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

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When something bad’s been going on forever

Deborah Huebsch

If it seems like we’ve been praying about something forever and nothing’s happening, what can we do? This author shares why we can trust the effects of our prayers—and persist.
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Behind the wheel—with God

Marilyn Wickstrom

After getting into a car accident because she was distracted, this teenager began to see driving differently: as an opportunity to actively pray for herself and everyone else on the road.

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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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What can I do about hate crimes against Asian Americans?

Ruby Colby

When family members began fearing for their safety, this college student realized that ignoring the news about anti-Asian hate crimes wasn’t helping her or anyone else. But when it came to praying about these incidents, where could she even start? Her understanding of Christian Science gave her direction.
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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Healed of hopelessness

Shirley Cornelius

She felt hopeless—like she had no future and didn’t even matter. But one day, some of the simple ideas this teenager had learned in Christian Science Sunday School started to sink in, and her whole outlook changed.
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When I felt depressed during lockdown

Olivia Scott

Cut off from friends and family during the pandemic, this teen found herself slipping into constant unhappiness with no clear way out. But was her happiness really at the mercy of her circumstances? A conversation with her mom brought new spiritual insights.
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I didn’t need to have my wisdom teeth removed.

Phoebe

When the dentist told her that she had no choice but to have her wisdom teeth extracted, this high school student picked a different route. Her choice? Call a Christian Science practitioner and pray together—with results that surprised the dentist.

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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Share your healing experience

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

Write for JSH

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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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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Would the pandemic ruin our dance production?

Rachael Ostheim

Midway through preparations for her school’s annual dance production, this college student was crushed when the pandemic disrupted their plans. But she was in for a surprise when the spiritual fact of God’s constant goodness made itself apparent in her life.
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Healed of depression

Stephanie Summerlin

It seemed like no one—not my parents, my teachers, or my friends—knew how to help me.
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What intelligence really looks like

Fenna Corry

It was an important math test, and this student was stumped. Then her professor unexpectedly taught her a lesson in what intelligence really looks like, and she learned how listening to God plays a key role in the way we express that quality.
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Feeling left out on Valentine’s Day?

Elizabeth Witney

After feeling jealous about others’ relationships—a sentiment that always got worse around Valentine’s Day—this author decided to turn to Science and Health for help . . . and found some unexpected answers.
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When you’re at your breaking point

Jenny Sawyer

It’s an all-too-familiar feeling for many teenagers right now—the darkness of burnout, anxiety, hopelessness. But there is help. This author shares specifics about the prayer that lifted her, and can lift you, into the light.
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Healed of mono

Gracie Sampson

This healing gave me a lot more confidence in my ability to pray for myself.

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