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What do you do if you think your friend is mad at you? Be a good friend, not by running around trying to make things better, but—surprise—by loving God first.
When this author found judgmental thoughts creeping in and taking over, she realized she needed a new measuring stick. She found one in this Bible verse: “judge righteous judgment.”
After a friend from high school committed suicide, this author felt impelled to pray more consistently for anyone, anywhere who might be feeling hopeless.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.