Youth

When testing season loomed large, this high school student found that instead of collapsing under the stress, he could actually do something proactive: He could pray.
If you—or your friends—are feeling afraid about what’s going on in the world, there is something you can do to help. You can actually disengage from fear. This author explains how—and why saying no to fear is so powerful.
My family and I were driving to the Grand Canyon on our way home from California.
One teen takes us on her journey from feeling helpless in the aftermath of school shootings to discovering the power that comes from actively praying to prevent them.
During a polocrosse game, this teen had an accident that “should” have resulted in a severe concussion … but didn’t. Read on to find out how she was healed—and how her healing inspired another rider who had never heard of Christian Science.

No need to peep! 

Peep! My daughter’s bedroom was in the basement.
I had all the love I needed to be able to love this girl and everyone else.
I’ve learned to zero in on one spiritual idea rather than trying to know it all.
Glued to your phone for updates on the latest terrifying thing sweeping the globe? Christian Science can help us productively navigate our consumption of—and response to—information.
The sun was shining.

When my friends dumped me 

If you’ve ever been dumped by a friend, you know it can hurt—and that it can also be hard to trust again. One author shares how prayer has helped her approach friendships more fearlessly.
One normal Wednesday morning, I suddenly realized that my favorite toy—Ariel, from The Little Mermaid—was missing.