Making All Things New
An Invitation to the Spiritual Life

I love the profound simplicity of the book. I have never read a Christian author who successfully (or even attempts!) to give a spiritual and practical guide with such few words. I typically tire of “Christian authors” as they seem to be more concerned that their lofty and abundant words will emotio......more

To pray is to pay attention; to listen for the voice of the Real both within oneself and as it sounds through a community of persons. “Sounding through” is a translation of the Latin word personare, from which the English word personality is derived. To be a person—to have personality—is to have ear......more

Henri Nouwen has been a treasured spiritual mentor for many of us. I first read In the Name of Jesus back in seminary and have read some of his other books over the years. It is always a win when I am perusing a used bookstore and come across a work by Nouwen. This little book makes a good weeklong......more

A short and quick read. It didn’t offer a ton of new ideas to me, but was filled with great reminders and offered a good opportunity to reflect on my own disciplines. A favorite quote: “As we empty ourselves of our many worries, we come to know not only with our mind but also with our heart that we ne......more

Whew! Profoundly encouraging and convicting, this book really felt like a breath of fresh air — so expansive and comforting! Some favorite quotes (can I just copy/paste the whole book here?) The impact of worry and boredom on our lives: “Sometimes indeed we have to say that the only thing we remember......more