{"product_id":"9781527108462_-imperfect-reflections-the-art-of-christian-journaling","title":"Imperfect Reflections: The Art of Christian Journaling","description":"\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover your journal's potential to be a tool for spiritual growth\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eKirsten 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. \u003c\/font\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/font\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/font\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eChapter headings include: \u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: How This All Got Started \u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Write \u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Write Wisdom \u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Write Forgiveness \u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Write Thankfulness \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Write Prayer \u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Write Witness \u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Write Bible \u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: The Covid Diaries 2020 \u003cbr\u003eAppendix: Write as the Puritans Did \r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"3\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eKirsten 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. \u003cfont size=\"+0\"\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"3\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Mathis\u003c\/strong\u003e, Executive Editor, desiringGod.org; Pastor, Cities Church, Minneapolis\/St Paul\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eRebecca Stark\u003c\/strong\u003e, Blogger at 'Rebecca Writes', 'Revive Our Hearts', and 'Out of the Ordinary' \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eHelen Thorne\u003c\/strong\u003e, Director of Training and Resources, Biblical Counselling UK \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\"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!\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eMichael A. G. Haykin\u003c\/strong\u003e, Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eIvan Mesa\u003c\/strong\u003e, Editorial Director, The Gospel Coalition \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px; text-align:right;\"\u003eCover:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px;text-align:left;\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px; text-align:right;\"\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px;text-align:left;\"\u003e103\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43078050382065,"sku":"9781527108462","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8731\/8425\/products\/eaec7973ea8b67e09e35d79113d99459.jpg?v=1658774700","url":"https:\/\/reformedbookservices.com\/products\/9781527108462_-imperfect-reflections-the-art-of-christian-journaling","provider":"Reformed Book Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}