We are at the end of the first quarter of the year, and things have been quieter than usual on the blog. I have not been idle; in fact, I have been very busy. I wanted to share some of my journey with you and highlight five lessons which I have paired with reflection prompts. I hope you will find encouragement and direction as you read. So, let's get to it: what have I been up to? You can this post using the links below. The Website Gather, Write, Pray Bible School Journals O

Let's explore prayer journalling. What is it, what are the benefits, and how do we do it? I will also share some ideas to get you started. I have written prayers in some form for decades. I love to write, so journalling came fairly naturally, though learning to write reflectively developed over time. As a child and into my teens, I kept a diary. Over the years, I have flicked through old diaries and reminisced, smiled, and cringed at the content. Although interesting, I thin

There is no greater miracle than the miracle of new life. This is your birthing season. You may be seeking God to help you progress or succeed with something you want to return to or have been working at for some time. But God wants you to bring something new into being. It may be entirely new, or it may be a new way of doing something. It's not a deviation. You are not distracted. “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing

Readers' Corner: Exploring Celebration of Discipline, by Richard Foster When it comes to personal growth and spiritual development, few books have stood the test of time like Richard J. Foster’s   Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth . This classic work offers a clear and practical guide to cultivating spiritual habits that can transform a Christian's heart towards God. You can jump to my reflections on the Introduction or Chapter 1: Celebration of Discipli