In my writings and talks, I often quote Cousin Al. Today is no exception. For those who might be wondering…yes, there really is a Cousin Al! His father and my mother were brother and sister, so he is ...

Many companies are training their employees to “be friendlier.” Now, when I go to pay for my groceries or have bloodwork done ...

In a flash, I was free not to pretend to be able to change a soul; I was also freed from trying to know God's business and make everything work out the way it should. My business. Your business. And ...

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil is a good mantra, akin to minding our business. Chris Seward [email protected] My friend Rick Landon — counselor, spiritual director, seminary ...

My friend Rick Landon -- counselor, spiritual director, seminary instructor, former pastor -- emailed me to say he'd recently been to the Abbey of Gethsemani, the Trappist monastery in Nelson County, ...