In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Take off those green glasses

Imagine yourself walking around all day wearing green glasses. What would you do if you wanted to know what something really looked like? Find out what this woman did when she wanted to know what she looked like to God.
I had decided to write my state representative a letter about an issue that meant a great deal to me.

Down with apathy

The time is always right to participate in your local government—even if it's not voting time, or even if you're not eligible to vote. Here are some ways we can all take part in the smooth running of our community, county, country.

Prayer that disarms violence

When the commotion outside his office turned out to be gunmen intent on taking a hostage, this author took refuge—in God.

Rub-a-dub-dub

Find out what a couple of "old salts" and an overturned racing shell prove about the value of praying for others.

Think you're a misfit?

There's a purpose in life with your name on it. No one can fulfill it except you.

Faith—blind or enlightened?

Like the person who taught us to ride a two-wheeler, faith runs along beside, keeping us upright and balanced.

The dollmaker principle

Great ideas, new opportunities, unexpected sales, and interesting contacts simply turned up spontaneously.

Traveling fearlessly

Even when facing the threat of terrorism, one can be fearless without being foolhardy.

Prayer that leads to solutions

Never underestimate the power of prayer.

"There has to be something more"

This Second Place essay in the "20 and under" category of the Sentinel's Millennium Essay Contest offers an Olympic hopeful's perspective on the "kingdom of heaven" here on earth.

PLEASE DON'T LET ME HURT MY BROTHERS

One evening many years ago, I had an appointment with a client in her home.