Pastors Karla and Peter Coen-Tuff have served as ministers at United Lutheran Church for almost 20 years. Last summer, on July 7, they suffered the devastating loss of their daughter. "The day that ...

Thanks for clicking. I always appreciate my loyal readers who keep this study going since its humble beginnings in February 2020—also, a warm welcome to newcomers who are seeking to know more about ...

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 ...

Trust is not easy to do in this world. The reason is because so many people betray our trust in them. We were told, in the sixties, “Never trust anyone over 30!” We have been told, “Never trust anyone ...

How many of us struggle with not trusting God when it comes to difficult times in our life? Maybe you’re going through a tough time and trying to make ends meet. … Maybe your doctor gave you a report ...

Do you not understand this parable? Then how will you understand any of the parables? I recently helped my 7-year-old study for a religion test for school. His preparation included reviewing the ...

For me, prayer is a burst from my heart, it is a simple glance thrown toward heaven, a cry of thanksgiving and love in times of trial as well as in times of joy. St. Thérèse of Lisieux Is there ...

We see it on our coins and dollar bills (and maybe even on our license plates) every day – our national motto – “In God We Trust.” But do we? Do we really trust in God? The evidence would indicate ...

The three most important words in relationships aren’t what you think. Sure … I LOVE YOU means a lot … but I TRUST YOU holds a stronger meaning. Anyone can say I love you, but how many of us can ...

Trusting in God/Jesus is the foundation of our relationship with Him. We believe in Him because we trust in Him, and we trust in Him because we believe in Him: Jesus said, "Let not your hearts be ...