Birthdays happen every day. As you age, you might feel inclined to sweep them under a rug and pretend you aren’t a year older. But when you’re a child, your birthday is a special day all about you.

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 ...

In a world often driven by individual pursuits, the age-old adage, “It is better to give than to receive,” is not just a moral lesson but a scientifically validated truth. Numerous studies have ...

We're one of those families who give less than 1% of our income to the Church and other charities. We've read what you have to say about tithing and really would like to give more. How do you get ...

Dear Amy: Gift giving is my “love language,” and I really go above and beyond to give gifts to friends and family members for their special days. I’m thoughtful ...

Dear Amy: Gift giving is my “love language,” and I really go above and beyond to give gifts to friends and family members for their special days. I’m thoughtful ...

A friend of mine rarely gets within the shadow of a church steeple. Regularly he explains to me his aversion. His family attended mass each Sunday, the whole family shoved into a single pew, and the ...

Children dance to Silento’s “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” during this year’s Cheerful Giving event in downtown Merced on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Ana B. Ibarra aibarra@mercedsunstar.com The holiday spirit ...

Dear Amy: Gift giving is my “love language,” and I really go above and beyond to give gifts to friends and family members for their special days. I’m thoughtful ...