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- A Christian Science PerspectiveWatered flower
As God’s children, entirely spiritual, we’re created to thrive, as this poem conveys.
- The Monitor's ViewAttitudes shift for Arab women
More jobs for women in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait herald a deeper change in views of gender equality both at home and in the workplace.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhat to do when you don’t know what to do
If it seems we’re at a crossroads of uncertainty about how to move forward, prayerfully opening our hearts to divine inspiration is a powerful starting point for peace of mind and next steps.
- Helping kids find a balance with smartphone use
Smartphones are ubiquitous for modern teens. Parents, including this reporter, are wrestling with how to best help kids create healthy relationships with their devices and each other.
- The Monitor's ViewUkraine’s spiritual care for soldiers
One answer to Russia’s assault on religions in Ukraine is an expanding corps of military chaplains who prove care and solace to fighters on the front lines.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhen we’re looking for a job
As we understand that God provides for us, we find good opportunities to express our talents and abilities.
- The Monitor's ViewClean forestry as a social yardstick
A court halts illegal logging in Argentina, citing alleged corruption – and the need for integrity in governance.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe ‘only true solution’ to our financial needs
Like Jesus, we can turn to ever-present divine Love to provide for us.
- The Monitor's ViewSolar-powered peace in Asia
Linking solar energy across the region adds to other climate-friendly projects designed to cool the passions of nationalism.
- Michelle Obama raised a big tent – and brought down the house – at the DNC
Michelle Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention with a speech that went beyond the “Yes, we can!” of yesteryear, our cultural commentator writes.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHow we can pray about war
Though large-scale conflicts can feel outside the reach of divine Love, the Bible shows us that Love is ever present – here and everywhere to know and experience tangibly.
- The Monitor's ViewEnding a war by embracing innocence
In Sudan, agreements by armed factions to facilitate humanitarian aid lead to new dialogue on ending a violent conflict.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLife’s promise of continued capability
Recognizing that God’s children are never doomed to decrepitude frees us from age-related limitations, as a woman experienced after she was faced with knee problems.
- The Monitor's ViewUkraine’s marvel of innovation
A surprise incursion into Russia again shows other countries how Ukrainians rely more on their mental capabilities than on material solutions.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDelight in the Almighty
Receptivity to God’s supreme power and goodness opens the door to comfort and healing – even when a problem seems severe.
- The Monitor's ViewA caring response to mpox
Lessons from COVID-19 – such as the need for empathy and transparency – are being applied to a similar health crisis.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveForgiveness led me to know God
As we learn that God’s goodness is practical, we gain the confidence to claim it in any aspect of life.
- The Monitor's ViewWhy Russians want YouTube back
A ban on the highly popular video site evokes outcry, revealing a desire for sources of truth about the Ukraine war along with other services found on YouTube – and in free societies.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWho needs the Bible, anyway?
When we’re receptive to the spiritual inspiration within the Bible’s pages, we learn the healing truth of God’s goodness.
- The Monitor's ViewLiberia tries to balance justice, mercy
The West African nation’s latest effort to heal a society torn by war includes prosecution of perpetrators who did not confess after the conflict.