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What we’ve learned about listening to God 

Grace, Kayla, and Hailey

 Just like you pay attention to another person who has something to tell you, you can do the same with God.
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What is it we’re working through? 

Kyle Schaberg

While we can challenge the feeling that life is just one problem after another, this author turns the concept of “always working through something” on its head. What if, instead, we discovered that each day brings new, even joyful opportunities for spiritual growth?

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A spiritual perspective on politics

We've gathered a variety of guests for this series, each with wonderful spiritual insights and proof that these spiritual ideas are effective—even for something that looms large, like politics.

From Overcoming grief

What death does not do

We go on gaining moment by moment in the understanding that God is the only real Life.

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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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TeenConnect: Your Healings

Healing the winter blahs 

Paige Bradley

Feeling sluggish and unmotivated during winter was something this high school student just couldn’t live with. Surprisingly, it was the Bible that offered answers—and healing.
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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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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.

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A spiritual approach to mental health

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

From Place

"The secret place of the most High"

We learn in Christian Science that God is infinite Truth, Life, and Love and that He imparts to His creation only that which is completely beneficial.

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From Place

"The secret place of the most High"

We learn in Christian Science that God is infinite Truth, Life, and Love and that He imparts to His creation only that which is completely beneficial.

View other Collections →

Write for JSH

Have a spiritual insight or healing experience to share? Sharing it may bring hope to or even heal others. Visit Writer’s Corner to get started.

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The Lord’s Prayer 

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

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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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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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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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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A healing project: Understanding God’s all-power 

Mark Swinney

Understanding God’s all-power is the “project” of a lifetime, and one that’s foundational to progress in every aspect of life.