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My Scripture Journal
My Scripture Journal: Gratitude
"My Scripture Gratitude" is an eight week Bible memory reading plan designed to help you memorize scripture while also offering guidance so you can dive further into a greater knowledge of what the Bible says about gratitude.In this eight week reading plan you will receive 7 daily activities to engage in that will help you memorize a snippet of scripture every week all around the theme of gratitude. Also at the end of each week will be three discussion questions which can be used for your own personal journal and thoughts or within a group Bible Study.This practical way of studying the Bible can easily fit into ANY schedule and will also help fill you up with the Word!
32 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 9, 2011
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Heather Bixler
23 books74 followersHello, My name is Heather! I am a mom of three, married to a firefighter, and I am a writer. In 2005 I ventured into the online world to simply start an online community for moms. Little did I know the adventure God had in store for me. It has been a roller coaster with many ups and downs, but each step has led me to where I am today. I pray this is a place where you will find encouragement and maybe even a laugh or two. My heart is to share God’s word with you in a loving and practical way.
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July 18, 2012
Review of My Scripture Journal: Gratitude by Heather Bixler
For my summer devotional read, I am using My Scripture Journal: Gratitude by Heather Bixler and enjoying it.
The format is so simple that it might cause one to consider it trite or maybe even not worth the time. But if you are looking for a short guide that allows you to explore Scripture, one that does not spoon-feed you answers, then this book/journal is for you.
Benefits of this guide:
First, the format is easy to do. Bixler makes it clear the key to retention of Scripture memorizing is repetition. I agree. Bixler has seven different activities, one per day, to help us improve our chances of doing so. Though Bixler’s guide is designed for an 8-week study, I chose to do it in days rather than in weeks. I wanted to delve into Scripture more than I wanted to memorize.
Second, Bixler’s study puts one in a contemplative mood. For me the two most beneficial parts to this study are Day No. 5, which asks you to read a chapter in Scripture, and the Discussion Questions. With each Scripture verse and chapter I read and studied, new revelations came. One version of Scripture of Psalm 71, “Put your ear to the ground and listen, give me space for salvation,” had me investigating the phrase “put your ear to the ground.” I found fascinating stories of people who had done this and what they heard. One story, in Iceland, people put their ear to the ground and heard Lake Kleifarvatn draining. I wrote a paragraph about gratitude and how importance listening is. For when we listen as though our ear is to the ground, we’re focused, looking for that something in being grateful, that no one else is seeing or acting upon. Bixler knows the power of contemplating Scripture and I am so glad she has explored it in this way.
Third, this study can be done individually or in a small group. I chose to do this as a self-study, but this study would work very well meeting a friend once a week to discuss or with several women.
Lastly, Bixler’s study works to train your brain to think about gratitude in fresh new ways. Scripture tells us that when we read it, we will be changed because we did so. When I stilled myself and I worked my way through these lessons and allowed the Holy Spirit to work on my heart, I received some wonderful, personal insights about gratitude. I loved that Bixler just simply guided me through this. My responsibility was to give myself the time and quiet to allow God to speak to me, which is Who I want to take direction from.
What you’ll want to have near you as you work through Bixler’s Scripture Journal.
1. A Bible.
2. A journal or spiral notebook to use as you work through this.
3. Three versions of Scripture. I downloaded the YouVersion® app for my phone but something like www.biblegateway.com would work just as well too.
4. Post-it® notes for you to place around your home.
For my summer devotional read, I am using My Scripture Journal: Gratitude by Heather Bixler and enjoying it.
The format is so simple that it might cause one to consider it trite or maybe even not worth the time. But if you are looking for a short guide that allows you to explore Scripture, one that does not spoon-feed you answers, then this book/journal is for you.
Benefits of this guide:
First, the format is easy to do. Bixler makes it clear the key to retention of Scripture memorizing is repetition. I agree. Bixler has seven different activities, one per day, to help us improve our chances of doing so. Though Bixler’s guide is designed for an 8-week study, I chose to do it in days rather than in weeks. I wanted to delve into Scripture more than I wanted to memorize.
Second, Bixler’s study puts one in a contemplative mood. For me the two most beneficial parts to this study are Day No. 5, which asks you to read a chapter in Scripture, and the Discussion Questions. With each Scripture verse and chapter I read and studied, new revelations came. One version of Scripture of Psalm 71, “Put your ear to the ground and listen, give me space for salvation,” had me investigating the phrase “put your ear to the ground.” I found fascinating stories of people who had done this and what they heard. One story, in Iceland, people put their ear to the ground and heard Lake Kleifarvatn draining. I wrote a paragraph about gratitude and how importance listening is. For when we listen as though our ear is to the ground, we’re focused, looking for that something in being grateful, that no one else is seeing or acting upon. Bixler knows the power of contemplating Scripture and I am so glad she has explored it in this way.
Third, this study can be done individually or in a small group. I chose to do this as a self-study, but this study would work very well meeting a friend once a week to discuss or with several women.
Lastly, Bixler’s study works to train your brain to think about gratitude in fresh new ways. Scripture tells us that when we read it, we will be changed because we did so. When I stilled myself and I worked my way through these lessons and allowed the Holy Spirit to work on my heart, I received some wonderful, personal insights about gratitude. I loved that Bixler just simply guided me through this. My responsibility was to give myself the time and quiet to allow God to speak to me, which is Who I want to take direction from.
What you’ll want to have near you as you work through Bixler’s Scripture Journal.
1. A Bible.
2. A journal or spiral notebook to use as you work through this.
3. Three versions of Scripture. I downloaded the YouVersion® app for my phone but something like www.biblegateway.com would work just as well too.
4. Post-it® notes for you to place around your home.
October 25, 2014
If you struggle to memorize Bible verses as a regular routine, then this reading plan is for you. The emphasis of the series is to use journaling to help you memorize Scripture. The focus in this book is on gratitude. The plan gives you 8 verses to memorize over the course of 8 weeks. Each chapter gives the participant activities to accomplish each day. Some are writing activities, some are discussion based on the verse's content, a few are verbal activities, while some time is dedicated to rote learning.
The material you will need will be a journal, some post-it notes, a pen and a Bible. Above all, you need some dedicated time and determination, humbleness of heart and a love for the Lord. This series is specifically designed for the busy person, so the activities are short.
As with any Bible study and memorization plan, you get out of it what you put into it. The plan is easy to execute and can appeal to a wide age range, including children and young people.
In my copy of the book which contains only the reading plan, there is no background reading to do. I think this would work well for a busy person. However, for the individual who has more time on their hands, this can be supplemented with a commentary series such as Warren Wiersbe's "Be" series. This series is topical and interesting to read. It would fit well with the journal concept.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary review copy of this book from the author and Body and Soul Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
The material you will need will be a journal, some post-it notes, a pen and a Bible. Above all, you need some dedicated time and determination, humbleness of heart and a love for the Lord. This series is specifically designed for the busy person, so the activities are short.
As with any Bible study and memorization plan, you get out of it what you put into it. The plan is easy to execute and can appeal to a wide age range, including children and young people.
In my copy of the book which contains only the reading plan, there is no background reading to do. I think this would work well for a busy person. However, for the individual who has more time on their hands, this can be supplemented with a commentary series such as Warren Wiersbe's "Be" series. This series is topical and interesting to read. It would fit well with the journal concept.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary review copy of this book from the author and Body and Soul Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
December 4, 2014
My Scripture Journal
This was an excellent resource for memorizing Scripture. It was short and simple exercises to get the Word in your spirit. It was also handy in going along with the The Gratitude Journal. It enhanced my study of the 21 day gratitude challenge. I would recommend this book to anybody wanting to enrich their spiritual lives.
This was an excellent resource for memorizing Scripture. It was short and simple exercises to get the Word in your spirit. It was also handy in going along with the The Gratitude Journal. It enhanced my study of the 21 day gratitude challenge. I would recommend this book to anybody wanting to enrich their spiritual lives.
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March 17, 2016
I loved this book. Bixler is becoming a favorite.
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