In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

When faced with danger

What a difference it made in this soldier's life to stick with what God knew to be true.
From the United States to Japan, from metallurgy to tax consulting, women around the world are proving their God-given worth. In the process, they oftentimes reveal their brothers' and sisters' inherent value as well. Read these inspiring accounts of professional achievement and spiritual growth.

Mother's helper

When I felt that God was mothering me, my fear, impatience, and anger would disappear.

Spirituality and business

His résumé might appear to list a motley collection of attributes and skills—"Picky about his diet, able to interpret dreams, friendly with ravenous lions"—but don't be fooled. Daniel, of Biblical fame, also makes a great business consultant.
Last Year, the Sentinel invited readers of all ages, and from any faith or background, to consider their response to the following questions:

New millennium, new hope

This Third Place essay in the "20 and under" category of the Sentinel's Millennium Essay Contest tells how one high-schooler's view of prayer influences her actions on behalf of others.

God answers prayer

Far from being a typical nineteenth-century woman, missionary Mary Slessor leaned on God moment by moment in her ministering work in West Africa.

Safety in our environment

When health officials told the author's husband to prepare to die, he and his wife chose instead to learn of God and of each individual's relation to Him. Read about the results.
Former United States President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, are well known for their devotion to good works.

YOU CAN'T HOARD LOVE

Anyone who has been around me during winter knows that I hoard heat.

THE REWARDS OF SERVICE

Millions of people who are donating time to worthy causes and providing care for family members and friends draw comfort from the words of Jesus, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends".
Volunteerism is up in the United States. Why? Have people simply got too much time on their hands? Obviously not. We think there's a deeper, more spiritual reason motivating those of all ages and incomes (and not only in the US) to give of themselves and their time.