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What is Bible Journaling?

Bible journaling gives us a refreshing and creative way of reading the bible and keeping you locked into the word of God. There are a number of ways that you can do Bible journaling. It is a different way of spending time in the word of God.

The perfect thing about Bible journaling is that you do not need to be a skilled artist. You don’t have to come up with a lot of Bible journaling ideas. Some people purchase blank Bible journals and create all the crafty illustrations and fancy writing by themselves.

At Journaling for Jesus, we focus on Bible journaling in Bibles that have hundreds of illustrations in them already. All you have to do is grab your coloring materials and express your creativity on the pages throughout the Bible.

This is a great way of meditating on God’s word and expressing praise and thanksgiving to God creatively.

Daily Bible journaling is a creative way to scribe your reflections as you are meditating on God’s word. We already know the Bible is a living book, Bible journaling allows you to add some creative coloring to the word of God.

The great thing with the Bible journals listed below is that none of the illustrations are drawn over the word of God. This can be very distracting and not many people enjoy coloring or painting over the word of God.

The Basics to Get Started

There are hundreds of journaling Bibles available today. This website displays the best journaling Bibles which include illustrations and have some blank spaces for you to write notes or add your own creative scripting.

What are the basics you need to get started? As part of your Bible journaling kit, you will need a Bible journal with illustrations and blank margins for writing. You will also need some writing and drawing materials. I have listed some the best materials to use below. These are quality products created for Bible journaling.

These writing materials do not bleed through the pages of your Bible. The Bibles below are also great as they have slightly thicker pages making it easier for you to express your creativity without fear or worry of damaging the other pages in the Bible.

Journaling Bibles

The Inspire PRAISE creative Bible comes with nearly 500 all-new full- and partial-page Scripture illustrations attractively displayed throughout the Bible. There are thirty-two colorful, transparent, praise-themed pages. The bible journal also comes with three sheets of PRAISE-themed stickers.

Some features of this journaling Bible includes the following:

• Single-column setting / Black letter text / 8.65-point font so it’s easier to read than other journaling Bibles.
• Colorable Bible with space for personal reflections and creative journaling.
• Nearly 500 all-new designed Scripture line-art verses to color.
• A sturdy and beautiful LeatherLike purple hardcover

Coloring Pencils

These art coloring pencils are made entirely of pigmented lead and strengthened with a special lacquer sheath. They have a smooth and creamy feel to it when coloring. They include all the basic colors to get you up and running to create some beautiful illustrations for Lord.

Color Gel Pens

Gel pens are really great to use for Bible journaling. The ink flows smoothly and easily across paper. Gel pens come in different colors as well as neon and metallic colors. There are glitter colors as well which will look beautiful on word illustrations.

Faber-Castell Creative Studio Oil Pastel Crayons

Creative Bible journaling requires the right materials. Oil pastel colors are perfect for Bible journaling as they have a creamy consistency and are great for blending. These oil pastels build-up colors without top layer lifting off. When using oil pastel I usually use a tissue to gentle rub off the top layer from the pastels so it doesn’t smudge.

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