Youth

Lost and found 

Separated from his traveling companions in a foreign country, this author discovered that he wasn’t really alone. God was there, and he could trust God’s direction—completely.
Once, I was playing outside with my grandparents’ horses.
When it comes to homework assignments and projects, is it possible that you could have the ideas you need—even before you start the assignment? One author shares her experience tuning into—and being led by—divine inspiration.
When this college student found himself in a group of friends who kept “trash-talking” about girls, he knew he needed to do something. But could he stand up to peer pressure and still keep his friends? Prayer opened the way.

Nothing to fear 

Michael loved his nightly bedtime story.
Ever felt an intuitive nudge to do something that seemed to defy logic? That might have been your spiritual sense at work. Read on to find out how you can have more of these spiritual sense moments, and why they matter.

No judgment 

Religion often gets a bad rap for being “judgmental.” But this author offers a different take on what Christian Science is all about.

No ‘smell of fire’ 

Refusing to accept what the physical senses were telling me­ was the key to healing.
It was summertime when my foot started hurting.
Social media mavens, advertisers, and even politicians all want one thing: your attention and buy-in. How can we protect ourselves from these subtle and not-so-subtle influences? One basic but powerful spiritual fact offers help and freedom.
I realized that in reality, I couldn’t be sick, since God made me capable only of being good, like Him.

A new way of helping others 

She thought that helping others meant picking up trash or holding the door. But then a new idea dawned on her: Maybe she could help others by praying.