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”
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Book Excerpt: I Was Watching
Below is an excerpt from my new book, No Perfect Time: Brief Essays on Life and Faith. I’m a preacher’s kid. Before you go assuming things, I’m a preacher despite being a preacher’s kid. Some people might think that my career choice is the natural thing based on my upbringing. I’m not mad at anybodyContinue reading “Book Excerpt: I Was Watching”
No Perfect Time: Brief Essays on Life and Faith
My new ebook is now available! Order at these retailers: SmashwordsBarnes and NobleApple Books A young pastor walks into his first church, and immediately begins discovering what it means to do ministry among an imperfect community while being imperfect himself. In this series of essays, he processes some of what he’s learned along the wayContinue reading “No Perfect Time: Brief Essays on Life and Faith”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 