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, ...

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart died yesterday. He’ll be remembered in many ways—as a charismatic preacher and talented singer (Swaggart was Jerry Lee Lewis’ cousin). But perhaps his most lasting legacy ...

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 ...

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil is a good mantra, akin to minding our business. Chris Seward cseward@newsobserver.com My friend Rick Landon — counselor, spiritual director, seminary ...