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April 27, 2018 by Tracie Rollins

Bible Journaling in the Book of Ephesians

This week I Bible journaled in the book of Ephesians. Because it’s such a short book, it was hard to find seven places to journal in without adding a tip-in. I decided to do a few in my standard Bible too. Here are a few.

Bible Journaling in the Book of Ephesians

Ephesians 6:14-17

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Ephesians 6:14-17

Ephesians 2:8-10

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Ephesians 2:8-10

Ephesians 4:2-3

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4:2-3

Ephesians 3:16-19

That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that you may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man; that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; to the end that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be strengthened to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and height and depth, ¹⁹and to know Christ’s love which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Ephesians 4:16-19

Ephesians 5:9

For the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth.

Ephesians 5:9

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

Ephesians 6:10

Ephesians 6:11

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

Ephesians 6:11

It doesn’t take long to read the entire book of Ephesians. I bet you’d be surprised to know it doesn’t make the top 5 list of shortest books. There about at least 20+ books of the Bible that are shorter than Ephesians. Wouldn’t it be a fun thing to say you read 20+ books of the Bible in just one day? Maybe I’ll try it one day. I feel a challenge coming on!

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April 20, 2018 by Tracie Rollins

Bible Journaling in the Book of Micah

I spent some time this week Bible journaling in the book of Micah. It’s a short book and can be read at least once in one sitting. It’s that short. Plus…if you read it, you can say that you read an entire book of the Bible today – bonus!

Micah is a prophet from the Old Testament. In his Book, he shares God’s coming judgment on Israel because they are rebellious and have broken their covenant. The good news is that he ends with hope. I love the last part about how Israel will rise and gives praise to God. I hope you are encouraged to check out the Book of Micah today!

Micah 7:7

But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.

Bible Journaling in the Book of Micah Micah 7:7

This Bible is the Inspire Bible. I glued a die cut butterfly in the spine.

Micah 2:1-2

Woe to those who plan iniquity, to those who plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they carry it out because it is in their power to do it. ²They covet fields and seize them, and houses, and take them. They defraud people of their homes, they rob them of their inheritance.

Bible Journaling in the Book of Micah Micah 2:1

This is done with cheap acrylic paints. I used a Faber Castell Pitt pen to create the houses and Artist Loft level 1 paints for color. It was real fun.

Micah 4:8

As for you, watchtower of the flock, stronghold of Daughter Zion, the former dominion will be restored to you; kingship will come to Daughter Jerusalem.

Bible Journaling in the Book of Micah Micah 4:8

This entry is done in my faith journal. I drew the face with a pencil and used a charcoal pencil for shadows. The background is a collage that I did with a gel press. I used watercolors for color. Then I used a white gel pen to write the verse in her hair along with some flowers.

Micah 6:8

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

Bible Journaling in the Book of Micah Micah 6:8

This is another entry in my faith journal. I used watercolors on a drawing I did by hand.

Micah 7:8-9

Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.
⁹Because I have sinned against him, I will bear the Lord’s wrath, until he pleads my case and upholds my cause.
He will bring me out into the light; I will see his righteousness.

Bible Journaling in the Book of Micah Micah 7:8-9

This is the HSCB illustrators Bible. I loved the sun and I used gel pens to bring this page to life.

Micah 7:14

Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock of your inheritance, which lives by itself in a forest, in fertile pasturelands. Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead as in days long ago.

Bible Journaling in the Book of Micah Micah 7:14

This is the Promises of God Bible. I used watercolor to paint it. No gesso needed.

Micah 7:19

You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.

Bible Journaling in the Book of Micah Micah 7:19

When I did this entry, I didn’t like it at first. I had to add the sun in the background because it represents a new day – or hope. I love the message of hope in this verse.

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April 13, 2018 by Tracie Rollins

Bible Journaling Ideas for Bible Verses About Clothes

The other day I was putting on my shoe and noticed a hole at the top of it. I hadn’t noticed it before because the color of my shoe and sock matched. This is not the first time I’ve worn a tiny hole in my tennis shoe. For some reason, I almost always poke a hole at the top of my shoes before the bottoms wear out. I got to thinking…should I mend this hole or get a new pair of shoes? Which got me thinking about what the Bible says about clothes. Here are a few Bible verses about clothes. Yes, they even talk about underwear in the Bible.

1 Peter 3:3

Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes.

Bible Journaling Ideas for Bible Verses About Clothes 1 Peter 3:3

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1 Timothy 2:9

I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,

Bible Journaling Ideas for Bible Verses About Clothes 1 Timothy 2:9

Deuteronomy 22:5

A woman must not wear men’s clothing, nor a man wear women’s clothing, for the Lord your God detests anyone who does this.

Bible Journaling Ideas for Bible Verses About Clothes Deuteronomy 22:5

Exodus 28:42

Make linen undergarments as a covering for the body, reaching from the waist to the thigh.

Bible Journaling Ideas for Bible Verses About Clothes Exodus 28:42

Luke 12:27-28

“Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. ²⁸If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith!

Bible Journaling Ideas for Bible Verses About Clothes Luke 12:27

Matthew 6:25

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?

Bible Journaling Ideas for Bible Verses About Clothes Matthew 6:25

Proverbs 31:25

She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

Bible Journaling Ideas for Bible Verses About Clothes Proverbs 31:25

Are you wondering if I decided to fix my shoe? The answer is yes. If it’s a tiny hole, it can be mended in about five minutes including the time required to thread the needle. There’s still some wear left in those shoes!

I hope the Bible verses about clothes inspires and encourages you this week.

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April 6, 2018 by Tracie Rollins

Bible Journaling Ideas for Bible Verses About Healing

I’ve spent the last few weeks looking up Bible verses about healing. You see, I broke my knee the other day. I was out walking my dogs and my right foot caught the sidewalk edge causing me to stumble. As I tried to avoid the fall, my left knee took most of the pressure and caused an compression fracture. Yikes! I went home and iced it. After a few days of hobbling to and from long-term jury duty (oh that’s another fun post to write), I decided to call my doctor.

Luckily, my doctor had just returned from knee surgery himself and had an appoinment before my jury duty day began the following Monday. I hobbled on my cane over the weekend and saw him promptly Monday morning. During the visit, he showed me the fracture and suggested I use a walker. Of course, I opted for crutches, because they’re faster to hobble around on – ha!

The funny thing about the crutches is that I’m right in the middle of pediatrics and adult size crutches. I chose the big gal crutches and had my husband add a hole to them so my arms would be in the right position. It wil ltake 4-6 weeks until my fracture is healed and I believe it will be healed completely by the grace of God. In the mean time, I keep praying, learning, and bible journaling Bible verses about healing. Here are a few. The links for the Bibles are at the bottom of the post.

James 1:2

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.

This bible journaling entry about healing is in the Inspire Praise Bible.

Bible Journaling Ideas for Bible Verses About Healing James 1:2

Jeremiah 17:14

Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.

Bible Journaling Idea for Bible Verses About Healing Jeremiah 17:14

Jeremiah 30:17

But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord, because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.

This bible journaling entry about healing is in The Promises of God Bible.

Bible Journaling Idea for Bible Verses About Healing Jeremiah 30:17

Luke 17:19

Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.

This bible journaling entry about healing is in the Beautiful Word Bible.

Bible Journaling Idea for Bible Verses About Healing Luke 17:19

Revelations 21:4

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

Bible Journaling Idea for Bible Verses About Healing Revelations 21:4

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Bible Journaling Idea for Bible Verses About Healing 2 Corinthians 13:11

Exodus 15:26

He said, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keepall his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.

This bible journaling entry about healing is in the HCSB Notetakers Illustrator’s Bible.

Bible Journaling Idea for Bible Verses About Healing Exodus 15:26

If you’re struggling with pain or even a fracture like me, I hope you’ll consider Bible journaling about it. These Bible verses about healing encourage me every single day.

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March 30, 2018 by Tracie Rollins

Bible Journaling Ideas for Easter

I love Easter! It’s my second favorite holiday after Christmas. I spent much of this week thinking about what Easter means for me as a Christian, and it all boils down to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. So if you’re looking for Bible journaling ideas for Easter, you certainly can have fun with bunny rabbits, but for me…I’ll stick with Jesus. I hope these entries inspire you this week!

Matthew 28:6

He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.

Bible Journaling Matthew 28:6

1 Corinthians 6:14

By his power God raised the Lord from the dead, and he will raise us also.

Bible Journaling 1 Corinthian 6:14

Acts 1:8

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Bible Journaling Acts 1:8

Acts 4:33

With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all…

Bible Journaling Acts 4:33

Luke 24:6

He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee:

Bible Journaling Luke 24:6

Mark 13:26

At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

Bible Journaling Mark 13:26

Matthew 26:39

Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”

Bible Journaling Matthew 26:39

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February 24, 2018 by Tracie

Inspire Praise Bible Review – Including Measurements and Weight

I’m excited to share the latest Inspire Praise Bible review with you. This Bible is absolutely stunning and I’m sure you’ll have a great time growing in the Word creatively with it. To purchase the Inspire Praise Bible, please use our ministry affiliate link. We will receive a small commission, but there is no extra charge to you: http://amzn.to/2GENdgj

About the Inspire Praise Bible

The Inspire Praise Bible is a single-column, 2-inch margin, New Living Translation coloring Bible produced by Tyndale and Christian Art. The pages do seem thicker than the original Inspire Bible and they are also white instead of cream colored. The Inspire Praise Bible includes 500 line art drawings for you to color and 32 colorful vellum pages. There are also three sheets of color your own stickers and tabs placed in the purple pocket that’s located in the back of the Bible.

The Bible weighs under three pounds, has a strap that’s useful for keeping things from falling out, and the purple cover is spectacular. As a girl with previously purple dyed hair, I have an appreciation for the rich color of this Bible.

Inspire Praise Bible Pros

I loved the texture and feel of the cover as well as the beautiful and colorful art along the edge. The foil letters stand out and make the cover look so expensive. The line art is both fun and beautiful. There is art as well as words to color. I believe the manufacturer is correct when they say the pages are a bit thicker too. The Inspire Praise Bible is the first Bible to have the vellum pages included in it. If you want to color on them you can use any marker, but alcohol markers will be a bit challenging. All in all, this Bible is worth it and I highly recommend it.

Inspire Praise Bible Cons

There were two things that caught my eye during the review. The first one was that the dedication page was missing. I believe it’s the second page in the Bible and looks like a tag. I missed it at first during the review. I also had one of my vellum pages wrinkle during the manufacturing process. Wrinkling doesn’t bother me, but I did want to mention it.

Where to Purchase

You can purchase the Inspire Praise Bible at Lifeway Bookstore and any local Christian bookstore. I have not seen it at Hobby Lobby yet. If you’d like to support our ministry, you can purchase it on Amazon. We’ll get a small commission when you do so. Click here to make your purchase. Thank you!

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June 17, 2017 by Tracie Rollins

Journaling Bible Where to Buy – A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Places to Shop

Journaling Bible Where to Buy One? That’s a question that gets asked almost weekly in our Bible Journaling for Beginners Facebook group. The answer almost always depends on if you’re US based or Internationally based. In this post, I’ll share where you can buy one at the best price here in the US.

Journaling Bible What to Buy?

It’s not easy to decide on which Bible to buy. I know because I have about 20 in my collection. I’m a huge collector of Bibles! From the one my Grandma had to the lastest Canvas Bible, I love to open them up, smell the pages, and get in the Word.

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Journaling Bible Where to Buy One?

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Day Spring: I love to shop at Dayspring for Illustrated Faith items. If you’d like to support our ministry, please shop using our ministry affiliate link. During Christmas, Day Spring will often pair a journaling Bible with a kit and offer it at a discount. Deals and coupons can be had almost monthly, so be sure to follow us on Facebook to be notified of the deals. If it’s a steal of a deal, we’ll send an email out. Make sure you’re on the list! We also send out monthly freebies!

CBD: Christian Book Distributors is a great place to search for Bibles. I’ve purchased many supplies at a great deal with them.

Amazon: You can’t say shopping online without mentioning Amazon. Here’s our ministry affiliate link for Journaling Bibles. I have to admit that I’ve been buying on Amazon with a Prime membership for over 12 years now. It saves so much time for me, and I also save money because I’m not impulse buying at the store. I have a tendency to do that. Amazon is pretty much the only place where I can buy one thing!

Shop Local

It’s hard to shop for a journaling Bible when you can’t touch it or feel it. We’ve put together a list of reviews for many of the current journaling Bibles on the market. If we can get our hands on them, we’ll review them! But, nothing beats walking into a store and comparing them side by side.

Local Christian Stores: So many local Christian stores are going out of business these days. It’s a sad sight to see. I can only hope that access to online supplies will continue at fair prices. If you have a local Christian store, shop there. Even if it means that you pay a few dollars more than on Amazon.

Big Box Stores: Stores like Barnes and Noble, Costco, Walmart, and Sams Club carry all kinds of books. I’ve even seen a few journaling Bibles on my trips to these stores.

Hobby Lobby and Michaels: Hobby Lobby tends to have better pricing on journaling Bibles than Michaels. Since you can’t use a coupon on books at Michaels, you’ll be paying full retail price for the one you get there. Of course, one of our Facebook friends has found one in the damaged section for $10, so you never know! I’ve seen journaling Bibles at Hobby Lobby for the same price as Amazon or slightly lower if it’s on sale.

Goodwill or Thrift Store: I haven’t found a journaling Bible at a thrift store yet, but one day they will be there! I do have a very easy time finding standard Bibles for $1.50-$3 each.

Used Bookstore: Check out your local used bookstore as well. They may have a few used ones on hand if you’re lucky.

Journaling Bible where to buy one? That’s up to you. I’d love to know if you’ve found a special place to buy one that I haven’t listed here. Please let me know in the comments below!

Bible Journaling in the Book of Ephesians

Ephesians 6:14-17

Ephesians 4:2-3

Ephesians 3:16-19

Ephesians 5:9

Ephesians 6:10

Ephesians 6:11

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Bible Journaling in the Book of Micah

Micah 7:7

Micah 2:1-2

Micah 4:8

Micah 6:8

Micah 7:8-9

Micah 7:14

Micah 7:19

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Bible Journaling Ideas for Bible Verses About Clothes

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Bible Journaling Ideas for Bible Verses About Healing

James 1:2

Jeremiah 17:14

Jeremiah 30:17

Luke 17:19

Revelations 21:4

2 Corinthians 13:11

Exodus 15:26

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Bible Journaling Ideas for Easter

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