In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Open to ideas

Here are some helpful points on how to listen for, and hear, God's voice speaking to you.

To think independently

Seeking divine guidance on how to think and act doesn't take away a person's independence—it enhances it!

The decisions you make

"God's love for me is constant," says Olson, "and so He continues to show me the right way to go, no matter how long it takes for me to finally 'get it.' "
When the author was told that he had a contagious disease and must be quarantined, he couldn't see any way out of missing final exams and losing an entire year of study—until he started to pray to God.

Prayers for peace

Selected responses to the Sentinel's request for prayers for the world.
My journey with the Bible as story began when I took a job in a church-sponsored Bible activity center.

A Gospel storyteller on a digital stage

In the second in a two-part profile, Bible storyteller Tom Boomershine talks about his personal spiritual journey and offers insights on a changing cultural and religious landscape.
If your progress in life seems stalled by a poor academic record, there's something you can do—change how you think about learning.
A concept of God as divine Love itself brought healing and transformation to a woman battling chronic illness and haunted by sad childhood memories.

Addiction ended—moment by moment

The author's life of dependence on alcohol looked hopeless. But even in the depths of despair, he heard God's saving voice and followed it to freedom.

Where does change come from?

When things in life aren't going forward, it helps to recognize in prayer the fact that God is the universal Spirit and moving force of creation.

Making time for what you love

In the juggling act between work, family, and recreation, prayer helped this musician find a way to keep herself in tune—without struggle or sacrifice.