practicalprayer.org Christian Science Reading Room on the web
 
 

Welcome!

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

Another healing, Not Trapped, has been posted in the Prayer in Action page of the website. 

The Christian Science Reading Room in Rogers has changed its hours.  Click here for more details.

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:

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: 
Say goodbye to stress
(Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 1:00pm CT)

Whether it’s pressure at work, the need for money, or challenges at home, few people are insulated from feeling stressed from time to time. For some of us, stress is a daily burden. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, 47 percent of Americans say they are troubled by stress. The top reasons? Money, work, and health concerns. In the UK, a report suggests that 13 million working days are lost each year as a result of stress-related issues.

Does prayer offer a way to come to grips with problems without being stressed? Jesus said, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28). In this chat with Ron Mangelsdorf, an experienced practitioner and teacher of Christian Science, you’ll hear spiritual ideas about how one can be set free from stress permanently.

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 for world peace and safety from terrorism
• Recent Chat:  Prayer about AIDS: what you can do to help
• Recent Chat: 
Spiritual healing--more than a matter of faith
• Recent Chat: 
Prayer for economic security
• Recent Chat:  Why Church is still relevant

The Weekly Christian Science Bible Lesson:

  • Bible Lesson on Christian Science (June 22-28)
  • Bible Lesson on God (June 29-July 5)
  • Bible Lesson on Sacrament (July 6-12)
  • Bible Lesson on Life (July 13-19) 
  • Bible Lesson on Truth (July 20-26)

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, listen to, or watch 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.