As we recently paused to celebrate Father’s Day, I feel led by the Spirit to offer a word of gratitude and reflection on the godly men in our lives. In a world where negative narratives about ...

There’s a well-known parable in Luke 15 that records the story of a prodigal son and his prodigal brother. This portion of Scripture not only teaches us a lot from the actions of those two boys, but ...

It should pain all of us to say that the present crisis of fathers and fatherhood has become a truism. The fact that everyone knows there’s a problem, that this problem has far-reaching effects, and ...

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 ...

As I was pondering Father’s Day, my mind turned—naturally—to Jesus’ parable in Luke 15:11-32. It’s famously known as The Prodigal Son but, let’s be honest, that title is a bit misleading. A more ...

“I am the wheat of God, and let me be ground by the teeth of the wild beasts, that I may be found the pure bread of Christ.” — St. Ignatius of Antioch, “Letter to the Romans” Martyrs are a rare breed, ...