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A Reader’s prayer 

Donna Toutjian Fletcher

As a Reader prayed before the church service one Sunday, a clear inspiration from God brought light—both for her, and for the congregation.
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Why alcohol is no longer my go-to 

Yvonne Renoult

Practicing Christian Science not only healed this author of alcoholism. She also found the freedom to be herself.

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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.

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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Facing political pressure with spiritual strength 

Abraham McLaughlin

What we think matters. If we find ourselves getting riled up or becoming numb to intense headlines, holding to clear, spiritual truths in our hearts can make a substantial difference. The author gives strong biblical precedents for significant turnarounds. 

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Let God love you 

Gail Wade Moeller

In the midst of pain and mental chaos, this woman gets a strong message: “Let Me [God] love you.”
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Marriage: A commitment that blesses and purifies 

June Sullivan

The commitment to a loving, God-centered marriage provides a couple with a strong framework supporting spiritual growth and healing, including of addictions.
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The Lord’s Prayer 

A brief insight into a Bible topic, idea, or character.

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A spiritual approach to mental health

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on mental health—and find hope, even healing.

Audio Collection

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.

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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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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Healed during church service 

Mary Bothwell

One Sunday morning, I began praying, as I usually do, for that morning’s service at the branch Church of Christ, Scientist, where I am a member.
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Weekly updates: February 9, 2026 

 An update on the delivery of the January Journal and, in case you missed it, changes to the Sentinel and Journal online and in print.
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If your crush doesn’t like you back 

Owen Thomas

It can be the worst feeling: Liking someone who doesn’t like you back. This author thought he could pray to get his crush to like him, but while that didn’t happen, something even better did.
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Are some people evil? 

Jenny Sawyer

Feeling scared and helpless about bullying or aggression? Here are some practical, prayer-based steps you can take to make a difference.
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We can pray about “aging church” concerns 

Michele Newport

If you’re preoccupied with what appears to be an “aging church,” you may want to consider a clearer, more spiritual vision of Church. 
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A Sunday School invitation changed everything 

Jim Champaigne

An invitation to a Christian Science Sunday School class in high school led this writer to a lifetime of spiritual growth and physical healing, demonstrating the life-changing utility of Church.