This week's issue | January 18, 2021
Reaching beyond resistance
December 21, 2020
Hear the angels sing!
December 28, 2020
The light that makes all things new
January 4, 2021
The next chapter
January 11, 2021
True self-care
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Editorial
Reaching beyond resistance
By Tony Lobl
Lifelong civil rights activist Sallie Letterlough recently shared with me her great appreciation of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Article
Our unobstructed purpose in God’s kingdom
By Annu Matthai
God, divine Love, is continuously providing opportunities to all His children to progress, to be productive.
Article
“Isn’t healing just a coincidence?”
By Elaina Simpson
It was no coincidence that a clear understanding of spiritual ideas healed my eye.
Article
A prayer for unity
By Eric M. Nager
I’ve seen deep divisions dissolve through prayer, so I know healing is possible.
Article
Gathering together in Church without boundaries
By Mark Swinney
No one is ever on the outside of Church—of the healing, comforting presence of God.
THIS WEEK'S EXCLUSIVES
Article
A spiritual response to political division and upheaval
Mark Sappenfield, Editor of "The Christian Science Monitor"
It becomes clearer and clearer by the day that there is no mortal solution to division. But that also means the solution is in each of us as children of God.
Article
Courage in the face of dissension
By Barbara Vining
Even when disagreement turns hostile, God has given us the courage to stand up for our inherent unity as brothers and sisters in God – which paves the way for resolution and healing.
TeenConnect: Q&A
How can I feel inspired all day long?
By Deborah Huebsch
You probably know the feeling. You get your day started with prayer, but then it seems like the inspiration fades the moment “real life” begins. Is there any way to feel that prayerful “oomph” all day long?
Article
Counteracting chaos and disorder
By Larissa Snorek
We can let peace begin with each of us, right where we are.
Kids
Let’s go on an adventure
By Virginia Anders
All Charlie could think about was that there was nothing fun to do anymore.
Testimony of Healing
Visa process smoothed through prayer
By Nitya Thomas
I have often had to apply for visas to work or study in other countries, as I’ve not lived in my home country for many years now.
Testimony of Healing
Desire to know God leads to knee healing
By Robert Storm
Having worked in the field of public education as a teacher, and later as a school principal, I appreciate the importance of learning.
Testimony of Healing
Embracing humanity in our prayer heals
By Dorothy Estes
One Monday early last year, I found myself struggling with severe pain when I tried to walk.
Letters
Letters & Conversations
By Name withheld, The Editors
We love hearing from our readers. Here's what they had to say this week.
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Letters
From the readers
By Gina Armer, Peter Paciorek, Judith P. Bergeson
We love hearing from our readers. Here's what they had to say this week.
Continuing The Conversation
Ready for a new look
By Susan Stark
Mary Baker Eddy’s mission for this magazine is furthered by a design that broadens the variety of ways we can experience the Sentinel’s message.
Article
Hear the angels sing!
By Janet Clements
Throughout the Christmas story, we see angels informing, explaining, comforting, announcing, and guiding all involved.
Article
Love is the plot
By Chet Manchester
Jesus was the perfect example of living in a way that was entirely selfless, that was such a humble transparency for God that divine Love streamed through all his words and actions.
Article
“All perfect gifts are from above”
By Yvonne Prinsloo
Since all true gifts are from God’s abundant goodness, they bless both the giver and the receiver.
Article
A lesson in listening to God
By Lindsey Roder
Prayer that reveals the needed spiritual intuition for how to proceed also brings with it God’s swift action.
THIS WEEK'S EXCLUSIVES
Article
A spiritual response to political division and upheaval
Mark Sappenfield, Editor of "The Christian Science Monitor"
It becomes clearer and clearer by the day that there is no mortal solution to division. But that also means the solution is in each of us as children of God.
Article
Courage in the face of dissension
By Barbara Vining
Even when disagreement turns hostile, God has given us the courage to stand up for our inherent unity as brothers and sisters in God – which paves the way for resolution and healing.
TeenConnect: Q&A
How can I feel inspired all day long?
By Deborah Huebsch
You probably know the feeling. You get your day started with prayer, but then it seems like the inspiration fades the moment “real life” begins. Is there any way to feel that prayerful “oomph” all day long?
Article
Counteracting chaos and disorder
By Larissa Snorek
We can let peace begin with each of us, right where we are.
Article
On the lookout for good
By Robert Witney
Christian Science helps me see that everyone’s inherent nature includes the yearning to feel and express God’s love.
Kids
Let your light shine this Christmas
By Beth Campbell
When we follow Christ Jesus’ teachings, we are lighting up the world with God’s love.
Article
Dizziness healed, balance restored
By Marjory Hawkins
Realizing that this pressure was not coming from God, and therefore was an illusion, broke through the mesmerizing fear.
Testimony of Healing
Christ-healing at Christmas
By Nancy Gayle Nichols Evans
As I stood in the doorway, I experienced something of the Christ referred to in Revelation 3:8 in the Bible: “Behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it.”
Testimony of Healing
Joint pain gone
By Nellie Gitau
Within a short time I was able to climb several flights of stairs several times a day, painlessly and with ease.
Poem
A true Christmas
By Brandon James O’Neil
This week, we’re featuring an additional poem for your reading enjoyment.
Editorial
Unshakable peace
By Susan Booth Mack Snipes
Our hearts so naturally fill with wonder during the Christmas season when we consider the powerful peace Christ Jesus brought to mankind through his healing ministry.
Sentinel Bible Lens
Shining a light on the weekly Bible Lessons published in the Christian Science Quarterly®
Sentinel Bible Lens
Shining a light on the weekly Bible Lessons published in the Christian Science Quarterly®
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Letters
From the readers
By Susan Searle, Dorothy Zellers
We love hearing from our readers. Here's what they had to say this week.
Continuing The Conversation
Experiencing the new Sentinel
By Marla Sammuli
Changes are happening ‘to strengthen our experience of keeping the watch that Jesus demanded.’
Article
The light that makes all things new
By Deb Hensley
The Christ light we diligently watch for is the evidence of that one and only good, God, dawning right now where it has always dawned—in consciousness.
Article
Anchoring our hope in God
By Liz Butterfield Wallingford
Even when things seem to be going poorly, there’s always something else going on: the spiritual reality of God’s unstoppable, universal, limitless goodness.
Article
Healing “humanity’s sore heart”
By Cameron Wickham
Only God’s pure love can bring the light of harmony to racial tension and division.
Article
Insist “Thy kingdom is come”
By Karen Neff
We can take a strong mental stand against the beliefs of lack, disease, corruption, injustice, and general turmoil with the abiding conviction that the kingdom of God is here.
THIS WEEK'S EXCLUSIVES
Article
A spiritual response to political division and upheaval
Mark Sappenfield, Editor of "The Christian Science Monitor"
It becomes clearer and clearer by the day that there is no mortal solution to division. But that also means the solution is in each of us as children of God.
Article
Courage in the face of dissension
By Barbara Vining
Even when disagreement turns hostile, God has given us the courage to stand up for our inherent unity as brothers and sisters in God – which paves the way for resolution and healing.
TeenConnect: Q&A
How can I feel inspired all day long?
By Deborah Huebsch
You probably know the feeling. You get your day started with prayer, but then it seems like the inspiration fades the moment “real life” begins. Is there any way to feel that prayerful “oomph” all day long?
Article
Counteracting chaos and disorder
By Larissa Snorek
We can let peace begin with each of us, right where we are.
TeenConnect: Trending
A permanent healing of panic attacks
By William Whittenbury
Someone asked me if Christian Science can help with mental health issues. I was able to answer from my own experience that it can.
Testimony of Healing
Healing during an epidemic
By Name Withheld
I began to feel deeply loved by God and profoundly free.
Testimony of Healing
Healing after a bleak prognosis
By Marilyn Hooker
I want to express my deep gratitude for a wonderful healing I had in 2019.
Testimony of Healing
Healed of sciatica
By Terri Murdock
Divine Mind always knows us as spiritual and perfect, and we can know ourselves that way, too.
Image and Inspiration
'They that trust in the ...'
By Cliff Leeker
This week’s photographic inspiration and related text.
Editorial
Jesus said, “Watch.” What did he mean?
By Scott Preller
To watch spiritually is to stay hungry for righteousness, to yearn always to see and know God, good.
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Editorial
The next chapter
By Ethel A. Baker
Each voice counts, every healing insight does something. In this Sentinel, you’ll get a taste of this diversity and the power of spiritually scientific prayer.
Article
Cultivating spiritual alertness that prevents and protects
By Robert Gilbert
I wanted to feel the presence of good that could not be invaded by evil
Article
Intuition that heals
By Caryl Emra Farkas
There is always more to what is going on than meets the eye.
How I Found Christian Science
My stomach problems were healed
By Laraine Mercia Matingou Samba
Little by little my unhealthy appearance changed to that of a strong and healthy person.
Kids
Be a good porter!
By Annette Dutenhoffer
Being a porter means letting in only thoughts that are good and true—thoughts that come from God, because God is good.
THIS WEEK'S EXCLUSIVES
Article
A spiritual response to political division and upheaval
Mark Sappenfield, Editor of "The Christian Science Monitor"
It becomes clearer and clearer by the day that there is no mortal solution to division. But that also means the solution is in each of us as children of God.
Article
Courage in the face of dissension
By Barbara Vining
Even when disagreement turns hostile, God has given us the courage to stand up for our inherent unity as brothers and sisters in God – which paves the way for resolution and healing.
TeenConnect: Q&A
How can I feel inspired all day long?
By Deborah Huebsch
You probably know the feeling. You get your day started with prayer, but then it seems like the inspiration fades the moment “real life” begins. Is there any way to feel that prayerful “oomph” all day long?
Article
Counteracting chaos and disorder
By Larissa Snorek
We can let peace begin with each of us, right where we are.
Testimony of Healing
Heart attack symptoms gone
By Gregory Sandford
I saw that despite evidence to the contrary, the law of divine Love, God, was preserving my health and capability, now and forever.
Testimony of Healing
Complete healing without stitches
By Wendy Margolese
I don’t recall feeling any pain throughout this experience.
Testimony of Healing
Quick recovery after twisting ankle
By Stephanie Summerlin
All I could do was open my heart completely to God and listen for the comforting messages He had for me.
Letters
[Elizabeth Beall, “Getting beyond blame,” Sentinel, November 30, 2020]
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Editorial
True self-care
By Larissa Snorek
When the cup of our lives is filled, it can overflow to others.
Article
“God with me” was my prayer
By Susan Tish
Taking moments to really feel God’s presence each morning, and sometimes at other difficult times during the day, became a lifeline.
Article
How do I know God loves me?
By Tressie Armstrong
When we see good things happening; feel a deep sense of peace, inspiration, or healing; or recognize beauty in a moment of nature, it’s all evidence of God loving us.
Article
“I’m not going there”
By Sandi Justad
As we reject a path of reaction and emotion and accept our likeness to pure Love, we find our lives and relationships proportionately transformed.
TeenConnect: Your Healings
When my boss asked me to lie
By Name Withheld
When an expensive item was damaged at the warehouse where this teen worked, her boss asked her to cover for him by writing a dishonest email. What was she supposed to do? Turning to prayer led her to an unexpected solution.
THIS WEEK'S EXCLUSIVES
Article
A spiritual response to political division and upheaval
Mark Sappenfield, Editor of "The Christian Science Monitor"
It becomes clearer and clearer by the day that there is no mortal solution to division. But that also means the solution is in each of us as children of God.
Article
Courage in the face of dissension
By Barbara Vining
Even when disagreement turns hostile, God has given us the courage to stand up for our inherent unity as brothers and sisters in God – which paves the way for resolution and healing.
TeenConnect: Q&A
How can I feel inspired all day long?
By Deborah Huebsch
You probably know the feeling. You get your day started with prayer, but then it seems like the inspiration fades the moment “real life” begins. Is there any way to feel that prayerful “oomph” all day long?
Article
Counteracting chaos and disorder
By Larissa Snorek
We can let peace begin with each of us, right where we are.
Testimony of Healing
Healed of breathing problem
By Shelly Richardson
The temptation to wonder about my health gently gave way to a profound spiritual awakening.
Testimony of Healing
Back injury quickly healed
By Susan Dawson Cook
I was helping my husband move a mattress when an agonizing wrench in my back caused me to drop the mattress and collapse to the floor.
Testimony of Healing
Confrontation ends peacefully
By Jeremy Campbell with contributions from Anita Campbell
I refused to believe that these men were evil or could think and act with malicious intentions.
Letters
Letters & Conversations
By Rachel Hanson, Kaye Cover, Dona Musgrave, The Editors
We love hearing from our readers. Here's what they had to say this week.
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