Poems

A clarion call to church

What it really means to live out the purpose of church.

Why join church?

A poet shares his journey on finding himself as part of the family of the Church of Christ, Scientist.

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Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

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

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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Faithful gardeners

A poem of gratitude to those who help nurture spiritual growth.

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Rooted and grounded

Where am I rooted?
This poem shares an experience the author had with a Christian Science practitioner.

to shine

dear God—
whatever it takes
whatever . . .

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A spiritual approach to healthcare

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on a spiritual approach to healthcare.

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Shared reflections

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

From Overcoming grief

What death does not do

We go on gaining moment by moment in the understanding that God is the only real Life.

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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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A psalm for Mother’s Day

In celebration of Mother’s Day, this poem shares inspiration from Psalm 23 about our one, divine Mother.

In the presence of Mind

Where “Mind” is another name for God, discover how you can find yourself in the presence of Mind. 

Upward path

A poem for your spiritual journey.

What things?

A poem inspired by Luke 24:13–32 and related to the “A heart on fire” editorial in the May issue of The Christian Science Journal.

Fearless praise

A poem in praise of overcoming fear. 

One

We are always one with the allness of God, as the poem in this week’s Sentinel reminds us.