Poems

RENEWAL

The hour may seem forlorn and dark as wedecide where we should go.

The heart of Christmas

At the hearth of hope,in the manger of the humble mind,on the Sabbath of everyday,in the holiness of everywhere,in the evergreen of time no longer,in the whispering praise of stars.

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Changing your world

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series—and discover how your prayers can make a difference in the world.

From Freedom from addiction

LOST AND FOUND

I saw that in order to find my life, I had to first lose it—that is, lose all sense of life as material.

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The divine connection

God is.

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What If...

You knew you would live forever?

Baptism in Siloam

So tapping his cane,he made his way,his eyes all ruddywith soothing clay.

SOLID INVESTMENT

THANK YOU, GOD, FOR KEEPING MESAFE IN YOUR ECONOMYWHERE IDEAS, FLOWING FREE,ARE THE ONLY CURRENCY.

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Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles or download the audio.

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Where is God when bad things happen?

Have you ever asked yourself where God is when you’re faced with bad news? We invite you to listen to each episode and discover ideas that spark hope and inspiration.

From Safety

A safe refuge

Trust in God opens the door to a safe refuge, always available and always at hand.

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From Free from Contagion

Bringing our prayers to the threat of contagion

Prayer can lift us out of the swirl of fear, and it can be a calming, healing influence in our communities as well.

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Everyone a leader

Moral courage, starting within,Enables each to come outAnd be separate,Individually expressingthe unity of Spirit,Separate from the world'saggression and oppression.

LOVE'S UNFOLDING DAY

When you awake,release the doves.

SOLSTICE

Today, our gardenis snowing leaves.

Healing's glow

From the depths we call You, Lord,Knowing that You are there,Seeking through Your Holy Word,Yearning to feel Your loving care.

in a word

"Let there be light.

POETRY LANDSCAPE

Todaylet your consciousnessbe owned by blissevery corneroccupied by the glow of lovelet freedomfill your every thoughtand all you knowbe washed in pure lightfrom heaven's windows, blessedby the brightnessof His glory,and let joyshoutfrom the rooftops of your mind.