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A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe blessings of a grateful heartAt Thanksgiving and always, genuine gratitude for God鈥檚 goodness and love brings strength, peace, and healing, as this poem conveys. (Read it or listen to it being sung.)- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDon鈥檛 give up 鈥� give thanksWhen some sort of problem confronts us, feeling grateful may not be at the top of our list. But genuine gratitude for God鈥檚 love and goodness opens our hearts to the divine inspiration that brings healing and solutions.
The Monitor's ViewBees by the watercooler?To bring more coherence and meaning to the workplace for returning employees, more firms are integrating nature into offices, based on ideas about the origins of mental health.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGratefully grasping the Bible鈥檚 unhidden meaningEach of us has an inherent ability to discern the Bible鈥檚 Christly, inspiring, healing, spiritual message.
Readers RespondReaders write: Apple picking, Palestine, and moreLetters to the editor for the November 22, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss聽the joys of nature and somber lessons from human history.
The Monitor's ViewThe next big leap into an unseen universeA powerful, new space telescope due for a December launch will peer much farther than Hubble has. Prepare to be wowed.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveRefugeWherever we may be, God鈥檚 angels of hope and healing are here to inspire and guide, as conveyed in this poem of prayer for migrants and refugees across the globe.
The Monitor's ViewChina meets its match in women鈥檚 tennisThe Women鈥檚 Tennis Association defends a top Chinese player who disappeared after accusing a Communist Party leader of sexual assault.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHow do we really know what's true?With so much information available, it can seem difficult to know what鈥檚 really true. But understanding God as Truth helps us see through what鈥檚 false and follow only what is good.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Africa鈥檚 bright spots catch US attentionAs the continent deals with coups, conflicts, and COVID-19, Niger is rising as a model for progress.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective鈥楳ark鈥� the man and woman of God鈥檚 creatingFrom a material perspective, nobody鈥檚 perfect. But recognizing that God created everyone as spiritual, whole, and pure empowers us to experience 鈥� and help others experience 鈥� a higher standard of health and harmony.
The Monitor's ViewWhat鈥檚 different for these Iran nuclear talksWater woes caused by climate change could compel Iran to seek a deal on its nuclear program 鈥� and join others in the Middle East in water cooperation.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLos dos libros que cambiaron mi vidaDespu茅s de a帽os de enfrentar desaf铆os f铆sicos y emocionales, un hombre pens贸 que hab铆a llegado al fin de su vida. Sin embargo, la nueva perspectiva espiritual que alcanz贸 al leer la Biblia y el libro de texto de la Ciencia Cristiana trajo una curaci贸n f铆sica y mejora del car谩cter que cambi贸 su vida.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe two books that changed my lifeAfter years of physical and emotional challenges, a man thought he鈥檇 reached the end of his life. But the fresh, spiritual perspective he gained from reading the Bible and the textbook of 海角大神 Science brought life-changing physical healing and character improvement.
The Monitor's ViewA win for clean governance in EuropeA new anti-corruption party in the EU鈥檚 most corrupt nation, Bulgaria, leads in a parliamentary election, signaling a civic awakening.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOur ageless connection to God鈥檚 healing, 鈥榩laying鈥� thoughtsIf we鈥檙e feeling ill or tired, joyful activity may seem out of reach. But God is always sending the inspiration we need to live and love more fully and freely 鈥� just like God created us to.
Readers RespondReaders write: Do we need a Peace Corps anymore?Letters to the editor for the November 8, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss early memories of race and their Peace Corps experience.
The Monitor's ViewIraq steps up in the Belarus crisisA new Iraqi commitment to 鈥渕igration governance鈥� may lie behind its effort to end the trafficking and trauma of Iraqis used as pawns by a European dictator.- A 海角大神 Science Perspectivein Love embracedIf we鈥檙e mourning the loss of a loved one, we can turn to God for the comforting, grief-lifting assurance that existence is so much more than mortality, and that life can never truly be lost.
The Monitor's ViewA light of truth on Nicaragua鈥檚 shady electionA brave group of private poll watchers undercuts the regime鈥檚 legitimacy by exposing low voter turnout.
