Back to Basics

Safe in the ark of spiritual understanding

Jennifer Johnson

The Bible mentions “ark” in multiple places. How can understanding more about this concept prove God’s law, love, and presence?

Poem

What am I?

William Ward

Enjoy this week’s poetic offering.

Volume 128, Issue 44

There’s almost nothing worse than that helpless feeling of someone else having control over your life. But our guest this week, Ann Kneeland, tells us about how what she’s learned about God governing as divine Principle has freed her from everyday uncomfortable encounters and even oppressive situations. And she explains that this freedom is available for everyone.

Poem

Never in Eden

Susan D. Doughty

“I’ve been in God’s embrace / protected by His grace....”

Kids

Bible stories healed me!

Amy

“I remembered how, in the story of Nehemiah, he never fell for the tricks of enemies who were trying to stop him.”

Poem

Forgiveness

William E. Moody

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Article

Why we already have what we need

Amy Swick

A real estate developer found a Bible story and a biblical promise applicable to a business transaction.

Sentinel Watch

Experiencing the power that brings healing

With Nate Talbot

When you hear the word Christ, you might think of the man Jesus. But Mary Baker Eddy, who discovered Christian Science, defines Christ differently—and she makes it clear that it’s not just Jesus' title. So what is it? This week’s guest, Nate Talbot, shares what he’s learned about the activity of Christ and its essential role in spiritual healing.

Editorial

A real bargain

Lisa Rennie Sytsma

Can we really strike a bargain with God? Well, “in asking for God’s help to accomplish a goal that genuinely reflects the goodness of our creator,” writes this author, “we give up, even if only a little, the very thinking that was tuning that help out.”

Sentinel Watch

Can we follow Jesus' example?

With George Nutwell

How do we think about Jesus’ legacy as a healer two thousand years later? George Nutwell, this week’s guest, shares how we can continue to follow in Jesus’ footsteps today through our study of Christian Science—and our own practice of spiritual healing.