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Outward bound 

When things started falling apart her freshman year, this college student needed a new, more spiritual perspective. Thanks to a surprise visitor, she found one—and it proved to be a turning point in her life.
Instead of accepting the pervasiveness of sexual assault as the “new normal,” we can come together as healers and pray to see the true normal: each of us, held safe and intact in Love.
Feeling out of place after college and struggling with pain, this author welcomed in the Christ, the saving power of God, and found healing. 

Beat exam stress 

This author saw exam stress fade as she upgraded her prayers about test-taking.

Out from under the shadow 

As my brother’s achievements grew, my confidence steadily declined.
Calling for your prayers about teen smartphone addiction. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Red flag 

What can you do if you face strong negative emotions like anger or grief? Follow Jesus’ examples and use them as an aid to help you grow.

At home with Love 

I understood that good would remain with me, wherever I lived.

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What makes a Christian Science church service totally unique? It’s not the fellowship, or the comfort, or the music, as great as those are. It’s the promise of healing. It’s the fact that healing happens in church when our hearts are moved by Christ. Guaranteed.

Gratitude for … tests? 

Overwhelmed during finals week, this high school junior turned to Science and Health and found a surprising answer to test stress.

‘He didn’t jump’ 

Was the man on the bridge about to jump? Unable to stop and help, and with nowhere to turn but prayer, this writer reached out to God and felt the powerful presence of divine Love, encompassing her and everyone. The effects were life-saving.

A healer? Really? 

What if, when you thought about yourself, you thought of yourself as a healer first? What if "healer" was the primary way you identified yourself? For one writer, this approach changed everything.