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
Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let's not be afraid to receive each day's surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or as joy It will open a new place in our hearts, a place where we can welcome new friends and celebrate more fully our shared humanity. Henri Nouwen afraidcelebrateday share on social
To learn patience is not to rebel against every hardship. Henri Nouwen hardshiplearnpatience Change image and share on social
Peacemaking is a full-time vocation that includes each member of God's people. Henri Nouwen fullgodinclude Change image and share on social
Fear is the great enemy of intimacy. Fear makes us run away from each other or cling to each other but does not create true intimacy. Henri Nouwen clingcreateenemy Change image and share on social
Prayer is the beginning and the end, the source and the fruit, the core and the content, the basis and the goal of all peacemaking. Henri Nouwen basisbegincontent Change image and share on social
As peacemakers, we must resist all the powers of war and destruction and proclaim that peace is the divine gift offered to all who affirm life. Resistance means saying 'No' to all the forces of death, wherever they may be. Henri Nouwen affirmdeathdestruction share on social
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