Youth

When God broke through

For this author, a black belt test in tae kwon do became a turning point in her understanding and practice of Christian Science.
There was nowhere I could be, not a single leg of that race, where God wouldn’t be.
Those end-of-the-world moments may leave us feeling like there’s no way out of the darkness. But there is, and whether we know it or not, we’re already being rescued.

Facing down test fears

Faced with an “impossible” test question, this author turned to this spiritual fact: that man is “the compound idea of God, including all right ideas.” What happened next didn’t just help him with that exam, but with the tests he had to take going forward, too.
This summer, I was at a camp for Christian Scientists, and my stomach started hurting.

Can we heal prejudice?

The prejudice we see in the world today may seem insurmountable, but we can make a difference by being honest about any prejudice we might be carrying around—and praying about it until hatred is completely replaced by love. This has healing effects for our communities and beyond.

Side with God

I realized the problem wasn’t going to be solved by picking sides. I needed to pray.
A new app allows students to easily find lunch buddies—and combats bullying in the process. But each of us has a role to play in defeating a culture of bullying in middle schools and high schools. Read how systematic prayer can make a difference.

Take another look

One morning, as the school day began, a new girl slipped into our classroom.
An author who prayed through a rocky relationship with her boyfriend shares her insights on what she learned and on how to pray more effectively about relationships, romantic and otherwise.
After a few problems with friends, this author was dreading going back to school. But one simple message from God changed her perspective—and her friendships.

It was gone!

One day at school, I was writing, and I felt something on my hand.