How a Commonplace Book Can Transform Your Faith
Capture, Curate, Create: A Tool for Discipleship and Encouragement
The Christian life is a life of remembering. God commands His people to remember His works, His promises, and His words throughout Scripture. From the stones of remembrance in Joshua 4 to Christ's command at the Last Supper - "Do this in remembrance of Me" (Luke 22:19). Our faith is deeply tied to the discipline of recalling truth. In a world filled with distractions, fleeting thoughts, and an endless flood of information, we must develop a habit of remembering what truly matters.
About a year ago I discovered Commonplace Books on YouTube. I watched videos from
, and (Park Notes) - one of my favorite youtube accounts, they are just great. And got hooked by the concept of commonplacing. Which was, and still is very enriching. So what exactly are Commonplace Books and where did they originate?A commonplace book is not a diary or journal in the traditional sense. It doesn't record personal events or emotions. It serves as a repository for wisdom. This includes quotations, reflections, passages of Scripture, sermon notes, theological insights, and personal thoughts on spiritual matters. It is a collection of intellectual and spiritual treasures gathered from various sources and organized for reflection and retrieval. Many great Christian minds throughout history kept their own versions of commonplace books.