Do you have confidence that God has begun a good work IN you? If you are saved, you are a new creation and have put aside the old things and everything has become new! (2 Corinthians 5:17) Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ; Philippians 1:6 I am praying that you have the confidence to believe that God is doing a good work in you. When the old habits and lifestyle seem to be constantly cropping up, it can be hard to believe that God is working on you. This verse is not saying that you can continue in … [Read more...]
5 Ways that Prayer Lifts Your Troubled Heart
God promises that He cares when you have a troubled heart. When you are going through troubled waters, prayer is the one thing that will lift your heart above your situation. You can find encouragement through verses in the Bible. I have found real encouragement in a verse this week that I never noticed before. Isn't it amazing how new promises can lift our troubled heart even though we read the Bible almost daily?! When something happens to turn your day upside down, do you pray? If you get into the daily habit of turning to the Lord when things stir your heart in the wrong way, … [Read more...]
5 Posts for a Quick-Start to Bible Journaling
Have you been seeing awesome Bible journaling artwork all over Pinterest but are clueless where to begin? Here are 5 posts for a quick-start to Bible journaling that will make it so easy for you! When I saw examples of Bible journaling for the first time about two years ago, I really wanted to do that too. To be honest, I didn't think that I could. Why? Because I hadn't drawn anything since I was in high school. Even then, I was no artist and only did what I had to do in art class. I am still not an artist but I do enjoy worshiping Jesus through Bible journaling and share about … [Read more...]
Simplicity in Bible Journaling When Time is Limited
Life can be so full and it would be easy to fall into just reading a few verses and saying a quick prayer for your Quiet Time, right? Simplicity in Bible journaling is the way to go when your time is limited. What if I shared something that I have been doing recently as I am finding my time more limited than ever? You might be finding less time too! I love to create journaling art in my Bible and share about it in Jesus Journaling, the group that is connected with my blog. BUT . . . What if there is not as much time that day? Sitting for a couple hours to draw is just not an … [Read more...]
5 Easy Hand-Lettering Tips for Beginner Bible Journalers
Hand lettering can make or break your Bible journaling art project and when you are a beginner, you'll need these 5 easy tips to get you started!! I am not an expert or an artist and my lettering doesn't always turn out the way I'd like. I love sharing what I am learning with you and since I have had questions about how to Bible journal, I thought we could learn together about hand lettering. It can be intimidating to copy a phrase or verse into a page of your Bible or notebook. I get that! What if you mess up or smear the letters? I hope what I share will equip and encourage you … [Read more...]
Expressing Your Faith Creatively with Art
Creatively expressing your faith through art opens up a whole new world of studying your Bible. Bible journaling will help you reflect on the Lord as you draw. You will also be leaving a legacy when you leave this earth. In case this is new to you, yes, I draw in my Bible!! I saw Bible art for the first time through Darlene Schact over at Time-Warp Wife. Since then I have found many others who are using art as a way to express their love for God. What keeps drawing me back to create in my Bible? Why would I want to spend valuable time coloring? 1. Creatively Expressing Your Faith in … [Read more...]
Be Thankful When Your Day is Unremarkable
Do you forget to thank God when your day is unremarkable? It is easy to look at the mundane day and take your circumstances for granted instead of being thankful for all that God is doing. This morning my husband texted me to say he was hydroplaning because of the rain while he was driving to work. I always assume that he will come home safely. Is Your Day Unremarkable? How is your day looking for you? Mine started out gloomy and rainy and has turned into a bright sunny day! Isn't it typical for us to think gloomy-negative thoughts when it is overcast or raining? Our … [Read more...]
Learning How To Pray Like Elijah For God To Provide
Learning how to pray like Elijah for God to provide is much like working out for 30 minutes a day. It is hard. Each day I go downstairs and turn the screen on that streams my digital workout. I exercise for 30 minutes although most days my body screams "NO!" Why is it that even 5 minutes of concentrated prayer can be almost impossible to do? To be honest, I struggle to pray. I pray a little here and there all day but I want to learn how to really really pray fervently like Elijah. God Provides Through Elijah's Prayer Life! Elijah lived an adventurous life - if you take a good … [Read more...]
Does God Want You to Be Coloring Mandalas?
You might be wondering what on earth is a mandala?! I have seen them through the years but really didn't know much about them. I have seen mandalas in several attractive adult coloring books too. They really don't look evil, so why should I take the time to write about them? If you Googled adult coloring, you would come up with many different articles, pictures, and products. Coloring has become a popular hobby in the last few years. As a Christ-follower, it is important to be aware of what a mandala is and how they can subtly influence you. Two Perspectives on Coloring It is … [Read more...]
Thoughts of Encouragement: How God is Your Dwelling Place
God wants to be your dwelling place, providing you with shelter and protection from what is happening in your life. Your world. Do You Read Psalms Often? I love coloring about it in my favorite journaling Bible or coloring book. I do and find them so encouraging! I often find God reassuring me to trust Him through the situations in my life. He has proved Himself my trustworthy dwelling place over and over again. Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Psalm 90:1 Do you live where you can see the mountains? I have always lived where I can see … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Bible Journaling is a Legacy
Have you ever thought about how Bible journaling can be a legacy? When you pass away (as we all will someday) what footprints are you leaving for the next generation? Do you ever think about that? Even if you minimize your stuff as you get older, you likely will not get rid of your Bibles. Yes, Bibles. Plural. Most of us don't live in a country where the Bible prohibited and we are able to have more than one. For those of you who love to Bible journal, you likely have more than one. Maybe you even have four like me! I love my Bible and love God's Word so much that I have … [Read more...]
How To Glorify God in Your Bible Journaling
If you have been reading my blog for even a short time, you will have noticed that I love Bible journaling. In fact, I try to post about it once each week. We were created to glorify God in everything we do and for me, that includes Bible journaling. I love doing a Pinterest search to bring up beautiful creative artwork in a journaling Bible or notebook. It inspires me. I also enjoy Facebook journaling art groups that are for Bible journalers. In fact, I am the owner of Jesus Journaling where people share their drawing or painting along with the Bible verse that spoke to their … [Read more...]
Creative Journaling Art Using Repetition of Elements and Color
Did you ever think that repetition would simplify your creative journaling art while bringing a stunning appearance to your drawing? When you repeat elements and color, it simplifies while making the design and colors pop! You might be new to Jesus Journaling and need ideas on how to start. Seeing the blank empty space in your Journaling Bible is overwhelming and you know there has to be an easier way! I have been journaling for years and have filled many spiral notebooks with thoughts and Bible verses I wrote out during my Quiet Time. Jesus Journaling is newer to me as I have only been … [Read more...]
Are You Going Deeper With The Cross Of Christ?
I love this question because we should daily be asking ourselves if, "We are going deeper with the cross of Christ?" If you claim to be a Christ-follower and miss the significance of the transforming power of the cross in your life, you have totally missed the point. In the Old Testament, we read account after account of directions the Israelites had to perform in order to make a blood sacrifice for their sins. These days we have lost the significance of animal sacrifice and too often we get so caught up in our fast-paced life that we forget the impact the cross can have on our … [Read more...]
Using Journaling Art Templates To Learn How To Draw
Using journaling art templates for your Bible journaling art is the answer when you don't know how to draw! Would you love to draw in your brand new journaling Bible but don't have the courage? You have so much respect for God's Word that you don't want to make a mistake on the beautiful pages! Templates can be expensive through Pinterest and Etsy!! I was shocked at what was being charged for one page!! It is less expensive to purchase an adult coloring book and cut it apart to use as templates. I would much rather do that than use it as a coloring book. I have an adult … [Read more...]