Several years ago, I was with one of my daughters at a small fishing pond that was owned by a local farmer. My daughter must have been about 4 years old and was at the back of the car where I was ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Elizabeth Johnson has spent her entire life — or at least her decadeslong theological career — trying to get people to think differently about God, beyond the patriarchal image of an authoritarian old ...