What's in a Bible Lesson?
If you've never seen a copy of the Christian Science Quarterly, attended a Sunday service at a Church of Christ, Scientist, or linked to the Bible Lesson online, here's a snapshot of what weekly Bi...
What readers of the Bible Lesson say
From Sacramento, California: The Bible Lesson was my introduction to Christian Science. I was a young mother of three children, and my son had epilepsy. The hospital said That he would be subject t...
26 topics guide you on your quest for truth
Who hasn't wondered, as Paul Gauguin expressed it on the eve of the 20th century through the title of one of his most famous paintings, Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? And w...
Wound healed through divine Love
A friend of mine had a broken windowpane, and I offered to help fix it. Since I'd have to remove broken glass from the frame, I felt I should take my heavy-duty work gloves along. But when I arrive...
The search for Noah's ark
Journal StaffThe Bible says that after the flood waters decreased, Noah's ark came to rest in the mountains of Ararat, in Turkey between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. But many ark enthus...
Turning no into yes
My preschool-aged daughter, JJ, occasionally hits other family members when she doesn't get her way. It's a light, pretty harmless slap, but some-thing I certainly want to nip in the bud. I tried t...
Church—an 'everyday thing' at boot camp
"Boot camp tips," writes one Marine mom. "Run, run, run." "Look out for your buddy." "Bonus tip: Go to church. Even if you are an atheist, church is a good time t...
'Being a good Samaritan—right where you are'
Thirty-eight years ago, Gloria Onyuru left her home in Missouri and moved to Turkey with her Muslim husband. Gloria, who as a Christian Scientist, is part of the small Christian minority in Turkey,...
A new road to peace
Dozens of banners, each emblazoned with a name and that individual's branch of service in the United States armed forces, line the main avenue in my town. It's the community's patriotic salute to i...
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Controversy Continues To Surround the issue of public prayer—especially in schools. In this issue of the Journal, we'll see how the quiet prayers of individuals can make a major impact on quality e...