Reflections from the Inner Light: A Journal of Quaker Spirituality

In this important book of Quaker spirituality Jim Newby writes about his spiritual journey and the ways he has sought to navigate an increasingly complex world and understand his purpose in it. A lifelong Quaker Newby seeks to discern the primary ways in which he has grown spiritually which are divided into the following parts: turning inward community and relationship pain and growth path of a seeker and affirmations. Each chapter within these parts concludes with queries to encourage readers to reflect upon their own spiritual journeys. Readers may find what Newby writes humorous or his writing may provoke tears questions and challenges to ones beliefs. Humor and tears questions and spiritual challenges are all of God for to grow in Spirit encompasses all the feelings and emotions through which we pass in this life. In the words of Newbys late friend and author Malcolm Muggeridge Every happening great and small is a parable whereby God speaks to us and the art of life is to get the message. These reflections are Newbys attempt to get the message.