Tag Archives: Henri Nouwen
Redeemed
“I need your help,” I said to Fred who was barely awake. “I made a big mistake.” I drew back the curtains to let in the light. “You know that highchair at the church that I thought was too old … Continue reading
That’s What Love Does
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became bright … Continue reading
Just Now
Did you notice that just now?That unexpected spaciousness in the midst of everything trying to get through the door at once. A delicious “Ahhhh!” A sense that it’s going to be fine. It is fine. You keep thinking you need more days with nothing scheduled, … Continue reading
Sometimes I Don’t Care
Sometimes I don’t care and I don’t care that I don’t care. I’m tired of feeling guilty for my lack of compassion for eating too much for not trying to be more Christlike and I don’t want to figure out … Continue reading
God Inclined His Ear to Me
I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my supplications. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live. –Psalm 116:1,2 I imagine God inclining his/her ear to … Continue reading
Is Contemplative Spirituality for Everyone?
From time to time I have been asked if I believe contemplative spirituality is for everyone. Those who ask confess that they find it difficult and unrewarding to sit still. They experience God much more in doing things. “I’m just not wired that … Continue reading
An Everyday Pilgrim 