In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

THE SAVING CHRIST

BY MICHAEL HAMILTON

Is healing possible when pain has persisted for months? Yes, because God's saving message is always available, always active.

BY KIM SHIPPEY, SENIOR WRITER

A look at the spirit of the Olympic Games, with some insights from historian John Lucas.

BY JAMES SPENCER

Olympics feats extend beyond the Games to everyday life, challenging us all to excel and achieve our best with God at the helm.

SUSAN S. COLLINS

I REALIZED THERE COULD BE NOTHING MORE REWARDING THAN A LIFE OF PRACTICING SPIRITUAL HEALING.

JOHN DANIELS

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

BY GLORIA ONYURU

While on a tour of ancient Ephesus, a woman prays for two relatives who've been kidnapped.

with contributions from Alex, Detief, Maddie

Three Sunday School students share their favorite ideas.

BY SARAH OAKES

A high school senior faces some unsettling obstacles when she's studying aboard. But God's love destroys fear and brings healing.

BY MELANIE BALL

Even when mortgage payments rose dramatically, this writer's family felt they had abundant reserves to draw on.

BY JEFFREY HILDNER

TOUGH.

TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY CAMERON MARTINDELL

This writer learns several lessons about God's protection during a trip in the Sierras.

TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY NATHANIEL WILDER

A trek in the mountains leads to unexpected victories.