All A Christian Science Perspective
- The gift of Christmas
The healing, saving message of the Christ brings comfort and cure to yearning hearts in every corner of the globe – not only at Christmas, but every day of the year.
- Step out of the echo chamber
Today’s contributor wanted to impulsively respond to and “correct” a friend’s political post on Facebook that she disagreed with, but then she prayed. She shares how she was led to respond in a way that promoted healing, not division.
- Coming home to an ‘everlasting love’
Should our concept of home be characterized only by a physical location or certain people being present? Today’s contributor explores a deeper, spiritual sense of belonging that assures us of a warm embrace in which we can always feel at home.
- The meekness of the manger
While Jesus’ advent was meek, what he gave us is invaluable. This season and beyond, each of us can pause to humbly acknowledge Jesus’ example and walk forward drawing on the healing goodness God freely provides to all.
- From darkness to light
Today’s contributor recalls a Christmas when the light of God’s pure love broke through mental darkness, freeing her from a deep sense of anguish and hopelessness.
- ‘Let every heart prepare him room’
When plans to tackle a Christmas to-do list were interrupted, today’s contributor felt the grace of Christ replace frustration with joy, and an opportunity to help friends in need benefited all involved.
- ‘No greater mission’ than loving God and man
When we devote ourselves to loving God and our neighbor, we’ll witness more healing, find more opportunities to help others, and express more joy.
- Mary’s Christmas message: humility empowers us
Today’s contributor explores timeless, healing lessons we can learn – even 2,000 years later – from one of history’s most significant women.
- The healing impact of knowing God's kindness
Pausing to affirm and feel that God is limitless Love, not vengeful and punishing, is dynamic prayer that transforms and heals.
- Fighting fire with fire – in God’s way
We’d probably all agree that there is too much anger in the world today (see today’s Monitor Daily article on this topic), but instead of reacting to anger, hate, insult, and attack with more of the same, today’s contributor has found we can fight “fire” with healing love through a consistent, prayerful watchfulness.
- A houseparent, a bus, and our God-given capabilities
Today’s column explores the idea that ability is not simply a human attribute that may be in short supply. Ability is unlimited and inherent in all of God’s children.
- Bullying and the love that heals it
This contributor recounts a time when she was bullied and didn’t know what to do. But when she remembered Jesus’ instruction that we love our enemies – and endeavored to put it into practice – the situation was beautifully resolved and the bullying stopped.
- Service
In 1988, then-Vice President George H. W. Bush referred to volunteer organizations as “a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky.” Today’s contributor prays, “Help me to serve, dear Lord,” in her poem, which speaks to the spirit of sincerity and love for God that equips us to humbly, capably, and selflessly help others.
- Walking a fine line, or safe in God’s infinite care?
There are plenty of issues in the news that can make our peace and well-being seem precarious. In today’s column, one woman shares an insight on how greater stability in our lives is a natural outcome of God’s boundless love for all.
- No longer ‘starved for reality’
The temptation to spend time on our devices seems constant, but today’s contributor shares how she learned to be better balanced by considering what is truly satisfying and fulfilling.
- Asthma and emphysema healed
Today’s contributor shares how a demanding career in dance opened up for him after being healed through Christian Science of two debilitating respiratory conditions.
- A timeless sense of the Advent
As we head into December, today’s contributor shares how an Advent calendar prompted him to gain a clearer sense of the ever-present Christ and how that same understanding healed a friend of cancer.
- Man up to real manhood
Today’s column explores how a spiritual concept of manhood – and womanhood – can help conquer the stereotypes that divide and demean.
- ‘Cheerful’ giving
No matter what the state of one’s finances may be, cultivating a selfless, giving heart is natural for all of God’s children.
- Building our careers on a firm foundation
Today’s contributor arrived at her dream college only to find that self-focused ambitions left her wanting. But when the insight that everyone’s true purpose is to express God’s love prompted her to rethink her motives, everything got better.