How to Have a Quiet Time Using the Dwell Journal

Hey everyone! I hope you're having a great week! It's been a busy and exciting couple of days around these parts. Thank you so  much for making the LAJ shop launch a success! I was overwhelmed with gratitude as all your orders rolled in, and I can't thank you enough for your support. I hope that you love the collection as much as I do, and today I wanted to give you a closer look at one of the new products: the Dwell Journal.

I created the Dwell Journal to meet a need in my own life. I've been an avid journal-er for years, but last spring, I started looking for something a little more structured to accompany my Bible reading. I went to the Christian bookstore and found nothing like I wanted, so I decided to create my own. This was around the time that the Lord started moving me to close my custom stationery shop, and it became clear to me that this journal I was dreaming of would be the center of my new line.

So that's how the Dwell Journal was born. It's a guided 30-day journal to help you draw closer to the Lord and deeper into His word. Each daily entry is a two-page spread with different sections designed to help you focus on what Scripture is telling you about God and who you are in relation to Him. After using the journal in my own quiet times for the past month or so, I can tell you that it's a fantastic tool to use in your Bible study time, and I'm not just saying that because I created it. The Dwell Journal has helped me reflect on the character of God and meditate on what Scripture reveals to me about Him. Because I'm seeing Him more clearly, I can see myself more clearly, and God is using that to transform me from the inside out.

So, with all of that said, I made a little video to give you a little preview of the journals and show you how to use it in your quiet time. Take a peek to get an inside look at the Dwell Journal.

As I mentioned in the video, the journals are being printed as we speak. They're available for pre-order in the shop now, and they'll ship by December 1, so you'll have them in plenty of time for Christmas. If you have any questions, just drop a note in the comments, and I'll do my best to get it answered.

And finally, if you've made it this far, then I think you deserve a reward. Use the code DWELLPREVIEW to get 15 percent off all journals. Offer expires Friday, 11/20 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Happy shopping!

Until next time, grace and peace.

Yay! It's Launch Day! Save 20% in the LAJ Shop

Yay! Launch Day for the LAJ Shop has finally arrived! I'm so proud of this collection. It's small, but it's mighty, and I hope you really enjoy it. Thank you for all your patience with me as I have worked on the collection. As a little thank you, I've got a fantastic discount lined up for you.

I also decided to go ahead and open up the shop and get things going a few hours early. So instead of having to wait until tomorrow morning to shop the new collection, you can start now! Shhhhh....it's a secret! Use the code LAUNCHDAYLOVE to get 20 percent off your entire order. Offer expires Monday, Nov. 16, at 11:59 p.m. CST

I hope you love the collection as much as I do, and I pray that it helps you draw closer to the Lord and deeper into His word. Let's get this party started! 

LAJ + Amazima Ministries = Lives Changed in Uganda

Hello friends! I have some really exciting news to share with you. I've been itching to tell you about this for weeks, but I just got the details nailed down a few days ago. When God gave me the vision for Leslie Ann Jones Ministries, he also laid on my heart a conviction that the LAJ shop would be more than a for-profit business. He made it very clear to me that a portion of shop proceeds would go to missions, and I've spent the past several months searching for the perfect partnership.

Today, I'm happy to announce that Leslie Ann Jones Ministries/Muscadine Press will donate 10 percent of ALL shop profits to Amazima. Amazima is a ministry dedicated to living out the love of Jesus by educating and empowering the people of Uganda and the communities in which they serve. Founded in 2008 by Katie Davis Majors, author of Kisses from Katie, Amazima offers hope and life to those who need it most. In addition to providing education and meals for hundreds of area children, Amazima also provides vocational instruction for adults. The women's beading circle has allowed 31 women to rewrite their stories, and the farming project has provided both sustenance and a means of income for local families. Every single outreach of Amazima Ministries, whether education sponsorship, feeding the hungry, vocational instruction, or medical care, is accompanied with Biblical teaching and spiritual encouragement.

If you stop by Muscadine Press, you'll notice a "Giving" tab at the top of the page. As time goes on, I'll update that page with stats on how much we've given to date and how that money is being used in Uganda. For example: did you know that it only takes $0.17 to provide a meal for a child in Uganda? That means that the purchase of just one Dwell Journal = six meals for hungry kids. 

I'm so excited about this partnership I can't hardly stand it! When the shop opens on Monday (just a few days away!), know that your purchases make a difference. Buying a journal or mug for yourself will also buy food, clothing, and medical supplies for people who need it most.

Be sure to check back in on Monday for Launch Day specials! Hope to see you then!

Until next time, grace and peace.