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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.   

Audio Collection

Anthology of classic articles III

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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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Poem

Begin aright 

Carol Dismore

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

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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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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.
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.

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A spiritual approach to mental health

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on mental health—and find hope, even healing.

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A spiritual approach to healthcare

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

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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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.

View other Collections →

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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

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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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?
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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.
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.
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.