All A Christian Science Perspective
- God’s tattoo
What does it mean that we’re “graven” on the “palms of [God’s] hands,” as the Bible says? Realizing that God’s love for us is constant and permanent has powerful healing impact.
- The Bible, now brightened
It’s National Bible Week in the United States, culminating in the International Day of the Bible this Sunday – so here’s a poem highlighting how the light of Christ brings inspiration and meaning to our reading of the Scriptures.
- God’s care, sufficient each day
Some days can feel like one hurdle after another. But we can always count on God’s unlimited goodness, care, and inspiration to help us forward.
- Where does evil come from?
Questions about evil’s origins are age-old, and Christian Science offers unique and healing answers.
- Answers we need – before we ask
When we’re faced with some seemingly unsolvable problem, trusting God’s ability to help us and meet the need brings peace – and solutions.
- Prayer – an effective form of action
When he and his colleagues were unexpectedly targeted by a volatile crowd, a law enforcement officer turned to God – and experienced God’s healing power protecting both the police and crowds from violence. This idea can inspire our prayers to support peaceful progress and solutions in Thailand, Belarus, and beyond.
- The power that silences rage
While it might sometimes seem that right and wrong are in perpetual warfare, in reality there is only one power – the power of good.
- ‘Love that never fails’
Many are yearning for greater love, hope, and grace in the world. Here’s a hymn that points to the presence and power of God, infinite Love, “a light outshining midday sun / However dark the day.” (Read it or listen to the hymn being sung.)
- Feel a spirit of love and peace, not fear
No matter what type of situation we find ourselves in, we can turn to God for the wisdom and love that dissolve hopelessness and fear.
- Healing political division
In times like these, overcoming polarization and anger may seem like an uphill battle. But each of us is divinely equipped to feel and express more of the compassion and brotherly love that bring progress.
- ‘That they all may be one’
There’s much, it seems, that would divide us. But we recognize that there’s more, much more, that unites us when we understand everyone’s oneness with God.
- Be the sculptor of your own life
To shape our lives divinely, we need to start with forming perfect models in thought.
- Supply is in God’s plan for you
There’s an alternative to panic and stress if our current resources seem increasingly limited. As God’s children, we each have the inherent capacity to prove, as so many in the Bible did, that God’s provision leaves no one out.
- To ‘live together in unity’
There’s a spiritual basis for unity that empowers each and every one of us to move forward with kindness, hope, and a growing grasp of a deeper and indestructible, divine harmony.
- A path to postelection harmony
In the U.S. presidential election, only one candidate wins, and there will always be people unhappy with the outcome. But letting Christly love light our path empowers us to feel the divine peace that frees us from fear and disdain.
- To win the soul of all nations
In heated political times such as these, it’s worth taking a deeper look at what constitutes the true Soul of a nation, our role in bringing it to light, and what that means for peace and progress. Adapted from an article written some time ago, this piece feels as relevant today as ever.
- What’s behind the mask?
There’s a kind of “mask” that isn’t a physical covering, but a limitation or judgment we mentally put on ourselves and others. Praying to see beyond those unhelpful mental masks and recognize everyone’s true identity as God’s child opens the door to healing, as a young man experienced when he developed a severe eating disorder.
- Volunteering in this election – to pray
Wanting to feel that he’s doing everything he can to support the upcoming U.S. presidential election, an experienced political campaign staffer and volunteer has committed himself to being a “prayer volunteer.” The result? Less feeling “churned up” by politics and an inner peace and love that have led to notably improved interactions with others.
- Overcoming cynicism about politics
If we’re feeling cynical about politics of whatever kind, we can pray to more clearly see God’s harmonious and good government in action. In this short podcast, a woman shares how this kind of prayer freed her from cynicism about office politics – and also healed her of plantar warts.
- Back to school with God
This year in particular, teachers, parents, and students have been puzzling over creating schedules that accommodate all parties’ needs. Whatever the situation may be, realizing that God, good, is here to guide each of us brings about fresh inspiration for progress.