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Education

Education is a lifelong journey. With JournalOwl, we provide the tools and techniques for knowledge seekers to critically analyze all types of information: YouTube videos, eBooks, AudioBooks, White Papers, and Scholarly Articles.

Why Education Starts at Home

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

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

Saturday, September 2, 2023

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

Saturday, September 2, 2023

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?

Saturday, September 2, 2023

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".

Faith & Spirituality

Faith, derived from Latin fides and Old French feid, is confidence or trust in a person, thing, or concept. In the context of religion, one can define faith as "belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion".

Pastors Who Bible Journal

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Bible journaling is a creative way of engaging with God's Word. It involves writing, drawing, painting, or using stickers and other embellishments to express your thoughts and feelings about a scripture passage. Bible journaling can help you deepen your understanding, memorize verses, and apply God's truth to your life.

How Pastors Can Encourage their Congregation with Bible Journaling

Monday, September 4, 2023

Bible journaling is a creative way of engaging with God's word and expressing one's faith. It can involve writing, drawing, painting, coloring, or any other artistic method that helps the journaler to meditate on a scripture passage, a theme, or a personal reflection. Bible journaling can be done individually or in groups, and it can be a powerful tool for spiritual growth, discipleship, and community building.

Tips & Tricks for Bible Journaling

Saturday, September 2, 2023

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Bible Journaling: 2 Peter

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

In this book of 2 Peter, we will uncover new ways to creatively engage with the Bible. Hebrews 4 says that “the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart”. Have you forgotten the authority and Spirit-filled power that the Bible carries?

Self Development

Personal development or self-improvement consists of activities that develop a person's capabilities and potential, build human capital, facilitate employability, and enhance quality of life and the realization of dreams and aspirations. At JournalOwl, we help people develop their full potential through writing, reading, and collaboration with other like-minded knowledge seekers.

Social Book Clubs: How to Start and Manage Your Own Online Reading Community

Friday, September 8, 2023

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

Saturday, September 2, 2023

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

Monday, March 27, 2023

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

Sunday, March 5, 2023

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.