Spring is a time of spiritual rebirth and renewal. It also happens to be a time for spiritual and inspirational books to return or debut on USA TODAY’s Best-Selling Books list. In the past week, two ...

In uncertain times especially, books with positive messages offer hope to eager readers. But defining what it is that makes a title inspirational can be almost as challenging as navigating the ...

As spring unfolds, the natural world awakens with fresh energy and possibility. This seasonal transition offers more than just an opportunity to declutter closets and scrub baseboards—it presents a ...

In 2014, disabled Australian disability activist Stella Young gave a TED Talk titled, “I’m not your inspiration, thank you very much.” It has become an essential text of disability culture, and a ...

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 ...

What is an inspirational quote? A great quote provides moments of learning and understanding. Inspirational quotes by famous and not-so-famous people have an uncanny ability to stop and make us think ...

The great science minds of history have provided inspirational quotes on their findings, philosophy, and understanding of the world around us. These quotes have inspired generations of young explorers ...

Thousands of years ago, humankind figured out how to transform one of our greatest inventions into infinite beauty, and language gave way to poetry. From the prehistoric poems of the Nile ...