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When an ankle injury threatened to keep this teen home on Halloween night, she realized she could be healed just as quickly and surely as if Christ Jesus had been there. And she was.
With only a few days to learn a leading role, this actress discovered that leaning on God has practical effects. She shares more about just what it means to lean on the Divine in this Q&A.

Better judgment

When this author found judgmental thoughts creeping in and taking over, she realized she needed a new measuring stick. She found one in this Bible verse: “judge righteous judgment.”
After a friend from high school committed suicide, this author felt impelled to pray more consistently for anyone, anywhere who might be feeling hopeless.

When God broke through

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.

Facing down test fears

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.

Can we heal prejudice?

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.
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.

No limits

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.

No worries

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.