Journaling for the Soul

  Something is missing.  Something important and necessary to the very health of our soul.   The busyness of life has made its migration into the depths of our being, squeezing God out.  Our soul aches as it cries out for time with Him, but in the noise it is not heard.   Through the spiritual practice of Journaling for One’s Soul we can take steps to eliminate the hurry, bring quiet for hearing, and create much needed space for meeting with God.  What is Journaling for the Soul? Simply defined, Journaling for the Soul is a way to connect
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Journal Bites

Journal Bites Greetings fellow journal writers and Happy New Year! I’m super excited about what God has in store for the National Association of Christian Journal Writers (NACJW) this year. I also know He has great plans for all of us and I’d love to hear the hopes and dreams you have in hearts. Please send us an email and stay in touch as the year progresses! This year we plan to offer some great courses to help you expand your personal journaling pursuits, as well as grow your counseling and coaching practices. Take a quick peak at some exciting
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Journaling for ADHD

Guest Post by Megan Mansyr   ADHD manifests itself differently within the varying populations of those who suffer from the disorder and is largely dependent on the victim’s age. While children with ADHD seem to respond best to stimulant medical intervention, adolescents and adults seem to be able to adjust using behavioral therapy, either in conjunction with or without medical intervention. Among these, cognitive therapies such as self-reflective journaling appear to hold great promise in treating ADHD later in life.             Under the Cognitive theory, “learning is constructive…not repetitive… , “self-awareness” and “self-regulation” are essential to learning and “cognitive growth,”
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Make Journaling a Habit

  We’re told that developing a habit can take anywhere from 21 days to 30 days, especially if we are determined to make the necessary changes and maybe even feel a little uncomfortable in the process. Can this be true of developing our journaling habit? I think we have a good chance if we practice a few consistent behaviors. Time: I like to journal in the evening before I hit the pillow. This has always worked well for me, but it took me a while to discover it was my best writing time. Some people like to write first thing
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364 Days of Thanksgiving – Giveaway

364 Days of Thanksgiving was written to encourage you to keep a journal – to write down every day one blessing God has given you. There is only one catch. You can never repeat. It has to be a different blessing every day. Sign up to win a free copy of 364 Days of Thanksgiving by author Pastor Andrew Schroer.  Just two simple steps: Join The National Association of Christian Journal Writers at nacjw.com. LIKE https://www.facebook.com/364daysofthanksgiving/.   Drawing will be held on Friday, February 26, 2016. a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Journaling: A Gift That Keeps on Giving

  When I started my first diary – a secret one of course – in my early teens, I had no inkling what a momentous step I’d just taken. I don’t remember how or why I ended up keeping a diary in the first place, because I didn’t know anyone who kept one. It simply wasn’t the kind of thing that was encouraged, or even thought of in the environment I grew up in. But I was the kid who used to write poems and stories, so starting to scribble my own thoughts was a natural extension. That was my
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Win a copy of the Jot Bible Life Notes Book

It’s time for another raffle sponsored by Journaling4Faith, the National Association of Christian Journal Writers and Jot Bible Life Notes.  Instead of scattering your handwritten notes across multiple journals, or squeezing them along the margins of your Bible, the Jot Bible Life-Notes journal makes it possible to keep all of your notes together in one well-organized volume. Follow the directions below to win a copy of the Jot Bible Life Notes book!  (Value: $115.00) Directions: 1. Sign up for a Free Membership on NACJW https://www.nacjw.com 2. Visit Jot Bible Life Notes webpage at: http://jotbiblelifenotes.com/ We will choose a winner on Friday,
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Count Your Blessings

BY: ANDREW SCHROER “Count your blessings.” That phrase is used so often in our world today, it has become cliché. But do you know where it comes from? The phrase originates from an old Jewish tradition. According to Jewish law, a faithful Jew will speak one hundred blessings every day. In other words, he or she will thank and praise God out loud for one hundred different blessings every day. So Orthodox Jews count their blessings to make sure they have said all one hundred. Imagine trying to come up with one hundred things every day for which to give
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Journal Your Way Through Holiday Stress

  As much as I love Thanksgiving and Christmas, I often find myself overwhelmed with all that I need to accomplish. And once the stress sets in, it can be difficult to find my way back to the joy of the real reason for the season. Even though I’m busy, I know that I need to grab my journal to help manage my stress. To clear away the stress and focus on our Lord, set aside some time to journal your way to peace and clarity. Follow this process to get started: Find a quiet place to begin your writing
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S.O.A.P. Notes for Journaling

If you are a counselor, social worker, or health care provider, you may recognize S.O.A.P. notes as the technique used for recording your sessions with clients. But how about S.O.A.P. notes for journaling scripture studies? This new and creative way to delve more deeply into your Bible reading allows you to record your thoughts, emotions, and how God speaks to you when studying scripture. Let’s look at how you can create S.O.A.P. notes for your journaling and bible study time: Scripture: Choose a Scripture to study or one that has special meaning to you. Write it out in your journal.
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