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Explore Bible journaling tips, faith-based insights, and spiritual growth resources on the HolyJot Blog.
Faith & Spirituality
Faith, as understood within the HolyJot community, is more than just belief—it is a deep, abiding trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and the promises of God found in Scripture. Rooted in Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen,” faith is the foundation of our walk with God. It means trusting in His character, surrendering to His will, and believing in His Word even when the path ahead is unclear.
Finding Hope After Loss: How God Met Me in My Grief
Grief doesn’t knock politely—it crashes into your life, flipping everything upside down. One day you’re planning tomorrow. The next, tomorrow looks unrecognizable.
Learning to Forgive Myself: A Journey Through Guilt and Grace
There was a season when I replayed the same mistake over and over in my mind, like a movie stuck on repeat. No matter how many times I confessed it, no matter how many sermons I heard about grace, I couldn’t shake the guilt.
When Doubt Creeps In: How I Held On to Faith Through Questions
I used to think “real Christians” never doubted. I thought faith meant unshakable certainty—never asking questions, never wondering if God really heard me, never doubting His Word.
What to Do When You Feel Spiritually Dry: My Journey Back to Living Water
I remember sitting in church one Sunday, staring at the worship lyrics on the screen, but feeling nothing. Everyone around me seemed moved—hands lifted, eyes closed. But inside, I felt hollow.
Self Development
At HolyJot, we believe true self-development begins with the renewing of your mind through God’s Word. Growth isn’t just about productivity or professional goals—it’s about becoming the person God created you to be.
Social Book Clubs: How to Start and Manage Your Own Online Reading Community
If you love reading and want to share your passion with others, starting a social book club might be a great idea. A social book club is a group of people who read the same book (or books) and discuss it online, using platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Goodreads. Social book clubs can help you discover new authors and genres, improve your critical thinking and communication skills, and make new friends who share your interests.
Decline of Mental Health in America
Mental health is a crucial aspect of our well-being, affecting our mood, behavior, relationships, and productivity. However, many Americans are struggling with mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicide. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, and one in six U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
216 Journal Prompts for Mental Health
Journaling is a great way to improve your mental health. It allows you to get thoughts out of your head and onto paper so that they are less overwhelming. Journaling is how you can gain insight into your behavior patterns, which may contribute to certain feelings and behaviors.
Books that Focus on the Future
Predictions are often associated with mediums and tarot card readings, but science fiction has also produced some books that accurately predicted the future. These authors were able to envision scientific and social changes decades before they occurred.
Education
At HolyJot, we equip believers with powerful, Spirit-led tools to help them grow in wisdom and discernment. Whether you’re diving into the Word of God, listening to faith-based audiobooks, exploring Christian eBooks, or reflecting on thought-provoking sermons and video content, HolyJot empowers you to journal, question, and meditate on truth. Our platform is designed to help you filter all information through a Biblical lens—so you not only gain knowledge but deepen your walk with Christ.
Why Education Starts at Home
Education is not only something that happens in schools and classrooms. It is also something that happens in homes and families. Education starts at home, where parents and caregivers play a crucial role in shaping their children's cognitive, social, emotional, and moral development.
3 Key Benefits of Social Annotation
Social annotation is the practice of adding comments, questions, or other types of feedback to a text, either individually or collaboratively. Reading books in groups is a form of social annotation that can enhance the reading experience and foster critical thinking skills. In this article, we will explore some of the benefits of social annotation and reading books in groups.
Easy Steps to Starting Your Own Study Group
Starting your own study group can be a great way to enhance your learning and academic performance. A study group is a small group of students who meet regularly to review course material, discuss assignments, and prepare for exams. In this blog post, we will share some tips on how to start your own study group and make it successful.
Why were the Harvard Classics so Popular?
The Harvard Classics, also known as Dr. Eliot's Five Foot Shelf, is a collection of 51 volumes of literature, philosophy, history, science and religion that was published in 1909. The collection was conceived by Charles W. Eliot, the president of Harvard University, who wanted to provide a liberal education for anyone who had access to a library or a bookshelf. He claimed that anyone who read and understood these books would have "the essentials of a liberal education".