One of the first things I teach my dogs when I get a new one is to “come.” I demand instant obedience because there may come a time where their life is in danger. Of course, they all have a mind of ...

Find today’s readings here. Have you ever invited a guest for dinner and then regretted extending that invitation? Imagine the shock of the Pharisee in today’s Gospel when, after inviting Jesus of ...

In any religious tradition that’s based on claims of God revealing himself to humanity, it’s easy for believers to think that they know exactly how God works, where he manifests himself, and to whom ...

My brothers and I hunted rattlesnakes in some hills outside of Fairfield, Calif. We killed them, skinned them, salted the skins and mom was kind enough to cook up the meat for us. We didn't eliminate ...

Have you ever thought about how you would respond if a celebrity you admire came to your house one day and said, “I would like to stay here with you, and what is mine is yours?” More than likely you ...