In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

City of Boston IN CITY COUNCIL

'A place for thinkers is now open!'

A report on the September 27–29 opening of The Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity, including the texts of two related resolutions—one from the City of Boston and the other from the US Congress.
When a loved one passes away, people sometimes tell you that "time will heal the hurt." But God can bring, in an instant, what no amount of time can guarantee—light, peace, and the assurance of each individual's immortality.

Tuned in to STRENGTH from GOD

Fatigue, weariness—even outright exhaustion—are not beyond the healing power of prayer, as the author found out on a hike in the wilderness of British Columbia.

DEFENSE against DISEASE

The ability to prevent and cure sickness is something we're each empowered with. It comes from God and is exercised mentally, rather than physically.
A mother who prays talks about spiritual care, which has proved to be the most practical means of healing for her family.

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the Betterment of Humanity on September 29, the Sentinel continues printing excerpts from the collection of previously unpublished writings.

'MINERS ...a different breed'

A mine inspector for the US Government saw evidence of God's hand in July's dramatic rescue of nine trapped miners in Pennsylvania.
Ryder Stevens, a chaplain in the US Army, has been deployed to combat three times, including Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He says prayer has never failed to overcome his fears, and he sees it as the ultimate hope in the days to come.

MY PRAYER for the Afghan People

How one person prayed for people thousands of miles away who were suffering the effects of war and drought—and felt her prayers making a difference.
What are some concerns in your country about a possible conflict between the United States and Iraq? How are you praying about them? The answers the Sentinel got to these two questions were informed, constructive, and inspiring.

How one person PRAYS about the West Nile virus

Looking to God for help brought the author out of extreme fear, and into extraordinary feelings of assurance.