What’s it like being a college student today? We asked, and you answered with a list of topics you’re thinking hard about—like AI, relationships, and whether religion is still relevant. So we asked some spiritual thinkers to address those topics and compiled their pieces into one very special, college-focused Sentinel. Of course, you don’t have to be in college to enjoy this issue, but we hope that if you’re a college student—or someone who has college students in their life—you’ll read and share it, and even consider contributing to future issues of the Sentinel. Your questions and the spiritual answers you’re finding through your practice of Christian Science are helping move us all forward.
This week's issue
July 20, 2026 |
July 27, 2026
At first, this grad student was having fun hooking up. Others were doing it—why not her? But when things didn’t go as planned, it was her practice of Christian Science that brought new light—and healing—to her perspective on casual relationships.
Wondering how Christian Science fits into your life? This week's guest, William Whittenbury, shares how studying Christian Science—and making it his own as a young adult—actually propelled his spiritual growth and supported his studies in college and grad school.
If you think AI is what broke the knowledge barrier, think again. Christ Jesus did—thousands of years ago. Here’s how we can follow in his footsteps.
If you think AI is what broke the knowledge barrier, think again. Christ Jesus did—thousands of years ago. Here’s how we can follow in his footsteps.
From the editors
When it seemed as if this author wouldn’t be able to graduate, a local Christian Science church’s Reading Room came to his rescue.
A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE FROM
As we turn from a limited sense of our identity to the unlimited spiritual truth, we find that roadblocks to our progress lift.
It felt as if her worth were tied to what she got done in a day, or how many items she checked off her long to-do list. So this author turned to her understanding of God to re-examine those assumptions.
Love—infinite and all—gives its blessings in waterfalls of peace, joy, and harmony, in flowing rivers of peace.
Wondering how Christian Science fits into your life? This week's guest, William Whittenbury, shares how studying Christian Science—and making it his own as a young adult—actually propelled his spiritual growth and supported his studies in college and grad school.
At first, this grad student was having fun hooking up. Others were doing it—why not her? But when things didn’t go as planned, it was her practice of Christian Science that brought new light—and healing—to her perspective on casual relationships.
A college athlete shares how her practice of Christian Science helped her when she started a new sport. Turns out, it wasn’t just her relationship with God that improved, but also her performance.
Learn about the recent release of three new pamphlets for teens and young adults, with articles on school, relationships, and physical healing. And in case you missed it, read about the Sterling Student Edition of the Christian Science pastor, a new video showing how to mark your books, and a new “Sports and Prayer” digital collection.
“I’d been learning that even when things seemed overwhelming, it wasn’t all up to me. I can lean on God, because God is our source.”
As he was exploring new cities and potential universities in Europe, this student hurt his back. Though he’d never had a physical healing through prayer before, he knew there was a first time for everything.
“This healing has had a big impact on me, beyond just my throat feeling better. I’ve realized that I’m going about my life with a lot less fear.”
During an intense, three-week college course, this author woke up sick one morning and had no idea how she was going to go to class. What she learned about leaning on God turned out to have beneficial effects far beyond just her health.
The last day of a study-abroad trip to Finland should have been fun, but instead, this college student woke up feeling ill—and fearful about the long trip home the next day. His own prayers—and prayerful support from a friend—helped turn things around.
After Christ Jesus’ ascension, his followers are filled with the Holy Spirit—with far-reaching results.
