Prayers for peace amid conflicts
Deliver me from “the violent man”
Applying in a practical way the knowledge of our God-given exemption from evil was important in my work as a youth corrections counselor.
Embracing our world with divine wisdom
Wisdom’s voice can be heard and accepted. It can win the day for individuals and for nations.
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...
On the alert
To be mentally alert is to stay attuned to God, to listen to the voice of the Christ continually, regardless of where we are and what we are doing.