Poems

Forever shining

Ducking below the horizon. . . 

When we pray . . .

Let’s begin with a song ...

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Anthology of classic articles II

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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Many-mansioned

You live right here—

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“Why think that life’s a contest, striving to find who’s best—a constant competition, each day another test?”

This hour

A clean slate! A fresh page!

The Christmas star

Amid the other stars it shines,
establishing the way
for every one of us to find
the light of perfect day ...

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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.

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These books healed me

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on how the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy heal.

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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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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You, too

Jesus, “moved with compassion”
fed and healed and blessedand as those disciples 
who have gone before 
you too
child-like in your hope, seek
to lay the foundation
of Christly ...

The Christ in Christmas

With sublime humility
the stage is set:
A manger with a crib of hay.
Overhead a solitary star.
Thence, with no delay
the immaculate one arrives.
His name is Jesus …

Love’s transparency

From deep within I hope
   for You, 
O Spirit, rest on me. 
A stillness, an abiding peace, 
Unfolding …

Learning to love

“I cannot love them,” I thought
   more than once. 
“It’s impossible. 
They don’t understand …"

Growing grateful

I’m growing a grateful heart.I’m grateful
to God
for being God
for the gift 
of ...

Hearing God

Over fear and pain and sorrow,
   I heard words of comfort,
      peace, and love. 
Over storms of doubt and confusion,
   I heard words of strength
      and power …