It’s no secret that the life of a pastor’s family is filled with unique challenges. There are few roles that mix work and family life as closely as pastoral ministry… read more

(RNS) Pope Francis and senior Catholic leaders wrapped up their two-week Vatican summit on the challenges of modern family life on Sunday (Oct. 19) without reaching a consensus on … read more

Last time, I talked a little of how old has gotten from being something important to being something to avoid. Old has migrated from being an integral part of life where the… read more

I overheard this conversation recently at a United Methodist church. Should we have a baby shower for the child of one of the active and long term members of the church, who was… read more

“The church will be here for you whether he lives or dies.” Those words, delivered quietly with kindness and compassion from my first pastor, were the life-saving… read more

I love Monday night dinner. My daughter, her husband, and our grandson join us. Three or four close friends come too. We share a meal, and more. We catch up. How did Tom’s… read more