Jeff Nelson

I’m Really Struggling with Forgiveness Right Now

It was sometime in early spring. Lent was soon to begin or had already started. I started into my sermon, walking out to the middle of the chancel as usual. And then I started talking about Girl Scout cookies. Spring signals many things, one of which is that it’s time to order said cookies, andContinue reading “I’m Really Struggling with Forgiveness Right Now”

Fall Reading 2023

Once again, my favorite time of year is almost here. Among the many things I’m looking forward to, a new list of books to read is among them. I mostly enjoyed my summer reading list. And now that fall has nearly arrived, it’s time to make a new one. Here’s what I’m hoping to getContinue reading “Fall Reading 2023”

Suffering on the Mats

I’ve been living with the word Heal this year. I’ve been trying to focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual places within myself that are in need of renewal, care, and rest. Part of my initial idea for Heal was that I would reframe certain activities in terms of how they can bring healing. ThisContinue reading “Suffering on the Mats”