In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

TALKING TO YOURSELF

Without realizing it, throughout all the inner dialogue and searching for an answer, I was praying.

TURNING MOURNING INTO DANCING

I danced my dance with trees as partners.

SINGING

I knew that I'd be able to finish the march.

PRAY ANY WAY YOU CAN

Lots of people these days are taking journeys—spiritual journeys. They're seeking a deeper connection to God and a better understanding of their purpose in life. Whatever the scenery along the way, one of the routes these seekers are likely to take is prayer. Find out what prayer means to some of our readers, and the difference it's made in their lives.

Why I stopped smoking pot

As I grappled with the ideas I was coming across, I felt strengthened and empowered.

Where were the men?

Here's one approach to gaining a more equal representation of men and women in the activities and organizations you participate in.

Holy moments behind bars

That day, the place felt like a temple, not a prison.

In the groove with God

Spiritual rhythm can't be disrupted or arrested.

Don't let the bugs bug you

A number of participants dropped out of a planned hike because of a threat of ticks. This author decided instead to pray along the way.

Needed: faithful witnesses

How do you heal another? Where do you begin? This writer found she had to heal herself first.

Responding to tragedy's cry

Everyone has a direct relationship with the living God.

Whose project is this anyway?

Throughout the ups and downs, I lived with the conviction that God alone was in charge of every aspect of the project.