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Bringing the March Sisters to Life: Fantastic Ideas for a Little Women Book Club Event

Welcome to our blog about book club ideas inspired by the classic novel Little Women. Join us as we explore how Louisa May Alcott’s beloved tale can inform and inspire your book club activities. This blog is your one-stop source for everything related to Little Women, from creative food and decorating ideas to discussing topics beyond the story itself. So grab a cup of tea, sit back, and get ready to be inspired.

Oct 19, 2022

Bible Study Plan

Powered by the Spirit of God

As Christian people or God’s people, we are called to bear witness to His great works. The first disciples were all tasked with bearing witness to the risen Jesus. The witness would begin in Jerusalem but would move outward to “the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8).

Oct 14, 2022

Classic Books

10 Best Classics for Book Clubs

Searching for classic novels that would make for great discussion at your next book club meeting? You’ve come to the right spot! HolyJot’s free library of classic eBooks is growing by leaps and bounds. Our goal is to have over 50,000 free classical eBooks available to read and review by the end of 2023. Sounds like a lofty goal, but we’re up for the challenge!

Oct 11, 2022

Bible Study Plan

Each Book of the Holy Bible in 200 Words or Less with Bible Study Plans

Although the Bible is made up of 66 individual books, they all work together to tell one great story: the Story of God. Having a better understanding of the overarching story of the Bible and where scripture fits within this larger story can help us recognize how all of Scripture points to Christ. God’s Story can be summed up in four words: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration.

Oct 9, 2022

Frankenstein: Create an Unforgettable Spooky Book Club Event

Are you looking for a unique way to gather around for your book club event inspired by Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein? You’ve come to the right place. From selecting the perfect location to choosing stimulating discussion topics, we'll show you how to organize the best book club event. So, join us and learn how to create a Frankenstein-themed book club experience that your group will remember!

Oct 7, 2022

Christianity

A Love that Saves: A Bible Journal Study on the Book of John

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” - John 3:16 KJV

Oct 5, 2022

Movie Critiques

How to Write a Movie Critique Essay

Critiquing a movie is both an art and science. A true movie critique essay is different than a "review" that you would leave in the comments section of a YouTube video. Writing a critique essay is a methodical analysis of the movie. In this guide, we will show you how to use HolyJot to methodically break down your favorite movies and write a thoughtful critique essay.

Sep 20, 2022

Bible Study Plan

The Book of Numbers – An Online Bible Study Group

HolyJot Bible Study Groups is designed to take the participant deep into God’s word. Did you know that Israel lost faith in God’s promise to give them the Land when their spies (chapter 13) reported that the Cannaanite cities were highly fortified with powerful armies? Their loss of faith forced them back into the heat of the desert to wonder for another 38 years!

Sep 6, 2022

Bible Study Plan

Understanding Undeserving Grace

There is an anti-gospel that runs through every false religion and every false heart: the gospel that says “can do” instead of “it is finished” by Jesus. We are saved solely by faith and not good deeds or works. Faith itself is a gift. Grace flows through the channel of faith, but the channel itself is a work of God. Faith isn't the ultimate good deed that saves us but it is the instrument by which we receive salvation. Salvation comes from Christ: faith recognizes who Jesus is and what He ...

Aug 16, 2022

Unique Book Club Ideas for “A Room With a View” Themed Event

Are you looking for new and creative book club ideas? An excellent book choice would undoubtedly be E.M. Forster’s classic novel, A Room with a View. This beautiful work of literature can be used to inspire your next book club meeting– with themes of class struggle, romance, and travel, it is sure to spark conversation amongst the members.

Aug 8, 2022

Bible Study Plan

The Book of Deuteronomy – An Online Bible Study Group

The word itself, Deuteronomy, means “repeating the Law” and that is exactly what this Book of the Bible is all about. In chapters 1 through 10, this book details what God has already done for His people. By learning from the lessons of the past, this book emphasizes the need to study history so that mistakes are not repeated in the future. In this book, we are also reminded of having the Word of God top of mind. This naturally occurs from reading the Word continuously, discussing it, and ta...

Aug 1, 2022

Bible Study Plan

The Book of Joshua – An Online Bible Study Group

Let’s take a closer look at Joshua, a divine record of the conquest of Canaan, and the following division of the Land among the twelve tribes of Israel. Did you know that Joshua was the captain of Israel’s army and a personal servant to Moses? If you participated in the Online Bible Study Group for the Book of Exodus, that was covered in Exodus 17:9, 10 and also Exodus 24:13. When Moses died, he chose Joshua to lead His people into the Promised Land. As God’s servant, Joshua was strong and ...

Jul 29, 2022

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