Released in the UK July 2022
Released in the US July 2022
Trade hardback | 104 Pages
9781527108462 • £9.99 $12.99
BISAC – REL012150
Imperfect Reflections
The Art of Christian Journaling
Kirsten Birkett
Spiritual value of journaling
Encourages intentionality
Guide to what to journal about
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. 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.
Kirsten Birkett
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.
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Christian Focus
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–Allenson
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 … 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’
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