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Christian Science Sentinel

 

Beating the graduation blues

When I graduated from college, I felt like everything I had known was completely uprooted. I moved to a new city and started a new job, and many meaningful relationships in my life changed. I knew that I could trust God to guide me through all these changes.
 

I was healed of bipolar disorder

My friend had spread rumors about me and told everyone why they shouldn’t be my friend. When I went back to school, I remembered that God’s love was protecting me and that I could let it lead the way to healing and new friends. And God's love did just that.
 

“God with us” all – Prayers for peace

That we pray about challenges, including war, truly matters. How we pray about global challenges, including war, truly matters.
 

Baptism and communion: Private and practical

In Christian Science theology, the sacraments of baptism and communion are particularly important. They are profound inner experiences of regeneration and salvation.
 

A love letter, of sorts

I wonder if you know how much God loves you. He adores you, delights in you, treasures you. And He is constantly telling you so. It really isn't a new message. God has been telling you this ever since He created you.
 

Prayer for PEACE in the new year

Let There Be Peace On Earth, and let it begin with me." This opening line of a popular song aptly describes the deeply personal approach each of the following six writers is taking in thinking about world peace. And while the places they call home span five continents, they have one theme in common—their faith in the supremacy of God's love in human affairs.
 

The power of gratitude

Gratitude always has a healing role to play in our lives, even when we face tough times. It's a powerful quality that brings immense blessings when used liberally.
 

A mother’s prayer for her teenage daughter

If I ever had a time in my life when I needed to pray, it was when I became aware that our daughter was experimenting with drugs. Gradually, I felt assured I couldn’t fail as a mom. Rather, I could count on God, who was our daughter’s Father-Mother, the only creator, and the only genuine power of the universe, to lovingly help us recognize solutions.
 

When my best friend spread rumors about me

My friend had spread rumors about me and told everyone why they shouldn’t be my friend. When I went back to school, I remembered that God’s love was protecting me and that I could let it lead the way to healing and new friends. And God's love did just that.
 

Saved during a flash flood

I realized that the water was entering my side of the car. As it reached my knees, I shouted, “God, we need help, and we need it now!”—fully expecting that God would answer our need. 
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