Praying for the World

Editorial

“Let freedom ring!” 

Beth Schaefer

“Let freedom ring!” This week’s editorial speaks eloquently about true independence and the inalienable divine rights bestowed on each one of us by our Creator. 
Article

God’s affluence, already in place 

Michelle Douglas-Joffe

Writing from South Africa, this author shares how she learned that the answer to water shortages—or any kind of shortage—lies in understanding more about God as the true and boundless source of supply.

Audio Collection

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 Safety

A safe refuge

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

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Poem

The facts of light 

Kit Cornell Kurtz

Christ Jesus told us, “I am the light of the world.”

Write for JSH

How have you been praying about a world issue or challenge? Consider sharing your inspiration and healing ideas with others. Visit Writer’s Corner to learn how to submit.

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Article

Where do we really live? 

Alison J. Hughes

 Christ Jesus describes where we live in three words: ”kingdom of heaven.” Where exactly is that? And what does living there mean for us?
Article

God’s protection demonstrated 

Mari G. de Milone

There’s no situation or circumstance that’s too big or impossible for God, as this author learned when a potentially devastating fire broke out in her community.
Article

“His arm encircles me, and mine, and all” 

Jeff Patzlaff

A man finds these words, “His [God’s] arm encircles me,” from a poem by Mary Baker Eddy, inscribed on a D-Day memorial headstone in Normandy, France—and he discovers that the spiritual signification of those words heals the grieving heart. 

Audio Collection

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.

Audio Collection

Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

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

From Living the Lord's Prayer

'OUR FATHER ...'

The Lord's Prayer sparks the recognition that divine Love is always with us.

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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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Write for JSH

How have you been praying about a world issue or challenge? Consider sharing your inspiration and healing ideas with others. Visit Writer’s Corner to learn how to submit.

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Article

Self-aggrandizing evil: As pretentious and delusive as Goliath 

Name Withheld

When we encounter Goliath-type traits or actions in either small situations or larger arenas, we can learn from David’s biblical example of trust in God’s all-power and can expect to see evidence of the ultimate powerlessness of anything not of God. 
Editorial

Retribution—or restoration? 

Larissa Snorek

Working prayerfully for regeneration in her community, the author contributed to the significant turnaround of an individual who’d posed a threat to a large part of the community. This gave strong evidence of a Christly, restorative approach bringing healing.
Article

Praying with confidence for your community 

Anne Melville

When something is stolen from her son, this author realizes that she needs to turn to God in humility, especially after authorities urge her just to accept that nothing much can be done.
Sentinel Watch

The peace that dispels danger 

With George Nutwell and Paige Matthys-Pearce

This week, we speak with George Nutwell, who shares inspiring stories and insights on God’s ever-present, practical help when we feel unsafe. Paige Matthys-Pearce also joins us. She was in Jordan when a conflict between Israel and Iran broke out, and shares how she prayed about—and witnessed—peace.
Article

How does divine Love meet every need? 

Abigail Mathieson Warrick

Divine Love meets people’s needs, no matter how dire, as the author saw when a man described to her how walking into a Christian Science service had prevented him from committing violence elsewhere.
Image and Inspiration

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 ...”