The Amen journal
Notes on care for the people you love.
Field notes, guides, and the thinking behind Amen.
- 01
Coming Back After You've Drifted: Returning to a Faith Practice Without Guilt
Restarting a faith practice after months away feels heavier than it should, because guilt guards the door. Here's how to come back gently — and why the return matters most.
2026-06-11
7 min read
- 02
Which Bible Translation Should You Read?
Choosing which Bible translation to read isn't about finding the one true version — it's about matching the translation to what you're doing. Here's a clear way to decide.
2026-06-08
7 min read
- 03
How to Pray When You're Anxious
Learning how to pray when anxious isn't about producing calm on demand. Scripture and the body both offer a way to pray honestly through fear — here's what actually helps.
2026-06-03
7 min read
- 04
Where to Start Reading the Bible When You're New
If you're wondering where to start reading the Bible, the honest answer isn't 'page one.' Here's a beginner's map that meets you where you are and keeps you reading.
2026-05-29
7 min read
- 05
Why Bible Reading Plans Fail (and the Quiet Fix)
Most people abandon their Bible reading plan by February, and the reason why Bible reading plans fail has almost nothing to do with faith. It's a design problem you can solve.
2026-05-24
7 min read
- 06
The Cue, the Candle, and the Craving: The Science of Spiritual Habits
Spiritual habit formation runs on the same machinery as any other habit — cue, routine, reward. Understanding the loop is what turns good intentions into a lasting practice.
2026-05-19
8 min read
- 07
The Myth of the Long Quiet Time
The belief that a real daily quiet time needs an hour and a perfect setting quietly ends more devotional lives than doubt does. Here's the truth about small, faithful time.
2026-05-13
7 min read
- 08
How to Build a Daily Prayer Habit That Survives Real Life
A daily prayer habit rarely fails for lack of faith — it fails for lack of a cue. Here's how to anchor prayer to the rhythm you already keep, so it lasts.
2026-05-07
7 min read