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, so the numerous vet visits and medical procedures have been an ordeal. Progress has been slow, and we’ve experienced setbacks. On Saturday, about an hour after his vet’s office closed […]
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 by what I read. Immediately, I thought, If she goes through with this, then XYZ will happen. What is she thinking? Why does she post such personal information? What if […]
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 counting the days in November and don’t stop until the ballpark organist hits that glorious chord, the clouds part, and the baseball choir sings “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” […]
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 to get somewhere—preferably a place that provides a sense of belonging, shared history, and celebration. Get out and drive in any city in America this week, and you’ll see a […]