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Christian Science Sentinel

 

Divine protection at the artillery range

When I joined the United States Army, I turned to Christian Science as never before. Probably at no other time in my life had I relied on understanding my spiritual status as the image and likeness of God as much as at Infantry Officer Candidate School (OCS), held at Fort Benning, Georgia.
 

Divine Love led me out of a riot

I was at a private party when demonstrators broke in. Suddenly I was in the middle of a riot. I was startled; then I was afraid; then I prayed, “God help me.” 
 

A life transformed

Living at home with no prospects for the future, I was constantly reminded of past failures. My life seemed narrow and hopeless, and I blamed my problems on others. How could I find purpose in my life?
 

Care for the caregiver

Caregivers serving selflessly through their devotion of thought, skills, and willingness to help others also need to feel cared for
 

step by step OUT OF DEPRESSION

I grew up in a family where my mother and grandfather suffered from manic depression. Having seen how little help the traditional methods had given my mom and my grandfather, when I was having major mood swings, my desire was to really heal the problem. That's when I found Christian Science and was healed.
 

Prayer can wipe out pain

Millions of people suffer from pain every day and wonder how to get rid of it. All kinds of methods offering relief are pursued—drugs, physical therapy, massage, meditation techniques, and more. However, there’s one approach that is often overlooked, yet can be the most effective. As Christian Science explains, prayer can take pain away. 
 

When commitment counts

I wanted to heal like Jesus, but I was unwilling to surrender all of the material attractions I enjoyed. I rarely was willing to put my active schedule aside and quietly listen for God’s guidance. Then I had a wake-up call. 
 

Can one prayer help end a war?

There is a powerful tool each and every one of us can employ that will help the people in war-torn regions and hasten the end of war: prayer that affirms God’s love and care for His entire creation.
 

Healing after sexual abuse

Recently a chorus of women around the world lifted their voices on social media to raise public awareness of sexual harassment and assault. Under the hashtag #MeToo, millions have posted their stories of being mistreated because of their sex.  Shining a light on this dark corner of human injustice is an important step toward solving the problem. But for victims who struggle with aftereffects of abuse, is it possible to go beyond #MeToo to find freedom and peace?
 

What would you do if you heard you had only six months to live?

I was just out of college, in the first year of my business career. This is the last thing on earth you want to hear from your doctor. With nothing to lose, I tried Christian Science. And now, fifty-five years later, I want to tell you how I was healed.