Praying for the World

Editorial

Praying about contagion 

Tony Lobl

With the global rise of infectious disease, we have an opportunity as Christian healers to help hasten its eradication—to heal even the most serious disease as Christ Jesus did, through an understanding of God’s all-power and ever-presence.
Sentinel Watch

What do sports teach us about spiritual qualities? 

With Seth Johnson and Tony Lobl

As we’ve reached the knockout stages of the World Cup games, we chat with a former soccer player and coach who shares how he sees God’s qualities in everyone from players to fans—and how this can elevate and improve even a sports event.

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 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.

View other Collections →

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. 

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.

Write for JSH

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.
Poem

The facts of light 

Kit Cornell Kurtz

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

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

Anthology of classic articles III

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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.

View other Collections →

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.

View other Collections →

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.

Write for JSH

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. 
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

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. 
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.