In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Finding hope

ON A SATURDAY AFTERNOON a few years ago, inching my way through the magazine racks at one of my favorite bookstores, I spotted a new title: Hope.
How do we assess today's information stew that stimulates both the best and the worst of human nature?

----100 years ago

GATHERING NEWS STORIES with a spiritual perspective week by week, we wondered what kinds of material the Sentinel of 100 years ago carried.

Does straight talk speed us to take needed action or paralyze us with fear?

REDUCING VIOLENCE—BUT HOW?

Erfurt, Germany: After a shooting spree in an Erfurt High School, the German parliament will possibly make a firearms law, passed just last Friday, even stricter.

Unharmed and FREE of flashbacks

When threatened with armed robbery, Stephanie and her friend reached out to God—and received the message to respond in some rather unconventional ways.

Helping Andy

Prayer can play an important role—and be a force for healing—in a child's education.
Two such as you with such a master speedCannot be parted nor be swept awayFrom one another once you are agreedThat life is only life forevermoreTogether wing to wing and oar to oar.

A letter to my father

Years later, it's interesting to look back and realize what were the most important gifts our parents gave us when we were growing up.

The boy knew his papa loved him and must be very disappointed in him.

Rabo meets Barney

This eight-year-old boy, who hasn't had it easy growing up, is already able to teach others one of life's most important lessons.
The time came when God put Abraham to the test.