Selected articles from the Christian Science Sentinel
Hope and the bamboo seed
Janet Clements | from the Christian Science Sentinel
Similar to bamboo, whose roots are actively developing beneath the surface for five years before a shoot breaks through the ground, divine law is a force for good that often operates unseen to the five senses. Hope involves putting the weight of prayer behind the idea that all the good in life has the support of unencumbered, spiritual law behind it. read
Earth Day: a call to prayer
Ron Ballard | from the Christian Science Sentinel
From a spiritual perspective, the environment is not an aggregate of physical entities but a complex expression of spiritual ideas that express the nature of God. These spiritual ideas are not as vulnerable as we might believe, because their might, continuity, and existence come from God. The more we focus on the spiritual reality as the scientific fact, the more we’ll see the spiritual nature of God’s creation manifested. read
Breaking the bread of life
from the Christian Science Sentinel
Food prices are rising around the world, causing concern that some people may not be able to afford what they need. But we’re not pawns in a food-chain chess match. With an enlarged understanding of the truths Christ Jesus taught, society’s perspective will change to one that is solution-oriented, infused with healing rather than filled with worry and concern. read
Under God’s umbrella
Phoebe Lawson | from the Christian Science Sentinel
After suffering from migraine headaches for more than a decade and trying all sorts of medical treatments to cure them, a woman is completely healed through Christian Science. read
Bridges and tunnels—supported by prayer
John Daniels | from the Christian Science Sentinel
Major failures such as the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis and the fall of a concrete ceiling slab in a tunnel in Boston tend to send out shock waves of fear about the safety of such structures. Prayer is a way not only to remove fear but also to support those who are responsible for the care and upkeep of such structures. read
Practical spirituality can put a stop to suicide
Elise Moore | from the Christian Science Sentinel
Hopelessness, depression, economic frustration—all these are cited as causes of suicide. But good is always possible with God, so no circumstance makes suicide inevitable. And the more we value everyone as the child of an all-loving God, the more our prayer can help people move away from suicide to the hope and goodness that belong to us all. read
Vote for harmony!
Elizabeth Schaefer | from the Christian Science Sentinel
In this day of such strident partisan politics and emotional “hot button issues,” it’s beneficial to step back from the preoccupation over candidates and issues long enough to get a higher view of basic values and government. Such a view can help voters at decision time, too. read
Downsize with a spiritual upgrade
Evan Mehlenbacher | from the Christian Science Sentinel
Feeling overweight or overloaded isn’t a function of pounds, gravity, or physical mass, but of mentality saddled with the heavy baggage of matter-based reasoning. The antidote for this heaviness is spiritual mindedness and understanding identity in the image and likeness of God. read
Burst the bonds of apathy
from the Christian Science Sentinel
Uncertainty and dullness may be apathy’s friends, but both fall before divine Love’s awakening and corrective power. This divine power more than anything else provides real security. read
A way out of debt’s grip
from the Christian Science Sentinel
When it comes to debt, both personal and system-wide challenges call for systematic spiritual aid—for a thorough-going restorative healing method. And that’s exactly what Christian Science brings to the table. read
