We’ve heard from readers—and know from experience!—that an item on many to-do lists is finding a way to reduce all the unresolved to-dos on that list. And beyond day-to-day duties to fulfill and opportunities to take, the list might include unread Christian Science literature, unprayed prayers, and unhealed problems. But study, prayer, and healing aren’t just items to check off a list. They’re key to the spiritual understanding that’s the bedrock of our practice, which is itself the foundation for a life that broadens beyond conscientious list-checking to joyful spiritual living. Putting God first in this way can even lead to the “healing” of being able to check off the other things on our list—including reading this week’s Sentinel! We’re glad you’re here.
February 23, 2026
When a long “laundry list” of issues confront us, we might wonder, “Where do I begin?” Rather than get mired in the list, the author learned the best way to cover the whole ground is to begin with God.
After a long period of going nowhere spiritually, the author says her thought began to move—“leaping and soaring to faith.” A healing followed.
How many hours will you need to spend studying for that test? This author writes about a time when God gave her a surprising answer to that question.
From the editors
When we feel overwhelmed by the issues of the day, as many of us do at times, there’s a tendency to look back and yearn for “better days.” But when we do, we miss seeing the overflow of God’s goodness that is already in our lives, here and now.
When a long “laundry list” of issues confront us, we might wonder, “Where do I begin?” Rather than get mired in the list, the author learned the best way to cover the whole ground is to begin with God.
If you’ve ever been gripped by fear, you know how paralyzing that can feel. Our guest, Suzanne Riedel, shares some experiences with facing fear, and how she’s walked away with spiritual lessons learned and more awareness of God’s protecting care for all of us.
Many are asking, How can we follow Christ today and truly love our neighbor? This writer’s desire to do so led him to take practical steps in his community to address the growing need for housing security.
After a long period of going nowhere spiritually, the author says her thought began to move—“leaping and soaring to faith.” A healing followed.
How many hours will you need to spend studying for that test? This author writes about a time when God gave her a surprising answer to that question.
An update on The Christian Science Monitor’s new design and the newsroom’s five operational pillars.
“I knew that my first step in Christian Science treatment was to dispel fear.”
“I kept rejoicing and remembering that I was always walking in the light of God’s love.”
Caesarea Philippi was the site of Christ Jesus’ momentous question about his identity.
