7 Books for Getting Started with Henri Nouwen
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Exploring the practice of retreat in a deeper way
I was at a denominational event. I had recently transitioned out of a church staff role. The host, a colleague, thought I might appreciate a personal introduction to the guest speaker, who was something of a celebrity in these circles. This person asked what I did, so I started talking
6 books about spiritual formation (pre-1600s edition)
Writings about spiritual formation, the ways we can shape our lives around the way of Jesus, are as old as Paul's letter to the Galatian churches in 49 A.D. Here are six works that can encourage you to rest in the love of God.
In you have I put my trust : Psalm 31
Exploring a Christian Sabbath practice in a deeper way
I have a pastor friend who once shared with his supervisory board that he struggled with keeping Sabbath. “Oh, that’s no big deal,” he was told. “None of us do that.” Figuring this was one of the Ten Commandments, he assumed he might get a different reaction. After all,