Triple Threat: Pens, Journals, Spiritual Growth

One week ago, I celebrated my 18th birthday. My friend Josh gave me a late present, and when I opened it, I was speechless. In the box were three ballpoint pens with my name, my blog name, and 1 Timothy 4:12 inscribed on the shaft. He told me that I had blessed him with my … Continue reading →

How to Keep a Spiritual Journal – Ron Klug

If you’ve been reading my series on Journaling and are interested in learning more, I suggest getting a copy of the book How to Keep a Spiritual Journal by Ron Klug. I have heard about and obtained this book only recently, but already it has given me so many new ideas to spiritual journaling. Chock-full … Continue reading →

Journaling: Healing

As I am not a psychologist nor have much experience in dealing with bad memories, I am unqualified to talk about journaling for healing. However, I have developed my own way of recovering from these memories. I ask myself questions, look up scriptures to answer my questions, and squeeze away lies and discouraging/depressing thoughts with … Continue reading →

Journaling: Struggles

Journaling your struggles provides you with a record of your progress in specific areas. Often you may feel discouraged about not succeeding in your fight against temptation, but if you write down the times when you experienced success, it can help release you from constant frustration. Let’s say you struggle with your temper. You are … Continue reading →

Journaling: Goals

Journaling provides opportunities for you to set goals… and later review whether if it is completed or well on its way. It’s amazing when I look back in my journals and see all the goals I had throughout the years. Even more amazing is the fact that all the goals according to God’s plans for … Continue reading →

Journaling: Response to Reading

When I read a book concerning my spiritual growth, I like to have my journal open for me to take notes. After encountering a subject or topic that really sticks out to me, I stop and take time to think through what I have read and learned. It proves helpful in documenting my spiritual education … Continue reading →

Journaling: Memories

Journaling is all about recording. Whether thoughts or events, you are writing it all down on paper. Thus, your journal is a collection of memories. While recording my everyday thoughts and events, I sometimes like to dig years back and recall some of my favorite memories. When a particular stimulus causes me to remember something, … Continue reading →

Journaling: Questions

It’s always a good idea to ask questions. It exercises your curiosity and helps expand your knowledge. Asking questions about life, God, and His Word is a VERY good idea. By asking questions you can see a better picture of God and gain more insight from the scriptures. Questions I often like to ask God … Continue reading →

Journaling: Freewriting

The easiest way to ease into a flow of writing is to free write. Relax and delve into your mind and whatever comes to your mind, write it down. Don’t worry if it’s something completely wacky or random. This is an exercise to free up your mind so you can think clearly.Do this for about … Continue reading →

Journaling: Prayer

A good way to begin your journaling journey is to write to God. Tell Him what you wish to achieve in your journal. What goals you want to accomplish in life. What desires you have. What questions you want answered. Talk to God as you would if you spoke it. But talk to Him. This … Continue reading →