In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Three Sentinel staffers discuss spiritual responses to local and global crises.
As chief engineer and head of maintenance at a 30-year-old hotel, I give a lot of attention to time-worn equipment.

I finally knew my REAL dad

Praying about a loved one's alcoholism can involve a tremendous struggle with anger and discouragement. It isn't always easy. But the victories it brings are beyond value.

When you are falsely accused

During a jury trial, the author tested the power of Jesus' message to "love your enemies," and found that it held up in court.
The darkness of past abuse—and the present-day limitations that are linked to it—are not beyond the reach of prayer.

In her true light . . .

Following the opening of The Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity on September 29, the Sentinel continues printing excerpts from the collection of newly published writings.
"We all want to know that our purpose is worthy of respect.

'Your purpose is to shine . . .'

"What I want most is God's approval," explains Kathryn. "After all, He's the creator. It's His work I'm doing."

—KATHRYN BILD

Back home for the holidays

A Christmas story in which the greatest gift came from a person with empty pockets.
The author was on the way to church, partly to seek help through prayer about a disturbing business relationship. And healing took place—before she even got there.
They're people who think about church in terms of hearts touched and lives healed. They're moving beyond the worship of a building that someone once called "the edifice complex." And they're helping change the face of the church in the new millennium.

Nicky Cruz Vulnerable to God

Meet the man whose life story was the subject of the film The Cross and the Switchblade, and whose autobiography, Run, Baby, Run, has sold over 12 million copies and has been translated into 43 languages. The Sentinel visits Nicky Cruz and reports on his ministry, which focuses on America's inner-city youth.