A Pen And A Path: Writing As A Spiritual Practice (An Explorefaith.Org Book) [Large Print] [Paperback]

Sarah Stockton (Author)

Book Description

Series: Explorefaith.Org | Publication Date: January 2005

A Pen and a Path is a hands-on, practical resource for people who want to explore their relationship with God through writing. Unlike other books that focus on writing itself, Sarah Stockton focuses on the discoveries made--about one's self and about God--through meditation and creative journaling. A Pen and a Path is a book for anyone who wants to explore where God has been present in the various experiences of their life, past and present. Stockton, a spiritual director and writing teacher, walks readers through thirty-five separate topics, which can be read and worked on in order or in any sequence of interest to the reader. Topics explored include religious understandings such as how God is envisioned, how religious training formed (or didn't form) the reader, and how we envision ourselves as spiritual beings. Other chapters explore life stages: childhood, teenage years, elder years, as well as marriage, parenting, and sexuality. Focusing on emotions such as grief, shame, anger, and loneliness, as well as feelings about work provide readers with the opportunity to explore nearly any aspect of their life of faith. Sarah Stockton is a writer, writing teacher, and spiritual director. She is the founder and director of centeredpath.com, a website devoted to cultivating creativity and spirituality. Her articles have appeared in America, the Christian Science Monitor, Beliefnet.com, and many other publications. She is the author of Restless in Christ: Answering the Call to Spiritual Commitment and teaches at the University of San Francisco. For more information visit the author at http://www.sarahstockton.com

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About the Author

Sarah Stockton is a writer, writing teacher, and spiritual director. She is the founder and director of centeredpath.com, a website devoted to cultivating creativity and spirituality. Her articles have appeared in Christianity Today, U.S. Catholic, Spirituality and Health, as well as many other journals.

Product Details

• Paperback: 162 pages
• Publisher: Morehouse Publishing (January 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0819221198
• ISBN-13: 978-0819221193
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #348,484 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for the Serious Journal Keeper, January 30, 2005

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This review is from: A Pen And A Path: Writing As A Spiritual Practice (An Explorefaith.Org Book) (Paperback)

Sarah Stockton's A Pen and a Path: Writing as a Spiritual Practice provides a wealth of material for individual journal writers and for groups. The author's five-step exercises gently invite readers to explore their personal spirituality at deeper levels than other personal writing books that I've read do. This significant book will become a well-loved writing classic.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful guide for reflection and discovery, February 7, 2005

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Maggie Oman Shannon (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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Sarah Stockton's "A Pen and a Path: Writing as a Spiritual Practice" takes the reader on an inspiring journey indeed. With meaningful anecdotes, wise suggestions, and a broad spectrum of reflective exercises, Stockton guides readers through the exploration of every landscape of human life. With this book as a touchstone, one cannot help but discover--to use the author's words--"gifts of deeper insight, the words we need, and the courage we need to stay the course and seek the truth."

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Pen and a Path, July 27, 2005

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This review is from: A Pen And A Path: Writing As A Spiritual Practice (An Explorefaith.Org Book) (Paperback)

This book is a practical and helpful guide to exploring and deeping one's faith through writing. It takes you step by step through questions that open up new areas of thought. By writing down my ansewrs to the questions, I found awareness I didn't know I had. I used it alone, but I can see how it could be good for a small group sharing their search with each other.