July 6, 2026
Just as the idea of a beautiful rose is eternal and cannot be destroyed, neither can any spiritual idea, including the man and woman God created. Each of us as God’s idea is unique, irreplaceable, and exists forever in divine Life.
Sometimes the concept of matter can be a tricky one when, if you know something about Christian Science, you know that it teaches that God’s creation is 100 percent spiritual. So what is this stuff we see with our eyes, anyway? Christian Science practitioner and teacher Ethel Baker joins us this week to share what she’s learned about the concept of matter from the best healer of all time: Christ Jesus.
A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE FROM
We have the innate authority to refuse to accept anything that doesn’t come from God.
A friend’s encouraging comment reminds this author that we shine because we are God’s expression. We don’t have to manufacture our own light.
From the editors
The blossoming of a plum tree leads this author to lessons in listening with her heart.
Getting beyond an intellectual understanding of God, and of who we are as God’s children, is essential to our progress.
After narrowly avoiding a crash on a cross-country bike trip, this author wondered if she’d be able to finish the ride. Could understanding more about God help her break through her lingering fear?
The latest Bible collection has been posted on JSH-Online.com. This month’s collection pulls together articles on Nehemiah. And in case you missed, read about the special college issue of the Sentinel coming on July 20, and an update to the Sentinel and Journal delivery schedules.
“I clung to Christ, Truth, as one clings to a rock in a surging sea.”
“It was clear that pain of any kind could not be of or from God.”
“Why would I look for truth in what I know is false? Knowing that God is good all the time was and is good enough for me.”
One woman’s loyalty and kindness bring blessings to her family—and to following generations.
