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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.
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.
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.

No limits

Why are you a Christian Scientist? The answer will be different for everyone, but this author shares her “why”: Christian Science removes every single limit.

No worries

Are worried, anxious thoughts just inevitable? This author says no—and offers practical spiritual insights about how to combat worry with a deeper understanding of God’s love.

Worth the repetition

As a lifelong Christian Scientist, this author had heard the phrase “God’s child” more times than she could count. But those two simple words took on new meaning when they came to her rescue—and brought healing.

Love gets through

When the storms in our lives seem overwhelming and we wonder where God, divine Love, is, we can lean on the promise that Love’s messages always get through to us. This author explains how and why.

Start with love

Feeling overwhelmed by what you see in the news, or even the issues you encounter in your own life? This author was, too, until she heard and responded to a simple idea: Start with love.
Looking for new opportunities, or direction, or a way to use your talents after your high school or college graduation? Look no further than this awesome spiritual fact: You’re the son or daughter of the infinite.
In the face of terrorism, what can we do? Even a simple prayer is enough to begin making a difference. So let’s pray together to combat hatred, fear, and despair.

What church can do

The power of Christ, which church helps us experience, changed me in that moment. 
Instead of accepting the pervasiveness of sexual assault as the “new normal,” we can come together as healers and pray to see the true normal: each of us, held safe and intact in Love.