Back to Basics

The Savior we need— and have

Ethel A. Baker

Exploring what Christmas is really about, this author writes, “In this season of celebration, beyond simply commemorating a historical event, we can make a commitment to better emulating Christ Jesus.”

Poem

You, too

Bobby Lewis

Jesus, “moved with compassion”
fed and healed and blessedand as those disciples
who have gone before
you too
child-like in your hope, seek
to lay the foundation
of Christly ...

Poem

Love’s transparency

Penny Swank

From deep within I hope
for You,
O Spirit, rest on me.
A stillness, an abiding peace,
Unfolding …

Kids

Thanks-giving and thanks-sharing!

Sentinel staff

How can you turn your thanks-giving into thanks-and-joy-sharing? Here’s a fun activity that will give you a start.

Article

Science and Health: Essential to our practice of Christian Science

Kathryn Jones Dunton

In Christian Science we learn to work out our own salvation—which includes praying daily for ourselves—and how to lean on God, not on a person, for healing.