In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Whether you're tiling a bathroom, writing a term paper, or making a soufflé, you can go for the gold. The Olympics are for everyone—that's what this racer, aiming for the Games in 2002, believes. Read about the spiritual steps at the top of her training regimen.

Lifelong learning

Learning is an integral part of our daily experience and can't be slowed or stopped by the passage of time.

Be yourself

All of a sudden this eighth-grader started getting into trouble at school, and his grades took a nose dive. Find out how he turned the situation around.

"The flame shall not hurt thee"

God never sends destruction. Grasping this fact helped the author keep calm as a forest fire reged along the ridge above her community.
Don't jump—soar!

A thank-you note

Ever consider writing a thank-you note to God? This author did.

Recognize those angels

Angels—we're surrounded by them, thank heaven!

It does matter!

When there's conflict on the horizon, it's tempting to sidestep it. But before you do, think about all that you might contribute to a resolution.
"To enrich the lives of children and families" is the mission of the youth museum where I work.

MY REAL EDUCATION

Up to this point, my adult life has been spent mostly in a college setting—first as a student, and then for a couple of years as a professor.

Spiritual education for children

The new school year signals a return to "formal education." Book learning isn't the only type of education children need, though. They need spiritual education too. Here's how parents can help their children develop a spiritual framework that will help them make safe, sound choices in their lives.

Terrible teens? Not so

A fellow teacher reminded me, "They're teenagers. Just love them."