Praying for the World

Dusk in Zion National Park, Utah, US

Photograph by Steve Ryf,

“More than regal is the majesty of the meekness of the Christ-principle; and its might is the ever-flowing tides of truth that sweep the universe ...”

Sentinel Watch

How to pray about conflict

With Chiemezi Elvis Ahanonu and Volodymyr Hrimov

This week, we hear from two guests, Chiemezi Elvis Ahanonu and Volodymyr Hrimov, who were both new to practicing Christian Science when they were faced with conflict in their countries. What they both experienced proves God’s ever-present power is real and tangible.

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The global embrace of God’s healing action

Mark Swinney

As we pray for our world today, we can take lessons from what Science and Health explains about Jesus’ three days in the tomb and what led to his resurrection. Prayerfully surrendering to and trusting God’s universal healing action is vital.

Sentinel Watch

Does God keep everyone safe?

With Nancy Mullen and Nancy Harrison

How can we think about safety from a spiritual perspective? This week’s guests, Nancy Mullen and Nancy Harrison, share experiences of how they prayed during dangerous situations—and how they found safety not just for themselves but for others, too.

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Sturdier investing—in financial endeavors, and in life

Joe Gariano

We are all interconnected by a global economy. How can we experience a sound, stable economy, individually and collectively? The author shares helpful spiritual insights. A foundational question is: “What are we basing it on?”

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Peace within

Wendy Kibler

The peace this author found through prayer led to protection from illness for her grandson and herself. She knew that contributing to a peaceful, healing atmosphere within the family had to ripple well beyond.

Sentinel Watch

A spiritual answer to polarization

With Tessa Frost

Feeling concerned about the political divide? This week’s guest, Tessa Frost, shares how prayer has played a central role in her work in the halls of government and has shown her that when progress seems impossible and people seem polarized, God reveals a way forward and brings us together.

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Prayer that heals divisiveness

Inge Schmidt

“Is it really reasonable to love our neighbors—all of them, all the time? Indeed, loving as Jesus taught is what heals the entrenched vitriol of partisanship that is clamoring for our attention.”

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Christian compassion

John Paxton Qualtrough

Many are asking, How can we follow Christ today and truly love our neighbor? This writer’s desire to do so led him to take practical steps in his community to address the growing need for housing security.

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Facing political pressure with spiritual strength

Abraham McLaughlin

What we think matters. If we find ourselves getting riled up or becoming numb to intense headlines, holding to clear, spiritual truths in our hearts can make a substantial difference. The author gives strong biblical precedents for significant turnarounds.