This is why good people suffer in love—because they are meant to love in a world that often does not understand love. But their suffering is not meaningless. It is not proof that they should change, ...

The older I get, the more I realize that suffering is not selective. No one is immune. It touches every life, regardless of status, race, success, good choices, or even good intentions. To be human is ...

One evening several years ago, the church where I serve hosted its weekly Bible study. This particular session was focused on the topic of love. Class participants were asked to share their thoughts ...

There’s a particular kind of helplessness that doesn’t get enough screen time in our lives. It’s not the helplessness of losing a job or getting ghosted or finding out your favorite pizza place just ...

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 ...