For many of us, our encounters or potential encounters with AI—artificial intelligence—are growing by the day. While some uses may be beneficial and ethical, the teachings of Christian Science explain that God is intelligence, and as we ground our lives in understanding and being guided by divine intelligence, we’re opening our thoughts and lives to divinely illuminated solutions, which are inherently beyond any materially generated paradigms. As the author of this week’s editorial writes, “We need to have our eyes opened to the works of God manifested.”
This week's issue August 10, 2026
With the steady growth of AI or artificial intelligence, it’s incumbent on us to actively look to God for genuine answers and guidance rather than relying on material sources of information no matter how sophisticated they appear to be.
If God is always speaking to us, how come sometimes it seems like we can’t hear Him? This week’s guest, Evan Mehlenbacher, takes a deep dive into how we can listen to God better, and why this listening is an important and healing aspect to our daily lives and practice of Christian Science.
This contributor learned that glorifying God is a lifelong purpose. It can take form in actively and vibrantly expressing Godlike qualities in whatever we do—whether a task or endeavor seems small or large.
From the editors
Healing as practiced in Christian Science takes place through the power of God and doesn’t need physical touch or close proximity to the patient. Though Jesus sometimes touched those he healed, the aim unquestionably was demonstrating spiritual power.
With the steady growth of AI or artificial intelligence, it’s incumbent on us to actively look to God for genuine answers and guidance rather than relying on material sources of information no matter how sophisticated they appear to be.
A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE FROM
At times when life feels unstable, God isn’t distant, but right here, and trusting God opens us up to His limitless, ever-present blessings.
This contributor learned that glorifying God is a lifelong purpose. It can take form in actively and vibrantly expressing Godlike qualities in whatever we do—whether a task or endeavor seems small or large.
If God is always speaking to us, how come sometimes it seems like we can’t hear Him? This week’s guest, Evan Mehlenbacher, takes a deep dive into how we can listen to God better, and why this listening is an important and healing aspect to our daily lives and practice of Christian Science.
From the editors
A woman left behind a medical career and much more after attending a life-changing Christian Science lecture and hearing that God doesn’t share His power with anyone. She left behind rituals and stepped into a whole new way of living.
Prep for the competitive camping trip was going all wrong, and this captain felt overwhelmed and stressed … until her perspective shifted toward God.
From the editors
The contributor talks about how, after being inspired by a Mother Church Annual meeting, she applied ideas in Science and Health to her work as a school teacher—including understanding better how to smoothly write constructive student reports and have harmonious meetings with parents.
Learn about a happy update to Sentinel and Journal delivery timelines. And in case you missed it, read about how the Church Activities department supports branch churches in their demonstration of their essential activity of church work.
“I put the car in drive and realized I was suddenly well. It was as if I had woken up from a dream.”
“I acknowledged the existence of no other power but God. I did this by denying any power or reality to fatigue and pain and declaring that they could have no effect on me.”
“I continued … pondering these wonderful truths and discovering in them new depth and delight. At the end of the fifth day, which marked the end of the more than eighty-mile hike, the hip pain was gone.”
The Christly covenant emphasizes a spiritual relationship to God as divine Love.
