, with prayer and plans, to reach the “seekers” who were coming to town.
Soccer season wasn’t starting out the way this varsity player had hoped. Could she pray about her performance? Or what was her real goal?

Where do we really live? 

 Christ Jesus describes where we live in three words: ”kingdom of heaven.” Where exactly is that? And what does living there mean for us?
 Getting beyond a limiting, human ego can be invaluable. How does knowing that the truths we pray are true for all help us resolve lingering problems? 
Read about the release of “Sports and Prayer,” a motivating set of articles about leaning on God in athletics. And in case you missed it, two recent updates to support our sharing of Christian Science with the public.

Under pressure? Pray! 

It all came down to the final kick of the game. But instead of giving in to pressure, this soccer player knew that she could pray.
After a challenging start in a new country where she didn’t speak the language, this contributor wound up learning about Christian Science. Her initial needs were met, and she’s now had many healings through her practice of Christian Science.  
“I like reading other kids’ testimonies because it gives me proof that healings through prayer are possible and that they happen every day, even to kids like me.”
In dark moments, when we feel impossibly stuck, is there anything that can move us forward? As this author learned, even the smallest amount of faith can do that.
Read updates about the publication of the Sterling Student Edition of the Bible, a new video to help students learn to mark their books, and the posting of the latest Bible collection on JSH-Online.com. And in case you missed, a link to register for Annual Meeting. 
Aiming to follow God’s direction in whatever our lifework is, enables us to bless and be blessed. Despite obstacles, the author followed his highest calling, wholeheartedly going into the public practice of Christian Science healing, contributing meaningfully to others’ lives.