In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME

Thoughts on the season from the founder of the Sentinel.

A Christmas chorus

People from different countries share their thoughts about Christmases past and present.
Sarah: She lived 1,900 years before the birth of Jesus and gave birth in 1895 bc , at the age of 90, to Isaac—fulfilling the prophecy made by angel visitors to her husband, Abraham.

ELISABETH'S story

A precious segment of the Bible's Christmas story, retold in modern words.

Making ROOM

Let the ever-earlier trappings of the holiday be a reminder that the message of the Christ is always in season.

The GIFT of the Christ

We can all resolve to live the love of God at Christmas—and all year round.

HALLELUJAH for Christmas

A lover of Handel's Messiah tells how she found healing from depression during a long cross-country drive.
How Christmas commemorates the most momentous event in the history of the world.
During a Christmas visit to Germany, I enjoyed being part of my hosts’ holiday activities.
As I write, the government of my country, France, is announcing new strategies after the riots that took place in November 2005.

Race riots and brotherly love

Written after the race riots that took place in Sydney, Australia, in December 2005.

YOUR PARENT, TOO

GOD WAS TEACHING ME HOW TO TRAIN THE CHILDREN WITHOUT PUNISHMENT, ANGER, OR BLAME.