As Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish New Year — approaches, Jewish people around the world will prepare to observe this significant occasion with prayers, repentance and gatherings. One of the most profound ...

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 ...

Now that former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has some time on his hands, I’d like to book him as a trainer for public figures. He’s got a message folks from all walks of life could use: Be humble ...

Like so many recent films with foundations in religious faith, "The Second Chance" is less about scripture and sermonizing than applying those lessons to life in the real world, both on the streets ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — I stood in line with my husband at the pharmacy in the subway level of Mayo Clinic. It was Tuesday, which means we survived a week of worry and wondering if our insurance was going ...

In his book, “Hurdle-isms: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball,” former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle details 25 phrases he has used over the years — in other words, Hurdle-isms. He ...

My daughter recently was promoted into a management role for the first time. Within days of assuming her new duties she called to vent about the problems she was facing. From scheduling to ...

In my last article, I explained that “my conservative stock-picking approach stems from personal financial losses during the Great Recession.” Having once been a successful real estate developer worth ...