Editorials

Sometimes children are thought of as immature and helpless. Yet that isn't how Christ Jesus viewed them. Maybe we have something more to learn—that children can help teach us.

Equal access to God

"Do unto others ..."—the Golden Rule—seems as if we're talking about what we're going to do to others. But think about what it's like to be on the receiving end of the rule.

Getting ready for work that lies ahead

If we're committed to working hard for a cause, education and instruction on that subject are vitally needed. Christian Science class instruction gives this kind of practical help.
“The disciplined person is the person who can do what needs to be done when it needs to be done.

What makes an ideal family?

"An ideal family ... mine? You've got to be kidding!" Any of us might respond that way, but let's take another look.
When we look at the nightly news, do we feel there is little we can do about it? We can all pray for a better world—a world that more nearly reflects God's kingdom.

Let's not belittle God!

Before we decide that God can't help, maybe we should think again. It may be that we've put limits on God, which aren't there. A true understanding of God's nature is powerful. It can heal.
The "Easter message" has a lot more to say about our own lives right now than we may have realized.
Women are working together with men as never before in the war zone. Prayer which shows us that womanhood is truly an expression of the God who is both Father and Mother can bring strong support to their efforts.

Giving from the heart

We consider the gift very carefully when we're giving to someone we really care about. In giving to church, shouldn't we take time to think and pray for God to guide us?
When we're barraged with images, sounds, and fears about war, we need to step back and ask, "What is God doing right now? What is He telling me?"

Unconditional love

People have "gifts." Some paint, others compose music. I've seen bricklayers that are artists in their labor. The ability to love, however, is spiritually natural to us all.