More Bible Journaling Pages

I've been Bible journaling for a few weeks, and it is really resonating with me! Not every day; just a couple of pages a week. Sometimes it is a verse or passage that comes to mind in response to a situation; sometimes I'm inspired by looking at Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest; sometimes a sermon sparks looking further at a passage and inspires a page.

I've pulled out a lot of my long-packed-away art supplies, like my paintbrushes, Prismacolor pencils, drawing pencils, calligraphy pens, watercolors, watercolor pencils, etc. I've purchased a few new supplies too - gelatos, white gel pen - and have been inspired to try out a few new techniques. There are some wonderful tutorials on Youtube that give instruction for using various media or for creating a certain look. Supplies that I've collected from bursts of interest in scrapbooking and rubber stamping are finding new use in my Bible journaling.


For years, I've been saying that someday I would have time delve back into art again. Surprisingly, the time seems to have arrived!

If you are interested in starting, use your search engine and look for Bible Journaling, Faith Art, Art Worship, Illustrated Faith.  As I said, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest are loaded with links, tutorials, examples, and inspiration. You can work right in your Bible or use a separate sketch pad or notebook.  You can journal with mainly words, with drawing & painting, with stickers & stamps, as simply or elaborately as you like.

 

1 Corinthians 13

 

Luke 11:33-36

 

 Matthew 19:13-14

Genesis 1;  John 1:1;  Rev. 1:8

Psalm 119:11

Psalm 1

 Psalm 119:105

Psalm 119

Psalm 119: 54

 

 Psalm 119

Time for Bible Journaling

It happens eventually.

I know it is hard to believe - VERY hard to believe - for those of you in the midst of raising and teaching children.

But they grow up and become independent learners and you discover that you actually have time to do things you have been putting off ( like cleaning) or ignoring (like cleaning) or waiting until you had more time ( like drawing and writing and art journaling and reading things other than parenting/homeschooling books)

With only a 17-year-old still at home, I find myself with time again.  This is a strange feeling that has taken some getting used to.  I miss having a houseful of kids, and nothing makes me happier than everyone gathering under our roof for a holiday or other celebration!  But I am also enjoying the chance to be creative again. 

I recently discovered the world of bible journaling -  thank you again, Pinterest - and have been exploring the hashtags #illustratedfaith and #biblejournaling on Instagram.  I also joined the Journaling Bible Community on Facebook and discovered some websites, like IllustratedFaith.com.
Soooo many great ideas, inspiring photos, creative people!  

Mark gave me a journaling bible for Christmas, so I am ready to go!  I also got journaling bibles for my girls, along with some Micron pens and watercolor pencils.  They enjoy creative things as well and I know they will enjoy engaging with Scripture in this way!

I took the idea for a "permission page" from Lauren at The Thinking Closet,
and I think it will help me combat my tendency towards perfectionism and fear of ruining a page.

Here is my first page.  I stuck with the familiar for this -   pen and pencil.