Government
Is it more important to be right or to be loving?
Has politics come between you and a loved one? This week’s guest, Connie Coddington, experienced such a rift with her brother and again with a friend. When she turned to God—divine Love—in prayer,...
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...
How can we lower the temperature of the political climate?
2024 is a historic election year, with elections in fifty countries and over two billion voters projected to head to the polls in, for instance, the United States, India, Mexico, and South Africa....
Tackling the underlying threat to democracy
There are signs of deep political divisions around the world . Many have polarized into camps in which each side is convinced it is right and is unwilling to listen to the other. What's the re...
Our role in world events (part two)
Our guest, Allison Rose-Sonnesyn, worked for the United States Congress drafting legislation and negotiating with policy stakeholders. She shares how understanding God as the source of true governm...
Our role in world events
It can sometimes feel as if the end of the world is near, especially when everyone’s talking about it. The media and other means of conversation can contribute to this tactic called fear-mongering....
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.