My mind has always been one of my safest spaces. When my surroundings have been unfamiliar or difficult, I retreat into my own thoughts. My imagination was a coping companion as I was growing up, and I’ve never completely given it up. Ministry has allowed me to continue to nurture my own life of theContinue reading “Far From Home”
Monthly Archives: March 2022
Book Excerpt: the Spiritual Practice of Shutting Up
The following is an excerpt from my new book, No Perfect Time: Brief Essays on Life and Faith. Many people have a certain idea of what prayer is. Call and response. Prayers of unison. Joys and concerns. The Lord’s Prayer recited. Words spoken aloud, usually to petition God for a certain sense of presence orContinue reading “Book Excerpt: the Spiritual Practice of Shutting Up”
Book Excerpt: I Was Watching
Below is an excerpt from my new book, No Perfect Time: Brief Essays on Life and Faith. I’m a preacher’s kid. Before you go assuming things, I’m a preacher despite being a preacher’s kid. Some people might think that my career choice is the natural thing based on my upbringing. I’m not mad at anybodyContinue reading “Book Excerpt: I Was Watching”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 