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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe meekness of the mangerWhile Jesus鈥� advent was meek, what he gave us is invaluable. This season and beyond, each of us can pause to humbly acknowledge Jesus鈥� example and walk forward drawing on the healing goodness God freely provides to all.
The Monitor's ViewClimate change action goes homeThe just-concluded COP24 conference in Poland took only a few modest steps forward. What each country does now will determine whether real progress can be made.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFrom darkness to lightToday鈥檚 contributor recalls a Christmas when the light of God鈥檚 pure love broke through mental darkness, freeing her from a deep sense of anguish and hopelessness.
The Monitor's ViewNavigating the giving season, with joyOne way to reverse a decline in volunteering and boost charity is to know better how to do both 鈥� and why.
Why desegregation mattersSeparateness can be beautiful, expressed in distinct cultures, traditions, and nations. But when the Supreme Court declared in 1954 that 鈥淪eparate educational facilities are inherently unequal,鈥� it touched on a truth.
Readers RespondReaders write: US-Russia exchange, and how to address genocide?Letters to the editor for the Dec. 17, 2018 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: China and the US begin to realize the costs of their trade war, and moreA roundup of global commentary for the Dec. 17, 2018 weekly magazine.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective鈥楲et every heart prepare him room鈥�When plans to tackle a Christmas to-do list were interrupted, today鈥檚 contributor felt the grace of Christ replace frustration with joy, and an opportunity to help friends in need benefited all involved.
The Monitor's ViewWhat strips power from today鈥檚 emperorsChallenges to strong democratic leaders are common. In China, ruled by a 鈥榮upreme leader,鈥� a pastor has challenged personal rule by pointing to the real source of power.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective鈥楴o greater mission鈥� than loving God and manWhen we devote ourselves to loving God and our neighbor, we鈥檒l witness more healing, find more opportunities to help others, and express more joy.
The Monitor's ViewAn unlikely place for women to help end a tragic warA new cease-fire in Yemen鈥檚 war required women at the table. For a country with the largest gender gap, this is a breakthrough for the whole Middle East.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveMary鈥檚 Christmas message: humility empowers usToday鈥檚 contributor explores timeless, healing lessons we can learn 鈥� even 2,000 years later 鈥� from one of history鈥檚 most significant women.
The Monitor's ViewPutin鈥檚 praise of a truth-telling dissidentFor the centennial of the birth of the late Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Russia鈥檚 leader only highlights why those with 鈥榦pen eyes鈥� on official lies can alter history.
The Monitor's ViewGlobal solutions on migration start at homeWhile many nations signed a global migration pact this week, the debate in most countries showed the need for an identity check, one that will determine the size of their welcome mat.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe healing impact of knowing God's kindnessPausing to affirm and feel that God is limitless Love, not vengeful and punishing, is dynamic prayer that transforms and heals.
Refuge is not a point on a mapWhat obligation do more prosperous nations have to help those in disarray or distress?
Readers RespondReaders write: Positive views of China and Puerto Rico, and portrayal of socialismLetters to the editor for the Dec. 10, 2018 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: Focusing on Brexit distracts from Russia-Ukraine tensions, and moreA roundup of global commentary for the Dec. 10, 2018 weekly magazine.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFighting fire with fire 鈥� in God鈥檚 wayWe鈥檇 probably all agree that there is too much anger in the world today (see today鈥檚 Monitor Daily article on this topic), but instead of reacting to anger, hate, insult, and attack with more of the same, today鈥檚 contributor has found we can fight 鈥渇ire鈥� with healing love through a consistent, prayerful watchfulness.
The Monitor's ViewHow to soften big conflicts in small waysA new democratic leader in Armenia is treading a special path by looking to end a tense standoff with Azerbaijan with a 鈥榩eople-oriented approach.鈥�
