Issues like racism can be tough to talk about—and pray about. Hear from one Black Christian Scientist about how his thinking on racism has changed and how that’s fueling his prayers and transforming his conversations.

Facing a big disappointment, this author wrestled with the question of how something so right could end up being so wrong. The answers she got as she prayed can help all of us when we’re facing questions about why something that seemed “meant to be” didn’t work out.

What can you do when you feel confused, afraid, hopeless, or otherwise “in the dark” about your life? This author shares a powerful spiritual breakthrough that brought her—and can bring you—into the light.

When nothing’s going on, it’s easy to feel like you don’t have purpose. But this author offers a different take: Purpose isn’t dependent on external circumstances but is actually built in to who you are.

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.

She thought that doing what a guy asked would make her popular. When that backfired, this author realized that she could turn to Christian Science to understand what makes her likable and how to have better friendships.

What do you do when an unwelcome photo pops up as a text or a Snapchat? Two Christian Science Sunday School teachers share ideas about how prayer can help us find freedom from these “dark images.”

This writer really wanted a girlfriend, but nothing he was doing was working. How about praying about it? suggested a friend. Pray about getting a girlfriend? Can you even do that? Read on to find out what he discovered.

What do you do when your thoughts seem stuck on repeat? One writer shares the inspiration that snapped her out of unproductive thought patterns.

What can you do when you feel like you don’t have faith? This writer shares a healing that taught her a lesson about where faith comes from and how to find it.