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Article

A message from an iris 

Sylvia Messner

A beautiful and delicate flower teaches a powerful lesson.
Poem

The blackboard of thought 

Robert Tokheim

“With Christ, Truth, as my guide,
I accept only the good that God provides.”

Audio Collection

These books healed me

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on how the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy heal.

From Free from Contagion

Bringing our prayers to the threat of contagion

Prayer can lift us out of the swirl of fear, and it can be a calming, healing influence in our communities as well.

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Sentinel Watch

“The practical effects of divine Love” 

With John Qualtrough

All we really need is Love. This week, we speak with John Paxton Qualtrough about the practical, healing effects of Love, God, and how divine Love propels us and others forward when it is understood and we love others unselfishly.

Write for JSH

Have you been praying with a timeless truth that has brought uplift—and can even inspire healing? We’d love to hear from you. Visit Writer’s Corner to share with us.

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Article

No! No! Know! 

Virginia Young

If we discern that thoughts coming to us are not from God, we can not only mentally say a vigorous, “No,” but know spiritual facts, such as God is always with us—even when in a trying circumstance.
Poem

Love’s choreography 

Barb Goodspeed Grant

God’s song is endless / moving all in one accord
Editorial

Our authority to go forward 

Tony Lobl

We have divine authority for facing down fears of a problem’s recurrence; any spiritual progress we’ve made is permanent!

Audio Collection

A spiritual approach to healthcare

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on a spiritual approach to healthcare.

Audio Collection

Anthology of classic articles II

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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 Free from Contagion

Bringing our prayers to the threat of contagion

Prayer can lift us out of the swirl of fear, and it can be a calming, healing influence in our communities as well.

View other Collections →

Write for JSH

Have you been praying with a timeless truth that has brought uplift—and can even inspire healing? We’d love to hear from you. Visit Writer’s Corner to share with us.

Write for JSH

Poem

The calling 

Clark Beim-Esche

Hear the message, follow meekly—
God is calling us today. 
Editorial

How not to burn with anger 

Mark Swinney

Trusting in God brings calmness and helps move solutions forward.
Sentinel Watch

If you think you can't hear God 

With Evan Mehlenbacher

If God is always speaking to us, how come sometimes it seems like we can’t hear Him? This week’s guest, Evan Mehlenbacher, takes a deep dive into how we can listen to God better, and why this listening is an important and healing aspect to our daily lives and practice of Christian Science.
Article

What is our purpose? 

Judith Hardy Olson

This contributor learned that glorifying God is a lifelong purpose. It can take form in actively and vibrantly expressing Godlike qualities in whatever we do—whether a task or endeavor seems small or large.   
Poem

Begin aright 

Carol Dismore

Beginning every prayer correctly paves the way for us to heal.
Sentinel Watch

Prayer—more than just words 

With Mark Swinney

What can we do when we feel that our prayers lack inspiration and healing results? Our guest this week, Mark Swinney, has found it to be immeasurably helpful to invite God in when he prays. Listen in to find out what he means.