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To Christians, Jesus’ birth to a virgin was prophesied in Isaiah 7:14 and fulfilled centuries later in the Judean town of Bethlehem.

A healing over the holidays 

Christmas break was within reach for this college student … when suddenly her back started hurting. Read on to discover the spiritual breakthroughs that led to her healing.

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Changing your world

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series—and discover how your prayers can make a difference in the world.

From Living the Lord's Prayer

'OUR FATHER ...'

The Lord's Prayer sparks the recognition that divine Love is always with us.

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Touching the heart of humanity 

During the Christmas season—and every season—our practice of Christian Science can include those in our community who may be yearning for healing.

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“My heart opened to God for help. My thought expanded beyond the human situation, making me receptive to a power far greater than what seemed to be governing my immediate circumstances.”

I married him anyway! 

I’d grown up thinking that God loved some people more than others and that He didn’t love me as much as He loved other people. Now, though, I was discovering that God is Love itself and loves and cares impartially for His entire creation.
“God, good, is always with me, and is the power that triumphs over any bad situation.” 

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Anthology of classic articles III

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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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 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 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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Would you be surprised to learn that when this author found herself in a scary situation, she wasn’t afraid? As she explains, she’d already learned she could trust God—even in an emergency.

Is it our fault? 

If you’ve ever felt your healing work is hindered by wondering and worrying about the source of a problem, this article offers strong support for approaching your prayers from a surer, more effective basis.
A healing report from a member of a branch Church of Christ, Scientist in Zimbabwe. 
These humble workers, shepherds, expressed vital pastoral qualities in protecting sheep from harm, keeping them from wandering or falling behind, and carrying those needing support.

A strength that wasn’t my own 

An athlete shares how she prayed through the challenges of ski season and discovered that what she was learning about God wasn’t theoretical; it was completely practical.
If you’re feeling pulled toward the kind of scrolling that leads to hopelessness, this article offers an arresting thought to contemplate in prayer: “What is God thinking?”