In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Friendship AND FITTING IN

BY ANNA-LENA HATHAWAY

It was a struggle to "just be herself" around her peers—until she learned to back up her efforts with prayer.

BY PAMELA HAWLEY

From her own experience as a volunteer, this writer offers thoughts about the spiritual nature of helping humanity globally.

BY HANS-JOACHIM TRAPP

It's not only possible, but "divinely normal," to live a life focused on blessing others' lives.

Tony Lobl

Recent images of escalating conflict in the Gaza Strip have been distressing to watch.

VALERIE MINARD

I FELT SURE THAT WITH GOD'S CARE EVERY CHILD WOULD BE PLACED IN JUST THE RIGHT SITUATION, NOT TAKING ANOTHER'S SPOT OR BEING DENIED HIS OR HER OWN.

CAROL RULLMAN

Next in our biweekly series on how people have nurtured their public practice of Christian Science.

Brittany

A girl from Missouri prays about feeling homesick when she and her family travelled to Mexico.

BY REBECCA ODEGAARD

Kids need the kind of adventure that develops the vast spirituality within them. Sunday School can do just that.

BY BRIAN ASHER

Understanding that home truly is not a geographical location brings freedom to this world traveler.

BY BEV HAWLEY

A family's longing to "go home" is replaced by a deeper appreciation for the good already in their lives.

BY FENELLA BENNETTS

Rather than just a collection of bricks and mortar, home is an expanding, flexible spiritual concept.

KIM SHIPPEY, SENIOR WRITER

TRIALS CAN HELP PURIFY AND MOLD THOUGHT, AND BRING OUT THE GOLD IN INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER.