Youth

The highlight of my summer 

Prep for the competitive camping trip was going all wrong, and this captain felt overwhelmed and stressed … until her perspective shifted toward God.
Every day at breakfast, my family shares a “God thought” to help us during the day. God thoughts aren’t just nice thoughts. They can also heal you!
Is “good enough” really the measure of who we are? Or is there a more spiritual way of seeing ourselves that can actually improve our performance?
At first, this grad student was having fun hooking up. Others were doing it—why not her? But when things didn’t go as planned, it was her practice of Christian Science that brought new light—and healing—to her perspective on casual relationships.
A college athlete shares how her practice of Christian Science helped her when she started a new sport. Turns out, it wasn’t just her relationship with God that improved, but also her performance.

Struggling with fatigue? 

If you’re working a summer job—or any job—that seems demanding, you’ll want to read this teen’s article about the spiritual insight that healed him of fatigue and changed his whole summer.
After narrowly avoiding a crash on a cross-country bike trip, this author wondered if she’d be able to finish the ride. Could understanding more about God help her break through her lingering fear?
Whatever your summer plans, this teen’s experience of discovering how present God always is—no matter where you are or what you’re doing—is a comfort for time spent at camp or anywhere else.
Have you ever thought of helping a friend by praying? Here’s how one kid did just that.
If you don’t have your life all planned out, that’s OK! As this author found, being open to our God-given purpose and place leads us to where we can bless and be blessed.
 This author appreciated the ideas she was learning in Christian Science Sunday School, but she wasn’t convinced they all applied to her … until she had a healing that proved otherwise.
Soccer season wasn’t starting out the way this varsity player had hoped. Could she pray about her performance? Or what was her real goal?