practicalprayer.org Christian Science Reading Room on the web
 
 

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Welcome to our Reading Room on the web!  This site is all about prayer as an effective help in handling any problem, including those relating to health, finances, relationships, family, and employment. We are talking about prayer than can bring about a powerful, reliable (and even instantaneous) change in your experience -- truly practical prayer! Learn more about prayer and how it can be practical in your life...

Or feel free to explore any of our other topics, read how people have solved problems through prayer, learn more about the Weekly Bible Lessons, or browse our Frequently Asked Questions.

ˇBienvenidos!   ˇSaludos! Este es un mensaje de la Sala de Lectura de Christian Science. (CSRR). 
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Local Interest Items:

The Christian Science Sentinel Radio Edition is broadcast throughout Northwest Arkansas every Sunday at 8:00 am on KURM radio (100.3 FM).  Enjoy listening?  Programs from 2007 and 2008 are available to purchase.

In the News:

Find examples of how spiritual thinking works at spirituality.com's Question of the Week Q&A sessions.  Their staff asks a relevant question regarding real-life issues, and then posts some of the reader-submitted responses.  For local examples of healing, check out our Prayer in Action page.

Take a few moments (no more than 2 minutes per clip!) to listen to a new audio series being offered by the Christian Science Board of Lectureship "Your Daily Lift" is updated every weekday.  With inspiration on topics ranging from Amazing surprises to Unconstrained by time, there is sure to be something that will uplift your day.

"Talk to the Editor" is a live webcast with John Yemma, Editor-in-Chief of The Christian Science Monitor.  It airs Thursdays at 12 noon CT.  Back topics are available for viewing at any time.

The Christian Science Monitor, an award-winning international newspaper, celebrates its 100th year in publication!

The Monitor's Centennial Conversation event, "The Future of Journalism," is available here.

Current Interest Items:

• Live Audio Chat Event:  Keeping pace with today's technology with Richard Dearborn, Director of Digital Media at Principia College (Elsah, Illinois)
(Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 1:00pm CT)

Whether it's e-mail, Facebook, twittering, or lining up for the latest iPhone, almost everyone feels the impact of technology. The speed of technology growth and advancement often outpaces our ability to keep up! Then there's the time-investment. For some, a 24-hour break from the BlackBerry would be next to impossible. Others might wish their cellphone would stop ringing—at least for a while.

With all of the positive benefits of advancing technology, is it possible to delete the negatives? If you have questions about the impact of technology on your life, this chat will provide helpful answers. Technology doesn't have to be at odds with your spirituality, but rather can offer new opportunities to have a healing influence on the world.

More information about these events--and the live chats themselves--are here at spirituality.com.  You can submit a question to the guest speaker during the live chat, or just listen in on your computer.

Check the Online Events Calendar for the date/time of additional upcoming live events.  Shows typically air on selected Tuesdays at 1:00pm Central Time.  Past events are archived, so you can still listen to events that have already taken place.  And you can subscribe to the event podcast to make sure you don't miss any of the live chats.

• Recent Chat: 
Prayer about the Gulf Coast oil spill
• Recent Chat:  What does it mean to be spiritual?
• Recent Chat: 
Prayer for progress in government
• Recent Chat: 
Why there is always hope
• Recent Chat:  Safety from violence
• Recent Chat: 
Discouraged about your employment prospects? Prayer can help


Christian Science Bible Lessons for July/August:
    • Bible Lesson on God God (June 28 - July 4)
    • Bible Lesson on Sacrament (July 5 - 11)
    • Bible Lesson on Life (July 12 - 18)
    • Bible Lesson on Truth (July 19 - 25)
    • Bible Lesson on Love (July 26 - August 1)
    • Bible Lesson on Spirit (August 2 - 8)
    • Bible Lesson on Soul (August 9 - 15)

      
 
You may read the Bible Lesson (at no charge) at any Christian Science Reading Room, purchase a copy to keep, or access it on-line at www.ebiblelesson.com (Click the "Buy This Week's Lesson" button--a $2.95 charge applies, but this allows you to read, print, or listen to the current week's Bible Lesson.  You can even download it to your iPod or MP3 player to listen on-the-go!) 

New Links on Site:

Check out new Questions and Answers on our FAQs page.  Do you have a question?  Email us at info@practicalprayer.org and get an answer!

Find information on www.csdirectory.com and www.christianscience.com--as well as other useful resources--at our Links Page.

Go to Christian Science Sentinel Radio Edition where you can listen to the Featured Article.