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When you’re facing the unknown 

Judy Olson

Struggling with uncertainty and fear about the future, this author needed an answer. What she found in the Bible allayed her fears and helped her stop worrying about what came next.
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Getting along with Mom 

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This teen had always wanted a good relationship with her mom … but had never had one. But when she finally decided to pray about the dysfunction, based on what she’d learned in Christian Science, new insights paved the way for progress.

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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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The key to effective test prep 

Jimmy Mahon

When testing season loomed large, this high school student found that instead of collapsing under the stress, he could actually do something proactive: He could pray.
September 14, 2026

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The power of standing still

Ruby

Sometimes, when you’re facing something difficult, it feels like the only answer is to run around trying to find a solution. This author, however, learned the efficacy of literally and figuratively standing still.

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Help stop the spread of fear 

Jenny Sawyer

If you—or your friends—are feeling afraid about what’s going on in the world, there is something you can do to help. You can actually disengage from fear. This author explains how—and why saying no to fear is so powerful.
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How I’m praying about school shootings 

Perrin Kendall

One teen takes us on her journey from feeling helpless in the aftermath of school shootings to discovering the power that comes from actively praying to prevent them.
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Instantaneous healing of a severe concussion 

Brianna Shipley

During a polocrosse game, this teen had an accident that “should” have resulted in a severe concussion … but didn’t. Read on to find out how she was healed—and how her healing inspired another rider who had never heard of Christian Science.

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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 - July–December 2021

Searching for direction?

Well, that’s when I got it. I didn’t need advice from another person, no matter how intelligent or well-meaning they were. The best direction I could get was from God …

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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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September 14, 2026

From the latest Sentinel

The power of standing still

Ruby

Sometimes, when you’re facing something difficult, it feels like the only answer is to run around trying to find a solution. This author, however, learned the efficacy of literally and figuratively standing still.

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What the news won’t tell you 

Deborah Huebsch

Glued to your phone for updates on the latest terrifying thing sweeping the globe? Christian Science can help us productively navigate our consumption of—and response to—information.
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When my friends dumped me 

Jennifer Johnson

If you’ve ever been dumped by a friend, you know it can hurt—and that it can also be hard to trust again. One author shares how prayer has helped her approach friendships more fearlessly.
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When I lost my phone in the snow

Everett Poznick

It was the end of three amazing days of snowboarding when this author discovered that his phone was missing. It seemed like finding it would be impossible: Night was coming, and the snow was falling fast. Was there anything he’d learned in the Christian Science Sunday School that could help?
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Gaming addiction—gone! 

Ainsley Gordon

At first this gamer’s constant drive to level up didn’t seem like a big deal. But when she couldn’t even keep herself from playing during class, she knew gaming had changed from something fun into an addiction. Read on to find out how Christian Science helped her find freedom.
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How can I get people to like me? 

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She thought that doing what a guy asked would make her popular. When that backfired, this author realized that she could turn to Christian Science to understand what makes her likable and how to have better friendships.
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‘This photo popped up on my phone …’ 

By Deborah Huebsch & Todd Herzer

What do you do when an unwelcome photo pops up as a text or a Snapchat? Two Christian Science Sunday School teachers share ideas about how prayer can help us find freedom from these “dark images.”

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