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Complete Guide to Bible Journaling ••

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How to Begin

Although this book discusses many different

types of products, the focus of Bible journaling

is not about the products—it’s about the joy of

creatively expressing the biblical truths you

discover. Let the ART you create be an expression

of your HEART for God.

As you read your Bible, allow God’s Word to

speak to your soul. It’s worth taking time to quiet

your heart and

be still

before beginning. Depending

on where you are in your faith walk, you may be

drawn to certain passages. Read the passage once

to get an overview, and then again to dig deeper

into the text. Look for a verse, phrase, or concept

that speaks to you. Once you identify scripture that

you find especially meaningful, try to determine

what God is saying to you through that passage, so

you can begin the process of bringing it to life by

lettering, coloring, and/or illustrating its message.

When you find a verse that resonates with you,

ask yourself these questions:

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What does the scripture say?

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What does it mean?

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Which part is most important to me?

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Which words should I emphasize?

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How can I express the meaning visually?

Next, choose where you will write and/or illustrate

your chosen verse. Many Bible journalers work in

the margins of their Bibles; some boldly cover entire

pages with art; and others prefer to journal in a

sketchbook or on translucent sheets they attach to

their Bibles. There isn’t a right way or a wrong way

to do it; it’s your Bible, so you get to decide. Do

whatever you feel comfortable doing. If you don’t

have a journaling Bible, or don’t wish to write in

your Bible, you can create your art on a separate

piece of paper and insert it into whatever Bible

you use. Many Bible journalers use a translucent

stock, such as vellum tracing paper, so they can still

see the Bible page through their art. It can be less

intimidating to try new techniques and layouts on a

separate piece of paper. If you like how the design

turns out, you can redraw or even trace it into your

Bible, or add it to your Bible as a tip-in (by taping

it to the inside edge of a page) or as a tip-out (by

taping it to the outside edge of the page).

Helpful Hint

When deciding how to attach your artwork to

your Bible, keep in mind that a tip-in will affect

how your Bible falls open, but a tip-out will not.

The focus of Bible journaling is not the art but

rather the significance of the message and what

it means to you. Keep in mind that your design

doesn’t have to be perfect; it is simply a visual

representation of the truth you discover in a particular

passage. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different

tools and techniques until you discover ones that

best allow you to connect with God’s Word. Focus

on developing your own style and using your

journaling time as an act of worship. The time spent

reflecting on God and His truth is invaluable—enjoy

the journey!

A tip-in is a piece of paper taped to the

inside edge of a page.

A tip-out is a piece of paper taped to the

outside edge of the page.