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Imperfect Reflections: The Art of Christian Journaling

Imperfect Reflections: The Art of Christian Journaling

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9781527108462
Publisher:
Christian Focus
Pages:
104
Binding:
Hardcover

Discover your journal’s potential to be a tool for spiritual growth

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

 

Author

Kirsten Birkett is a theological writer and author of numerous books and articles. She previously lectured at Oak Hill Theological College in pastoral care, church history, philosophy and ethics. She lives in the north of England with two cats and two chickens. Sadly, no ducks.

 

Endorsements

"Our generation has neglected this ancient craft to our own impoverishment. It would not only do us much good, but give us great joy, to post far fewer words in public and journal far more in private. Rediscover the lost art."

David Mathis, Executive Editor, desiringGod.org; Pastor, Cities Church, Minneapolis/St Paul

"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’

"In this short, accessible book, Kirsten Birkett introduces us to the reflections of the Puritans and her own moving story, and in so doing helps us both taste the beauty of and engage in the practicalities of writing out words that are real, rich and re–orientating towards God."

Helen Thorne, Director of Training and Resources, Biblical Counselling UK

"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

"Kirsten Birkett offers encouragement to keep a journal and write to ‘know God better and to grow in godliness.’ In a warm, breezy style, she writes as a fellow pilgrim in a world full of joys and sorrows. Whether you’re a lifelong diarist or someone journaling for the first time, this book will serve as a helpful guide along the way."

Ivan Mesa, Editorial Director, The Gospel Coalition