Editorials

Historically, many nations have struggled for independence and freedom. People in every walk of life, every day, are doing the same.
What's the real significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls discovery? An interview with a leading archaeologist from Jerusalem provides some answers.

Contests and no contests

There are times to march into life's battles. But there are also times to stand back and let God reveal a very different scene.
When all that we can think about is what we don't have, it's time to turn to new and higher resources.
Storms come and go. But we don't have to be knocked off course if we stand with Christ, Truth.
We know we're supposed to love one another. But what can we do when loving our neighbor seems difficult, or even unjustified?

Church government—pure and simple

The Church of Christ, Scientist, recently announced some organizational changes, restoring the original form of church government established by Mary Baker Eddy. This editorial provides some historical background on these changes.

Relaxing rigid attitudes

Practicing Christ Jesus' Sermon on the Mount gives us the humility necessary to relax rigid views—which actually can be fearful views—without forsaking deep convictions.

Preserving our ability to care

Our ability to provide effective care is built on a steady sense of Christliness.

Finding real love in your life

You don't have to feel empty and unloved. True love may be much closer than you think.
Responsibility for the environment begins with something as straightforward as "Love thy neighbour." It also calls on Christians to understand and practice the spiritual values that actually serve to purify the world we live in.
Christian healers are doers, and the work they are doing—for themselves and for others—cannot go unnoticed.