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    Journey Companions: Poetry and Reflections for Contemplation
    Journey Companions: Poetry and Reflections for Contemplation
    Journey Companions: Poetry and Reflections for Contemplation
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    Journey Companions: Poetry and Reflections for Contemplation

    By Justin Simpson

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    Journey Companions is collections of poems and reflections for those on a life journey. It's for those shifting in their faith perspective or exploring contemplative spirituality. The poems are simple and accessible, whilst being heart-felt,

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJustin Simpson
    Release dateFeb 11, 2023
    ISBN9780645685817
    Journey Companions: Poetry and Reflections for Contemplation
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    Justin Simpson

    Justin has been an organisational leader for more than two decades, including spans of Christian ministry. For the past five years, he has grown in contemplative spirituality and seen his faith significantly shift. This has found expression in his poetry and the creation of Journey Companions, his first book.Justin lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his wife Deb, three young adult children, Liam, Alannah and Callum, and two dogs, Maisy and Ned.

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