It was the day of her piano performance—in front of a judge!—and this teen felt full of nerves . . . until an unexpected message from God shifted her whole mindset.
At a crossroads in her life, this author felt like she had no idea what to do or where to go next. But she was about to find out that God hadn’t abandoned her.
A student from Sweden shares how she prayed when everyone was stressing out about their upcoming exams and she found herself struggling to rise above the fear.
At the airport, this teen was faced with flight delays, cancellations, and angry fellow passengers. But how could turning to God help in a situation like this?
Getting sent home from a sailing trip was the last thing this high school student wanted. But as she prayed, she discovered that maybe disappointment wasn’t the only outcome; maybe there was an even bigger blessing for her.
Whatever you’re competing for, it can feel like there’s not enough of the good stuff to go around, and you might be the one who’s left out. But a spiritual perspective can help you—just like it helped this author learn to enjoy law school without feeling the pressures of competition.
For this teen, Mary Baker Eddy was more than just a historical figure. As she learned more about Mrs. Eddy’s life, she began to see how practical Mrs. Eddy’s ideas are—and how they can even bring healing today.
This author was a pro at criticizing … until she realized it wasn’t actually making her feel all that great. Prayer gave her new insights about God and herself that helped her get to the root of the criticisms—and to stop them.
I realized afterward that I had been listening to God the whole time; the words flowed with ease, and I felt I could answer any question thrown my way.