Poems

Walking on eggshells

Glancing in mirrors, poking and looking,We entertain fears that are lidded, but cookingIn thought—"Am I well?

INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS

Estuary and moon,Evening of calm,Companions strung out along shoreAnd moon path sword-straight to my feet.

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These books healed me

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on how the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy heal.

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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Faith underground

(Thinking about those whocontinue to love Godno matter what circumstancesthey find themselves in)

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MY PRAYER

Once I prayed,"Make me fast and swift,Lord, like the gazelle.

Not by words alone

I assumed that demonstrationwould follow taut thought-stringing,know-after-know of bright statements.

Practice!

Use what you know.

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Where is God when bad things happen?

Have you ever asked yourself where God is when you’re faced with bad news? We invite you to listen to each episode and discover ideas that spark hope and inspiration.

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A spiritual perspective on politics

We've gathered a variety of guests for this series, each with wonderful spiritual insights and proof that these spiritual ideas are effective—even for something that looms large, like politics.

From Free from Contagion

Bringing our prayers to the threat of contagion

Prayer can lift us out of the swirl of fear, and it can be a calming, healing influence in our communities as well.

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From Church

The demand for church

I like to think of each church that grows up in a community as that community's answered prayer for the presence of the saving Christ—the message of God's love for humanity.

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The carpenter

The carpenter once stoodat his workbench.

Words and works

Our encouraging others to follow the Christrequires that we prove our faith.

Light

How to reach the world!How to heal the world!
—Christ Jesus

Psalm of peace

Father, we weary of warfare:Girt with atoms,Panoplied with terror,We long for peace.

Notes from a peace lecture

I took notes, wrote them downCarefully, prayerfully:Evil qualities disappearfor want of a witness.