Poems

REFLECTION

I cannot viewthe brightness of the sun;but I can scanin wondrous flood of lighta scene of beauty, brightin its reflection.

OUR GALILEE

They met and talkedBy the Sea of Galilee.

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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 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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THE PURPOSE

Falsely accused, Christian?

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OFFERING

Do streams of thought seem clogged?

BETHLEHEM

Follow through the night though no star shine;Prepare for glory though the night be long.

NOW IS FOREVER

No past to regret, no future to dread,No retreat, and no strain to dislodge the stablePressureless present; no looking aheadOr back in fear of a transient timetable.

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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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Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

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

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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From Pregnancy and childbirth

For expectant mothers

The more fully we accept the spiritual nature of birth, the more effortlessly we can demonstrate that nothing has occurred from which one needs to recover.

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REBIRTH

I shall go upward till the day's full sunRises to bless the land.

TODAY'S PARENTS

As Jacob's tender, patriarchal prideDevised a colored coat for Joseph's wear,And ardent Hannah, yearning for her son,Would make "a little coat," with love and prayer;So active parents are inspired to weaveA garment to protect and shield their own.

THE MAN BORN BLIND

No doubt the man born blindhad groped his waythrough many seasons of thought,wondering;searching for hope and light.

SUMMITS MOUNTED

Fly swifter back, O thought, than fleetest wingof whistling wind and mounted summits bringto memory that I—rememberingthe strength God gave to top some mountain highand sharp and rugged in the days gone by—may face my hill today with faith to try.

WITH LOVE

Give me understanding that I may discernWhen my brother is ready to return.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER

Love, Thy servant prays to knowHow to fill these waiting hearts;How to share this manna mealWhich the healing Truth imparts.