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

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A strength that wasn’t my own

Claire Chimileski

An athlete shares how she prayed through the challenges of ski season and discovered that what she was learning about God wasn’t theoretical; it was completely practical.
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Struggling to write a college essay?

Ashley Packard

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Even the college application process can be informed and inspired by our practice of Christian Science. This college student explains how.

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From A Collection for Teens - July–December 2022

Pray about sports? Really?

While I wasn’t praying for us to win, I was excited to discover the way prayer brings out more unity and harmony on the field.

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How I learned not to dread finals

Inge Schmidt

Exam time is the worst, isn’t it? Read on to find out how this college student went from embracing the stress to finding peace.
March 9, 2026

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Feeling stuck on a presentation?

Anna-Zoë Herr

With a big presentation looming, this doctoral student felt stuck—and panicked. What happened next didn’t just help her succeed; it also taught her so much more about God as the source of everything good in her life.

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How can I deal with criticism?

Julia Schuck

Whether it’s comments from a teacher, parent, or friend, criticism of our work can feel really personal. This writer shares how what she’s learned in Christian Science has helped her in these tough moments—and taught her where her worth really comes from.
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If you’re feeling pressured to make a decision

Marlena Marrelli

No matter the size of the decision, it can feel stressful. But what if there was a better way to approach decision-making?
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Finding home far away from home

Sandrina Kline

This teen thought that adjusting to life in Norway would be a breeze. But when she struggled with feeling isolated and alone instead, she realized she needed to get a different—more spiritual—sense of home.

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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 A Collection for Teens - January–June 2024

Quitting the complaining committee

I was relying on complaints and drama to sustain me and help me make connections rather than understanding that God leads and sustains me.

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From A Collection for Teens - January–June 2024

Quitting the complaining committee

I was relying on complaints and drama to sustain me and help me make connections rather than understanding that God leads and sustains me.

View other Teens Collections →

March 9, 2026

From the latest Sentinel

Feeling stuck on a presentation?

Anna-Zoë Herr

With a big presentation looming, this doctoral student felt stuck—and panicked. What happened next didn’t just help her succeed; it also taught her so much more about God as the source of everything good in her life.

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Far from home but close to God

Charlotte Gomes

If you’ve ever been in need of help but far away from your phone or family, you’ll relate to what this author went through. Thankfully, she found that the real comfort she needed—God—was right there.
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Studying the Christian Science Bible Lesson saved my life

Linda Saylor

This teen’s weekly study of citations from the Bible and Science and Health culminated in a dramatic experience of God’s protection.
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How God led me to healing

Hannah Wymer

 After struggling for most of her childhood with various illnesses, this author intuitively felt there had to be answers out there. And she was right: God led her right to them through the gift of Christian Science.
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“I’m going with my Father”

John Tyler

This author had just started studying Christian Science when he took a canoe trip with his father that solidified his understanding that God’s guidance really is ever-present and powerful.
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How can I be myself?

Deborah Huebsch

Yearning to be yourself but scared to be yourself because of what other people might think? This author felt the same way until she asked God to show her who she really is.
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God led me to an internship

Canon Church

When it seemed like everyone around him had internship and employment opportunities figured out, this college student started to stress. Read on to find out how prayer opened the way for him to find his own perfect fit internship.

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