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The Monitor's ViewAfrica's new era of humble leadershipThe public鈥檚 demand for honest government is reshaping a continent beset for decades by corruption and misrule.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHearts made whole at ChristmasWhatever our holiday plans may look like, we can experience the joy and love that come from welcoming the eternal Christ into our hearts.
Art that honors women鈥檚 strength鈥淥f Rope and Chain Her Bones Are Made鈥� celebrates the handiwork that underlies the often invisible work associated with womanhood.
The Monitor's ViewThe panic that wasn鈥檛In their honesty about what it will take to tame inflation, the world鈥檚 central bankers have helped keep consumer expectations aloft.
An appreciation of former Monitor Editor John HughesJohn Hughes won the Pulitzer Prize for his reporting in Indonesia and went on to a career that spanned Voice of America and the Reagan administration.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveStress? Not in God鈥檚 plan.If it seems we just don鈥檛 have enough time to accomplish what we need to get done, we can put our schedules aside and seek God first. Then, God鈥檚 perfect plan comes into view.聽
The Monitor's ViewSunlight on the trading floorsProposed rules affecting how stocks are bought and sold offer an opportunity to strengthen the public鈥檚 trust through increased transparency.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHallelujah!As Christ becomes more of a focus in our thinking 鈥� at Christmas and all year round 鈥� we experience greater joy, less stress, and even healing.
The Monitor's ViewA prod for honest governanceAn alleged bribery plot linking Europe and Qatar points to the assets each has for strengthening accountability.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSaved in a blizzardWhatever type of circumstance we may find ourselves in, God is present to comfort and guide us.
The Monitor's ViewHarnessing star powerThe world鈥檚 first successful net energy gain through nuclear fusion is a measure of the infinite range of intelligence.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFor improved interactions, be a learnerLearning to let God鈥檚 pure love, rather than willfulness, guide our efforts to care for others opens the door to inspiration that blesses all involved.
The Monitor's ViewA view of Colombia beyond violenceThe new government鈥檚 pursuit of "total peace" with paramilitary groups is already shaping a public mindset of unity and reconciliation.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe most wonderful giftAs God鈥檚 children, we are immeasurably blessed 鈥� always.
In high court case, a delicate web of emotions"It鈥檚 about children, about child welfare. It鈥檚 about historical injustice and trauma,鈥� our reporter tells the Monitor's Why We Wrote This podcast.
Readers RespondReaders respond: The power of disagreementLetters to the editor published in the Dec. 19, 2022, weekly magazine. Readers take a closer look at our numbers and embrace friendly disagreement.
The Monitor's ViewThe bright lights of 2022In the biggest news stories this year 鈥� Ukraine, Iran, and China 鈥� one unifying symbol was light, and its literal or metaphorical power to liberate.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe rhythm of SpiritWhen things seem out of whack, opening our hearts to the harmonious rhythm of Spirit, God, brings inspiration, peace, and healing.
The Monitor's ViewArgentina鈥檚 lesson in equalizing justiceMany democracies are healthy enough to probe alleged misconduct of top leaders. For Argentina, the conviction of a former president marks a special moment against corruption.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveChrist-lighted peaks and mountain dawnsThe light of Christ, Truth, is always here to illumine our path to inspiration and healing.
