Prayers for peace amid conflicts around the world
Never displaced from good
People in Ethiopia, where I am living, are being internally displaced because of an escalating civil war, and some are fleeing to neighboring countries. I have been praying because I have been deep...
Looking into the eyes of an armed soldier
Our guest this week was on a reporting trip in a war zone when things got scary. Listen in to hear how a simple insight from her study of Christian Science had a transformational effect on her view...
War—and peace—in Ukraine
There's no doubt that the news out of Ukraine is devastating, but right in the middle of destruction, there are untold instances of unselfish humanity, resilience, safety, and supply. What can we l...
Prayer’s immediate impact
An author who has served in the military shares “how we can pray effectively when we’re right in the middle of a human conflict.”
“God with us” all
We can insist that our thinking not be invaded by any sense of helplessness, futility, or defeat. This kind of warfare—mentally destroying every claim that dares to oppose the knowledge and allness...
How are you praying about Ukraine?
An occasional column sharing how readers are praying about current needs in the world.
Watching the news
While the abundance of news updates and outlets has led to a more news-conscious public, the sheer quantity of information and opinions can also feel overwhelming—especially when much of it is nega...
‘Refugee is not a profession’
For a number of weeks this message was displayed on big posters hanging in many places here in Berlin. I think it was meant to draw people’s attention to the fact that becoming a refugee is not som...
How to stop a war
It was the 1960s, and the Vietnam War was raging. Like many members of my generation, I was opposed to the war and very much wanted to help bring it to an end. I felt impelled to pray about the con...
A Healing Reaction to Barbarity
"What kind of person could do a thing like that? How can anyone be so inhumane, destructive, barbaric? It's unbelievable!"Society turns away in horror and amazement from reports of vandal...