I again had difficulty choosing a Lenten practice this year. This has been happening more often than not lately. Originally, I had the idea to wake up a little earlier each morning to observe a quiet prayer time. True to my intention, I set my alarm for Ash Wednesday morning, ready to get started. WhenContinue reading “Making Lent By Walking”
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Coffeehouse Contemplative Book Excerpt: It’s All Spiritual
Below is an excerpt from my book Coffeehouse Contemplative: Spiritual Direction for the Everyday. When my family sits down to eat dinner, my son is very particular about the position of the food on his plate. He has a standing decree that each element making up the meal on any given evening must not touchContinue reading “Coffeehouse Contemplative Book Excerpt: It’s All Spiritual”
Four Weeks Book Excerpt: Scent
Below is an excerpt from my book Four Weeks: Reflections for Advent. When I began seminary, I bought a pine forest-scented candle for my apartment. That summer I had discovered how watching a burning flame had the power to quiet my soul and help center my attention on my own thoughts. Candles have aided thousandsContinue reading “Four Weeks Book Excerpt: Scent”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 