Faith an Antidote to Angst?
Despite its age, many of us can relate to the lyrics of “Calling All Angels” by the American Rock Band, Train, released in 2003. I need a sign to let ...
Does Anything Happen After Death?
“Yes,” goes the joke, “but none of them involves you.” Is there anything more difficult for humans than accepting the reality of death? That difficulty, say many people who don’t ...
Who Do You Trust?
As a child, I recall being a bit confused about the word “trust.” There was a bank in our town – I believe it was called Empire Trust – and ...
A Collective Yawn?
I recall as a child riding in our car’s back seat with my father’s Aunt Josie, a usually kind and gentle woman who visited us occasionally. As we passed a ...
The Benefits of Mindfulness
This blog exists because I misread a headline in a story on the online version of National Public Radio (NPR). The headline read, “Stressed? Instead of distracting yourself, try paying ...
How Faith Affects Mental Health
Studies consistently show a relationship between faith and better mental health. But it doesn’t appear to be a simple cause-and-effect relationship, and some skeptics may acknowledge the relationship but say ...