In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Rather than choose up sides, anyone can pray the kind of enlightened prayer that asks only for God's resolution of events.

No enemies in the kingdom

How a young man with a wavering faith found himself able to pray successfully for his family's well-being in the dark days of world war.

'. . . think on these things'

More than just shaping one's personal outlook, the quality of our thoughts and thought patterns has a direct impact on everyone's health and harmony.

Lessons from Elizabeth

The abduction of Elizabeth Smart in Salt Lake City had a happy ending. But it also points out the need for specific prayer for the freedom of all young people, mental as well as physical.

Prayers for peace

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. ~Matthew 5:9

To soldiers I've never met

A couple of days before the fighting began, I heard a young soldier on the radio.

City on a hill—a torch lighting the darkness

A community in Israel that brings together Christians, Muslims, and Jews is proving that, in the words of one supporter, "There are a lot of good people everywhere, on every side."
Two women who are from different cultures and who speak different languages find a close bond in their worship of the one God.

Learning to love Grubs

The inspiration of prayer is practical. It can even lead to healing and reconciling situations that happened long ago.
Why does a soldier have to die? Why is there even a war? Hard questions. And ones a chaplain can't evade. Through prayer, this author has found some answers.

'The universal solvent of Love'

Solving the unsolvable—from a relationship in conflict, to armed conflict—is a labor of love, and here are some ideas that can lead to solutions.
Right where they live, work, and walk, people are looking for peace.