Below is an excerpt from my book, Coffeehouse Contemplative: Spiritual Direction for the Everyday. Brother Lawrence was a Carmelite monk who lived in Paris in the seventeenth century. He is not really known for any grand speeches, writings, or miracles, but instead something much more subtle: he wrote a brief classic work called The Practice ofContinue reading “Coffeehouse Contemplative Book Excerpt: Propane Altars”
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My Ebooks Are 50% Off This Week
Did you know that “Read an Ebook Week” is a thing? I didn’t, until the other week when Smashwords sent me an email. Apparently, that’s this week. I’m doing my part to celebrate by making my ebooks 50% off! No Perfect Time: Brief Essays on Life and Faith is a collection of short reflections aboutContinue reading “My Ebooks Are 50% Off This Week”
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”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 