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Both in the Bible and in Mary Baker Eddy’s writings, we find the instruction to “pray without ceasing. ” I’ve always felt that was something to aspire to, but I was never quite sure how to accomplish this.

I once was a lighthouse keeper. My husband and I served on a tiny island in an oceanic bay where tidal flows churned against a major rushing river outlet.

When we turn wholeheartedly to God to find the very core of our being as His likeness, we begin to feel our unity with God—the divine Principle, Love—which “constitutes the brotherhood of man” (Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 340 ).

This author writes, “We should never accept a feeling of helplessness in the face of strident disunity. There is power and joy in feeling confident that it is natural for us to spiritualize our lives, to be governed by one infinite Mind, and to witness to the unifying power of divine Love.”

Dear Reader, As you know, the Christian Science Sentinel will be changing quite a bit in the new year—both in print and online. Details will be spelled out in upcoming issues.

Raising a family of three active boys brought many opportunities to turn to divine Love in prayer. What I was learning of God and man through the study of Christian Science was both preventative and curative in maintaining the boys’ well-being.

On a recent college study abroad trip, we visited Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian territories. As part of our study, we were asked to consider the question: What makes the land holy? One of the destinations we visited was Mount Nebo, where Moses had gone after spending forty years leading the Israelites through the desert.

When I discovered my wallet had been stolen in a supermarket, I felt so disturbed that I was unable to think clearly. In it were my bank and credit cards, and £40 in notes.

Like many readers of the Journal, I recently learned that several books about Mary Baker Eddy are being reissued as digital titles on JSH-Online. com.

Who doesn’t have a strong desire for home and community? The longing for them can be heightened when we’re unable to be out and about with other people, or we find ourselves alone at the holidays.   As a frequent traveler I’ve spent a good many weeks away from home, which is why the hymn in the Christian Science Hymnal that begins, “Pilgrim on earth, home and heaven are within thee” (Peter Maurice, adapt.