In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Take a load off

Tony Lobl

In today’s high-octane, 24/7 lifestyle it’s easy to feel burdened by the things we have to do.

COLLEEN DOUGLASS

THE INNOCENT SMILES of children throughout the world prompt me to consider what labels people are assigning to youth.

Hunter

An elementary student prays when a tornado hits his school.

BY ANNE-FRANÇOISE BOUFFÉ

Listening to spiritual intuitions during struggles with loneliness, discouragement, and disease brings blessings and healings to this writer.

BY MIRANDA MILLER

When a college student suddenly begins to question God and the basis of existence, she searches for a reliable answer.

BY ALLISON PHINNEY

This writer describes how he recovered from a drastic loss of trust in God to find new energies, new interests, and a spiritual purpose in life.

Thomas Mitchinson

I had known the man from a past encounter.

JEAN H. JENKINS

LONELINESS AND SELF-PITY CREPT IN AS MANY OF THOSE CLOSE TO ME GOT MARRIED.

with contributions from Inge, David B, Kathryn, amanda, JD, Annette D, Trail Runner

Excerpts from an online discussion at tmcyouth.com.

BY MARTA GREENWOOD

Unconditional love and forgiveness are practical. They bring God's healing power to interpersonal relationships and individual lives.

Judith Mojon with contributions from Rita Polatin

Recently, the Sentinel's Rita Polatin spoke with JUDITH MOJON from Saint-Mande, France.

BY DANIEL OTIENO OKELLO

When his town is affected by post-election instability, a Kenyan citizen reaches out for God's calming presence.