In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

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Testing times: Opportunities for progress and grace

Kurt Lancaster

Wouldn’t we prefer to triumph over discordant situations by letting the universal presence of God, Love, fill our hearts rather than by reacting to those situations with agitation?
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I wanted our children to know God

Suzanne Shaffer

During our trip, this friend injured her foot and sought some time alone for prayer. Later, I saw that she was fine. That made an impression on me, and I wondered if it was her faith that had helped her. 
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Listening to my Shepherd’s voice

Alex

How could something spiritual and good be injured or have a fever? It can’t!
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Can we be certain of anything these days?

Ron Mangelsdorf

My new work provided very little income, and I spent many nights lying awake feeling deeply concerned about how this career change would impact our family. During those sleepless nights, I would pray to God for an answer to my uncertainty. 
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“Awakened thought” and politics

Robert Gilbert

If there is a tendency to compartmentalize, to think political thoughts when one considers political things and Christian Science thoughts when one considers “religious things,” then we need to remember what we can do by bringing “every thought to the obedience of Christ” (II Corinthians 10:5). 
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How you can pray about bad weather

Tyler Flavin

No matter what storms we face in life—literal storms or mental ones—God is not in them, but He is still with us. 
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The rhythm of Spirit

Deb Hensley

The steady, calm pulse of Spirit can be discerned even when some off-rhythm belief seems so evident. As thought becomes more spiritual, we sense and express more seamless harmony in our daily routines.
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Spiritual growth and its natural meridian

Mark Swinney

The surprising beauty and multitextured light of Christian Science, practiced deeply and wholeheartedly, surely is a great joy. And yet, like the sun, how much brighter the light is at its meridian.
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Struggling with a roommate?

Name Withheld

It was her first roommate situation, but this author was still expecting the best . . . until her roommate walked in. What saved her from a miserable year? Jesus’ teachings.
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After the scary movie

Heidi Kleinsmith Salter

When it was time to turn out the lights and go to bed, I couldn’t stop picturing scary images from that movie. I knew it had all been fake, but I was still afraid.
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Our real home

Gloria Preston

I learned that wherever we are, this atmosphere of Love is the only reliable place, and it always feels like home. Jesus called it the kingdom of God, and it is available to us anywhere and under any circumstances.