At home in the middle place -- Growing deep roots -- Enlarge my heart -- Discovering our true vocation -- The importance of desolation -- The illumination of waiting -- The value of remaining -- Living with questions -- Learning to be me -- The significance of small prayers -- Trusting God in the brokenness -- The slow work of the cross -- Living in joy and grief -- The tension of glory and humility -- The wisdom of the river -- Leaving and returning -- Discovering joy.

"Pastor Jeff Tacklind knows that the spiritual journey can be winding and halting rather than a constant ascent of growth--full of paradox, tension, and surprises. Drawing from the natural world and following guides such as C. S. Lewis, Henri Nouwen, and Søren Kierkegaard, Tacklind's honest and meditative account will inspire those on the winding path of following God"-- Provided by publisher.