I was ordained into ministry in the United Church of Christ on January 23, 2005. I will celebrate 20 years of ordination in a few days. I have taken this milestone as an invitation to reflect not only on my journey so far, but who and where I am at present and who I wishContinue reading “A Vocational Vision, 20 Years Developed”
Author Archives: Jeff Nelson
Wonder and Whiskey Excerpt: Creed and Trust
Below is an excerpt from my book, Wonder and Whiskey: Insights on Faith from the Music of Dave Matthews Band. The song “Eh Hee” is a single that Matthews released on September 4, 2007. He played all the instruments for it and an accompanying video was released the same day. One of the refrains isContinue reading “Wonder and Whiskey Excerpt: Creed and Trust”
Winter/Spring Reading 2025
The start of a new year brings many thoughts of new goals and aspirations and intentions. Whether we take steps to achieve any of them is another matter. Among the goals and intentions that I set for myself is a new reading list. I enjoyed my fall list, and now ask what books I mightContinue reading “Winter/Spring Reading 2025”