Why should we journal, and how do you do it? In this episode, Mark and John discuss how to journal, the importance of journaling, and how each of them incorporates it into their daily routine. They also discuss the difference between a journal and a diary. The podcast ends with 10 blessings of journaling.

Links

SOAP Journaling: https://elcmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/soap_instructions.pdf

Art and Soul of Journaling by PJ Clark: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Soul-Journaling-Greater-Intimacy/dp/B08B3338V4/ref=sr_1_2?crid=IB7KVOQ3XPZC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1yy2xLsfk1pioeI5RFqnn43ZF10QOc-Wafu3l9afTyOL1JAkPYEiSZqLum7ioW5TgRXJ_G3ZFFr5ZGEVxT8XimMY_GPNl552VL_CMDVPu1n8Wz7YvjekJ4Y_hBHhJIGG8vie0_TQCIFoGqEZ6X-TQ9MuogmDbBFbLVRna2tKXhn7naAytoaay_NeAmY6OcRPPA-Juky69VrDjSHdRhIYOKEazUBnYT8K3AX9mizGGWk.x5dpdcoGAbhb9g78q7wtCaZTqM2z7DO9KMnJ-a1QWL0&dib_tag=se&keywords=pj+clark&qid=1787239337&sprefix=pj+clark%2Caps%2C734&sr=8-2

In this podcast, Mark and John discuss how to pray. Prayer is not about getting God to do what we want. It is about enjoying a relationship with the One who already lives in us. Prayer is communicating with God, and Hebrews 4:16 speaks to the fact that we can come "boldly unto the throne of grace." We discuss why prayer is important and how the "Lord's Prayer" is a model for us to use, not just something to repeat. Finally, we discuss different types of prayer as well as obstacles to prayer.

Links

Show Notes: ⁠https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/praying%20life/⁠

My Prayer Helps: ⁠www.MyPrayerHelps.com⁠

Jennifer Kennedy Dean Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/159669291X?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback⁠

Strategic Renewal: ⁠https://www.strategicrenewal.com⁠

In this podcast, Mark and John discuss how to study Scripture. We share our regular morning quiet time routines. John shares how Scripture is spiritual food and a light for our path. We also discuss meditation and the four steps of study, which include:

• Observation
• Interpretation
• Illumination
• Application

If you don't know where to start, we discuss options and different things you can study in Scripture. We also discuss different Bible tools that will assist you in studying Scripture.

Links

YouVersion Bible: https://www.youversion.com/bible-app

John's Bible Reading Plan: https://gracenotebook.com/the-balanced-diet-reading-plan/

Hand Illustration: https://www.navigators.org/resource/the-word-hand/

Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/

Blue Letter Bible: https://www.blueletterbible.org/

Logos: https://www.logos.com