I had chosen to review this book, as a task within the Spiritual Direction course, because I had at times found helpful the imagery of probably the most famous extract.    more »

One of the things that I have missed in moving from being a vicar to working for CMS has been leading worship. So I was looking forward to, and enjoyed, leading worship as well as preaching this morning at Holy Cross Church, Ashton Keynes (near Swindon).

I spent this last weekend at Ivy House, Warminster, on silent retreat. It's ages since I tried to stay silent for a whole weekend! It was a chance to spend time listening to God, and I was rewarded by a greater calm and confidence about the changes going on in my working life.

It feels strange to be having to change jobs within two years of joining CMS.   more »

I'm reminded of a song from Iona Abbey (Wild Goose worship songs)

Behold! Behold!
I make all things new,
Beginning with you,
and starting from Today.

Be bold!

Will you "go out" without "knowing"?