I just got back from a trip to Dubuque Iowa. I was presenting a seminar for the Sacred Practice Leadership series which is a program sponsored by the Alban Institute and the Center for Renewal. I presented with another Alban author named Karen McClintock. We spoke about the spiritual practice of healthy relationships. Karen was great to work with and it was a joy to be a part of this program. There were people there from a variety of denominations. There were Methodists, Lutherans, Presbyterians, Episcopalians, Reformed Church of America, Southern Baptists, A Mennonite Pastor, and at least one from the United Church of Christ. It was a great group of people and we had a great time exploring themes related to healthy relationships with God and each other. I focused my presentations on what it means to be honest with God and what it means to be an “Honest to God Church.” It is interesting to think about how honesty regarding the issues in our lives helps us to have better relationships with God and each other.