In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

You're innocent! Enjoy it

Sometimes innocence gets confused with naiveté and weakness. But it's actually a source of strength.

Who's directing your life?

Next, the casting company called me back to schedule more work.

Growth—even in the shade

If you've ever been through a rough stretch (and who hasn't?), you'll find encouragement in this lesson about plant growth and sunlight.

Listening, as never before

This author learned about prayer from—surprise!—her family's beagle.

This guy really was lovable

Sometimes those in authority can come across as difficult to deal with, even arrogant. At first glance, that's how Naaman in the Bible appears. A closer look, however, shows how lovable he was—and how lovable each of us is.

Acting lessons

"All the world's a stage," Shakespeare tells us. If that's the case, it's not surprising that one of today's premier screen actors finds important connections between his life in front of the camera and his private life of prayer. Val Kilmer offers insights on listening to—and following—God's direction.

Choosing a new home

Christ is now and always has been with you, ministering to you right where you are every moment.

Cool cat outfoxes bully

Purdy is no ordinary cat. Guess who won when a fox challenged him.

Of pets and letters to God

Concern for her puppy led this author to pray a new way.

Always connected

No matter where you (or those close to you) roam, you're never far from love.

But I'm right!

I went back over the issues, this time asking God to reveal what was real, not merely humanly right.

Rapping with God

What's the best musical accompaniment to the Lord's Prayer—classical, rock, pop, or rap? Actually, any one of these would do. Here's another alternative, though—one that brought healing.