Comments on: The Power of Your Written Word http://drjeffadams.com/2007/12/28/the-power-of-your-written-word/ Hi! This is my chance to chat with you about anything that pops into my mind. That means it is usually unedited and unpolished, just like conversations with friends ought to be. So, grab a cup of coffee or tea and let's talk! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:18:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Colette http://drjeffadams.com/2007/12/28/the-power-of-your-written-word/#comment-744 Colette Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:17:31 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=542#comment-744 Thanks for writing this. I had never kept a diary before, but this does not compare. A journal is between you and God. It improves your communication with God which deepens your relationship with the person who loves you the most. People do not realize what they are missing. Thanks for writing this. I had never kept a diary before, but this does not compare. A journal is between you and God. It improves your communication with God which deepens your relationship with the person who loves you the most. People do not realize what they are missing.

]]> By: Jeff Adams http://drjeffadams.com/2007/12/28/the-power-of-your-written-word/#comment-743 Jeff Adams Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:56:34 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=542#comment-743 Good feedback, folks! Way to go, Tom! Joaquin, es un gusto tener a alguien que era de la Miramonte aquí en este blog. ¡Bienvenido! Good feedback, folks! Way to go, Tom! Joaquin, es un gusto tener a alguien que era de la Miramonte aquí en este blog. ¡Bienvenido!

]]> By: trigot http://drjeffadams.com/2007/12/28/the-power-of-your-written-word/#comment-742 trigot Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:49:00 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=542#comment-742 Jeff, Mark has made journaling a requirement for our Saturday morning men's group at KCBT so I've been doing that for almost 2 years now. We pick a book from the bible, read and journal a chapter a week. I will read the same chapter every day for seven days & pick one or two verses that jump out on that particular day. It is good to hand write those verses followed by my brief thoughts on what God is telling. Sometimes it's only a few lines and sometimes it's the entire page in my journal. I can't tell you what an awesome experience this has been for me and how much closer and personal my relationship to God has grown because of this activity. I especially enjoy when we meet on Saturday mornings and several men share some of that week's journaling as a group. Journaling is not complicated nor time consuming but is so rewarding. Thank you for your thoughts on journaling today! Jeff,

Mark has made journaling a requirement for our Saturday morning men’s group at KCBT so I’ve been doing that for almost 2 years now. We pick a book from the bible, read and journal a chapter a week. I will read the same chapter every day for seven days & pick one or two verses that jump out on that particular day. It is good to hand write those verses followed by my brief thoughts on what God is telling. Sometimes it’s only a few lines and sometimes it’s the entire page in my journal. I can’t tell you what an awesome experience this has been for me and how much closer and personal my relationship to God has grown because of this activity. I especially enjoy when we meet on Saturday mornings and several men share some of that week’s journaling as a group. Journaling is not complicated nor time consuming but is so rewarding. Thank you for your thoughts on journaling today!

]]> By: joaquin aragon http://drjeffadams.com/2007/12/28/the-power-of-your-written-word/#comment-741 joaquin aragon Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:32:23 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=542#comment-741 I have being delighted by following your thoughts, as used to be in Miramonte, several years ago. God bless you and let you be a jar of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God, been hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. Always carrying around in your body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in your body. For you who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that his life may be revealed in your mortal body. So then, death is at work in you, but life is at work in you. I have being delighted by following your thoughts, as used to be in Miramonte, several years ago. God bless you and let you be a jar of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God, been hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. Always carrying around in your body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in your body. For you who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that his life may be revealed in your mortal body. So then, death is at work in you, but life is at work in you.

]]> By: Jeff Adams http://drjeffadams.com/2007/12/28/the-power-of-your-written-word/#comment-740 Jeff Adams Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:37:15 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=542#comment-740 Yes!!! Comments! We love comments! Good job, guys! Amanda, I loved the tortas at Midtown Burrito and returned several times. I have a hard time matching my schedule and geography to theirs, however. I will most definitely keep in mind You Say Tomato. I love to try new places. Thanks! Also, I paused at your remark about how answers to personal prayers often show up in journaling long before my mind makes the connection. Me, too! Yes!!! Comments! We love comments! Good job, guys! Amanda, I loved the tortas at Midtown Burrito and returned several times. I have a hard time matching my schedule and geography to theirs, however. I will most definitely keep in mind You Say Tomato. I love to try new places. Thanks!
Also, I paused at your remark about how answers to personal prayers often show up in journaling long before my mind makes the connection. Me, too!

]]> By: rodeolse http://drjeffadams.com/2007/12/28/the-power-of-your-written-word/#comment-739 rodeolse Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:56:42 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=542#comment-739 iguss i had a hang up about this bad school experiences. but your article has enlightened me again about starting journaling. thanks Jeff iguss i had a hang up about this bad school experiences. but your article has enlightened me again about starting journaling. thanks Jeff

]]> By: amanda http://drjeffadams.com/2007/12/28/the-power-of-your-written-word/#comment-738 amanda Sat, 29 Dec 2007 15:34:47 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=542#comment-738 I also tried to go paperless at one point. It didn't even last a year. I longed for the feel of paper and the stroke of the pen. My favorite type of journal is the Moleskine. The texture and weight of the paper begs to be touched. And my favorite type of Moleskine has become the daily dairy. There is a page for each day. Usually a page is quite sufficient for daily journaling, but occasionally my thoughts force me to fill in empty spaces on other days. I also roughly use it as a planner in which I record the events for the day. Looking back over the years, it is interesting to see my joys and struggles and my activities and how they all interrelate. I've also noticed some seasonal patterns in my life. And strangely, answers to personal prayers often show up in my journaling long before my mind makes the connection. I most frequently journal right after my Bible reading, often noting Scripture and writing out prayers, but my Moleskine goes with me almost everywhere, especially to my favorite neighborhood hangout, You Say Tomato. And off topic, You Say Tomato is a must try. It is the most fabulous midtown cafe/coffeeshop/grocer spot, and it is owned and operated by my neighbors. I know that after the Midtown Burrito plug (which really went down-hill quick) my recommendations may not be highly valued, but I promise this is a tried and true treasure. The atmosphere is almost as good as the food. 2801 Holmes. amanda I also tried to go paperless at one point. It didn’t even last a year. I longed for the feel of paper and the stroke of the pen.
My favorite type of journal is the Moleskine. The texture and weight of the paper begs to be touched. And my favorite type of Moleskine has become the daily dairy. There is a page for each day. Usually a page is quite sufficient for daily journaling, but occasionally my thoughts force me to fill in empty spaces on other days. I also roughly use it as a planner in which I record the events for the day.
Looking back over the years, it is interesting to see my joys and struggles and my activities and how they all interrelate. I’ve also noticed some seasonal patterns in my life. And strangely, answers to personal prayers often show up in my journaling long before my mind makes the connection.
I most frequently journal right after my Bible reading, often noting Scripture and writing out prayers, but my Moleskine goes with me almost everywhere, especially to my favorite neighborhood hangout, You Say Tomato.
And off topic, You Say Tomato is a must try. It is the most fabulous midtown cafe/coffeeshop/grocer spot, and it is owned and operated by my neighbors. I know that after the Midtown Burrito plug (which really went down-hill quick) my recommendations may not be highly valued, but I promise this is a tried and true treasure. The atmosphere is almost as good as the food. 2801 Holmes.
amanda

]]> By: unixrab http://drjeffadams.com/2007/12/28/the-power-of-your-written-word/#comment-737 unixrab Sat, 29 Dec 2007 07:20:43 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=542#comment-737 I do journal. It started in 1997 ... my Ashlee was a year old... Josh ... was "not" yet around.... I enjoy closing this year off.. 1 Decade + one... in electronic format.,...... it first started in Word Perfect....the quickly switched to Microsoft Word.... in the last few years I have spread the extant mss's to both open source and Microsoft and UNIX (amen) .... just saying... a steady laptop and common file source has given me 11 years of journals.... it's fun to look back........wait..... I weighed HOW MUCH!??!? uuuuuuuuggggggggghhhhhhhh I do journal. It started in 1997 … my Ashlee was a year old… Josh … was “not” yet around…. I enjoy closing this year off.. 1 Decade + one… in electronic format.,…… it first started in Word Perfect….the quickly switched to Microsoft Word…. in the last few years I have spread the extant mss’s to both open source and Microsoft and UNIX (amen) …. just saying… a steady laptop and common file source has given me 11 years of journals…. it’s fun to look back……..wait….. I weighed HOW MUCH!??!? uuuuuuuuggggggggghhhhhhhh

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