In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Prayers for peace

Selected responses to the Sentinel's request for prayers for the world.

Breakfast with Tom

Religious author and communicator Tom Boomershine first was drawn to the art of Bible storytelling as a new form of ministry. But he found out firsthand that it was also his own healing resource.
Far from home and feeling very ill, a woman remembers her unbreakable link with God and finds freedom from fear and suffering.

A course in healing

Eight people share some of their thoughts and impressions on what it meant to them to participated in what is often called "Christian Science class instruction"—an intensive 12-lesson course on how to heal spiritually.
The spiritual healings that people have are as varied as sunrises. But there's also a common thread running through each one—you might call it transformation, even redemption.

Making an entrance

An on–stage portrait of the Austrian actress Lilia Skala.

PRAYER during an epidemic

The ultimate protection from contagion and the fear that goes with it comes from improving the quality and condition of one's thoughts.

No longer a foreigner

The prayer of one caring schoolteacher brought the transforming power of love into the classroom.
When bullets were whizzing past him at close range, God's "seamless armor" was even closer.

Getting back on track

The months following graduation can seem full of opportunity and risk, freedom and responsibility, excitement and anxiety. Here's how one person asked God for direction.
The more you identify yourself the way God does, the easier it is to feel His care.

Finding the right momentum

As a triathlete, I know how wonderful it feels to be right on track.