It’s been about a month since the release of No Perfect Time, my first venture into publishing on Smashwords. Rather than going the traditional route of pitching an idea to an established publisher, I opted to put everything together myself. I briefly touch on my reasons for doing this in my podcast episode about theContinue reading “In Defense of Self-Publishing”
Author Archives: Jeff Nelson
Far From Home
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”
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”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 