A mixture of a Bible with the binding of a high-quality notebook. This journaling Bible is made to go where you go, giving you a place to reflect, write, and explore what God’s word has to say when you look closely and thoughtfully.

Size (dimensions) – Again, portability is the issue. A Bible with smaller dimensions will fit into a tote or purse. Royalties from all sales of the NIV Bible help Biblica in their work of translating and distributing Bibles around the world. You’re on a journey with God, just like my friend from many years ago. God speaks to you through scripture, and you enter into the two-way conversation with our Lord. What a joy and comfort it is to read God’s Word and go to God in prayer.

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Halfway between a Bible and an Adult Colouring Book, this is a journaling Bible for anyone who wants to relax into God’s word. With intricate line images to fill in, as well as wide margins for notes and drawings, this is the ideal gift for anyone with an artistic eye. There is also a new range of Inspire Bibles that celebrate the inspiration of the Psalms and come in a luscious purple binding. ESV- Crossway, The Illuminated Bible *This Bible’s illustrations are all done in a shiny gold and is not really a coloring Bible- get it in navy, red, or green covers The first is the best journaling Bible available on a budget. The second is better in some ways, but it costs a bit more. The third is more expensive but offers features that make it worth splurging on. The Best Journaling Bibles

The single-column setting and blank margins allow for plenty of room beside the Scriptures for your notes, drawings, stencilling and illumination, bringing a new depth and imagination to your quiet times. There could not be a better gift for Bible readers who love to add their own doodles and personal reflections to their Bible. Enhanced by Hannah Dunnett's stunning biblical artwork, this edition of the New International Version will encourage you to spend time soaking in the Word as you meditate on her paintings, all of which include verses from the NIV. The endpapers feature original artwork by Hannah, inspired by the story of the Garden of Eden in Genesis, and Revelation's 'Heavenly City'. Sometimes there just isn’t enough space to jot down everything you find in the Bible. Some verses contain another Bible’s worth of depth alone. Giving readers as much space as possible, this Single Column Bible is all about making room for you. Its super-wide margins allow you to write to your heart's content. You appreciate the beauty of this Bible’s cover – it looks gorgeous even when it’s simply lying on your nightstand Bibles that have the designs printed in the margins are great for beginners or those who don’t feel they have the artistic talent to make their own. (Though I will always encourage you, that anyone has the talent to do their own- see THIS POST HERE for more on that.) The pre-illustrated Bibles also have a lot of blank margins as well if you are on the fence.Enhanced by Hannah Dunnett's stunning biblical artwork, this edition of the New International Version will encourage you to spend time soaking in God's word as you meditate on her paintings, all of which include verses from the NIV. Well . . . let’s look at journaling as a pathway to wisdom. Counselors and therapists (including pastoral counselors) often recommend journaling to their clients. They suggest writing by hand in a journal for a number of reasons. To consider what the best journaling bible is for us, we need to think about what the benefits of a journaling bible would be and what we want to glean from doing it. Benefits of Journaling The endpapers feature original artwork by Hannah, inspired by the story of the Garden of Eden in Genesis, and Revelation's 'Heavenly City'. There could not be a better gift for Bible readers who love to add their own doodles and personal reflections to their Bible.