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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.

3 Tips to Making Your Study Group Effective

Sunday, March 5, 2023

In many cases, a study group can be an essential tool in helping students succeed. When members of a group are dedicated to earning good grades, they often complete assigned reading, take extensive notes, and clear up confusion by asking questions and contributing to the discussion.

A Guide on How to Identify Your Learning Style

Saturday, March 4, 2023

Learning styles are one of the most crucial factors in determining how well you learn. Your learning style is the way that you best understand information. We all have different learning methods, but we don't always understand how to use them. When helping students learn, understanding their unique learning styles can help you teach everyone effectively.

How to Write a Persuasive Letter

Friday, March 3, 2023

Writing a persuasive letter can be an effective way to communicate ideas, gain support for a cause or increase the likelihood of selling something. Learn how to write a persuasive letter that persuades readers to think, feel or act in a certain way.

3 Tips for Writing Great Short Stories

Thursday, March 2, 2023

The key to writing a short story that readers will want to read is to have a hook. That hook is something that will pull the reader into your story and make them keep reading until it’s finished. One of the most effective ways to do this is through a character arc. A character arc is a series of events that lead your main character to grow and change.

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".

Bible Journaling: The Book of Lamentations

Thursday, March 16, 2023

In this book of lament poems, we come to a deeper understanding of the grief and trauma that the Israelites experienced with the Babylonian exile. Note, that this is a book filled with questions like: Why, God!? - and it was still included in the Bible. Why is that? What does that tell us about God? What does that say about people?

Bible Journaling: The Book of Jeremiah

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The book of Jeremiah tells us about a prophet who had a message to share with the tribe of Judah. How does this message differ from the message brought by Isaiah? What makes someone a prophet? How does this fit into our Bibles as a whole? We will answer these questions and more as we journey through this book together.

Bible Journaling: The Book of Isaiah

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

In this book about the prophet Isaiah, we encounter our first prophetic literature in our journey through the Bible that started in Genesis. However, you will remember that many others have stood before God and His people as a translator: Moses, Elijah, and many more. Isaiah is a book that is looking backwards to the Israelites’ history, and forward to the hope of the Kingdom that God promised them.

Bible Journaling: Song of Songs

Monday, March 13, 2023

The Songs of Solomon, or Songs of Songs, is a very misunderstood book of the Bible. It is so unique in style that it stands alone. The author of this creative book tells us about two characters and their love story. But what does this have to do with God? Why is this book in our Bible? And what does it mean for us today? It is impossible to understand without a few keys.

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.

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.

5 Ways to Psychoanalyze Yourself

Saturday, March 4, 2023

Psychoanalysis is a form of therapy that helps people gain insight into their unconscious thoughts and feelings. It is based on the idea that all humans have unconscious feelings, desires, and memories.

5 Signs Your Boss is a Narcissist

Friday, March 3, 2023

A narcissist is someone with an insufferable ego who doesn’t care about others. They can be incredibly insidious, and sometimes it’s difficult to know whether your boss is a narcissist. You can survive in a narcissist’s environment by staying aware of their tactics and establishing healthy boundaries.

How to Write Your Own Autobiography

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Writing an autobiography is a challenging task. It takes a lot of time, careful thinking, and deliberation. An autobiography is a great way to share your life story with others. It can also serve as a memento for future generations of your family.