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Article

The power of a humble heart 

Linda Berckmann

When it comes to making our practice of Christian Science even more effective, humility is key.
Poem

Open arms of thought 

Kit Cornell Kurtz

Love—infinite and all—gives its blessings in waterfalls of peace, joy, and harmony, in flowing rivers of peace.

Audio Collection

A spiritual approach to healthcare

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

From Pregnancy and childbirth

For expectant mothers

The more fully we accept the spiritual nature of birth, the more effortlessly we can demonstrate that nothing has occurred from which one needs to recover.

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Article

I didn’t need to prove my worth 

Grace Ott Anderson

It felt as if her worth were tied to what she got done in a day, or how many items she checked off her long to-do list. So this author turned to her understanding of God to re-examine those assumptions.

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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

What is your authentic self? 

Leslie Revilock

We hear a lot about being “your authentic self.” What can that mean for the student of Christian Science?
Article

You are a shining light 

Liesl Ehmke

A friend’s encouraging comment reminds this author that we shine because we are God’s expression. We don’t have to manufacture our own light.
Article

The plum tree’s blossoming—and mine 

María Teresa Fuentes Bórquez

The blossoming of a plum tree leads this author to lessons in listening with her heart.

Audio Collection

Changing your world

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

Audio Collection

Shared reflections

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

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 Church

The demand for church

I like to think of each church that grows up in a community as that community's answered prayer for the presence of the saving Christ—the message of God's love for humanity.

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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

Fly free! 

Anikpe Idowu Mohammed

The birds fly away, but you remain in the tiny, metal cage.  One day, your eyes are opened... 
Article

Ask the animals? 

Sue Holzberlein

Sometimes, when we need healing, the answers we get in prayer might surprise us. But following their inspiration always yields good results.
Sentinel Watch

What makes Christian Science so practical? 

With Mark Sappenfield

What makes Christian Science scientific? This week’s guest, Mark Sappenfield, shares inspiring and foundational ideas about what Christian Science healing is, and how the ideas in the Bible aren’t just theory—but actively provable every day.
Sentinel Watch

Our relationship with God—what is it really? 

With Deborah Packer

If you’ve ever felt far away from God, this week’s show is for you. Our guest, Deborah Packer, shares what she’s learned from Jesus’ teachings, and her own experiences, about how close we actually always are with God. And how understanding this oneness better can bring us healing and help us heal others, too.
Editorial

When the World Cup comes to town 

Tony Lobl

If we are constantly seeking to see God’s qualities expressed, enjoying a game or a match becomes memorable beyond its entertainment value.
Article

A true view of Ego brings healing 

Reece Schaberg

 Getting beyond a limiting, human ego can be invaluable. How does knowing that the truths we pray are true for all help us resolve lingering problems?