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When reporters become part of the storyAs wildfires ripped across California, Monitor journalists who live in Greater Los Angeles share their own experiences of a historic conflagration.
The Monitor's ViewSports as sprouts amid strifeFor residents of Gaza and women in Afghanistan, a revival of athletics lays the seeds for joy as a people.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSeeking spiritual wisdom over human adviceAs we listen for God鈥檚 guidance, we find that it鈥檚 trustworthy.聽
The Monitor's ViewProtests as prototypes in SerbiaSome of Europe鈥檚 largest ongoing demonstrations 鈥� against a corrupt autocracy in Serbia 鈥� have evolved from anger to being a model of a new society.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA brighter worldPraying from the basis that God鈥檚 creation is complete and harmonious brings healing.
The Monitor's ViewA vital rejig of the rules of warNations join with the international Red Cross to find new ways to protect the innocent in conflicts where the Geneva Conventions are ignored or misread.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAre we getting closer to 鈥榥o more war鈥�?As our prayers for the end of war rest on a spiritual foundation, we can be confident that they will open to us greater harmony.聽
The Monitor's ViewAn identity that upends dictatorsLike Ukrainians, the people of Belarus unite around a shared civic and cultural identity to defy a Russia-allied ruler.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe dependence that sets us freeRather than shackling or limiting us, our unity with God gives us wholeness and health.聽
The Monitor's ViewA migrant debate cuts across the AmericasAs the region flares up over U.S. deportations and similar issues, the debate also points to the ideals at stake.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNo unknowns to GodIn praying to an all-inclusive and good God, be confident that we will know and see only goodness.
What matters most in disaster reportingIt might seem glib to use words like 鈥渉ope鈥� and 鈥渞esilience鈥� in reporting on natural disasters. But a Monitor journalist鈥檚 job is to make those qualities as real to readers as the heartbreak.
The Monitor's ViewAn Oscar for a fire-singed HollywoodThe movie industry plans to help Los Angeles recover from wildfires with a spotlight on creative inspiration.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe change of thought that brings progressWhat thoughts are we 鈥渨earing鈥� today 鈥� materialistic and limiting beliefs or God鈥檚 healing inspiration?聽
The Monitor's ViewQatar鈥檚 pull with powers and pariahsThe small Gulf nation鈥檚 mediating role in the Israel-Hamas agreement earns gratitude from both sides, a reflection of Qatar鈥檚 focus on patience and empathy.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHow do we measure our worth?The spiritual view of life opens to us every individual鈥檚 limitless worth.
The Monitor's ViewOf mercy and grievanceAs one U.S. president handed power to another, their acts of clemency also invited some to seek reconciliation through contrition.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhat would God say about that?God, who is Spirit, sees only spiritual reality. As children of Spirit, we can pray to see as God sees and discern what He might say about each situation we encounter.
The Monitor's ViewInfinite innovation and finite politicsThe change in the White House may bring different approaches to technology and productivity, but every American president taps into a bottomless well of new scientific ideas.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveStilling the 鈥業鈥� of the stormAs a major storm was coming through his community, a man found comfort, strength, and direction through yielding to God鈥檚 powerful presence.聽
