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Could I really be ready to run 13.1 miles in just a few months?

Why didn’t it work out?

Facing a big disappointment, this author wrestled with the question of how something so right could end up being so wrong. The answers she got as she prayed can help all of us when we’re facing questions about why something that seemed “meant to be” didn’t work out.

If you feel like a victim

She felt like a victim and—true confession—identifying that way kind of made her feel special. But when she started learning about Christian Science, this author realized she wanted to give up the victim identity for something infinitely better.
One teenager shares how he’s been praying during the pandemic for himself, his dad’s business, and the world.
She was deeply in love with her boyfriend, and even after some bumps, she thought they were on solid ground. But as she trusted the relationship to God and prayed for direction, she heard some unexpected guidance that had life-changing effects.

What you can do about racism

Issues like racism can be tough to talk about—and pray about. Hear from one Black Christian Scientist about how his thinking on racism has changed and how that’s fueling his prayers and transforming his conversations.
I refuted the notion that God’s creation could lack intelligence and understanding.
I could trust God to heal me.

Peak performance

When this avid soccer player faced a scoring drought, she had to pray through some tough questions about where her abilities come from and whether her skill on the field was something she could lose. Her understanding of Christian Science helped her answer those questions—and turn her game around.
When a test in one of her scariest subjects was hanging over her head, this author started her exam prep with prayer. Read about how it paid off.

Say no to self-harm

For this author, desire for release from the emotional pain she was feeling turned into a pattern of self-destructive behavior. What broke the cycle? It all started with an idea from Science and Health.

Stuck in the dark?

What can you do when you feel confused, afraid, hopeless, or otherwise “in the dark” about your life? This author shares a powerful spiritual breakthrough that brought her—and can bring you—into the light.