Previous volumes of Quiet Spaces are still available for purchase:
Nation
 Nation
Edited by Naomi Starkey
This issue of Quiet Spaces looks at the theme of 'Nation' - what it means to belong to a group or a county but also how it feels to be an outsider.
Solitude
 Solitude
Edited by Naomi Starkey
Quiet Spaces: Solitude looks at the theme of 'solitude' from a variety of angles. Bringing together insights from the Bible, poetry, music, personal experience and more, Solitude features Sister Wendy Beckett discussing the call to a solitary life, Jennifer Rees Larcombe on living alone, the story of John Bunyan, as well as writers sharing personal experience of retreats.
Night
 Night
Edited by Naomi Starkey
Articles include Trusting God in the Night by Celia Bowring, 24-7 Prayer by Andy Freeman and Burrswood: a Christian hospital and place of healing by Gareth Tuckwell.
Noon
 Noon
Edited by Naomi Starkey
Articles include Margaret Silf on 'Life's noontide hour', an extract from Joyce Huggett's book Embracing God's World, and Heny Wansbrough reflecting on St Benedict's rules for life.
Morning
 Morning
Edited by Naomi Starkey
From nurturing faith in children to the dawn of hope in tough situations, this issue features articles from Maggi Dawn, Lindsay Melluish and Michael Volland.
Fire
 Fire
Edited by Naomi Starkey
In this issue, Tom Smail writes on the fire of renewal, Jennifer Rees Larcombe looks at being refined by fire, and discover the flames behind John Wesley’s ‘strangely warmed’ heart.
Water
 Water
Edited by Naomi Starkey
Cleansing, cooling, healing, refreshing, life-giving springs...
Joyce Huggett on 'God's gift of water'
Reflections of a Christian surfer from Michael Volland
John Newton's seafaring life of grace
Rock
 Rock
Edited by Naomi Starkey
From trusting in the unchanging, unmoveable rock of our salvation to having faith that can move mountains.
Heather Coupland digs for 'Jewels from the Rock'
Reflections on St Clare of Assisi from Helen Julian CSF
'The Rock in Times of Trouble' - Andrew White
The City
 The City
Edited by Naomi Starkey
Striving to encounter God through community in the places where people gather - cities.
Kathy Galloway writes on the work of the Iona community in central Glasgow
Reflections from Gordon Giles on the Holy city
Eddie Askew on Loving Relationships
The Wilderness
 The Wilderness
Edited by Naomi Starkey
This edition looks at the rich and resonant theme of The Wilderness in Christian spirituality
Reflections from Wendy Bray on keeping a journal
Emma Loveridge shares her experiences of the Sinai Desert
Alistair Campbell on The Time of Testing
The Garden
 The Garden
In the Beginning: Richard Burridge goes back to Eden
Martyn Payne goes back to basics: Faith in the Nursery
Dave Bookless, of Christian conservation charity A Rocha , celebrates the urban garden
The Feast
 The Feast
God's box of delights: Julie Watson lifts the lid
Margaret Silf asks When is a meal a feast?
Manna, the pilgrim bread: David Winter reflects on fast food
Fleur Dorrell examines spiritual hunger in all its varied forms
The Journey
 Quiet Spaces: The Journey
Journey with forgiveness: Sue Atkinson explores the toughest path of all
Pilgrimage spirituality: Jon Crowe shares some travellers tales
Margaret Silf takes an apprentice journey
Why destination matters by David Winter
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