In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Life's silver thread

In your nearness to God, you will find your life—and your life-purpose.

ORDER, DISCIPLINE, SAFETY

AS A TRIATHLETE and lifelong competitor who has run his share of marathons, I'm all too familiar with the challenge of big sporting events such as the Boston Marathon.

PEACEFUL PARENTING

I BEGAN TO SEE THAT I COULD EXPECT THE RHYTHM OF REST AND ACTIVITY TO NATURALLY CHARACTERIZE MY SON'S EVERY MOMENT.

A YOUNG LIFE RESTORED

An account of the prayer of desire—how it brought healing to a tiny foster child, and blessing to the family that took him in.

A NEW 'FRESH' START

After 26 years of continuous employment, this writer found himself in need of work. Here's an account of his "Red Sea" experience in finding the path forward.

MY BEST FRIEND

How one woman discovered God's profound closeness in a remote part of Mexico.

WE'RE NEVER ALONE

Because God is always here, so, too, is the power to heal sickness and conquer fear.
"Me, one with God?" you ask. Yes, we each reflect God. And a reflection is always faithful to its original.

LESSONS FROM THE MAT

WRESTLING MUST BE about the hardest sport to watch as a mom.

The strongest medicine

Challenged by personal attacks, emotional strain, and serious illness, this writer found peace and complete cure through disciplined prayer.
When Kathy Bird suffered a debilitating illness, she chose the medicine of Mind for healing. What followed was a period of prayer and spiritual growth that blessed her and drew her whole family closer to God.
Mercy is more than just leniency. It is a quality of the Love that is God, and it brings to human lives a healing power that transforms troubled conditions.