Quiet time with God is some of your most treasured time—but why keep that to yourself? Bible journaling is a meaningful way for kids to connect with Christ, too! The practice of Bible journaling is a wonderful way to get kids excited about spending time in His Word. Not only does their discovery bring them closer to God, it allows you to rediscover His Word through their eyes. Think of the conversations that could come up while soaking in the Word together!

The artwork within the pages of a journalling Bible is impressive to behold, but it may leave some non-artistic people feeling left out. While Bible journaling entries fill Instagram, some of us are overwhelmed by the idea of trying to create such intricate designs in our own journaling Bibles. While some people don’t feel naturally creative, we prefer to look at creativity in a different light. We were all created to create—and He gave us each our own, unique abilities. You don’t have to be an established artist to start Bible journaling, nor do you need a case full of Bible journaling supplies. Don’t worry about what others are doing on social media—this is your time to connect with your Father. Getting started can sometimes be the biggest hurdle, so ease into it with some Bible journaling methods for the less-artistic.

You’ve got your journaling Bible and your favorite art supplies ready. So what now? How do you take the blank page in front of you and turn it into a work of art? You can start your Bible journaling journey even if you don’t consider yourself  ‘artistic.’ If you’re ready to bring the pages of your Bible to life through Bible journaling, you’re only 7 easy steps away from completing your first faith-filled entry.

The Illustrating Bible was created with YOU in mind – the person who is striving to grow in faith and learn more about God, the person who wants to document life in the pages of your Bible, the person who maybe has a creative streak that loves to create beautiful art in tandem with your Bible studies.  Maybe you’re not a Bible journaler, so you think this Bible isn’t for you. But the Illustrating Bible is so much more than a Bible journaling tool – it’s for anyone who wants to grow deeper in their faith. There are so many different ways to use this beautiful Bible in your own life, so we’ve listed out a few for you below, but get creative, and the possibilities are endless!

Bible Journaling or Study Bible

Of course, Bible journaling is a favorite way to use the Illustrating Bible – with its thicker paper for less bleed-through and extra-large margins, there’s plenty of space for getting creative with what the Lord is teaching you through His Word. The Illustrating Bible was actually created with Bible journalers in mind, but that’s definitely not the only way to use this beautiful format. Because of all the extra space in the margins, it’s actually perfect for those of us who like to underline, highlight, and make notes in the margins. If you find yourself constantly running out of space in a normal journaling Bible, then this is for you! Whether you’re a creative, artistic person or strictly a note-taker, you’ll be able to use this Bible to linger longer in God’s Word and grow deeper in your faith.

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