Selected articles from the Christian Science Sentinel
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
Messengers for the age
from the Christian Science Sentinel
In its spiritual expression, broadcasting is so much more than an electronic marvel—more than all the signals streaming from satellites circumnavigating the earth. Heart-to-heart, person-to-person communication has the potential to be life-transforming. More than a mass medium, it can essentially be communication that offers persuasive proof, in “real time,” of the effectiveness of God’s power in individual lives. read
True prayer—living it beyond the words
Timothy A. MacDonald | from the Christian Science Sentinel
If God is already providing us with all we need and there is no reason to petition God, then what is prayer? And how can we more consistently live our prayer? Jesus provided a wonderful foundation from which to find answers to these questions. read
