People with handicaps teach me that being is more important than doing, the heart is more important than the mind, and caring together is better than caring alone. Henri Nouwen carehandicapheart Change image and share on social
Ministry is the least important thing. You cannot not minister if you are in communion with God and live in community. Henri Nouwen communioncommunitygod Change image and share on social
The resistance to praying is like the resistance of tightly clenched fists. This image shows a tension, a desire to cling tightly to yourself, a greediness which betrays fear. Henri Nouwen betrayclenchcling Change image and share on social
In our production-oriented society, being busy, having an occupation, has become one of the main ways, if not the main way, of identifying ourselves. Without an occupation, not just our economic security but our very identity is endangered. Henri Nouwen busyeconomicendanger share on social
Intimacy is not a happy medium. It is a way of being in which the tension between distance and closeness is dissolved and a new horizon appears. Intimacy is beyond fear. Henri Nouwen appearclosenessdissolve Change image and share on social
The evangelical movement has become just a bit victimized by a success-oriented culture, wanting the church - like the corporation - to be successful. Henri Nouwen bitechurchcorporation Change image and share on social
The journey from teaching about love to allowing myself to be loved proved much longer than I realised. Henri Nouwen allowjourneylong Change image and share on social
Ministers are powerless people who have nothing to boast of except their weaknesses. But when the Lord whom they serve fills them with His blessing they will move mountains and change the hearts of people wherever they go. Henri Nouwen blessboastchange share on social
To learn patience is not to rebel against every hardship. Henri Nouwen hardshiplearnpatience Change image and share on social
If fear is the great enemy of intimacy, love is its true friend. Henri Nouwen enemyfearfriend Change image and share on social
