In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Do you see the proverbial glass as half empty, or half full? Actually, there's a grander perspective than either of these.

It was a case of mistaken identity

Losing a wallet can be a major hassle—or it can be a time for prayer and celebration.

Speaking with confidence

She wasn't accustomed to getting nervous before speaking in public, but for some reason this time was different. She was downright scared—until she thought about her audience in a new way.
A national magazine's list of one hundred notable women got this author thinking about those he'd include on such a list.

Ask yourself: is it my bag of cookies?

Would you reach, uninvited, into a stranger's stash of cookies to help yourself? If not, you might want to think twice before reaching, uninvited, into others' affairs to set them straight.
During my last year of college, I took a job at an iron foundry, where I worked the second shift.

First response

What's needed in response to emergencies varies from case to case. But prayer is always needed—first and foremost. Read how people have found this "first response" to be effective.

JOIN THE ROYAL GUARD

For thousands of years, national leaders have received protection from guards of one sort or another.

I had been trying to find fulfillment in another person, rather than in God.

A time to think differently

With the year 2000 well under way, many would have to admit that it looks a lot like 1999. Nevertheless, it's a time to think differently.

Forgiveness

English journalist and author of numerous books Michael Henderson shares with the Sentinel some insights on forgiveness.

Courage to fight crime

Sometimes fear of reprisal keeps people from reporting suspicious situations. Not so in this case, where a report led to an arrest—and to a return to normality in her neighborhood.