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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveTouched by the simplicity of ChristEven just a moment of genuine yearning to feel closer to God, good, can have profound effects.
Energy, wildlife, and the myth of the zero-sum gameRenewable energy projects 鈥� dams, solar panels, even batteries 鈥� sometimes harm the environment around them. But holistic approaches offer a way forward.
Readers RespondReaders write: State of the capital and Georgia voting lawsLetters to the editor for the July 12 & 19, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the motives behind restrictive voting laws.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveMy 鈥榙one鈥� listSometimes to-do lists can feel overwhelming. But God has given each of us the grace, patience, and creativity we need to accomplish what we need to.
The Monitor's ViewWater jaw-jaw is better than water war-warWith Egypt and Ethiopia near blows over Nile waters, Jordan and Israel have set an example for water diplomacy in the region.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHow sacrament healed me of lonelinessEvery day offers the opportunity to commune with God in prayer that opens our eyes to Christ鈥檚 powerful, healing presence.
The Monitor's ViewAs Taliban advance, Afghan women hug their rightsMany take up arms, others aim for a cease-fire, while most long for freedoms already won.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHow forgiveness helped my familyWhen a misunderstanding within her family spiraled out of control, a teen asked God for help in forgiving her dad. The healing effects of that love-fueled prayer were profound and lasting.
The Monitor's ViewIs Haiti really 鈥榰ngovernable鈥�?The assassination of the country鈥檚 president adds to an impression of troubled places inherently unstable. Yet peacemakers have learned that self-governance can exist in the most chaotic nations.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGood that can鈥檛 be stoppedSometimes it can seem that goodness can run out. But as a family experienced after one of them lost his job, recognizing God as the source of unlimited good empowers us to experience that goodness more consistently in our everyday lives.
The Monitor's ViewHighfliers in spaceThe coming flights of two wealthy entrepreneurs on their own rockets set new visions for space travel.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding true freedomIt can seem that there are all kinds of things that would limit us 鈥� illness, age, history, for instance. But recognizing our true nature as God鈥檚 children brings healing and freedom from limitations.
The Monitor's ViewWhen to be humble about inflation forecastsThe old certainties of economics have been shocked into a new reality that requires more deliberation and listening.
Happy birthday, America, from a village in BangladeshAfter learning English, our columnist reached out on social media to inquire about America鈥檚 history and culture. He gained knowledge 鈥� and friends.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA spiritual basis for fatherhoodA longtime father shares how getting to know God as the divine Parent of everyone can empower one鈥檚 efforts to nurture, care for, and protect others, including one鈥檚 own children.
The Monitor's ViewSystemic trust in buildings, pipelines, bridgesRecent failures of shared physical structures, such as a condo complex in Florida, have put a focus back on the values required for a trust-based society.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWe can all experience spiritual triumphsConsidering the radical idea that God created us invulnerable to material circumstances opens the door to healing and joy in our daily lives.
Class in session, outside: The power of outdoor education.Outdoor preschools encompass more than playing. They鈥檙e about building forts, or watching turtles sun themselves; they鈥檙e about using nature to learn.
The Monitor's ViewA big dive into the talent poolThe pandemic鈥檚 churn of the job market has revealed how much workers want to learn new skills. Employers are responding.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhere is our faith?Everyone has a God-given ability to trust in and discern the healing goodness of the Divine, as this poem highlights.
