In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

This Second Place essay in the "21 and over" category of the Sentinel's Millennium Essay Contest sets forth the Bible as a guidebook to moral and spiritual progress.

What's wrong with this picture?

Imagine a turkey with a bear's head. Nonsense, right? Now, picture a sick child of God. That's nonsense as well. Don't buy into it.

THE PROMISE OF JUBILEE

Why might we need yet another "new" Bible?

Each of us is God's child

Is racism a given? Is it part of the package that comes with sharing the planet with people of various races? No. As intractable as it may seem, racism can be eliminated. Here are some ways to help accomplish that.

My daughter's attitude toward other family members steadily improved, and the hard shell that had enveloped her dropped away.

When friends pray together

What would you do if your best friend suddenly felt sick at school one day? When that happened to these girls, they prayed. And soon both were outside playing together, happy and well.
This overview of a conference on health and spirituality includes a detailed recap of a presentation and workshop on "Healthy prayer."
Learn how this writer overcame grief at her grandmother's passing.

The healing harps

Even if you've never seen a real harp, much less played one, you can be like David, whose harp music brought healing.

Unafraid of their names

When a schoolmate of her daughter's was diagnosed with scarlet fever, this author turned to the Bible for help in conquering her fear.

On the ethics of prayer

Is prayer always good? True prayer is, yes. But like counterfeit money, what sometimes passes for prayer isn't necessarily the real thing. Attempts to manipulate others through so-called prayer is worthless. Find out how to make your prayers ethical—and effective.

New life, new beginning

Loving in a spiritual way, you never lose anything, nor are you hurt.