The Art of Showing Up: Practicing the Ministry of Presence
For the last month, my four-year-old Golden Doodle, Shug Albert, has been struggling with a case of pancreatitis. To complicate matters, Shug has separation anxiety,
The Ministry of Minding Your Own Business
Recently, I came across a post online that bothered me. The person who shared it is someone I am fond of and I was concerned
Knowing About Jesus vs Knowing Jesus
As I write this, there are nineteen days to go until Major League Baseball’s Opening Day 2026. As a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, I start
A Place to Go for Christmas
ABC News reported that this year 122 million Americans will travel between December 20th and New Year’s Day. [1] The holiday season magnifies our yearning
Reclaiming What Belongs to You
When things feel off kilter, I’m quick to pick up books by Eugene Peterson. There’s a long list of reasons why Peterson’s books are worth
Flannery O’Connor and the Case for Prayer Journaling
A few years ago, Flannery O’Connor’s prayer journals were published in book form. To be honest, I felt guilty reading them—they seemed too personal for