In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

POWERLESS in the workplace?

When he felt totally unable to correct unjust opinions his boss held of him, the writer sought the salvation of prayer—with unexpected results.

'Father, what will I do?'

When a robbery attempt threatened to paralyze a dinner guest with fear, she turned to divine power for a way out.

POWER, POLITICS, AND PRAYER

Living in pre- and post-revolutionary Romania, Nicole Draghici has seen both sides of corruptive power. Now, she's more committed than ever to trusting God's government of her country and her life.

REAL power

It's not found in nuclear fission. It's not the possession of any person. Armies can't harness it or wield it. True power resides in God alone, and it's yours today.

Golf legend Bobby Jones

No Matter How You Try to avoid overusing golf as a metaphor for life, it's hard to deny that the game played at almost any level really does abound with useful life lessons.
It was the flak jacket that did it.
Just then a religion scholar stood up with a question to test Jesus.

SIX MONTHS LATER ...

The following e-mail from George Glover came in response to our letting him know that his interview would be coming out in this week's Sentinel.

Good neighbors in a crisis time

Although it usually isn't clear at first, every tragedy or trouble is an occasion for helping yourself and other people find healing, growth, and progress.

DETOUR for prayer

Sometimes people who are afraid or hurt lash out like a cornered animal. Their "bite" may actually be a call for help.

'I value your life'

When he came across a young man about to end his life, the writer asked God, "What is it You want me to do?"
Ideas on how we can emulate Jesus' example of the good Samaritan in ways that are relevant in the 21st century.