I needed to hear it. Father Mike Schmitz’s talk, that is. “Wrestling With God in Scripture” was part of The Bible in a Year Retreat held over the weekend. I keep thinking about what the host of The ...

Isaiah 43:2 says “God will carry you through the storm.” Often times when we go through the storms of life’s most difficult moments, we either drown or grow stronger. In Isaiah 43:2, we learn how ...

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 ...

Trust is not easy to do in this world. The reason is because so many people betray our trust in them. We were told, in the sixties, “Never trust anyone over 30!” We have been told, “Never trust anyone ...

The three most important words in relationships aren’t what you think. Sure … I LOVE YOU means a lot … but I TRUST YOU holds a stronger meaning. Anyone can say I love you, but how many of us can ...

We see it on our coins and dollar bills (and maybe even on our license plates) every day – our national motto – “In God We Trust.” But do we? Do we really trust in God? The evidence would indicate ...

“Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” — ...

On this last Sunday of Advent, we might have expected the familiar story of the annunciation to Mary, so often associated with this season. In this year of the Sunday Gospel cycle, however, we follow ...

DJ Cuppy shared a video where she spoke about her struggles despite being successful, advising people to stop worrying and ...