Selected articles from the Christian Science Sentinel
Not pray and fix—pray and listen
Toni Nayback | from the Christian Science Sentinel
Praying to God to fix a problem misses an important point: In God’s sight, there was nothing troubled to fix. This perspective brings resolution. read
What it’s really all about
from the Christian Science Sentinel
To those who hunger for fame and glory—whether in politics, business, entertainment, or a myriad of other venues—Jesus’ life offers a powerful message. There’s winning for the short term, and then there’s winning for eternity—a subtle but important difference. read
On the road to Simon’s house: humility and the heart of a healer
Keith Wommack | from the Christian Science Sentinel
Jesus said, “The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do.” Now that’s humility. Far from a weak state of mind, humility brings power and stability to the healer and to the one seeking healing. read
For the safety of journalists
from the Christian Science Sentinel
Each of us can help reporters stay calm under fire. We can support their ability to find the facts and to report them accurately, and, above all, to stay safe—especially when an enemy threatens. read
Engaging with The Christian Science Monitor
Mary Trammell | from the Christian Science Sentinel
Built on the fundamental conviction that God’s law of good must ultimately triumph over evil, disease, disaster, and materiality, for 100 years The Christian Science Monitor has reported the real news of the day—however sobering—with hope, clarity, idealism, even-handedness, spiritual insight, and compassion, giving its readers a grip on what’s going on in the world and on what they can do to help. read
Reverse the curse of degenerative conditions
from the Christian Science Sentinel
Christ Jesus’ understanding of divine law enabled him to heal degenerative conditions and saved people lost in moral degeneracy. He reversed the age-old curse of degeneration in every form. We have that opportunity too. read
The wellspring of God’s economy … and ours
Scott Preller | from the Christian Science Sentinel
Refusing to be economic roadkill, a couple strives to think and live from the basis of God’s abundant love and so experiences His wellspring of care. read
The prayer that can calm political discord
Robin Hoagland | from the Christian Science Sentinel
If political tensions run high, how will we respond? With more selfish divisiveness? Or with the courage to love, forgive, and find a new song to blend disparate voices into diviner harmonies? read
Let Life advance you
Charles Ferris | from the Christian Science Sentinel
We can challenge the materialistic view of life and see that God actually is the substance of everyone’s life. This lets the true concept of Life, God, advance us in ways nothing else can, providing us with everything we need. read
Unifying men, women, and nations
Janet Horton | from the Christian Science Sentinel
Our biggest struggles generally aren’t really with other people. Rather, the need is to get ourselves out of the way and let God govern events. Then the notion that we have to control events or people disappears, and effective resolutions appear. read
