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”
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A Prayer in the Wilderness
based on Matthew 4:1-11 Faithful God, at the beginning of this 40-day journey of introspection, we’re prepared to face our central temptations. When we are tempted to abuse our privilege, may we instead be humble. When we are tempted to exploit your name for prestige, may we instead heed our call to service. When weContinue reading “A Prayer in the Wilderness”
One Word 2022: Flow
For a number of years now, I have preferred the concept of choosing a single word by which to live at the beginning of a new year, rather than making resolutions. This was inspired by the website One Word 365, which I wasn’t sure was still active. It apparently still is, but I’d still do thisContinue reading “One Word 2022: Flow”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 