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The Monitor's ViewCentral America’s bright hopeAn election victory in Honduras turned on a candidate’s promise to curb mass corruption.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLiving in God’s ‘now’
Concerned about the future? Pausing to consider God’s ever-present goodness for His children, right here and now, opens the door to the peace of mind and inspired solutions we need.
What if we all learned to think in paragraphs?So much of political discourse happens in oversimplified slogans and labels. Longer, more nuanced discussions bring common ground.
Thanksgiving reflections on grace and growth for uncertain timesViewed through the lens of day to day, the past few years of social upheaval are disorienting. Zooming out, our society is rethinking its values.
The Monitor's ViewShared blessings as Afghans settle in the USIn the spirit of Thanksgiving, both the refugees who fled Taliban rule and the Americans assisting their resettlement are expressing gratitude.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine’s best defense against RussiaThe country has been rewarded by international lenders for its progress against corruption. Clean governance can help a democracy fight off neighboring bullies.
A Christian Science PerspectiveThe blessings of a grateful heartAt Thanksgiving and always, genuine gratitude for God’s goodness and love brings strength, peace, and healing, as this poem conveys. (Read it or listen to it being sung.)
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDon’t give up – give thanks
When some sort of problem confronts us, feeling grateful may not be at the top of our list. But genuine gratitude for God’s love and goodness opens our hearts to the divine inspiration that brings healing and solutions.
The Monitor's ViewBees by the watercooler?To bring more coherence and meaning to the workplace for returning employees, more firms are integrating nature into offices, based on ideas about the origins of mental health.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGratefully grasping the Bible’s unhidden meaning
Each of us has an inherent ability to discern the Bible’s Christly, inspiring, healing, spiritual message.
Readers RespondReaders write: Apple picking, Palestine, and moreLetters to the editor for the November 22, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the joys of nature and somber lessons from human history.
The Monitor's ViewThe next big leap into an unseen universeA powerful, new space telescope due for a December launch will peer much farther than Hubble has. Prepare to be wowed.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveRefuge
Wherever we may be, God’s angels of hope and healing are here to inspire and guide, as conveyed in this poem of prayer for migrants and refugees across the globe.
The Monitor's ViewChina meets its match in women’s tennisThe Women’s Tennis Association defends a top Chinese player who disappeared after accusing a Communist Party leader of sexual assault.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHow do we really know what's true?
With so much information available, it can seem difficult to know what’s really true. But understanding God as Truth helps us see through what’s false and follow only what is good.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Africa’s bright spots catch US attentionAs the continent deals with coups, conflicts, and COVID-19, Niger is rising as a model for progress.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘Mark’ the man and woman of God’s creating
From a material perspective, nobody’s perfect. But recognizing that God created everyone as spiritual, whole, and pure empowers us to experience – and help others experience – a higher standard of health and harmony.
The Monitor's ViewWhat’s different for these Iran nuclear talksWater woes caused by climate change could compel Iran to seek a deal on its nuclear program – and join others in the Middle East in water cooperation.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLos dos libros que cambiaron mi vida
Después de años de enfrentar desafíos físicos y emocionales, un hombre pensó que había llegado al fin de su vida. Sin embargo, la nueva perspectiva espiritual que alcanzó al leer la Biblia y el libro de texto de la Ciencia Cristiana trajo una curación física y mejora del carácter que cambió su vida.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe two books that changed my life
After years of physical and emotional challenges, a man thought he’d reached the end of his life. But the fresh, spiritual perspective he gained from reading the Bible and the textbook of Christian Science brought life-changing physical healing and character improvement.
