All A Christian Science Perspective
- Resolving impasses: My way, or God’s way?
Today’s contributor explores the power of God’s light and inspiration to resolve deadlock.
- Ah, light!
Today’s contributor shares spiritual ideas that brought the light he needed to understand his life’s purpose.
- Freedom for all – a universal right and a universal truth
In light of Martin Luther King Jr. Day this Monday, today’s contributor reflects on the role of reformers in the world and how their efforts, in order to be truly effective, must be based on the universal truth that freedom is the divine right of everyone.
- Gender balance and power – a spiritual discussion
From a record number of women in US Congress, to the Women’s March, to the #MeToo movement, balance of power is a topic that’s front and center these days. Today’s column is a podcast in which the editor of the Monitor speaks with a Christian Science practitioner and teacher about the impact an understanding of God can have on this subject.
- Diversity doesn’t have to mean divisiveness
The question of what it means to have a diverse student body looms large in college and university admission offices – particularly in light of the ongoing affirmative action court case involving Harvard University. Today’s contributor shares an elementary school experience that helped her realize there’s a spiritual basis for unity in diversity.
- Watching for good
Today’s contributor explores the idea that it’s natural to turn to God and expect – and experience – His help in times of need.
- Taking the path away from suicide
When today’s contributor was on the verge of committing suicide, the idea that we are all designed to express God’s joyful, vibrant nature proved lifesaving.
- A ‘sweet’ sense of God’s healing power
After a fish bone lodged in her throat, today’s contributor found that God’s help is always right at hand.
- What constitutes our ancestry?
Many wish to better understand who and what they are, and some seek answers in genealogy. Today’s contributor explores this subject and presents a view of creation that starts and ends with God as its source.
- Rooting out bias and suspicion
An article in today’s Monitor Daily points to the idea that it’s become all too common for people to assume they know what someone thinks based on what organizations they belong to. Here’s an article that explores how we can let love and wisdom, rather than stereotypes and assumptions, guide our interactions with others.
- Prayer for righteous government
With news swirling about the ongoing US government shutdown and political turmoil in Gabon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and elsewhere, here’s an article on the role each of us can play in supporting just, wise, and compassionate government.
- Get acquainted with your real self
Today’s contributor was healed of a hereditary affliction as he learned more about his (and everyone’s) true nature as the child of God.
- What helped me help my son
Yearning to help their son relate more appropriately with others and succeed in school, today’s contributor reached out wholeheartedly to God. The idea that God is the loving divine Parent of each of us made all the difference.
- True womanhood without limitations
With today’s swearing-in of new members, the 116th US Congress includes a record number of women. In light of this, today’s contributor explores the topic of womanhood and the boundless value that true womanhood holds for the world.
- How do we start anew?
As the new year kicks off, here’s a spiritual take on the concept of renewal that brings truly meaningful change into our lives.
- Peace in the new year
We can all strive to see and express God’s peace in our lives and the world around us – in the new year and beyond.
- Face up to stress
When today’s contributor, feeling overwhelmed, reached out to God for answers, she found that divine Love is able to lift even the heaviest sense of stress and sadness.
- The light of Christ, Truth, still shines
Today’s contributor reflects on the Christ as an eternal presence and divine influence, and how its appearing in our individual lives strengthens, comforts, and heals.
- Interfaith interactions that counter fear and hate
Inspired by a meaningful experience at a local temple shortly after the shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue this fall, today’s contributor considers how God’s limitless, universal love breaks down barriers of hostility.
- When the babe was born
In this poem, the author reflects on the deep significance of that special night on which Jesus was born, heralding the redeeming activity of the Christ.