Monday, August 18th: In this episode of The Daily Grind, John revisits Henri Nouwen’s classic book Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life. He reflects on how returning to a great book over the years reveals new truths because we change with time. The episode unpacks Nouwen’s three movements: from loneliness to solitude, from hostility to hospitality, and from illusion to prayer. John explains how solitude is not about isolation but about learning to rest with God, while prayer anchors us in God’s eternal reality rather than temporary illusions of security. Most urgently, he emphasizes the call to hospitality in an increasingly hostile and divided culture, where Christians are invited to welcome the stranger, not as an enemy but as a guest. John reminds listeners that true allegiance is not to political systems or parties, but to the Lamb of God and His kingdom. The episode challenges listeners to cultivate solitude, release illusions, and practice radical hospitality that creates space for God’s Spirit to bring transformation.
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