Mondays with My Old Pastor: Sometimes All We Need Is a Reminder from Someone Who Has Walked Before Us
A totally burned-out young preacher reignites his faith and gathers wisdom for life while spending successive Mondays with an eighty-three-year-old pastor.
"Deep inside in some uncertain part of my soul persisted this strange exhaustion that was difficult to explain and hard to endure," writes pastor and author José Luis Navajo. Thinking of quitting the ministry, Navajo doesn't know where to turn until he begins meeting with a seasoned man of the cloth—his "old pastor"—who, through successive Monday visits, offers a legacy of wisdom in the form of 15 unique principles.
In lyrical prose, Navajo shares the personal anecdotes, fables, and deep spiritual insights offered by the old pastor and his wife. By turns funny, heartbreaking, and thought provoking, Mondays with My Old Pastor is a comfort to anyone who struggles in his or her walk with God. As readers follow Navajo's journey from desperation to rejuvenation, they will find themselves similarly transformed and inspired. This moving, beautifully written account is sure to reignite every soul's longing for renewal.
Top Highlights
“You should read a lot, especially the Bible, but also seek to soak yourself with wisdom from others. A good book will make you grow. They are like mines,’ he had said to me, as he fondly caressed the book in his hands. ‘Mines full of riches. Each chapter is a like a showcase that is hiding treasures, waiting for someone to discover them.’” (source)
“Why should I worry? It’s not my responsibility to think about myself. My responsibility is to think about God. It’s God’s responsibility to think about me.’” (source)
“‘God does not call the equipped; rather, He equips those He calls.” (source)
“Old age is like climbing a large mountain. The higher you get, the more tired and breathless you become, but your sight becomes more free and the view more extensive and serene.’” (source)
“While you are serving God, you will enjoy some triumphs. Remember, then, that success has a highly intoxicating component. Be careful that you do not get drunk from it.’” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Mondays with My Old Pastor: Sometimes All We Need Is a Reminder from Someone Who Has Walked Before Us
- Author: Navajo, José Luis
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publication Date: 2012
- ISBN: 9780849950407