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February 15, 2019 by Tracie Rollins

Getting Creative With Bible Journaling

The wonderful thing about Bible Journaling is that it is completely up to you to decide what you want your pages to look like and the verses you want to focus on. This can be a good thing and a bad thing depending on where you are on your Bible Journaling journey. We all hit a creative wall every now and then so it is important to just take a step back and look at your journal with fresh eyes and a refreshed heart. We are excited to share with you some Bible Journaling pages from our latest Momentum Subscription, and maybe it will help get your creative ideas moving.

Psalm 118:5-6

When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Aaron created this page using watercolor, white label paper, and a clip from FaithHeirLooms.

Deuteronomy‬ ‭7:9‬

Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. Taylor created this page with printables from our latest Momentum Subscription and watercolors. This is an ESV single column journaling bible.

Deuteronomy 1:31

And in the wilderness. There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place.” This page was created by Nikki from our CFC crew using printables & gelatos to make art marks. Super cute!

Deuteronomy‬ ‭7:9‬

Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. Msdenika created the page below in her CSB notetaking Bible using acrylics for the splatters.

Bible Journaling in Esther

“How incredible is God that at our darkest when we feel most removed from the life we imagined, small steps of obedience through talking or reaching out could lead to lives being changed?” Thanks to Aaron for this great page and what great meaning behind it! She used watercolors and stamps onyx ink in her IF Bible.

Ephesians‬ ‭3:14-19

For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Msdenika created this page using her illustrating bible, distress oxide ink, and vellum by recollections. We love it!

Deuteronomy 7:9

Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. This page was created by Nikki using distress ink for the background & the printables from the latest subscription kit.

Psalm 136:1

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Missy created this page in her Tyndale House Publishers Inspire Bible brought together with @primamarketinginc spring & fall watercolor pencils, the January kit stamps from Illustrated Faith with DaySpring, some Ranger Ink distress oxide ink, and my favorite Lawn Fawn jet black ink…then finished off with a Heidi Swapp date stamp and some prayer journaling with my favorite Illustrated Faith pens.

1 John 3:1

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. A huge thank you Aaron who created this page, it looks great!

Psalm 136:1

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.His love endures forever. Msdenika created the pages below using an interleaved journaling bible, distress oxide ink, floral stamps from and official chalk ink.

Romans 5:8

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. This page was created by Nikki using distressed inks and printables from our latest Momentum subscription.

1 Corinthians 13:12

For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. Aaron created this page using the theme for Valentine’s Day and it is darn cute!

Hosea 2:19

I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. Amanda, from our CFC crew created this adorable page using materials from our last kit. Adorable!

Bible Journaling Planner

This planner from Choosetodo, was created by Aaron from our Creative Faith Crew using stickers from a few different sources, but how cute is this to keep you on track for your Bible Journaling?

Ephesians 4:1-3

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 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. Nikki create this page by putting the printables from our last kit on clear sticky paper. The result is adorable!

Bible Journaling in Psalm

What is the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen? What did you say when you saw it? Sometimes, people don’t know what to say when they see something beautiful. Some people say “Wow!” Other people might say “Whoa!” or “I can’t believe it!” Sometimes they just smile. The Bible says that you are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” Aaron created this page by using the cute little horse printable from our last Momentum Kit.

Hosea 2:19

I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. This page was created by Mary from our Creative Faith Crew and we love it!

Psalm 103:15-22

“The life of mortals is like grass, they flourish like a flower of the field; the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more. But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children—with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts…” Aaron created this page by using printables and stickers to give it a “spring” feel. Love it!

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!

Finding the Right Bible for You

I collect Bibles. I suppose there are worse habits, right? If you’d like to find the perfect Bible for you, please try our Bible selection tool. Based on your response, it will tell you which one will most likely work for your needs.

Do you have the Inspire Praise Bible? What do you think of it? Please let me know in the comments below!

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.

The Bible Journal Selection Tool was created to make things easier on you. By answering just a few questions, you can find the perfect Bible for you.

Journaling Bible Where to Buy One?

Online Stores

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!