In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

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.

The gratitude attitude wipes out dismay

It's the middle of the night, the hallway of your home is flooded, and you need where (awake and alert) in the morning. Even under these circumstances, there's lots to be thankful for.

Do things or thoughts rule us?

With all due respect for material possessions, not even the most precious can compare to divine ideas.
Of Japanese and Austrian background, Masami Michelle Worgotter grew up in southern Florida, where her mother and younger sister still reside.

The moment of the millennium

The First Place selection in the "20 and under" category of the Sentinel's Millennium Essay Contest urges bringing in the millennium moment by moment.
This wasn't A typical contest.
You needn't fear, for you can't roam outside of God's tender care.

HAVING WHAT WE NEED

I recently needed help in dealing with an unfair situation at a large university.
They say "There's no such thing as a free lunch." Yet haven't most of us, in one way or another, hoped for just that? Not necessarily a noonday meal at no cost, but some unearned advantage or outcome—a glowing performance review when the effort wasn't really there or a life of leisure from a winning lottery ticket. Besides the elusiveness of the "free lunch," find out all that's missed while waiting for it.