Journal, the paper kind (ooooooooooooooo)

So the major project since i've started working is this 120-page journal. The kids each receive it when they get here and use it to reflect on each day for two weeks. In addition to explanations about the journal itself and how to journal and explanations of the Examen process of prayer/meditation/reflection, there are 6 pages for each day. Each day there is a scripture passage to read and reflect on (most of them are "call" narratives, like Samuel, Moses, the Disciples, etc) and a selection of pictures and quotes. i picked quotes from Billy Graham to Ghandi, from old Swedish sayings to V for Vendetta. The pictures range from Norman Rockwell and Ansel Adams to 3D renderings of Escher drawings. i also was responsible for creating the CD they will be given as food for thought, and the lyrics are a part of the journal, as well as pictures i selected for the bands and to represent parts of the songs. i've been working on it on and off (more on than off) for about 6 weeks, so i'm glad to have it completed. It goes to print and binding today.

For curious minds, i selected these songs for the CD. They all have relevance in today's world for their content as it pertains to being actively participating Christians in a world that is too often full of intolerance and apathy...

I still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2
Big Joe - David M. Bailey
Chico - David M. Bailey
Another Day in Paradise - Phil Collins
The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby
Dirty Laundry - Don Henley
Jesus Freak - DC Talk
Dare You to Move - Switchfoot (as covered by an UNC acapella group)
Long Long Time - Guy Forsyth
Everybody Hurts - REM
Everybody's Fool - Evanescence
Popular - Nada Surf
Hands - Jewel