Rounding out this series on gratitude, I would like to finish with my roots, Christianity. Thanksgiving through Christmas are my favorite time to preach because of the time I could spend teaching ...

Christians worship a strange Giver who gives strange gifts in strange ways. Christians should welcome all of this. We are, after all, supposed to be a grateful people, perhaps the most grateful of ...

When we were first married, I had a list of marriage do’s and don’ts that I had curated from books, Christian conferences, and more seasoned mentors. I’m not sure whether it was selective hearing or ...

My first job out of graduate school was at a small Christian college in Santa Barbara, California. It was not a happy experience. Although my credentials and qualifications were strong, the community ...

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 ...

If you didn’t read the post I wrote Tuesday, please start there. What follows won’t make much sense otherwise. Anyone who knows me well knows that my last post was preceded by one set of emotions and ...

More and more scholars are studying the practice of giving thanks. Here’s what they have to say. “Numerous studies have shown that gratitude can improve the mental health of people facing stressful ...

A MOMENT FOR THANKS. Archbishop Blase J. Cupich of Chicago talks with Inez Wilson, Cecilia Hernandez and Robert Jefferson during a Thanksgiving dinner put on by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese ...

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 ...