Melody had to go to a new school, where she didn’t know anyone. As the first day got closer, she felt scared.
Maybe she’d always gone to Christian Science Sunday School because her parents wanted her to, but when when this teenager found herself stuck in the middle of a storm, she suddenly understood that there was a lot more to her attendance than she’d realized.
A couple of hours later, every single bit of the rash and discomfort had completely vanished.
Being a bully gave this teen a sense of identity—one she didn’t want to lose. But when her actions began to affect her family, she realized she needed to find her individuality elsewhere . . . but where?
Assigned to an especially difficult horse at camp, this teen wasn’t sure this was a challenge she could overcome. But one spiritual breakthrough opened the way for an awesome rest of the summer.
After transferring back to her old high school, this teen felt excluded. Things didn’t change instantly, but praying the way she’d learned in Christian Science Sunday School brought this author the insights she needed to feel peace and find a sense of belonging.
I remembered what I’d learned in Christian Science Sunday School about how God is always with me and caring for me.
What do kayaking the rapids and navigating life after high school have in common? This counselor-in-training was about to find out.
It was so easy to see that my campers’ energy comes from God—an unlimited source. This helped me realize that my energy also comes from God, not from getting more sleep or working less.
I felt God was telling me what to do and say. This made my doubts and fears go away.
This teen was excited to run her first 10K, until partway into the race, when she found herself struggling. Read on to discover the spiritual insights that carried her forward.