Poems

Risen

The women went 
to the buried body of Jesus: 
Mary Magdalene, Mary, Salome—
yes, even then, 
they came to care for him, 
with sweet spices, 
with the purpose 
to preserve …

That time in the tomb

The story of Easter encourages all who struggle. 

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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 Pregnancy and childbirth

For expectant mothers

The more fully we accept the spiritual nature of birth, the more effortlessly we can demonstrate that nothing has occurred from which one needs to recover.

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Being spiritually transparent lets the light of Truth and Love shine through. 

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With spiritual sense

A poem to support those studying the Christian Science Bible Lesson on the subject “Reality.”

Heart’s longing

A heartfelt prayer for peace in Ukraine.

First person

Our God
is a first-person God,
the “I am” God, 
the God that is Love, Spirit, Mind,
revealing continually that
the Divine is more than
something we think about.

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A spiritual perspective on politics

We've gathered a variety of guests for this series, each with wonderful spiritual insights and proof that these spiritual ideas are effective—even for something that looms large, like politics.

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A spiritual approach to mental health

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on mental health—and find hope, even healing.

From Conquering hate, enthroning peace

Love's triumph over hate

How can we love when others hate? Prayerful turning to God, divine Love, with the earnest desire to express His qualities under all circumstances will give us strength and ability to do right.

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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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I have dominion

A poem inspired by a letter from Mrs. Eddy to one of her students.

Never out of place

Rather than feeling out of place, we can find the peace and permanence that come from knowing we are always one with the good that is God. 

No longer in prison

Discovering the true nature of existence paves the way to freedom. 

Soul speaks

Natural beauty speaks of divine Soul. This poem celebrates the beauty of Soul and reminds us we have something to sing about.

The answered call

This tender poem shares gratitude for answered prayer. 

Spotless

Here is a poetic offering that shows our tender relation to God.