All A Christian Science Perspective
- Loving in the face of verbal violence
When a colleague’s recurring verbal attacks soured the work environment for himself and others, a stage manager turned to the Bible for help. As he learned more about what it means that God is Love, the situation turned around dramatically.
- The ‘divine Us’ – a basis for unity
A sincere desire for greater unity and love among humanity is a natural expression of our spiritual nature. Seeing each other as brothers and sisters in God inspires in us the compassion and humility that can help bring this about.
- Whose world do you live in?
“It’s a man’s world,” it often seems; despite progress, gender inequities persist. But as a young woman found during a “topsy-turvy” period in her life, the idea that we’re all God’s children offers a powerful basis for experiencing more freedom and equality in our interactions with others.
- God’s promise of care through fire and flood
Whether we’re facing extreme weather events in person or yearning to help those who are, we can find inspiration and help in the biblical promise that God’s powerful, healing care is at hand – as a woman experienced firsthand.
- Praying for peace in Portland
Frustrated and at a loss for how to help unify her community in the face of destructive protests, a woman turned to God. The result was inspiration that brought conviction to her prayers for peace and hope for the future.
- Decisions, decisions
Sometimes making a decision can feel overwhelming or even agonizing. But as a woman found when she needed to choose where to live and work next, a willingness to be led by God, our caring divine Parent, brings clarity and peace.
- An unlimited view of the universe
Humanity’s quest to know more about the nature and origin of life is nothing new. Christian Science brings to the table a radical premise: that existence is fundamentally spiritual, not material – and that this is a powerful basis for healing.
- Thought sanitizer
Thought matters, and God’s limitless love is powerful enough to cleanse us of anger, resentment, fear – and even injury.
- Thirty-one orange jumpsuits
The more weight we put on the side of God’s goodness, the more good we’re empowered to do – and this is true for each of us, no matter where we are or what circumstance we’re in.
- Prayers for Belarus
Can a prayerful stand for justice and freedom make a difference? As one woman found when faced with an oppressive situation at work, the answer is yes – and this can offer hope and inspiration for our prayers in support of those championing positive change in Belarus and elsewhere.
- You are brave!
When crisis or danger emerges – and even when things seem to be going just fine – it’s worth considering what it means that God made us fearless, strong, and safe.
- Bringing the power of home to work
This year, there’s been a widespread shift to working from home – a lifestyle that, for many, has come with its own set of challenges. Considering “home” from a spiritual perspective can bring more balance, productivity, and meaning to our home and work lives.
- When protest is prayer
When a minor traffic accident in Cape Town led to a threatening confrontation laced with racial undertones, a driver quietly turned to God. This pause for prayer empowered him to respond with brotherly love rather than anger, leading to a harmonious resolution.
- The power of hope and faith
Jesus said, “With God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). While problems in the world sometimes seem overwhelming, following Jesus’ example of complete faith in God’s all-power quiets our own thought and enables us to be a healing influence for good.
- Finding another option, when plans go awry
Convinced that waste is no part of God’s divine economy, a woman turned to prayer when trying to find a suitable place for items that would meet the needs of others.
- Can racism be healed?
Sometimes big issues, such as racism, can feel too intimidating to face in prayer. But we can each play a part by meeting every temptation to feel inferior or superior to someone else with the powerful recognition of everyone’s identity as a child of God.
- Out of turmoil, into a place of peace
At times it can feel as though we need to just hunker down and wait out the pandemic before we can truly feel joy and peace. But at every moment we can open our thoughts to God’s love and care, which lifts discouragement and fear.
- Inherently clean
These days we’ve all been charged with being especially mindful of cleanliness. We can apply this not just to our hands and surfaces around us, but to our thoughts, too – letting God’s purity wash us clean of fear and illness.
- When you need more faith
What can you do when you feel as though you don’t have faith? One woman shares a meaningful healing that taught her more about where faith comes from and how we can find it.
- Healing of sudden chest pains
Struggling to breathe and starting to lose consciousness, a woman turned to God in heartfelt prayer. This brought a tangible feeling of God’s love for her, and in very short order she was completely well.