Poems

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GOD'S DAY

Elizabeth Glass Barlow

Firmament arc of heaven,Open allness of LoveShining in Genesis lightIn breathless wonder of God's day.
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CHALLENGE

Ella Mae King

I have joy within today,Coming from Truth-filled thoughtThat uplifts—inspires, and has broughtTo me a deeper sense of the wayWhich Jesus chose to go.

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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.

From Safety

A safe refuge

Trust in God opens the door to a safe refuge, always available and always at hand.

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SILOAM

Marion Alice Bowers

"Go, wash in the pool of Siloam.

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"EXCEPT A MAN BE BORN AGAIN"

Kathryn Paulson Grounds

"Except a man be born again"—These were the words he said!Were all my years of learning vain,And all the knowledge fled?
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HEART TRANSPLANT

Jane Huelster Hanson

O dear heart,Yield your affections of sense to Soul,Where man is innocent and whole.
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"THERE CAME ONE RUNNING"

Frances L. Hargreaves

And now these children,Bounding into class,Inquire with upturned faces, shining eyes.

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Shared reflections

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

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A spiritual approach to mental health

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on mental health—and find hope, even healing.

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 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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WITNESSING FOR TRUTH

Florence Roe Wiggins

"Go ye into all the world," the Master said,"Preach the gospel.
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CHRISTMAS, 1970

Max Dunaway

It could have been Bethlehem, year one,With shepherds watching quietly over their sheep,As this large city here where everyoneIn his own way will Christmas vigil keep.
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THE HEALING TOUCH

Helen G. Hasler

I was sure I loved God so very much,For hadn't I felt His healing touch?
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ZACCHAEUS

Margaret M. N. Higson

Zacchaeus looked down from sycamore treeOn the road that led towardGalilee.
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AT-ONE-MENT

Barbara Dix Henderson

I know I am at one with God today.
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MY ANGELS AND I

Judy Rieder Crotchett

When I awake to morning sun,I take a moment just for thanks—Thanks that God and I are one,That God and His angels and I join ranks.