How to Keep a Spiritual Journal: A Guide to Journal Keeping for Inner Growth and Personal Recovery (edition 1993)

by Ronald Klug (Author)

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This revised edition of a thorough guide offers steps for anyone interested in keeping a spiritual journal, from recommendations for notebooks to ways to work through common frustrations and writer's block. Ron Klug relies on his experience as a workshop leader, journal keeper, and author to create a book that is both helpful and wise.… (more)

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Title:	How to Keep a Spiritual Journal: A Guide to Journal Keeping for Inner Growth and Personal Recovery
Authors:	Ronald Klug (Author)
Info:	Augsburg Fortress (1993), Edition: Augsburg books ed, 127 pages
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How to Keep a Spiritual Journal: A Guide to Journal Keeping for Inner Growth and Personal Recovery by Ron Klug

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A classic introduction to the age-old spiritual disciplne of keeping a journal. Down to earth discussion of the nuts and bolts of starting and sustaining regular journal entries, as well as discussions of the benefits that one can receive through this practice. (

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FriendshipFLibrary | May 6, 2019 |

Not just another book on keeping a journal or keeping notes on scripture. I bought this book in April, 2009 and it is always close by, it is one of my favorite books to read on journals and life. I would like to point out a chapter or two that stand out, however, I've read this book cover to cover at least 3 times finding something new to think about with each reading. Thought provoking & motivating, the author does allot more that give a topic with a few short notes so I've given it a five star:) (

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diasukie | Jan 3, 2010 |

Describes how personal journal-keeping may be used as a tool for self-discovery and spiritual growth.

gnbclibrary | Apr 3, 2008 |

This excellent tool for beginning journal writers as well as veterans discusses spiritual development vis-a-vis self-development, the nuts-and-bolts of starting (when, how often, what sort of notebook), types of entries, and ways journal writing can help in goal setting or time management, sticking to a devotional program, or learning from the past (ECD, Library Journal). (

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This revised edition of a thorough guide offers steps for anyone interested in keeping a spiritual journal, from recommendations for notebooks to ways to work through common frustrations and writer's block. Ron Klug relies on his experience as a workshop leader, journal keeper, and author to create a book that is both helpful and wise.

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SPIRITUALITY/WRITING

"Journaling as a spiritual practice is a way of keeping your soul in
shape, exercising your values, expanding your visions, and processing
the work of the Holy Spirit in your life and in the lives of those
around you. Ron Klug's user-friendly volume is both an inspiration
and a pathfinder, showing us ways to make the most out of our spiritual
adventures."

--Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, coauthors of Spiritual Literacy and Spiritual Rx

"An indispensable guide, as helpful and essential for journal-writers
as a hammer and nails for a carpenter or wings for a bird. Now
newly-polished and augmented, it shines with its author's wisdom,
experience, and contagious enthusiasm."

--Luci Shaw, poet, journal-keeper, writer in residence, Regent College, author of The Angles of Light·

"Now more than ever we need the gentle wisdom and guidance of
How to Keep a Spiritual Journal. In this reissue of a classic, Ron
Klug brings even more healing presence to his themes of growth and
discovery through writing. This book is a trail map for the soul's
journey. Five stars!"

--Kathleen Adams, author of ]oztrnal to the Self, director of the Center for Journal Therapy

This newly revised and expanded edition of How to Keep a Spiritual Journal includes:

• a new chapter on writing for healing-how to use the journal to deal with difficult experiences of life, such as depression, grief, or job loss

• new ways to care for your soul with prayer and spiritual reading

• journal exercises to help you understand your spiritual journey, envision your future, and determine your spiritual legacy

• added suggestions for harvesting your journal

• new resources for journaling, including the Internet

• a "Guide for Forming a Journal Group"

Ron Klug is a freelance writer and editor in Amery, Wisconsin.

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