Poems

Star of wonder

Perhaps the shepherds saw it first,Those faithful, humble seekers for the light.

On bended knees

I bend my knees todayIn awesome gratitude.

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Anthology of classic articles

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

From Living the Lord's Prayer

'OUR FATHER ...'

The Lord's Prayer sparks the recognition that divine Love is always with us.

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In awe of Love

Teach me how to love, O Lord.

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Am I my brother's keeper?

My brother needs a helping hand—Dear brother, put your hand in mine;I have placed my hand in God'sAnd He will clasp it close.
The Lord is my shepherd;I shall not want.

No idols—only heroes here!

Lo, the idol!Look at the form,Golden exterior,But hollow within.

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A spiritual approach to healthcare

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on a spiritual approach to healthcare.

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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.

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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From Place

"The secret place of the most High"

We learn in Christian Science that God is infinite Truth, Life, and Love and that He imparts to His creation only that which is completely beneficial.

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A psalm of summer

It's a day full of birdsong and bloomings,when heat has at last settled in,reaching the extremities—some collective, remembered fear of heat lingers—the locusts are silenced by a low-flying helicopter, briefly.

Well-loved child

Ever felt affection-brimmed,filled up with love for someone dear?

Because she knows

Mother's calm,though night will fallspreading darkness over all.

Prayer for peace

Oh God,help Hagar stop her weepingand Sarah begin to laugh once more.

I heard God call

I lay on an altar, Lord,To subtle and foolish sin.

Certainty

There's only one Mind, now.