Daily Practice

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Spiritual growth: How does it happen? 

With Scott Preller

At this time of year, many of us are thinking about making changes that could improve our lives, at least a little. Spiritual growth does that—though it’s more like a whole-life renovation. Our guest this week shares his own experiences with spiritual transformation and takes us step by step through the prayers that got him there.
Editorial

“Are we benefited by praying?” 

Jennifer McLaughlin

As we look to make our prayers more active, more engaged, consider Jesus’ teaching that we hunger for righteousness. This heart’s desire “... is blessed of our Father, and it does not return unto us void.”

Audio Collection

Anthology of classic articles III

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

From Place

"The secret place of the most High"

We learn in Christian Science that God is infinite Truth, Life, and Love and that He imparts to His creation only that which is completely beneficial.

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Poem

This hour 

Diane Warneck

A clean slate! A fresh page!

Write for JSH

How are you turning to God in situations you face each day? Share your ideas and inspiration with others. Visit Writer’s Corner to get started.

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Sentinel Watch

What real Christmas feels like 

With Caryl Emra Farkas

The best moments at Christmas happen when we actually experience Christ—when we feel and live what Christ Jesus taught and something of the spiritual power he embodied. How can we do that? That’s what this episode is all about. Join us to hear how to bring more awe to the holidays—and all year long.
Article

Is it our fault? 

Madora Kibbe

If you’ve ever felt your healing work is hindered by wondering and worrying about the source of a problem, this article offers strong support for approaching your prayers from a surer, more effective basis.
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Seeing goodness—everywhere 

With Tricia Chantha and Karina Bumatay

How would your life change if you not only believed that the only thing that exists is spiritual goodness, but had actually seen and felt it? Host Jenny Sawyer spoke with Tricia Chantha and Karina Bumatay about their experiences—and the beautiful effects.

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Shared reflections

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles or download the audio.

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Anthology of classic articles II

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

From Living the Lord's Prayer

'OUR FATHER ...'

The Lord's Prayer sparks the recognition that divine Love is always with us.

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From Conquering hate, enthroning peace

Love's triumph over hate

How can we love when others hate? Prayerful turning to God, divine Love, with the earnest desire to express His qualities under all circumstances will give us strength and ability to do right.

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How are you turning to God in situations you face each day? Share your ideas and inspiration with others. Visit Writer’s Corner to get started.

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Editorial

The far-reaching blessings of daily practice 

Larissa Snorek

Prayer is one of those daily practices you can’t keep to yourself. The effects naturally flow out beyond our lives—blessing and healing others.
Article

The importance of “an improved belief” 

Ron Mangelsdorf

I was confident that I could improve what I was believing. I was able to quickly replace that human belief of physical causation with a better belief—in fact, the absolute, spiritual truth—from what I have learned over the years as a student of Christian Science.
Editorial

Is good health bad for your health? 

Tony Lobl

Good health can be deceptive health if it lulls us into believing that well-being is a material state we’ve earned through material habits, heredity, or good fortune.
Article

My “great concern” 

Kyle Schaberg

God, as always, had provided just what I needed. It was as if the walls of a tunnel had been bulldozed, and light was suddenly pouring in. 
Article

What will I do today? 

George Strong

Whatever I do today, I hope and pray to be alert to and aware of people around me who are in need, to recognize ways in which I can be of help, and to share something of Christ’s promise and blessing each day.