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August 21, 2015 by: Melanie

Simple Days of Creation Bible Journaling Entry

Welcome to my first Bible Journaling endeavor! A special thanks to Family Christian Stores for sponsoring today’s post and Journaling Bible giveaway!

Confession: I cannot freehand draw or paint. Seriously. I didn’t get that gene. And there is a gene for that. I know that for a fact. My sister has it. I can sew, cook, and craft like crazy, but ask me to draw a dog and I freeze. Or I grab my die cutting machine to just cut it for me. For this reason, I’ve been intimidated to get into Bible Journaling. I am intrigued by the lovely journaling pages that I see. I can’t believe how creative and artistic so many of these pages are. I definitely do not feel up to their skill level. But I just finished reading Crash the Chatterbox, which is an excellent book that discusses the lies that we tell ourselves and how to overcome them, and I decided that even though my Bible Journaling pages will never win any awards, if I am doing it to worship and focus upon the Creator, then why shouldn’t I Bible Journal? Can I get an Amen?

ESV Single Column Journaling Bible | AD | 2 inch columns that are great for notetaking or Bible journaling

 

If you are intimidated my Bible Journaling but would love to jump in, I hope I can encourage you today to grab a box of pencils and go to it. For beginners (like myself!), here are my recommendations:

  • Do not invest a ton of money in the beginning on supplies. Use the basic crafting and drawing supplies that you have around the house on your first few entries until you get the hang of it and discover what you want to purchase. For example, today I am using stamps and colored pencils.
  • Purchase a Bible with lined columns on the sides. The lines helped me in a few ways. Since I’m not the best freehand drawer around, the lines assisted me in keeping my shapes aligned. If you decide that you want to use the Bible for more note taking than drawing, the lines are perfect for taking notes. The Chestnut LeatherSoft ESV Single Column Journaling Bible is a lovely choice. I like the 2 inch columns on the sides, the pages are good quality, and the leather cover is embossed.

ESV Single Column Journaling Bible | AD | 2 inch columns that are great for notetaking or Bible journaling

  • Start with simple shapes. Have you been following along with my Craft Through the Bible Series? My daughter and I focused on the Creation during her summer break, and we created simple paper plate projects for each day of creation. Each day consisted of simple lines, shapes, and colors. When I started thinking about what I wanted to begin with Bible journaling, my mind immediately thought of our creation projects. I used these as inspiration to journal each day of creation in my Journaling Bible.
  • Even when using colored pencils and stamps, place a piece of card stock underneath/behind the pages that you are working on to prevent bleeding to other pages.
  • Remember that you do not have to be a professional artist. Your Bible Journaling is a reflection of you, your relationship with Christ, and the words that He has spoken to you during your personal time with Him. Your pages do not have to be a copy of anyone else’s!

 

Want to see my first pages? They are literally the first two pages of Scripture– the Days of Creation, as inspired by our Paper Plate the Days of Creation Series.

Simple Creation Bible Journaling  |  AD  |  Use colored pencils and simple shapes to Bible Journal the Days of Creation

 

Simple Creation Bible Journaling  |  AD  |  Use colored pencils and simple shapes to Bible Journal the Days of Creation

 

I’m using one of my PSA Essentials Stamps for the dotted outer edge of each circle. PSA Essentials creates and sells stamp bodies, inks, and stamps that are Peel & Stick and interchangeable. Check them out if you are looking for a stamping set.

Simple Creation Bible Journaling  |  AD  |  Use colored pencils and simple shapes to Bible Journal the Days of Creation

 

Are you ready to try Bible Journaling for yourself? I have an AH-MAZING opportunity today. Family Christian Stores is giving away one Chestnut LeatherSoft ESV Single Column Journaling Bible to one of my readers! Eek!!

ESV Single Column Journaling Bible | AD | 2 inch columns that are great for notetaking or Bible journaling

Use the below Rafflecopter form to enter to win! Good luck!

Details: Giveaway ends August 28, 2015 at 11:59 PM EST. Open to Residents of the US only who are 18 years and older. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. One Chestnut LeatherSoft ESV Single Column Journaling Bible will be delivered to one winner via mail from Family Christian Stores. One winner will be selected randomly and be notified by email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. This giveaway is sponsored by Family Christian Stores. My opinions are my own and were not influenced by any form of compensation. Pinterest and Twitter are in no way associated with this giveaway.  By providing your information in this form, you are providing your information to me and me alone.  I do not share or sell information and will use any information only for the purpose of contacting the winner. Winner’s name and mailing address will be shared with Family Christian Stores in order for prize to be fulfilled.

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Comments

  1. Gloria W. says

    August 21, 2015 at 7:53 am

    It would be about God’s great power to create the earth the way he did.

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      August 21, 2015 at 8:03 am

      That’s wonderful!

      Reply
  2. Mary says

    August 21, 2015 at 8:02 am

    If I won this, I would gift it to someone else, because I have been blessed from using my journaling bible. My first entry was o n my favorite verse, Isaiah 40:31.

    Reply
  3. Christina says

    August 21, 2015 at 8:37 am

    My first entry would be for John 3:16 because it was the first verse I memorized as a child. I’ve recently discovered a love for journaling and never imagined a journaling Bible! How exciting!

    Reply
  4. Stacie Gorkow @SincerelyStacie says

    August 21, 2015 at 9:17 am

    I am studying Proverbs right now, so I think I would go back to that book and start over, taking more notes.

    Reply
  5. Heather says

    August 21, 2015 at 9:33 am

    I would love to start from the beginning (Genesis) and go from there. This journal would be about me rereading God’s word.

    Reply
  6. Sheri says

    August 21, 2015 at 10:40 am

    This is really a neat idea, I will be doing bible journaling now…thank you

    Reply
  7. LeeAnn Taylor says

    August 24, 2015 at 10:47 am

    James 1:17 because it was the first verse I memorized as a child.

    Reply
  8. Heidi Bee says

    August 24, 2015 at 10:53 am

    That would be hard, I have never journaled before but I think I would start in Romans!

    Reply
  9. Jen Daugherty says

    August 24, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    I keep seeing journaling Bibles, and the more I see them, the more awesome I think they are! I love what you are doing with the circular stamp too!

    Reply
  10. Yvette says

    August 24, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    This looks awesome. I always like to take notes when I am studying or when I am listening to our Pastor or speakers. It helps me remember things. Thanks for this opportunity!

    Reply
  11. Crystal says

    August 24, 2015 at 9:56 pm

    I would start at the beginning of James as I am beginning a study on it 🙂

    Reply
  12. Tina Truelove says

    August 25, 2015 at 7:30 am

    Hmmm, I don’t know for sure, but I’ve been seeing so many posts about Bible journaling. I’m not very creative but I can see how Bible journaling can help with remembering scriptures and applying those scriptures to real life.

    Reply
  13. Asheritah says

    August 25, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    I’ve been seeing journaling Bibles all over the place too! I’d love to win this and I’d probably start with Psalm 23. Beautiful imagery!

    Reply
  14. Lorrie Barela says

    August 27, 2015 at 9:06 am

    I am new to journaling! I have seen many wonderful drawings of art . I would absolutely love to win the journal so I can begin my journey with God .

    Reply
  15. Beth says

    August 28, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    I would journal about God’s provision. He is awesome.

    Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    September 28, 2019 at 10:13 am

    I am looking for a bible that has thicker pages so i can use markers in it… are the pages in this bible thick or are they thin?

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      September 28, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      Hi, markers will bleed through the pages in this Bible.

      Reply

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