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For this author, a black belt test in tae kwon do became a turning point in her understanding and practice of Christian Science.
Those end-of-the-world moments may leave us feeling like there’s no way out of the darkness. But there is, and whether we know it or not, we’re already being rescued.
Share your healing experience
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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.
Faced with an “impossible” test question, this author turned to this spiritual fact: that man is “the compound idea of God, including all right ideas.” What happened next didn’t just help him with that exam, but with the tests he had to take going forward, too.
From the latest Sentinel
Struggling with math?
Sophia Zinn
Was she just “bad at math”? This teen got both a new view of herself—and of math—thanks to her practice of Christian Science.
The prejudice we see in the world today may seem insurmountable, but we can make a difference by being honest about any prejudice we might be carrying around—and praying about it until hatred is completely replaced by love. This has healing effects for our communities and beyond.
A new app allows students to easily find lunch buddies—and combats bullying in the process. But each of us has a role to play in defeating a culture of bullying in middle schools and high schools. Read how systematic prayer can make a difference.
An author who prayed through a rocky relationship with her boyfriend shares her insights on what she learned and on how to pray more effectively about relationships, romantic and otherwise.
Share your healing experience
Hey, teens! Have a healing to share? Check out the Teens Writer’s Corner to learn how.
Share your healing experience
Hey, teens! Have a healing to share? Check out the Teens Writer’s Corner to learn how.
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.
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.
From the latest Sentinel
Struggling with math?
Sophia Zinn
Was she just “bad at math”? This teen got both a new view of herself—and of math—thanks to her practice of Christian Science.
After a few problems with friends, this author was dreading going back to school. But one simple message from God changed her perspective—and her friendships.
Why are you a Christian Scientist? The answer will be different for everyone, but this author shares her “why”: Christian Science removes every single limit.
Are worried, anxious thoughts just inevitable? This author says no—and offers practical spiritual insights about how to combat worry with a deeper understanding of God’s love.
Facing a stressful decision? This author provides helpful spiritual insights about how to pray about decision-making—and how you can tell if you’re really hearing God’s guidance.
Frustrated by race times that just weren’t improving, this college swimmer shifted her perspective and discovered a new, true definition of success—a spiritual definition—which changed her mindset and her races.
In the middle of the night, sitting on the floor of her dorm room, this author felt engulfed by a fear of terrorism. But as she prayed, she woke up to the power of spiritually protesting against any evil that would claim to have power, and to standing with God, good.
