Alan Fadling: Notes from my Unhurried Journey

This morning, someone stumbled upon my blog searching Google for “Abbé Henri de Tourville.” I was surprised. He’s a classic spiritual director who has encouraged me often in my journey with Christ. Today, I decided to give you links to those past posts (oldest first). Why not click and read one that catches your eyes or stirs your curiosity:

• “Eyes Off Myself” (2/8/09) – here he talks about our tendency to focus on ourselves in relationship with God, rather than on God in relationship with us. Subtle and wise counsel.
• “The Joy of Growing” (4/8/09) – God knows our heart and intentions as well as He knows our actions.
• “Does God Really Like You?” (5/3/09) – Do we really believe God not only loves, but likes us at this very moment–exactly as we are? Why or why not?
• “Unaccountable Love” (5/8/09) – The greatest commandment is to love God and love our neighbor. Here are some encouraging words about that.
• “Trying to Compete with God” (6/1/09) – Even though I know the scripture say that we love because He first loved us (1 John 4:19), do I ever catch myself competing and trying to love Him first?
• “Christ in Me, But Sometimes I Forget” (6/5/09) – What happens when I realize the transforming reality of Christ making Himself at home in me and working in and through me?
• “What If I Don’t Feel Like It?” (6/7/09) – responding to God when prayer doesn’t feel as inviting and rewarded as it once did.
• “A Good Word: Talking to Myself” – (6/12/09) – The idea of self-talk is not a new one. Here are some wise words about the things we tell ourselves.
• “Spiritual Direction: Allow God to Love You” (10/25/09) – I included a little bio on Abbé Henri de Tourville here, along with his “Go bankrupt!” counsel.

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