The birth of Jesus was the splendor and majesty of heaven personified in a human body. It was when heaven entered humanity.

Advent teaches us how to live inside a promise that hasn’t yet finished unfolding, Jason Edwards says this season.

Promises made, promises kept is often heard in election campaigning.  When true, it is refreshing.  At times such promises ...

This is one of my favorite verses in the whole Bible. It is not a very long verse in comparison to others, but it is packed full of great, comforting, and applicable truth. “God is our refuge” — God ...

The promise of "God with us" is fulfilled through the incarnation, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus's life and sacrifice demonstrate God's love, commitment, and presence ...

Christmas did not begin in Bethlehem. If we imagine the story starting only with Mary, Joseph, shepherds, and a manger, we ...

In Isaiah 41, God is comforting Israel concerning their relationship with Himself. The Lord said, “You are my servant; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; ...

The man was righteous and devout. He prayed fervently and expectantly for Israel’s rescue. The Holy Spirit was on him. If ...

Before his Ascension, Jesus made a promise to his disciples, which I believe is a promise to us as well. “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait there for the promise of the Father. This is what you have ...

In 1970, country music legend Lynn Anderson recorded what would become her signature song. Initially, though, Anderson’s producer (and husband), Glenn Sutton refused to let Anderson record it. “It’s ...

Few verses are as well-known as Proverbs 3:5-6. Many of us – myself included – have made them our life verses. We meditate on the truths they remind us of and seek to order our lives around their ...

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 ...