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Tag Archives: Henri Nouwen
What it Means to Be Human
Those of you who know me or have regularly followed this blog know that “becoming like Jesus” has been the theme of my life for decades. Being a Christ-follower is more than being theologically or Biblically correct, more than being … Continue reading
From My Reading
“Easter morning. A very simple, quiet Eucharist around the table in Madame Vanier’s dining room….A small group of friends happy to be together. We spoke together about the resurrection. Liz, who works with many anguished people, said, “We have to keep … Continue reading
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Tagged Henri Nouwen, human agency, Sojourners, the resurrection, Walter Brueggemann, Wesley Granberg-Michaelson
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Those Pesky Questions
“We spend a lot of time and energy raising questions. Is it worth it? It is always good to ask ourselves why we raise a question. Do we want to get useful information? Do we want to show that someone … Continue reading
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Tagged Bread for the Journey, dealing with unanswered questions, Henri Nouwen, questioning God
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From My Reading
“The great temptation is to keep blaming those who were closest to us for our present condition saying: “You made me who I am now, and I hate who I am.” The great challenge is to acknowledge our hurts and … Continue reading
The Gift of Comings and Goings
“It is often in our absence that the Spirit of God manifests itself. . . . . It was only in Jesus’ absence that his friends discovered the full meaning of his presence. . . . When we claim for … Continue reading
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Tagged friendship, Henri Nouwen, Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit, the power of my presence
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The Wonder of Solitude
“Discipline in sports is the concentrated effort to master the body so that it can obey the mind better. Discipline in the spiritual life is the concen- trated effort to create the space and time where God can become our … Continue reading
Becoming a Wounded Healer – Part 7
“Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning. You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken my off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. Psalm 30: 5 b; 11-12 (NRSV) I learned a new … Continue reading
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Tagged epigenetics, Henri Nouwen, Rachel Yehuda, The Wounded Healer
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Becoming a Wounded Healer – Words of Wisdom
Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning. You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken my off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. Psalm 30: 5 b; 11-12 (NRSV) This blog series on becoming … Continue reading
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