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Honest, authentic takes on timely topics—written by and for teens.

TeenConnect: Turning Point

The only thing left was Love 

Caryl Emra Farkas

As a kid, she’d loved Christian Science. But as high school graduation neared, none of what she’d learned in Sunday School made sense anymore. Or so she thought.
TeenConnect: Your Healings

A healing of my own 

Dillon Hussey

This camp counselor hadn’t had many healings of his own when he injured himself at camp. But even though the injury didn’t seem like a big deal, he realized this was still an opportunity to pray.

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From A Collection for Teens - January–June 2021

When my boss asked me to lie

Is this really who you want to be? That was the question echoing through my head when my boss asked me to do something dishonest.

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TeenConnect: Your Healings

Sailing with strength 

Louisa Longshore

On a windy day, this teen found herself dumped into the ocean when her sailboat capsized. She’d never been able to right a boat by herself before. What would make the difference this time?
August 3, 2026

From the latest Sentinel

If you’re afraid of not being good enough

Susie Jostyn

Is “good enough” really the measure of who we are? Or is there a more spiritual way of seeing ourselves that can actually improve our performance?

TeenConnect: My church

Finding my way back to Sunday School 

Cameron Hill

After he became a teenager, this author began to dislike attending Sunday School and didn’t want to go back. But it was more than a shift in class dynamics that changed his attitude; it was a spiritual breakthrough.
TeenConnect: Trending

Alone at prom 

Stephanie Summerlin

When you think of prom, going alone might not exactly rise to the top of your list of things to look forward to. But for this author, it turned out to be not just a positive experience, but also an empowering spiritual lesson.
TeenConnect: Your Healings

A quick healing of a fractured wrist 

Xander Wahlberg

After just a week and a half, my wrist was completely fine.

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Hey, teens! Have a healing to share? Check out the Teens Writer’s Corner to learn how.

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Share your healing experience

Hey, teens! Have a healing to share? Check out the Teens Writer’s Corner to learn how.

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From Special 2021 Teens' Collection

Peak performance

The more I understood that my ability comes from God—and always has—the easier it was to let go of the belief that I’d somehow lost my skill.

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From A Collection for Teens - July–December 2020

How can I find a feeling of purpose?

My purpose was already divinely established, and with that purpose came the avenues to express it.

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August 3, 2026

From the latest Sentinel

If you’re afraid of not being good enough

Susie Jostyn

Is “good enough” really the measure of who we are? Or is there a more spiritual way of seeing ourselves that can actually improve our performance?

TeenConnect: Your Healings

When I lost my AirPods case 

Courtlyn Reekstin

Losing an expensive item is the pits—as this author experienced. But while she was resistant to praying about it at first, in the end, prayer brought her unexpected blessings even beyond a resolution.
TeenConnect: Turning Point

No problem too small . . . or too big 

Judith Hardy Olson

She’d always been sure that what she’d learned in Christian Science Sunday School was true. But when it came to putting it into practice in “the real world,” she felt stuck. Then, as she read Science and Health, she had a turning point.
TeenConnect: Your Healings

Batting down fear 

John Challenger

Playing baseball was his dream. So when an injury and residual fear threatened to derail him, this college player turned to his understanding of God for help.
TeenConnect: Your Healings

“The best thing I could do was pray” 

Trinity Hutt

She’d been looking forward to a fun weekend with friends she didn’t see very often. But when this teen started dealing with a painful issue with her foot, she knew she needed a solution—fast. That’s why she turned to prayer.
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Spiritual test prep? 

Maren Ritterbuck

Like many high school students, this author was stressed about her upcoming standardized test. Then she realized she could rely on what she’d learned in Christian Science Sunday School to prepare—without the anxiety.
TeenConnect: Q&A

How can I get rid of bad memories? 

Nancy Lavender Bryan

When her best friend ditched her, this teen struggled with negative memories about eighth grade and even thought of her former friend as an enemy. Would she have to feel that way for the rest of her life?

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