Internationally-renowned author Joyce Huggett has died at the age of
Joyce was best known as the author of more than 40 books on a variety of themes ranging from relationships and sex to listening to God and other people, and she was also a speaker, broadcaster and counsellor.
"She sought to help people work through what it could mean to live life to the full and to follow Jesus in all aspects," said David Price, the vicar of St John's Church, Parkstone.
Born in Exeter, Joyce was the youngest of the three children of Fov and Win Duguid. While studying Theology and History at Southampton University, Joyce met aeronautical engineer David Huggett and they married in
David who was a lecturer in aerospace technology at City University, London, and was engaged for several years on research into vertical take-off flights including work at Southampton University, decided to leave this for service to the church.
He was ordained as a deacon at Salisbury Cathedral and then in he embarked upon a ministry as curate at Heatherlands St John's Church, Parkstone, accompanied by Joyce and their two children, Kevin and Christina who attended schools in Poole. By then Joyce not only
The Joy of Listening to God: Hearing the Many Ways God Speaks to Us
Huggett divulged many of her personal struggles throughout the book without allowing those details to detract from an emphasis on how God meets us. Consequently, the work feels highly accessible even though you are treading into some deep matters of Christian spirituality.
Among the many pearls I found is the concluding chapter ("Pray as You Can"). Here the writer does an excellent overview of how a disciple's self-awareness in matters of theology, personality traits and past experiences can enhance deeper fellowship with God. It was a fitting conclusion to a work that places spiritual formation in human skin thus proving the connection between mystery and practical discipleship.
Rev Canon J. John is a minister, speaker, social activist, and writer based in the United Kingdom. He is an international evangelist known for his dynamic speaking style.
Canon J. John, or Rev. Canon Julian John, is a British Christian speaker, evangelist, and author. He speaks to large audiences at events, conferences, and festivals, both in the United Kingdom and internationally.
He founded the Philo Trust, an organization promoting Christian faith and values, and is actively involved in various outreach initiatives, sharing the Gospel in accessible ways.
Canon J. John has written several books on Christianity, spirituality, and personal growth, including titles like “Ten,” “Facing the Canon,” and “Just ”
Biography
Ioannou was born on June 2, , in London, England, to George and Helen Ioannou. His Greek name is Louannes Louannon, meaning “John John.” His parents managed a small London restaurant.
Education
Between and , he studied psychology at Hendon College in London. During this time, Reverend Andy Economides played a crucial role in his conversion to Christianity in
Family Life
got married to his wife Killy on July 23, They have three children: Michael, Simeo
"Tony, why don’t you come and have a retreat with us during your sabbatical?"
It had seemed like a good idea at the time but as the day drew nearer the more anxious I felt. What did one do on retreat? How would I survive without TV and no-one to talk to? How could silence help anyone?
Reluctantly I set off to spend a week with David & Joyce Huggett in their lovely home in the Derbyshire Dales. I need not have worried. Joyce was so welcoming, and the setting so beautiful, that I quickly felt at ease. As the week wore on, and with Joyce’s careful direction, I found my life turned upside down. I discovered my true identity as God’s beloved child and what it meant to nurture my inner life.
I was one of many people whose life and ministry was transformed by time spent with Joyce, who died in August, aged She was a pioneer in evangelical circles of the contemplative tradition, helping people to value the disciplines of stillness, silence and solitude. She opened up for them a whole new world of spirituality through her writing, and for some, by her gentle yet persistent mentoring. She introduced the idea of retreat, the practice of listening prayer and the benefits of s
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