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

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Where do you live?

Jenny Sawyer

Asking and answering the question, “Where do you live?” in prayer helps us see and experience more of God’s universe. And that, in turn, brings healing.
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Prayer about college admissions

Jack Adler

A high-school senior shares some of the spiritual ideas that have helped him pray his way through the college application and admissions process.

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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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Out of the depths of depression

Dean Coughtry

Severe depression, beginning in his teen years, prompted this author to doubt God’s existence. But Christian Science rescued him from his doubt—and from the overwhelming feelings of sadness and loneliness.
December 15, 2025

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Can we trust God in an emergency?

Joan Ware

Would you be surprised to learn that when this author found herself in a scary situation, she wasn’t afraid? As she explains, she’d already learned she could trust God—even in an emergency.

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What matters most

Jenny Sawyer

 Facing a problem? Understanding God better is the answer—every time.
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Hearing God clearly

Becky Ritter

With just hours to go before a performance, this musician discovered she was missing a piece of her instrument. Without it, she couldn’t play. But what could have been a disaster turned into a great opportunity to learn more about listening to God.
TeenConnect: Q&A

Stop bullying—with love

Jeffrey Mattison

In response to a question about bullying, this author shares how he successfully faced down several bullies during his freshman year of high school: with prayer.

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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 - July–December 2023

Getting all my questions answered

It was the sincere, joyful testimonies shared by other attendees that made me realize that Christian Science was what I’d been searching for.

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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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December 15, 2025

From the latest Sentinel

Can we trust God in an emergency?

Joan Ware

Would you be surprised to learn that when this author found herself in a scary situation, she wasn’t afraid? As she explains, she’d already learned she could trust God—even in an emergency.

TeenConnect: UpFront

You’re included

Jenny Sawyer

We’ve all been “inspired” and “uplifted” by reading others’ healings. But have you ever thought of those healings as a promise of your own healing?
TeenConnect: Your Healings

‘How could I be angry with him?’

Joe Prior

Following an extremely loud concert, a musician prays about possible hearing damage and gets a surprising message: Love more.
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Prepared to help

Jenny Sawyer with Frederik Bartholin

How can we be more prepared as pray-ers when tragic events occur? One young man’s experience, following a terror incident in New York City, offers helpful guidance.
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Trusting God during the college process

Jenny Sawyer with Alden, Cassidy, Cole, Jack, Paige, Sara, And Tyler

Seven teens talk about how they’re praying about the college process, including finding the right school, dealing with fear and uncertainty, and how they’re trusting God with their future.
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Stick with the facts

Amy Richmond

While there’s no formula for prayer, and our inspiration will often take us in new directions as we pray, this author shares one thing that’s consistently helped her pray more effectively.
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#metoo

Jenny Sawyer

The #metoo hashtag on social media offers women an opportunity to share their stories of sexual harassment and assualt and to find the support of a community that responds with caring and compassion. But is there a #metoo that can have a powerful healing effect on our society, bringing about change and healing for both men and women?

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