In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Divine ideas, expressing God's nature and presence, tell us of our perfect, spiritual selfhood.

A Christmas letter

Editor's note: Last Christmas season a Christian Scientist sent a personal message about joy to some of his friends, co-workers, and family members.

Knowing the Christmas secret

We treasure God's gift of Christ, Truth, in our hearts so that it may appear day by day in Christian healing.

What we packed

"Let's make a list of what we're taking with us," Mom said, as she sat next to the bunk beds Tim and his sister Rebecca shared.
"Christmas in our hearts—every day" will be the focus of next week's issue.
The article "Not Ready For Prime Time," by John Strahinich [July], regarding the publicity being received by the First Church of Christ, Scientist, and focusing primarily on a former member of the Christian Science Publishing Society, is based on a faulty perception of how the Board of Directors operates.

Truth or illusion?

Understanding God, divine Truth, is the fundamental basis for healing through prayer.

Second Thought

"Jesus.
For crucial decisions, nothing is as important as the effectiveness, immediacy, and clear guidance that prayer affords.
The Sentinel is meant to be shared with others.

"What is it that you people do?"

A deeper, more spiritual, dimension of thought helps us to acknowledge and prove God's healing power.

GOOD

At Ann's house there was a backyard with lots of trees and a green lawn big enough for playing games or turning somersaults.