Government
Facing down political fears
No matter where we put ourselves on the political spectrum, most of us have probably felt anything ranging from concern to outright fear about upcoming elections in the United States or elsewhere i...
Rejoicing—before and beyond elections
A phrase in the Bible’s book of Psalms captures how we often seem to view political opponents today: “the man [or woman] who bringeth wicked devices to pass” (Psalms 37:7). Yikes!Even if opposing c...
Working in harmony across political lines
Ultimately, my initial opponent, his successor, and I were all harmoniously in support of the same legislative measure, and we developed a sincere appreciation for one another.
Law and order
In this Sentinel Watch podcast, adapted for print, David Brown talks with Christian Science practitioner and teacher Kevin Ness from Boston, Massachusetts. Kevin also currently serves as Manag...
Living under God’s government
If ever tempted to think efforts to improve government are futile, we can look to the life of Jesus for hope.
God’s government over the big and small
There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and sometimes it can feel daunting to know where to even begin my prayers. How can I pray for my family, my community, and the world when I feel like...
Biblical solutions to government—really?
Governmental drama is nothing new. It goes all the way back to biblical times. And the lessons learned then can teach us a lot about what can uplift and even redeem government—and those who work fo...
Your questions: Improving government
Last month, the Editor of The Christian Science Monitor, Mark Sappenfield, shared his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities during a time of great political division. Since we received quite...
You can play a role in improving government
Disturbing headlines about the state of the government in the US and other parts of the world can be paralyzing. But our guest, Mark Sappenfield, Editor of The Christian Science Monitor, indicates...
“That they all may be one”
When we glimpse the truth that there is only one God, one Mind, we’re contributing to something much larger than ourselves—we’re playing a part in unifying humanity.