“ Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance. ” ― Roy T. Bennett
Includes stories and essays which are drawn from the author's writings for both Guideposts and for other publications. They offer a glimpse into the early years of the author's journey as a writer and as a spiritual seeker. This work also includes reflect
The bestselling author's inspiring account of her spiritual journey into discovering the love of God."Beautifully written . . . the message and challenge of the book is profound. . . . This book will awaken your longing and set you off on your own spiritu
The acclaimed spiritual memoir from the author of The Secret Life of Bees.I was amazed to find that I had no idea how to unfold my spiritual life in a feminine way. I was surprised and, in fact, a little terrified when I found myself in the middle of a fe
An exclusive free sample chapter from THE INVENTION OF WINGS…From the celebrated author of the international bestseller THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES comes an extraordinary novel about two exceptional women.Sarah Grimké is the middle daughter. The one her mo
Henri Nouwen was a spiritual thinker with an unusual capacity to write about the life of Jesus and the love of God in ways that have inspired countless people to trust life more fully.Most widely read among the over 40 books Father Nouwen wrote is In the
Spiritual Direction gives us the unique and unrivaled experience of having Henri Nouwen as our personal spiritual director, answering our questions about the spiritual life in his wise, comfortable, and engaging style. With Nouwen's guidance, we can reori
This is Henri Nouwen's "secret journal." It was written during the most difficult period of his life, when he suddenly lost his self-esteem, his energy to live and work, his sense of being loved, even his hope in God. Although he experienced excruci
The Wounded Healer is a hope-filled and simple book that speaks directly to those men and women who want to be of service in their church or community, but have found the traditional ways often threatening and ineffective. In this book, Henri Nouwen exami