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The Monitor's ViewReset for clean governance in PakistanRestoration of a stalled international loan – with a requirement to address corruption – may keep the country from going the way of Sri Lanka.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhat’s influencing me?
In a world where many influences seek to hold sway in our lives, turning to God for inspiration and guidance can help us stay on a productive path.
The Monitor's ViewTransforming an arid SouthwestFacing the prospects of more drought, the region’s water users learn new ways to steward a shared resource more efficiently.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer for more universal good
World events can seem overwhelming at times, even to the point of affecting us mentally and physically. But as we pray to see more clearly God’s love and direction for all of us, we not only heal problems in our own lives, we are also contributing to universal good.
The Monitor's ViewAn echo of Ukraine’s war in AsiaA new president in the Philippines reaffirms how rule of international law can help countries stand up to bullying neighbors like China or Russia.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFrom devastation to unspeakable joy
Turning unreservedly to God, who is everywhere present and all-powerful, enables us to face down fear and move forward productively, as a man experienced after his house was severely vandalized and robbed.
The Monitor's ViewListening as a political de-polarizerVoters place more importance on accountability through direct dialogue with their elected officials than they do on party identity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAnd just like that, the pain was gone
Faced with knee pain that became a long-standing impediment to free movement, a man knew he needed a breakthrough. In this short podcast, he shares some of the key ideas that helped him find permanent healing through prayer.
The Monitor's ViewKeeping the faith in Sri LankaAs in many failed states, Sri Lankan religious groups step up in unity to help citizens through a deep political and economic crisis.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveRefuse to sink
When the waters of life get rough, recognizing that God keeps all His children safe and whole opens the door to hope, strength, and healing.
Indigenous peoples and the borderless beat“There’s this whole community, a society that exists in both (the United States and Canada) and transcends the border in a lot of ways."
The Monitor's ViewKenya’s new civic sensibilitiesThe Aug. 9 presidential election could mark a historic break from political violence and show that constitutional norms have taken root.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe universe – as one verse
As we open our hearts to God’s song of universal harmony, we begin to find that even when discord and chaos seem to hold sway, grace and peace are never out of reach.
The Monitor's ViewIndia’s struggle to treat girls as equalsA parental preference for boys still leads to mass abortion and other sex-selection methods. India is trying new ways to shift norms but it can learn from one success story.
A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer that brings comfort and peace of mindWhen we hear of frightening events driven by unsettled thinking, can our prayers help? Understanding God, Love, as the only power and intelligence brings a healing clarity to our thinking.
The Monitor's ViewEnergy security the clean wayAs world leaders scramble to the challenge of rising fuel prices, experts say climate-friendly changes can meet the need.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHe lifts us up
Even in trying situations, we all have an innate ability to know that God is here to comfort, guide, and heal, as Jesus taught and proved.
The Monitor's ViewFor Ukraine to win, not all weapons are militaryPledges by other democracies to rebuild Ukraine postwar do more than boost morale. They send a message to autocracies like Russia on why states must be preserved.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe comfort always in our midst
Whether we are giving comfort to others, or feeling the need for comfort ourselves, each of us can feel the presence of the Christ – the healing message of God, divine Love – caring for us and strengthening us.
Hope, complacency, and the merits of small wins
