In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

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Silencing temptation

By Stanley Bass Hall

When the thought occurred to him that it would be easy to steal an extra bag or two of birdseed, he summarily dismissed it. The temptation to evade paying one's taxes, to have an affair, to succumb to some current disease, deserves the same authoritative response.
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Your safe haven, present now

By Harriet Barry Schupp

Circumstances — no matter how threatening — don't determine one's well-being. Each of us is always safe in God.
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Reality check

By Judith Haugan Ryan

Sometimes the line between the real and the unreal can seem a little blurry. Here are some ways to clarify the distinction.
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MOTHERING CHILDREN—AND THE WORLD

Susan Oyer

I am the oldest of eight children.
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FATHERHOOD, FAMILY, AND THE PRACTICE OF LAW

Luci Daley Vincent

As a new attorney, I found myself advising and assisting clients of my parents' generation.
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FAMILY: THE TOGETHERNESS OF GOD'S CREATION

Cheryl Ranson, John Ranson

We never expected our family to include a succession of eight newborn foster babies.
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NEVER DISOWNED

My mother was very possessive even after I had reached adulthood and was living in another state.
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A family for everyone

By Elaine R. Follis

Single, married, kids, no kids, adoptive parents, blended families, grandfamilies, friends — no matter how you label it, that family feeling is unmistakable. It's the comfort of being loved for who you are, and the joy of loving others unconditionally. The good news: you're already part of a happy family.
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The perfect place

By Barbara L. Nebon

Nothing could keep those living in my community from feeling the presence of God's love, and from expressing it.

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Topher returns to love

By Molly Mary Virginia Larsen

This little boy taught his dad an important lesson about forgiveness. Then they had a big hug.
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Being appreciated

By Peter Ward Eselgroth

What do gems have to do with self–worth? Lots. They remind us of all that we bring, by nature, to every endeavor.
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A pioneering approach to medicine, spirituality, and healing

Reported By Rosalie E. Dunbar

Twice each year, in December and March, the conference "Spirituality and Healing in Medicine" is held. This week, delegates are meeting in Chicago. The Sentinel covered the proceedings in Boston last December, which included the same program and faculty.