Chris Anderson

Broschiertes Buch

Light When It Comes

Trusting Joy, Facing Darkness, and Seeing God in Everything

Beschreibung

On finding joy and spiritual meaning in life's small moments We all have moments of joy, moments that move us somehow, spiritual moments that we can't quite put a finger on. But then we rush on and soon forget. In this book Chris Anderson encourages us to remember and share such moments. What he writes will inspire readers who are hurting, doubting, or searching to find wisdom and meaning in their lives. Drawing on an ancient prayer tradition, the examen of conscience, Anderson spurs readers to take stock of their own experiences. He shows how the examen can serve as a simple but powerful way to remember moments of light, of struggle, of joy. And however small or fleeting these moments are, through them God is always calling and meeting us.

Autor

Chris Anderson is a Catholic deacon, poet, and retired professor of English living in Corvallis, Oregon. He grew up in Spokane, Washington, went to college at Gonzaga University, and attended graduate school at the University of Washington. After receiving a Ph.D. in English in 1983, he taught literature and writing for 38 years, 34 of them at Oregon State University. He retired in 2020. In 1997 he completed a Masters in Theology at Mount Angel Seminary and was ordained a deacon. Since then, he has served at St. Mary's in Corvallis, as well as leading retreats and offering spiritual direction. He has written, co-written, or edited 14 previous books, including three books of creative nonfiction and three books of poetry. In 2016 Eerdman's published a book drawn from his homilies and poems, Light When It Comes: Trusting Joy, Facing Darkness, and Seeing God in Everything. He and his wife, Barb, a retired pastoral associate, have lived for many years on the edge of the forest north of Corvallis. They have three children, four grandchildren, and two dogs. For more, see www.deaconchrisanderson.com

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Eerdmans
• Seitenzahl: 182
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 133mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 212g
• ISBN-13: 9780802873996
• ISBN-10: 0802873995
• Artikelnr.: 44675602