Do we need a change? Christian Science teaches we’re never stuck in a bad situation – bad relationships, bad health, bad finances or, in the case of a horse in our first featured piece, stuck after a fall over a cliff edge. We’re not stuck because we’ve never been stuck. As the second article points out, we forever live in God’s day, eternally witnessing the good He continually unfolds. We can’t be trapped by deadlines or to-do lists or a sense of past failures when we open our thought to the ever-presence of God, divine Love, recognize ourselves as His reflection, and then act that way. This truth reaches even within prison walls, as the third piece below describes. That present sense of Love offers light, freedom from false attractions, and protection no matter where we are. Looking for a change? Welcome to this issue of the Christian Science Sentinel!
December 29, 2025
Faced with a frightening situation, this author knew that the change in thought that comes from turning to God was the way out.
Can we really think differently about time? In this author’s own words, “We have the opportunity to change, step by step, the way we measure our activities, tasks, and achievement of goals—from the time they take to the good accomplished.”
Writing from prison, this author shares how Christian Science rescued him from a dark pit of violence and despair, transforming his life.
What can make one of the biggest differences in our life? Practicing Christian Science by seeing the God-given goodness in ourselves and others.
As we think about New Year’s resolutions, consider this: “The best thing to bring about whatever changes we seem to need is the spiritual improvement that enables us to see our true, timeless selfhood—to see ourselves as God made and maintains us.”
Can we really think differently about time? In this author’s own words, “We have the opportunity to change, step by step, the way we measure our activities, tasks, and achievement of goals—from the time they take to the good accomplished.”
Writing from prison, this author shares how Christian Science rescued him from a dark pit of violence and despair, transforming his life.
This week’s guest, Brian Webster, shares how Christian Science helped him through a tumultuous time in his family, and how prayer healed their rifts.
Forgiving others can seem hard … but what sometimes feels even harder is forgiving yourself. This week’s guest tackles one of our most-requested topics and shares the spiritual foundation for a deep and healing forgiveness.
A high school student shares how texting with friends led her to a deeper understanding of God’s love—and of God as her best friend.
Updates include a new “In-Context” feature in the Digital Edition of the Christian Science Quarterly and new Bible resources in Reading Rooms.
“The terrible fear I felt for our future in those first few days after my husband lost his job has never returned. It has been replaced with a constant expectancy of good.”
Faced with a frightening situation, this author knew that the change in thought that comes from turning to God was the way out.
“Today, I try to live in service to others, and I feel very grateful, happy, and peaceful—something I had not felt for a long time.”
“As God’s creation, we embody and express God’s goodness and all the qualities of God, including harmony and health.”
