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364 Days of Thanksgiving – Giveaway

364 Days of Thanksgiving – Giveaway

February 15, 2016 | Comments Off on 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

Journaling: A Gift That Keeps on Giving

February 14, 2016 | Comments Off on 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

Win a copy of the Jot Bible Life Notes Book

January 8, 2016 | Comments Off on 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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Journal Your Way Through Holiday Stress

Journal Your Way Through Holiday Stress

December 8, 2015 | Comments Off on 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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Ready to Write?

Ready to Write?

October 6, 2015 | Comments Off on Ready to Write?

  I have some exciting news! The National Association of Christian Journal Writers (NACJW), along with other fellow Christian authors, will be developing a new book titled Write Changes: Stories of Transformation Through Journal Writing. But the truly exciting piece of our latest adventure is that we are opening up this opportunity to anyone who has a story of their own to share. Therefore, if you want to share how journaling has helped make changes in your life, we would love for you to become authors along with us. And, the first 10 people who decide to join our team
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Tips on Keeping a Food Journal

Tips on Keeping a Food Journal

September 15, 2015 | Comments Off on Tips on Keeping a Food Journal

  Are you or your clients struggling to lose weight or simply want to keep an eye on what your food intake looks like? You may have tried keeping a food journal to focus attention on calorie intake or food selections. Focusing on food intake in a journal as a therapeutic strategy to understand habits and patterns is a great supplement to traditional therapy techniques. Additionally, keeping a food diary for weight loss has been researched and found to yield positive results.   Let’s look at some ways to make the most of your food journal.   Goals: Decide what
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Journaling for Self Supervision

Journaling for Self Supervision

September 3, 2015 | Comments Off on Journaling for Self Supervision

  We have no second thoughts about asking our clients to journal for a deeper understanding of self and their behaviors, but how often are WE journaling? If you are asking your clients to journal, what better way to understand the process then to engage in reflective writing yourself? Let’s look at the benefits to using journaling for self-supervision:   Self-Awareness: Journaling as a regular practice can assist you with your own life and help build an awareness of self that can positively affect your ability to be a productive counselor or health practitioner. Even though we are helping professionals
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A Reflection Statement Can Make The Difference

A Reflection Statement Can Make The Difference

August 17, 2015 | Comments Off on A Reflection Statement Can Make The Difference

  When I have something to say, I can write away for hours in my journal; but, what good does that do? Is the act of writing down my thoughts enough to make a difference in my life? For me, it depends. Sure, dumping out our thoughts on paper gives relief to both mind and body. Many times this can be enough to help us get to sleep or function effectively for the day. What, then, about the long term? Can there be even greater benefits involved in our writing? I’m all about action steps and moving forward. If we
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Enter to Win Journaling With Jesus

Enter to Win Journaling With Jesus

July 20, 2015 | Comments Off on Enter to Win Journaling With Jesus

Want to learn more about how journaling can enhance your relationship with God?  Author Carol Round is offering the opportunity to get her book and companion workbook for free!   Enter our raffle for your chance to win!  We will choose the winner on Friday, July 24. Read more about Carol’s book: Journaling with Jesus: How to Draw Closer to God “Journaling with Jesus” is a creative call to an authentic, intimate relationship with Christ through the art of prayer-journaling. Author Carol Round openly shares her own intimate journaling journey, initially borne of pain, and now bathed in promise—the hope of
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Therapeutic List Making

Therapeutic List Making

July 15, 2015 | Comments Off on Therapeutic List Making

  Do you make lists? My guess is most of us do for one reason or another. Spend a few moments and think about the last time you made a list. It may have even been today or yesterday. Ok, but, you may ask, can list making be therapeutic? Yes! In fact, if you are working with a client or group of people, list making can be a simple and structured way to get them engaged in writing. How to use Lists for yourself or your clients: Organization: List making is a helpful tool for those who have difficulty with
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