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PublisherInterVarsity Press

ISBN-101514005549

ISBN-139781514005545

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Book TitleHope for Caregivers : a 42-Day Devotional in Company with Henri J. M. Nouwen

Number of Pages80 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2022

TopicChristian Theology / General, Spiritual, Caregiving, Christian Life / Devotional

GenreReligion, Self-Help, Medical

AuthorHenri J. M. Nouwen

FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight5.5 Oz

Item Length7 in

Item Width5 in

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LCCN2022-013784

ReviewsCaregiving is the holy act of the literal laying of hands on another to help and to heal. It requires strength, courage, and commitment to serve another intimately with dignity, respect, and love. The giving of such care, however, gives the one who cares a glimpse into God's priceless kenotic gift to humanity. This beautiful and important devotional based on Nouwen's magnanimous wisdom offers encouragement to those entrusted with caregiving by reminding them that what they are doing plants roots in the eternal--even in the hidden or lonely recesses of servitude, caregivers are seen, they matter, and they are upheld by the right hand of God!, Caregiving is the holy act of the literal laying of hands on another to help and to heal. It requires strength, courage, and commitment to serve another intimately with dignity, respect, and love. The giving of such care, however, gives the one who cares a glimpse into God's priceless kenotic gift to humanity. This beautiful and important devotional based on Nouwen's magnanimous wisdom offers encouragement to those entrusted with caregiving by reminding them that what they are doing plants roots in the eternalÎ“Ã‡Ã¶even in the hidden or lonely recesses of servitude, caregivers are seen, they matter, and they are upheld by the right hand of God!, This gentle book has a place close by my spot for renewal and rest. Each daily reflection never fails to take me to a quiet place of meditation, insight, and strength for the day. Each reading contains guidance from Holy Scripture, an insight from Henri, and a few thoughts to help you renew your perspective for love and care., "Caregivers are steady sources of grace, mercy, and truth'e"but who cares for the caregivers? Who affirms the work that they do and cheers them on? The devotionals in this book taken from the writings of Henri Nouwen offer guidance and inspiration, each day's reading bringing life-giving insight for the caregiver.", Caregivers are steady sources of grace, mercy, and truth--but who cares for the caregivers? Who affirms the work that they do and cheers them on? The devotionals in this book taken from the writings of Henri Nouwen offer guidance and inspiration, each day's reading bringing life-giving insight for the caregiver., Caregivers are steady sources of grace, mercy, and truthÎ“Ã‡Ã¶but who cares for the caregivers? Who affirms the work that they do and cheers them on? The devotionals in this book taken from the writings of Henri Nouwen offer guidance and inspiration, each day's reading bringing life-giving insight for the caregiver., Henri Nouwen's words of consolation and wisdom are found in this precious book for caregivers--which includes each of us in relationship with others who suffer from debilitating illnesses. We often experience caregiving as tiring and burdensome, but Henri offers another vision that is lived more from the heart. Here he offers caregivers inspirational words about care--one for each day--for forty-two days. Resolving to remember only one point about 'heart-caring' throughout our workday will not only enhance the lives of those we care for but will also inspire our desire for healing in those who suffer., Caregiving can be a difficult role, whether you are a family caregiver or care for others in the workplace. Hope for Caregivers is a wonderful compilation of sacred Scripture and the wisdom of beloved spiritual writer Henri Nouwen. This beautiful book is sure to support and inspire caregivers in any setting. Published as a six-week devotional and filled with questions to ponder, it can easily be used for personal reflection or in a group setting., "Henri Nouwen's words of consolation and wisdom are found in this precious book for caregivers'e"which includes each of us in relationship with others who suffer from debilitating illnesses. We often experience caregiving as tiring and burdensome, but Henri offers another vision that is lived more from the heart. Here he offers caregivers inspirational words about care'e"one for each day'e"for forty-two days. Resolving to remember only one point about 'heart-caring' throughout our workday will not only enhance the lives of those we care for but will also inspire our desire for healing in those who suffer.", Henri Nouwen's words of consolation and wisdom are found in this precious book for caregiversÎ“Ã‡Ã¶which includes each of us in relationship with others who suffer from debilitating illnesses. We often experience caregiving as tiring and burdensome, but Henri offers another vision that is lived more from the heart. Here he offers caregivers inspirational words about careÎ“Ã‡Ã¶one for each dayÎ“Ã‡Ã¶for forty-two days. Resolving to remember only one point about 'heart-caring' throughout our workday will not only enhance the lives of those we care for but will also inspire our desire for healing in those who suffer., "Caregiving is the holy act of the literal laying of hands on another to help and to heal. It requires strength, courage, and commitment to serve another intimately with dignity, respect, and love. The giving of such care, however, gives the one who cares a glimpse into God's priceless kenotic gift to humanity. This beautiful and important devotional based on Nouwen's magnanimous wisdom offers encouragement to those entrusted with caregiving by reminding them that what they are doing plants roots in the eternal'e"even in the hidden or lonely recesses of servitude, caregivers are seen, they matter, and they are upheld by the right hand of God!"

Table Of ContentIntroduction Week 1: The Eyes of Pain Week 2: Our Greatest Gift Week 3: An Invitation to Joy Week 4: A Prayer for Caring Week 5: The Voice of Love Week 6: Rise to New Life Notes Permissions Books by Henri J. M. Nouwen

Synopsis"Caregiving is the holy act of the literal laying of hands on another to help and to heal. It requires strength, courage, and commitment to serve another intimately with dignity, respect, and love. The giving of such care, however, gives the one who cares a glimpse into God's priceless kenotic gift to humanity. This beautiful and important devotional based on Nouwen's magnanimous wisdom offers encouragement to those entrusted with caregiving by reminding them that what they are doing plants roots in the eternal--even in the hidden or lonely recesses of servitude, caregivers are seen, they matter, and they are upheld by the right hand of God!" -- Carolyn Weber, caregiver, professor of literature, and author of Surprised by Oxford Henri Nouwen's timeless wisdom reminds us once again of the transformation that love brings, both when we allow ourselves to give love with abandon and when we allow ourselves to receive love. Caregiving too often is reduced to a list of tasks--doing the things that another individual cannot do independently. In six weeks of daily devotions inspired by the words of Henri Nouwen and intertwined with Scripture and prayer, Hope for Caregivers summons us away from our lists for a few moments each day and draws us to a fresh framework for the experience of giving care., Henri Nouwen's timeless wisdom reminds us once again of the transformation that love brings, both when we allow ourselves to give love with abandon and when we allow ourselves to receive love. Caregiving too often is reduced to a list of tasks--doing the things that another individual cannot do independently. In six weeks of daily devotions inspired by the words of Henri Nouwen and intertwined with Scripture and prayer, Hope for Caregivers summons us away from our lists for a few moments each day and draws us to a fresh framework for the experience of giving care., Caregiving is often reduced to a list of tasks that another individual cannot do independently. This six-week devotional inspired by the words of Henri Nouwen intertwines Scripture and prayer to summon us away from our lists for a few moments each day, drawing us to a fresh framework for the experience of giving care.

LC Classification NumberBV4910.9.N678 2022