Spiritual Abuse
This article was first written in early 2016, when spiritual abuse was rarely named or understood in the UK. At that time, survivors often lacked language, validation, or frameworks to make sense of what they had experienced. While much excellent work has since emerged, I keep this piece as a foundational overview of the dynamics involved — particularly for those encountering the term for the first time. What Is Spiritual Abuse? Spiritual abuse is a much under discussed subje
Lectio Divina: Listening With the Ear of the Heart
In a culture shaped by speed, information, and analysis, many people long for a way of encountering scripture that is slower, more intimate, and more prayerful. Lectio Divina offers such a way — inviting us not to master the text, but to listen for how God may be addressing us through it, here and now. What Is Lectio Divina? Lectio Divina is an ancient contemplative way to read short passages of sacred text and prayerfully let God speak through them into our lives. Its origin
