Journal Keeping

A journaling website designed to help you maximize the benefits of keeping a spiritual journal. Learn how to start a journal, tips to keep your journal private, ideas about what to journal about for beginners, testimonies, Christian spiritual formation. Books on Journaling by Luann Budd: Journal Ke

is all about Christian journaling. Answers questions like: How to begin a journal? Why should we take time to journal? How do I organize a journal? What are the benefits of keeping a journal? How do I use a journal for spiritual growth? Luann Budd is the author of Journal Keeping, Writing for Spiritual Growth, published by InterVarsity Press in their Formatio imprint.

Christian contemplative retreats are also discussed. The Springs retreat, cofacilitated by Luann for the Network of Evangelical Women in Ministry (NEWIM) is featured. Contemplative retreats offer hours for solitude and silence, which gives people the opportunity to reflect on their walk with God. Typically journaling is part of the process. Nature photography is featured throughout the website. Luann's blog, Thoughts on Christian Spirituality, explores the practice of spiritual disciplines in modern America. The website cites research in the field of Composition and gives examples from the lives of many people to support the benefits of private writing (Christian journaling, journalkeeping).