Book Review: ‘You Can Pray’ by Tim Chester

 Publisher: IVP, 2014. Pages: 175 Rating: 3.5/5 Review: I’ve read a few of Tim Chester’s books over the years, mainly on mission and church life.  This very readable volume on prayer was well worth the read. His writing is always thoroughly saturated in scriptural references, and this book is no exception.  With Chester coming from … More Book Review: ‘You Can Pray’ by Tim Chester

What is on your heart?

The question ‘what is on your heart?’ is another lovely opening question I might use at the beginning of a spiritual direction session or a pastoral conversation. It is an invitation to explore longing, frustration, sadness, joy, gratitude, hopes, aspirations…whatever it is our current experience is. If I were to answer it, at this point … More What is on your heart?

Soul Work

The practice of Spiritual Direction, as classically understood, is a process of being attentive to the movements of God within the heart of the believer.  That’s my definition of it, at least.  It is a privilege to do it alongside others, but it has been an invaluable gift in my own experience too. The shift … More Soul Work