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The Psalm of Comfort – Psalm139   1 comment

1 O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me.

2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.

5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.

7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence.

8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.

9 If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;

10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.

11 If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.

14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!

18 If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.

God the Father-Mother   Leave a comment

(The Bible KJV – Job 33: 4)

(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy p332)

Tackling the Underlying Threat to Democracy   Leave a comment

A Sentinel Watch interview with David Brown and Mark Sappenfield, Editor of the Christian Science Monitor.

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At the moment, it would seem that the world is politically quite polarised. In the media more attention is paid to the things that divide us than to the things that unit us. Sentiments are felt strongly resulting in divisions even within families. With US election fresh in thought and the expectation of an election in Australia early this year, this discussion is very timely. David and Mark share ideas on how we as individuals can support a genuine sense of unity and peace.

A Divine Promise   Leave a comment

Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable.
He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength.
Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall,
But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
“I will bring the blind by a way they did not know; I will lead them in paths they have not known. I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight.These things I will do for them, and not forsake them.”

(The New King James Version Bible – Isaiah 40: 28-31; 41: 10; 42: 16; 65: 21, 23, 25)

Tackling the Underlying Threat to Democracy   Leave a comment

A Sentinel Watch interview with David Brown and Mark Sappenfield, Editor of the Christian Science Monitor.

Click here to listen.

At the moment, it would seem that the world is politically quite polarised. In the media more attention is paid to the things that divide us than to the things that unit us. Sentiments are felt strongly resulting in divisions even within families. With US election fresh in thought and the expectation of an election in Australia early this year, this discussion is very timely. David and Mark share ideas on how we as individuals can support a genuine sense of unity and peace.

Elections – making a choice   Leave a comment

by Judith Hedrick – published in the Christian Science Sentinel, October 30, 2024

Elections are times of choice. Yes, whenever an election is held, we decide on different issues and between political parties and their candidates. But we also make a deeper choice about what we believe is the power which governs.

What is the ultimate power governing me, my family and friends, my country, and even the world? Is it human personalities or is it God? Is it mortal mind or the divine Mind? Where do I put my faith?

Any polarization or conflict that arises in elections is the result of the belief that power belongs to people, who have both good and evil qualities, instead of to God. We get riled up because we are convinced that there are candidates whose political positions and activities will harm us. If personalities are able to rule, we do have reason to fear. 

The Bible points us in a different direction, though: “Power belongeth unto God” (Psalms 62:11). Accepting that God, good, is all-powerful and governing human existence frees us from fear and distress. The Bible also says, “I am the Lord, and there is none else” (Isaiah 45:6). This shows us that the enemy is not a person. It is the false belief that there is a power, mind, or presence other than God. Click here to continue reading.

God Really Does Run the Universe   Leave a comment

A Sentinel Watch interview with Deborah Huebsch.

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Deborah shares how being a Christian Science practitioner has helped her understand God more clearly: as the only power—the power of good—in our lives.

Fear Not   2 comments

Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

(The Bible NKJV – Joshua 1:9)

Power Through Love   1 comment

God’s Grace   Leave a comment