About Elizabeth Nordquist

Elizabeth Nordquist is a Presbyterian pastor, teacher, and spiritual director who writes on women's issues, spirituality and Scripture, and what is happening in the world--hers, her neighborhood, the Church and the world. Each day she looks for ways in which the Spirit is moving in and around her.

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An Invitation to Stillness: Book Review of Be...

An Invitation to Stillness: Book Review of Be Still and Know by... read more

Joyful News for Women and Men: Jesus Feminist,...

A Joyful Invitation to Women and Men: a Review of Jesus Feminist... read more

The True Course of Long Love

I have just returned from an annual retreat with women who have... read more

Loving the Littles

This Valentine's Day I am thinking about Love in all its forms... read more

Soul Friend

Today I join with those who remember St. Brigid of Kildare on... read more

Prayer from the Body

O God, sometimes I have such big plans and hopes for the... read more

How Can I Keep From Singing?

The week has been full of stories of grief and sadness. The... read more

Back on the Road

The Festival Season is over, although some traditions celebrate the season of... read more

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