In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

"We all want to know that our purpose is worthy of respect.

'Your purpose is to shine . . .'

"What I want most is God's approval," explains Kathryn. "After all, He's the creator. It's His work I'm doing."

—KATHRYN BILD

Back home for the holidays

A Christmas story in which the greatest gift came from a person with empty pockets.
The author was on the way to church, partly to seek help through prayer about a disturbing business relationship. And healing took place—before she even got there.
They're people who think about church in terms of hearts touched and lives healed. They're moving beyond the worship of a building that someone once called "the edifice complex." And they're helping change the face of the church in the new millennium.

Nicky Cruz Vulnerable to God

Meet the man whose life story was the subject of the film The Cross and the Switchblade, and whose autobiography, Run, Baby, Run, has sold over 12 million copies and has been translated into 43 languages. The Sentinel visits Nicky Cruz and reports on his ministry, which focuses on America's inner-city youth.

----100 years ago

Excerpts from what we were publishing a century ago.

SAFE on the road

Is there a link between prayer and protection on the highway? The following experience points to a "yes" answer.

Prayer when the bottom dropped out

Breaking up was hard to do, but this young woman learned not to cling to the "tatters" of unhappiness.
It's Christmas Eve, and all the children in the house are suddenly sick. Is the holiday now ruined? Or is this going to be the moment when "the light of Truth" shines brightest?

Before I board a plane . . .

If you or someone you love is nervous about flying, the author had you in mind when she wrote this article.
Insted of giving up or falling apart when you're feeling vulnerable or in danger, you can discover the prayer that makes a real difference.