In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

PRAYERS from around the world

A sampling of how the desire for peace is taking shape in thought and in word.
"I hope the folks at home will never underestimate the role their courage and support play at times like these," says Lieutenant Commander Randy Craft.

COURAGE on the home front

Separated by continents, their wedding plans sidetracked by the Gulf War, two people found that a commitment to trusting God brought protection—and preserved their commitment to each other.

FROM KAZAKHSTAN: A starting point for peace

A Kazakhstani woman, who practices her Christian faith in a Muslim community, explains her conviction that world peace is not just a dream.
Rob Gilbert learned a lesson in the jungles of Vietnam about how to respond to danger. It has helped him ever since and has special significance for the times at hand.
"I believed God could and would defend me, but I realized my prayer had to be more than a simple acknowledgment of this spiritual fact."
On September 11, after she came home from school, Sarah Liebenrood.

Who's right?

There's an approach to take in times of conflict that moves us beyond the blame game.

Safe under God's wing

I recalled a story I'd heard about a parrot named Larry.

A beloved family pet furnishes an example of how Bible verses remain relevant to this day.

Fearless flying

Prayers for protection, for deliverance, for freedom from fear—they're enough to make a difference.

In the line of duty ...

A tribute to some of the best and the bravest.