As 2026 opens before us, here are seven reasons why receiving Christ this year is not merely important — it is urgent.

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

On the surface of things, there’s no mystery how one ought to receive Communion: Stand up, file out of the pew, wait your turn in line, eat the Host, and head back to the pew. But beneath these ...

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 ...

Last week I opened up this column with a quote from a Christian missionary who was somewhat critical of my approach to ministry when he said, “Looks like he (referring to me) is chasing a political ...