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08/16/2026

What does it mean to get real with God?

In this Sentinel Watch discussion, Ian Gudger talks honestly about his own relationship with God. He shares that there have been times when he has felt an unquestionable feeling that God is there, and other times when it hasn’t felt so clear. He also shares what he has done to strengthen that relationship.

“Sometimes I have an unquestionable conviction that God is there, and sometimes, it just doesn’t click.”

I’m sure many of us have experienced that. Our sense of connection with God can feel strong at times and distant at others. But those moments don’t have to discourage us. They can be an invitation to seek God more deeply.

Psalm 91:14 gives us this beautiful thought: “Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.”

Setting our love upon God is an active choice, to turn toward Him, to know Him, to listen for Him, and to nurture that relationship.
That honesty is encouraging. We don’t have to pretend that our faith is always effortless or that we always feel close to God. We can be real with God, and keep seeking Him.

Psalm 91:15 continues: “He shall call upon me, and I will answer him.”

Perhaps strengthening our relationship with God begins with simply calling upon Him honestly, listening, and being willing to draw closer.

🎧 Listen to Ian Gudger’s “How real is God to you?” and consider how you might strengthen your own relationship with God. Link in bio.

08/09/2026

This week, we’re reading a beautiful article about a young Christian Scientist: “The Highlight of My Summer” by Kate St. Julian.

Kate felt completely overwhelmed as she prepared for a competitive camping trip, and everything seemed to be going wrong. But during a metaphysical meeting, she was struck by a line from Hymn 278:

“Grace to go forward, wherever He guide thee, Gladly obeying the call of His word.”

That one word, gladly, changed her perspective.

Instead of focusing on everything that wasn’t going right, she began to think about God’s ever-present guidance. She realized she didn’t have to figure everything out or carry the responsibility alone. She could listen for God’s direction and gladly move forward.

We love this reminder that when we feel overwhelmed, we can pause and ask: What if I looked at this through a spiritual lens? What is God guiding me to see and do?
A change in thought can bring a whole new sense of peace, joy, and possibility.

📖 We invite you to read along with us this week and consider what “grace to go forward” means in your own life. Link in bio.

07/30/2026

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These podcast collections make it easy to listen whenever you have a few minutes, at home, on a walk, during your commute, or wherever you are. Listen as you can, where you can, and let these inspiring ideas meet you right where you are.

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Explore the collections today - link in bio.

07/26/2026

What’s next after high school?

It’s a question many teens ask, and one that can feel exciting, overwhelming, or both. With so much pressure to choose the “right” college, career, or direction, it’s easy to think your future depends entirely on you.

In her TeenConnect article, “What’s My Path After High School?”, Virginia Gathings shares a different perspective. Rather than trying to map out every detail of her future, she discovered that trusting God, listening for His guidance, and expressing spiritual qualities opened doors she never could have planned herself.

One line that stands out is: “My path was God determined, not me-determined.”

The article doesn’t suggest that you’ll instantly know every step ahead. Instead, it shows that as we turn to God and let Him direct our thinking, the next step becomes clearer. Whether you’re deciding on college, work, a gap year, or simply wondering where life is leading, you don’t have to face those questions alone.

If you’re navigating what’s next, or know a teen who is, this thoughtful article offers encouragement, hope, and a reminder that God’s direction is always available.

Read “What’s My Path After High School?” See link in bio for linktree.

07/18/2026

We’ve really been enjoying digging into this article, The Transparent Thought by Robert Schult, and one thought has stayed with us: Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 13:12 are just as meaningful today as they were when he wrote them.

“For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face.”
The article uses the picture of a window to explain it. The light is always there, it’s the window that can become cloudy. The same is true with our thinking. The more we let in the Christ light, which is the truth about God’s total goodness, the more clearly we see His love and our true identity as His children.

What we appreciate about Paul is that he always points us back to Jesus and reminds us that as we keep our hearts and minds focused on the Christ truth that Jesus taught and proved, our perspective changes. Fear, doubt, and material distractions don’t have to define what we see.

It’s a simple but powerful reminder: don’t spend all your energy staring at the shadows. The darkness of materialistic thinking clouds our view. Keep looking to the light of the Christ. This light has never stopped shining, and the clearer our thought becomes, the more naturally that light is reflected in our lives. Others will see it too. We become a transparency for others to see God and His love for us.

May we keep looking to Him until what once seemed dim becomes clearer, and we let a Christ-filled mind become the center of everything we think, say, and do.

Check out the full article - link in bio.

07/12/2026

What if faith isn’t about what God does for us—but about who God eternally is?

One of the most moving insights from this week’s Christian Science Sentinel article, “Keeping the faith,” is the realization that many of us, without meaning to, can slip into a transactional view of God. When life feels good, faith comes easily. But when challenges arise, it’s tempting to wonder where God is.

The author’s experience echoes Job’s awakening: God isn’t a distant power deciding when to bless or withhold good. God is unchanging Love—always present, always powerful, always with us.

As the article beautifully expresses, “God is God, omnipotent, all-present Love, no matter what the human circumstances.”

That shift in thought changes everything. Our faith no longer depends on changing circumstances because it rests on the unchanging nature of God. We don’t have to earn God’s care or wait for proof of His presence. Divine Love never leaves us. Never stops loving us. Never stops being God.

If you’ve ever found yourself questioning your faith during difficult times, this inspiring article offers a fresh perspective on discovering the steadfastness of God’s love—even in life’s darkest moments.

Read “Keeping the faith” alongside us. Link in bio.

TrustGod

07/05/2026

As we reflect on our nation’s 250th birthday this weekend, we’re reading “Let Freedom Ring” by Beth Schaefer and considering the deeper meaning of freedom.

The article reminds us that, at our core, we are all made to be free because we are all God’s children. Our true identity is spiritual, created to reflect God’s nature. This spiritual freedom is beautifully described in the Bible by Paul: “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (II Corinthians 3:17)
As Mary Baker Eddy echoes in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, “Man is tributary to God, Spirit, and to nothing else. God’s being is infinity, freedom, harmony, and boundless bliss.”

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, may we also reflect on the freedom that comes from being a child of God, a freedom that uplifts, unites, and blesses all.

Happy 250th birthday, America. Let freedom ring. 🇺🇸

06/28/2026

This week we’re listening to the Daily Lift, “There’s listening—and there’s listening that is great” by John Tyler, CSB.

One thought that stood out: “I have no idea what the answer to my problem is, but God does. And not only does God, God, who is divine Love, God is communicating it to me directly.”

What a comforting reminder that we don’t have to figure everything out on our own. As we humbly listen, trusting that divine Love is always leading us to the next right thought, word, and action, we can feel God’s guidance in our daily lives.

What inspired you most from this week’s Lift?

Link to daily lift in bio.

TrustGod

06/21/2026

We’ve been inspired by an article from Russ Ge**er that asks a thought-provoking question: Are you limiting your lifework?

Drawing from the story of the fishermen who immediately left their nets to follow Christ Jesus, the article explores what it means to respond to God’s direction with trust, courage, and wholehearted commitment.

One passage that particularly stood out to us is this:
“When we’re faithful to God and want only to follow His direction, our lifework unfolds and is governed by wisdom and Love.”

How often do we think of our purpose in life as being defined by a job title, a career path, or a set of responsibilities? This article gently challenges that view, encouraging us to see our true lifework as something much larger: expressing God’s love, blessing others, and growing spiritually wherever we are.

What we especially appreciated was the reminder that obstacles, uncertainty, and changing circumstances do not have the final say. When our desire is to follow God’s leading, we can trust that His wisdom is guiding the way forward—even when the path isn’t immediately clear.

The article also invites us to consider whether we may be placing limits on what God can accomplish through us. Whether we’re serving in a profession, caring for family, volunteering in our community, or exploring a new direction in life, each of us can listen for God’s call and discover fresh opportunities to bless others.

This week’s reading has encouraged us to think less about limitations and more about possibilities—to ask not simply, “What is my work?” but “How can I express more of God’s goodness today?”

✨ Wherever you are on your journey, may you find inspiration in knowing that your true purpose is never confined by circumstance and that God’s guidance is always present.

Link in bio to read full article.

06/14/2026

This week, we’ve been deeply inspired by an article from Barb Goodspeed Grant that uses the beautiful metaphor of sailing to explore spiritual freedom and healing.
She writes: “If we feel thwarted at every turn – dismissed, detained, disturbed, denied – we may feel stuck in irons. But for every problem that seems to limit or restrict us, there is a spiritual solution.”

In sailing, being “in irons” means facing directly into the wind, unable to move forward. Many of us can relate to moments when life feels stalled, when progress seems impossible, or when challenges appear to have us trapped.

What we love about this article is its reminder that true freedom comes from shifting our perspective—from focusing on material limitations to recognizing our spiritual nature as God’s beloved expression. Drawing from the teachings of Christ Jesus and the writings of Mary Baker Eddy, the author shows how healing begins when we watch our thinking and allow divine Truth to guide us forward.

One especially meaningful insight is that we don’t need to search our circumstances for evidence of improvement; instead, we can look more deeply at our thoughts and let the Christly qualities of patience, wisdom, love, and spiritual understanding reshape our experience.

This message has encouraged us to ask: Where might we be “stuck in irons” and what spiritual truth is ready to help us catch the wind again?

We’re grateful for this uplifting reminder that no situation is beyond God’s guidance and care, and that spiritual progress is always possible.

To read the full article, check out our linktree in bio.

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