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The Monitor's ViewA welcome warming between the KoreasAfter an especially chilly period, North and South Korea are talking to each other again. That alone doesn't solve any big issues. But it’s a start.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhat we most need
When times get tough, learning more about the kingdom of God may not seem like a priority. But doing exactly that opens the door to solutions that meet our needs, as a man experienced firsthand after he hit rock bottom.
The Monitor's ViewTech that preserves languages and culturesMany forces in the modern world are squeezing out the use of traditional tongues. But apps such as Woolaroo may help to save them.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBeyond moral outrage to moral courage
Love and humility, not rage, are the qualities that enable us to play a part in healing injustice in the world.
The Monitor's ViewWhen science meets hopeJane Goodall acknowledges that the natural world is threatened by extinctions. But she’s energized by people everywhere taking action.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOur mental faculties belong to God
Recognizing that each of us is sustained and cared for by God empowers us to more consistently and thoroughly assimilate, retain, and recall the information we need to.
The Monitor's ViewSay thanks to this pandemic-survival trendIn the U.S., the average well-being of individuals has risen, owing in part to a newfound appreciation for gratitude.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe ‘yoke’ that makes burdens light
Wearing a “yoke” in our daily lives may sound like an encumbrance. But when it’s the figurative yoke of Christ, we find ourselves better equipped to navigate life’s challenges with God-given strength, grace, joy, and love.
The Monitor's ViewA tall hurdle for these OlympicsThe pandemic is only one of the Games’ problems. Strong suspicions of doping by athletes continue to demand solutions for fair competition.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding genuine connection
Unsure how to relate to a colleague of a different race, a woman prayed for inspiration. The realization that we are all created to reflect God’s love lifted her insecurity – and a heart-to-heart connection opened up between the two of them.
The Monitor's ViewA deluge of giving after China’s floodsMoney and volunteers flow into Henan province after historic floods, perhaps setting a high-water mark for Chinese charity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLessons on integrity in politics
To the extent that each of us strives to practice integrity, our communities and world benefit – and everyone is capable of doing this. In this article written some years ago but still relevant today, a man shares life-changing lessons he learned following his pivotal role in the 1972 Watergate scandal.
The Monitor's ViewHonesty pays off in MoldovaIn two elections, voters in the former Soviet state have been won over by a leader who sees the honesty in them as key to solving the country’s woes.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveComfort, strength, and reconciliation
Recognizing everyone’s nature as God’s child offers a powerful basis for learning from mistakes, loving our neighbors of all backgrounds more freely, and moving forward together.
The Monitor's ViewThe other flood in Germany – generous volunteersWorldwide, the pandemic has not diminished volunteering. The response of Germans to severe floods shows why: Volunteering helps build trust and affection.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA very special gift – praising God
Have you ever thought of praising God as a gift – not just to God, but to us?
The Monitor's ViewIs this the year of climate stewardship?A burst of diplomacy leading up to the next climate summit, especially by Europe, the US, and China, signals more cooperation to put goals into action.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSafe in the storm
A woman whose coastal community faced multiple hurricane threats explores the power of God, good, to bring safety and peace of mind even in frightening situations.
The Monitor's ViewSouth Africans’ resilient response to riotsFaced with mass looting and violence for days, citizens step up to restore rule of law and to clean up their communities.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNot just surviving but thriving!
Have you ever thought about salvation as more than simply being protected or saved from harm, but living in a fuller, more meaningful, God-inspired way?
