Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The incarnation pulls my attention away from ideology and toward my neighbor.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The heart of the Father is rich in mercy, and he is now calling every human being on the face of the earth to a change of heart. "Repent!" was the first word out of the Lord's mouth in his public ...

In light of the events of this past week I decided to step out of our study of the book of Genesis and address instead the topic of tragedy and the providence of God. God’s goodness and God’s power ...

When I was little, I pored over the stories of the saints, especially the martyrs. I was morbidly fascinated by stories of little 6-year-old Conchita of the Drooping Veil who loved God so passionately ...

The necessity of giving thanks to God is not just a polite gesture or a casual acknowledgment of all the blessings the Lord bestows upon us. The fact is it's a fundamental part of our relationship ...

About three months ago my husband, Ken, and I were back in the Baltimore area for my 30 high school reunion. You know how reunions are. You check out everybody’s waistline. You look at the bald spots.

Do you notice anything different—indeed quite distinctive—in St. Luke’s account of Christ’s temptation? Following his baptism, our Lord has been led into the desert by the Holy Spirit. He is quite ...