Church’s Advice: Read Bible and Keep Journal

Mariners Church encourages its congregation to become closer to God by writing daily in a journal. The plan is to read a portion of the Bible every day of the year and spend about 15 to 30 minutes jotting down thoughts. The practice is to help “people intrigued with the concept of becoming spiritually fit,” said church spokeswoman Sara Schantz.

“It’s about how to carve out time with God and build a relationship with him,” she said.