Ever experienced seasons of spiritual dryness? It's a common part of the faith journey. Peter-Bas Spronk explores this concept, offering insights and encouraging a deeper understanding.

Mary Monfries invited us to stand at the gate of the year to reflect on where God has led us and what we might be being invited into.

Mirjam Ngoy-Verhage reflects on a profound encounter with a Black Madonna statue in the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Liesse in rural France. She observes how this image challenges perceptions of God and the way people interact with divinity. The presence of a Black Madonna, representing Mary or God as a black woman, is significant, especially for her daughter, who can relate to the image as a young, black woman of dual heritage.

Nick Tatchell reflects on the climate crisis and his response to Annette Kaye's Developing Direction workshop.

Karen Wellman's reflection on her new garden in the Cotswolds and her work in spiritual direction beautifully draws parallels between gardening and spiritual direction.

Fiona Koefoed-Jespersen's latest blog post explores the narrative of goodness and how it can suck us dry.