Imperfect Reflections: The Art of Christian Journaling

Kirsten Birkett encourages us to pick up our notebooks and pens and use journaling as a tool to grow in godliness. Writing is a powerful act. It takes time and allows us the space to turn emotions like sadness or anger into joy.

The Puritans used diaries as a way to give themselves spiritual counsel. It helped them to remember God’s mercies, to reflect on how He has been at work, and to be thankful.

This book is a helpful guide for those who want to start the practice of journaling, or who want to direct their journaling in a more intentional way. Put pen to paper and create a record of your spiritual life.

Chapter headings include:

Introduction: How This All Got Started

Chapter 1: Write
Chapter 2: Write Wisdom
Chapter 3: Write Forgiveness
Chapter 4: Write Thankfulness
Chapter 5: Write Prayer
Chapter 6: Write Witness
Chapter 7: Write Bible
Chapter 8: The Covid Diaries 2020

Appendix: Write as the Puritans Did

Endorsements

"Kirsten Birkett … has given us a deeply personal account of her own experience with journaling, and also many practical steps for using journaling as a strategy for living and growing as a Christian."
—Rebecca Stark, Blogger at Rebecca Writes, Revive Our Hearts, and Out of the Ordinary

"Birkett not only details why Christians should journal, but peppers her book with illustrations of the craft, helping the novice, as it were, to overcome any hesitations to put pen to paper. The book is ideal also for courses that deal with journaling as a spiritual discipline. I highly recommend it!"
—Michael A. G. Haykin, Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky