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Discernment by Henri J. M. Nouwen

Discernment

Reading the Signs of Daily Life

Henri J. M. Nouwen

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · March 10, 2015

Spiritual GrowthSpiritualityCalling & Vocation (Christian)spiritual
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Who it’s for
Nouwen explores how listening can help you discern what to do with your life.
Themes
Christian spiritual discernment, Listening for God's guidance, Faith and the poor
Genres
Calling & Vocation (Christian), Spiritual Growth, Spirituality

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About this book

Discernment: Reading the Signs of Daily Life features the wisdom that spiritual leader and counselor Henri J. M. Nouwen brought to the essential question asked by every Christian and seeker: What should I do with my life? Nouwen emphasizes listening to the Word of God—in our hearts, in the Bible, in the community of faith, and in the voice of the poor as a way to discern God’s plan.

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Although the late Henri J. M. Nouwen counseled many people during his lifetime, his principles of discernment were never collected into a single volume. Now, in association with the Nouwen Legacy Trust, Michael Christensen—one of Nouwen’s longtime students—and Rebecca Laird have taken his coursework, journals, and unpublished writings to create this and other books in the series exploring God’s will for your life.

Listening for Guidance

Nouwen explores how listening can help you discern what to do with your life.

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  • A Christian lens on life’s direction
  • Thoughtful attention to God’s will

Expect

  • Listening across Scripture, community, the heart, and the poor
  • A contemplative approach to life’s choices

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Calling & Vocation (Christian)86%
Spiritual Growth58%
Spirituality14%

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Authors
Henri J. M. Nouwen
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
March 10, 2015
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Christian spiritual discernment · Listening for God's guidance · Faith and the poor
Reading lane
Religion & Philosophy