In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

In anticipation of the opening of The Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity in September, the Sentinel regularly prints excerpts from the collections of previously unpublished writings.

PRAYER ABOUT FIRES

Forest fires have been raging for weeks in places such as Colorado and Arizona.
What can you do about a fire that's burning out of control in a distant place? Maybe more thatn you think.

My brother—what a treasure!

In remembering those who have passed away, it's valuable—and reassuring—to look deep and find the spiritual qualities they expressed.

1929 again?

I'm no whiz at picking stocks, nor do I aspire to become one.

Make history? Who, me?

When future generations look back on this period, what will they say about those of us who lived in it?
The move toward ethical behavior in individual lives forms a groundwork for tackling corruption on a worldwide scale.
Moving beyond self-interest to a more universal caring has the kind of win-win results that bring everyone a step forward.
In the past 20 years, the author has gone from feeling gloomy about the fate of humanity to having a conviction that hope is valid.
Excerpts from Nancy Roof's contributions to recent issues of the journal Spirituality and Reality: New Perspectives on Global Issues:
The Sentinel Is Devoted to discerning and nurturing the advance of spirituality in human civilization.

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Gathering News Stories with a spiritual perspective week by week, we wondered what kinds of material the Sentinel of 100 years ago carried.