Selected articles from The Christian Science Monitor
A spiritual response to begging
Monica Karal | from The Christian Science Monitor
We can support the homeless in our thoughts and prayers as valued children of God with a sacred purpose. Rather than feeling guilty, annoyed, or powerless when approached by people on the street asking for money, we can trust that God is unfolding a plan of good for each one. read
Migrating again
Rebecca Odegaard | from The Christian Science Monitor
God gives us all the spiritual capacity to refuse fears that tend to accompany change. Like the remarkable hummingbird, as we are migrating to another place, we are actually moving within God’s universe of unfolding good. read
Zero tolerance for harm
from The Christian Science Monitor
Holding prayerfully to the truth of God’s ordered, conscious, harmonious control of the universe—in which chance has no foothold—is an important means of helping not just to shield humankind from harm, but ultimately to eliminate random instances of misfortune and destruction. read
Heavenly lessons
Jim Bencivenga | from The Christian Science Monitor
As classroom doors swing open this fall, it’s important to hold the highest expectations for the success of each child. We can know there is no such thing as a “failing” child, because the promise of God’s creation lies within each one. read
A prayer for the Chilean miners’ freedom
Wendy DesAutels | from The Christian Science Monitor
“Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?” writes the Psalmist in the Bible. Praying to understand that God’s power and goodness are already at hand sustaining and protecting the trapped miners in Chile can be a big help to them. read
The standard above the flood in Pakistan
Susan Mack | from The Christian Science Monitor
Thousands of Pakistanis find themselves in a difficult situation without much help or any answers in sight. But there is always, always the light of God, divine Love, breaking through in some way or another. We can trace the presence of Love and see practical solutions to benefit all Pakistanis. read
God’s light in Iraq
Rosalie E. Dunbar | from The Christian Science Monitor
God’s light is shining in Iraq and Afghanistan—and any other trouble spot—right now. It is revealing a destiny of good, of strength, wisdom, freedom, and joy for these nations. Our prayers can support the emergence of that destiny in tangible ways. read
We don’t have to be victims of the weather
Thomas R. Mitchinson | from The Christian Science Monitor
In his home’s basement with his family as tornado sirens wail outside, this man realizes that even in the face of severe weather, we can turn to God for guidance on what will keep us safe and enable us to help others most effectively. read
Driving with love
Robert R. MacKusick | from The Christian Science Monitor
When driving, we can acknowledge the divine law of harmony and order as always operative in God’s kingdom. This way, we’re accepting that realm as the place where we and our fellow drivers actually live. Being conscious of divine Love’s universal law of harmony tempers irritation, softens impatience, and heightens alertness. read
Safe, at home or abroad
Katherine Stephen | from The Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science provides valuable tools to help everyone find peace of mind and be safe. God’s guidance and direction can always be tangibly felt and can keep us safe wherever we are. read
