In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

This writer experiences firsthand the power of love to free her from addiction and a life out of control.

Christ breaks the spell

Rather than succumbing to thoughts that say we are tired, angry, sick, we can dispel them—wake up to the reality of our true being.

JUST HIT DELETE

WE DON'T MOURN OR RUMINATE OVER AN UNATTRACTIVE DIGITAL PHOTO.

THERE'S BEEN NO SENSE OF HAVING TO SACRIFICE OR DO WITHOUT—SIMPLY THE FEELING OF BUDDING AND BLOSSOMING.

PRAYER IS THE BEST DEFENSE

When there's some battling to do, turning to God is a reliable weapon.

embracing CHANGE

As the writer discovers a spiritual view of her identity, the transitions she once feared become a divine adventure.
A competitive swimmer learns the value of prayer in keeping focused during practices and meets.

Relationships governed by Love

An exploration of the many ways in which we can truly love our neighbor as God loves us.
Caring beyond one's own borders can have transforming effects on the world at large.

POINTS OF LIGHT

FROM GENESIS THROUGH REVELATION, I SAW HOW PEOPLE'S CONCEPTS OF GOD GREW FROM CRUDE IMAGINIGS TO THE FULL REALIZATION OF HIS PRESENCE AND POWER.

REQUIRING OURSELVES TO LOOK ON OUR WORLD WITH A SPIRITUAL VISION IS ALLYING OURSELVES WITH THE LOVE THAT IS AT THE HEART OF THE UNIVERSE.

God helps us at camp—and everywhere

Two kids tell how they were healed during their summer adventures.