River Jordan Knihy

With a unique blend of poignant storytelling and lyrical language, River Jordan crafts narratives that transform life's hardships into sweet reflections. The collection, "Sugar Baby and Other Stories," presents deeply resonant tales that capture the essence of human experience, showcasing Jordan's talent as a writer and heart healer. Each story offers a glimpse into the beauty and complexity of life, making the painful moments feel both relatable and enchanting.

Set against the backdrop of impending war, the narrative follows River Jordan as she grapples with the anxiety of sending her sons to Iraq and Afghanistan. In an inspiring turn, she adopts a New Year's resolution to pray daily for a complete stranger, shifting her focus from her own fears to the well-being of others. This simple yet profound act becomes a transformative journey, highlighting the power of connection and compassion in times of uncertainty. The story explores themes of hope, resilience, and the impact of selfless acts on personal growth.

The narrative follows Nehemiah Trust, who returns to his hometown of Shibboleth, Alabama, after twelve years as a successful aide in Washington DC. Confronted by his brother Billy and high-school girlfriend Trice, he learns of a mysterious threat endangering their idyllic community. Together, the trio embarks on a mission to save their hometown, discovering that the resolution may demand significant personal sacrifices. The story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the challenges of confronting change in familiar places.

In The Ancient Way, River Jordan explores doorways to thin places made accessible through the Celtic spiritual tradition. With her warm and personal approach, she explores a set of practices that help form a path for a deeper spiritual awakening. Readers will be moved to renew their faith by incorporating the basic components that make Celtic Christianity something authentic and pertinent to modern life and an over-busy culture. At the close of Jordan's previous book, Confessions of a Christian Mystic, she writes of the thin place she's been seeking--that mystical and divine doorway into the presence of God--as being inside of her all along. In this follow-up book, she explores ways that door can be made accessible to everyone to inform and transform readers' daily lives.

Ein verrückter Neujahrsvorsatz? River Jordan betet jeden Tag für einen fremden Menschen, der ihr irgendwo begegnet. Zum Beispiel die Frau, die an Selbstmord denkt und sich fragt, ob sich überhaupt jemand für ihre Geschichte interessiert ... River Jordan fällt es nicht leicht, wildfremde Menschen anzusprechen, doch sie erlebt erstaunliche und berührende Momente. Die vielen kurzen Erlebnisse helfen, Menschen mit anderen Augen zu sehen. Sie machen Mut, auf Gottes Wirken im Alltag zu vertrauen.