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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.”

Audio Collection

Changing your world

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

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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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.

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

God’s timeless calm 

Collier Butler Kaler

When many responsibilities seem to collide, we can be freed from feelings of urgency and discomfort by leaning on God’s timeless calm.
Editorial

Why what’s essential is never truly lost 

Robin Hoagland

Jesus taught us how to value the invisible things of the Spirit, hidden to our material senses.
Article

Life that is never lost 

Jane Dickinson-Scott

Even as we seek comfort and healing after a loved one’s passing, let’s not forget that they continue to shine and express eternal Life.

Audio Collection

Shared reflections

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles or download the audio.

Audio Collection

Anthology of classic articles II

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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 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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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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Poem

My being 

Carolyn M. Hook

“I don’t have a story—
a beginning and an end.
I’m not on a lengthy journey 
with twists and turns and bends. . .”
Poem

Divine order 

Kim Haig

Enjoy this week’s poetic offering.
Poem

A gentle reminder 

Wendy Mulhern

Fear not, dear one,
for you were never lost.
Article

Redemption moments in everyday life 

Katherine Lundberg Napper

Sometimes, simple concepts, illumined, bring immeasurable progress. As this writer puts it, “A deeper, spiritual understanding of redemption assured me that God eternally endows His creation, including me, with every divine quality.”
Poem

My now, my always, my amen 

Andrew D. Brewis

There is no place that I could wander
Where You are not already near.
Article

A message from an iris 

Sylvia Messner

A beautiful and delicate flower teaches a powerful lesson.