Articles

On Love and progress

How do you tell if you are on the right track — particularly if you are getting flak about the choices you've made?

The love that heals addiction

It's probably not new to hear that God loves you. But for this writer God's love is not just familiar words; it is the power that freed her from turmoil and addiction.

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Shared reflections

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From Conquering hate, enthroning peace

Love's triumph over hate

How can we love when others hate? Prayerful turning to God, divine Love, with the earnest desire to express His qualities under all circumstances will give us strength and ability to do right.

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As the battle goes on to save young people from drug addiction, we shouldn't lose sight of their and our greatest strength: man's relationship to God.

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Not guilty

God's law condemns no one; it leads to healing and regeneration.
What is Christianity's business? And is it practical today?
When we've tried everything and nothing seems to work, we may need new light — the light that only divine Spirit can give.

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Anthology of classic articles II

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From Safety

A safe refuge

Trust in God opens the door to a safe refuge, always available and always at hand.

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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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A spirit of watchfulness and attention is necessary to all the solid interests of your church.

This question of judging

What is the "righteous judgment" Christ Jesus tells us to exercise?

Freedom from "passed down" prejudices

From childhood this writer had been taught to look down on people of color. The yearning to be free of fear led to a spiritual search and to a radical change in outlook — a real love for all.
From Essence, April 1987
Prejudice is not something that happens "over there but not here." We each have a part in the healing of hatred and injustice. Prayer leads us to see the basis for this healing work; it opens our eyes to God's man.

A path in the jungle

Which is better when you're lost? Running around or listening for God's thoughts?