I have been an avid-journaler since I was in the 7th grade. I attended a private, Christian school and had a Bible teacher who taught us about the importance of studying the Bible as well as journaling. Prior to hearing this, I only considered journaling as a sort of diary where I wrote down my feelings, what happened in my day, and anything else that popped into my head. Needless to say, there wasn’t much fruit from these diaries in elementary school, other than the fruit of laughter when I read what I wrote! My teacher had us start a journal in class that we used to answer hard questions and study the depths of Scripture. I began to see the importance of writing out my thoughts, thinking critically, and talking to the Lord each day.

This blog post was written by my sister, Kara Holmes. It describes perfectly the reason why this journal is called the Give Me Jesus Journal! In the morning when I rise, In the morning when I rise, In the morning when I rise, Give me Jesus, I stirred. The dim lights of the hospice room […]

This blog post was written by my sister, Kara Holmes. It describes perfectly the reason why this journal is called the Give Me Jesus Journal! In the morning when I rise, In the morning when I rise, In the morning when I rise, Give me Jesus, I stirred. The dim lights of the hospice room […]

They are here. In my hands, on my shelves – a giant piece of my heart is now in print for all to see. It is both frightening and exciting all at the same time. There’s something strangely beautiful and perfectly right about a dream coming true. It’s just surreal. Like those moments you decide […]

They are here. In my hands, on my shelves – a giant piece of my heart is now in print for all to see. It is both frightening and exciting all at the same time. There’s something strangely beautiful and perfectly right about a dream coming true. It’s just surreal. Like those moments you decide […]

Reading: 1 John 5:13-15 My three year old niece has the ability to twist my entire family around her little finger. Her smile, her laugh and her contagious joy make us all weak at the knees. Kate is the only grandchild on our side of the family and is the center of attention at family […]

The video above is a great song to go with today’s study! Listen to it while you read, or after you have read and studied to be reminded of what you believe. Reading: 1 John 5:6-12 Fall of 2013, my husband and I packed our bags and flew halfway across the world to India. My […]

Today is our 10th day of studying the book of 1 John! Today has been chain-breaking for me, and I pray it is for you as well. If you are just now joining, grab a guide here and catch up on the posts: 1 John Reading Guide. Reading: 1 John 3:19-24 I have a confession. […]

If you are just now joining our study on 1 John, grab your reading guide here: 1 John Reading Guide. Get ready for the Lord to change your life through His abundant, alive Word. Reading: 1 John 3:11-18 “For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one […]

If you are just now joining us for our study on 1 John, grab your reading guide here! Reading: 1 John 2:18-27 In September 2006, Dr. Randy Pausch heard news that radically changed the course of his life. He was diagnosed with aggressive pancreatic cancer and in 2007 was only given a few months to live. […]