based on Acts 2:1-13 Faithful God, You promised us a new beginning, a new way to be what you call us to be, an enduring presence that would allow us to realize yet-unknown possibilities. But we didn’t expect howling wind, purifying fire, a message adapted for all to understand in their own way. To beContinue reading “A Prayer in a Bewildered Crowd”
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A Prayer in a Perfumed House
based on John 12:1-8 Faithful God, there are many ways to show our love and faithfulness. Some times call for acts of devotion, others acts of service, others a simple act of being present. We always have those in need with us, and you in turn are with them, calling us to discernment and action.Continue reading “A Prayer in a Perfumed House”
Why Some of My Books Include Questions for Reflection
Back when I was preparing my first book, Coffeehouse Contemplative, for publication, one of the members of the editorial board noted my inclusion of questions for reflection at the end of every chapter. He expressed surprise that I did so, saying that he didn’t usually see such an element in what he thought would beContinue reading “Why Some of My Books Include Questions for Reflection”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 