All A Christian Science Perspective
- ‘Worrier-in-chief’ of the family?
When worries and sorrows get too big for us to bear, God’s light is here to comfort and guide us. One woman experienced this in a meaningful way one Christmas after a tough time of family loss.
- The whole world in His hands
There’s a lot in the news about environmental problems that scientists have pointed to as evidence of climate change, and the United Nations Climate Change Conference is currently in full swing. Here’s an audio clip on how we can face fears of climate change with spiritual poise and a greater expectancy of finding solutions.
- Keep your head above the fog
Even when a problem seems so consuming we can’t see past it, the healing, guiding light of God is always present to lift us out of the fog.
- Do you wonder if you make a difference?
No matter where we find ourselves or whom we meet, when we let divine Love motivate our thoughts, words, and actions, they go farther and do more good than we could ever perceive.
- The true spirit of philanthropy
On “Giving Tuesday,” which focuses on the philanthropic side of the holiday season, here’s an article exploring the idea that we all have something to give – freely and cheerfully.
- Found: Freedom from an injustice
When her son was arrested for a drug crime he hadn’t committed, a mother feared for his future. But prayer brought a deep conviction of God’s love, a tangible peace, comfort, and ultimately justice.
- God's love leads the way
Each day we can be grateful for the presence of God that leads us forward and fills our hearts with hope and joy.
- Something to be grateful for – even in tough times
Many people around the world agree: There’s value in being grateful. But what if there seems little to give thanks for? Even in the face of challenges, we can gratefully acknowledge God as a limitless source of good, joy, and peace – and find hope and solutions.
- What’s the point?
When life feels monotonous or futile, we can find freshness and inspiration in our divinely ordained purpose: to make evident the goodness and energy of the Divine.
- The not-so-lost art of grace
When we’re faced with challenges or regrets, understanding our inseparability from God enables us to put our ego aside and feel God’s hope-bringing, redeeming grace.
- Confident compassion and comfort that heals grief
Losing a loved one is never easy. But getting to know God as infinite Life and Love brings the assurance that life can never truly be lost, and that we are never without the love of God.
- Prayer for the world’s children
Today is World Children’s Day and the 30th anniversary of the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child. Here’s a heartfelt poem that takes a stand for the innocence, purity, and strength inherent in all.
- LOVE
Here’s a poetic piece that explores the power of a simple question: “Will you love?”
- Effective time management
Getting through a to-do list is often easier said than done. But when we prioritize listening for God’s inspiration, even in those moments when we’re overwhelmed, we’re empowered to do what we need to do, when we need to do it.
- Eye injury quickly healed
When a woman was struck in the eye with a baseball, considering God’s truth about creation brought freedom from pain and quick healing.
- The illusion of the empty gas tank
Does everything we experience have to be accepted at face value, including sickness? Many have found that looking beyond a surface-level view of things to a higher understanding of God and reality brings needed inspiration to their thought – and healing.
- Freed from a devastating financial penalty
Sometimes things come up in life that are unjust or unfair – or seem downright threatening to some aspect of our life, such as our finances. For one woman in such a case, moving beyond willfulness and frustration, and leaning on God for help, was essential.
- Overcoming, not succumbing to, stress
Even when we have many things going on at once, we have a God-given ability to take effective, harmonious steps forward – without feeling swamped.
- A life overflowing with meaning
No one is excluded from experiencing consistent satisfaction and meaning in life. Each day provides fresh opportunities to feel the joy and contentment that come from loving others.
- Why we love
A recently aired television series examines the question of “why we hate,” with the goal of helping people better understand how to prevent spreading hatred. Despite the good intentions of the show, it’s worth considering a different question based on a higher standpoint – why do we love?