Selected articles from the Christian Science Monitor
Unconditional love—a mother’s privilege
from The Christian Science Monitor
Each of us is capable of pure, constant affection. Regardless of gender or age, and whether or not we have children, we have the capacity to express mother-love because God created us that way. No one escapes the blessing of being loved unconditionally either, because that’s the way our Father-Mother God loves each one of us. read
Prayer for Burma—the aftermath
from The Christian Science Monitor
The military junta that governs Burma (Myanmar) has been reluctant to allow in outside help following the cyclone that hit the country May 3. But there’s one form of assistance that all can offer and that no one can stop: prayer. read
What we truly have in common
from The Christian Science Monitor
We all share a basic desire for community. But sometimes war and violence seem just as universal as attempts to get along. It takes a spiritual perspective to find the commonality that actually heals indifference, conflict, and hatred. read
After the diploma
from The Christian Science Monitor
Uncertainty about the future is common at a crossroads like graduation. If you haven’t landed a job or made other plans, how can you know where you’re headed? And if you have, how can you be certain your decision is right? But God isn’t clueless. Listening to spiritual sense with humility and trust dissolves fear and brings practical guidance. read
All five senses—spiritual, permanent
from The Christian Science Monitor
Physical senses are thought to be vulnerable to loss or decline from injury, the side effects of drugs, and certain kinds of behavior, such as smoking. Cure for impairment lies within humanity’s reach. Healing begins with reorienting one’s thinking from the material to the spiritual view of life—to understanding ourselves as beings made in the eternal Father-Mother’s own image. read
Saving the children
from The Christian Science Monitor
Our prayers recognizing the value of children, embracing those in need in our thoughts and affirming their spiritual value, help everyone, especially the children. They can also change our world—and theirs—for the better. read
The goal: no one left hungry
from The Christian Science Monitor
Rising food prices causing one of every ten Americans to skip meals—yet another facet of the inequity between haves and have-nots. But from a spiritual standpoint we can see that one of God’s children does not actually have more than another. God loves all of His children equally. Realizing this and acting on its basis can lead to greater equity today. read
Good government—what does it take?
from The Christian Science Monitor
Many yearn for political leaders who actually are leaders. But such yearning may perpetuate the myth that good government depends on a particular person. Yet isn’t that what Christ Jesus’ unparalleled example of good government disproved? He relied completely on God, and this enabled him to show the present operation of God’s loving government—one that still heals and saves today. read
The home you cannot lose
from The Christian Science Monitor
Our homes are precious, and it is sad to think of people losing them. But one comforting thought is that home and house are not necessarily synonymous. Each of us has a spiritual nature that is our real home, and it’s strengthened and clarified as we draw closer to God. We can’t be deprived of this home. read
Leave despair in the dust
from The Christian Science Monitor
Whether concerned about a real estate market, soaring gas prices, new signs of global warming, confrontational election campaigns, or rising unemployment, we can acknowledge God as our source of strength, be grateful for His continuing care, and proclaim that even if “troubled on every side,” we’re “not distressed.” read
