Bible Journaling

Bible Journaling

Bible Journaling has been a great gift to my prayer life. Using the creativity given to me by the Creator, it has been a joy to interact with the God and rest in His presence. Studying the Bible to know and understand  the stories is how I first fell in love with Scripture, and that type of prayerful reading is crucial to our faith. But I've also discovered that adding lettering and art into my Bible has helped me to slow down and not only know the words but more importantly to know the Word of God.

Indeed, the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.  ~Hebrews 4:12

Supplies:

To get started Bible Journaling, you'll need:

-Your Bible (any Bible!)

-A journal, notebook, or paper

-Pencil, pen, or other art supplies

That's it! Interacting with the Word of God can happen with just those tools. As you read your Bible, use the notebook/paper/sticky note/etc. to write your thoughts, a prayer, questions, or a favorite verse. You can also get creative and write out a verse in fancy letters, draw or paint an illustration, or add in lovely holy cards, stickers, washi tape or other decor.

My Favorite Tools:

If you want to continue to develop your Bible Journaling, these are my favorite supplies that I've been using over the past two years specifically for adding art in a journaling Bible. 

You can follow along with all my Bible Journaling entries on Instagram with #katiesbible.

This list contains affiliate links to both Blessed is She and Amazon, meaning I earn a commission on qualifying purchases.

-Blessed is She Catholic Journaling Bible

-Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens
-Sakura Micron Pigma Pens (Various Sizes)
-Sakura Micron Graphic 1
-Light Tracing Board
-Full Page Sticker Sheets (print images or words, cut out, and stick in! Also great for creating art on first and then adding to a Bible to prevent bleeding, damage, etc.)
-Pencil sharpener
-Ticonderoga Pencils
-Small Ruler
-Eraser
-Washi Tape like this
-Staedler and Crayola Colored Pencils
-Vellum like this or this or this
-Graph Paper
-Watercolors
-Gesso
-Erasable Carbon Paper

Blog Posts on Studying Scripture & Bible Journaling:

Best Pens for the Catholic Journaling Bible (with pictures and ratings on bleeding, smearing, etc.)
Color and Creativity in a Journaling Bible
Transfer and Tracing Techniques in a Journaling Bible
Tips, Tools, and Ideas for Personal Bible Study
Adding Art to a Non-Journaling Bible
Bible Study Color Coding Guide*
You Handwriting Matters ebook*
Easter Bible Journaling- Road to Emmaus Open Journey Kit
Sunday Readings Scripture Doodles 2015-2016
Sunday Readings Scripture Doodles 2016-2017
Sunday Readings Scripture Doodles 2017-2018
Lectio Divina with Kids Printables*
Lectio Divina Graphic Organizer*
Lectio Divina Bookmarks*

Lectio Divina Journal Starters in Spanish*
Structure of the Bible Printables*
Teaching about the Parables Bible Studies*
Virtues & Saints Bible Study*- 3 guides for the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity
Virtues & Saints Bible Study*- 4 guides for the virtues of Temperance, Prudence, Fortitude, and Justice.
The Way of Light Adult (or Teen) Seven Part Bible Study*
Women of the Resurrection Adult (or Teen) Seven Part Bible Study*

Free Printable Margin Doodles (print and add to a journaling Bible or use as bookmarks!)

Scripture Margin Doodles- Collections 1-5*

Scripture Margin Doodles- Lent, Holy Week, and Easter*

Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary Watercolor Margin Doodles*

Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary Watercolor Margin Doodles*

Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary Watercolor Margin Doodles*

Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary Watercolor Margin Doodles*