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. KJV- Personal Reflections Journaling Bible Classic Single Column Journaling Bibles (Again, these are my preferred Journaling Bibles) 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 Royalties from all sales of the NIV Bible help Biblica in their work of translating and distributing Bibles around the world.

Hannah's previous Journalling Bible won Bible of the Year at the Christian Resources Together awards 2018. 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. 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. Sometimes it takes a spark to ignite a fire of imagination, and the images in this NIV Journaling Bible are just that spark. Created by artists Hannah Dunnett, the bright and exciting images in this Bible invite you to push out in Bible-inspired creativity. A new edition is available now.

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But, I will say that having an actual Journaling Bible is really nice to have, and worth the money; especially if you like the idea of the art directly in your Bible. For myself, and most of my Bible journaling buddies, there is something special about having your art directly next to the verse or chapter you are meditating on. So what Journaling Bible do I get? NKJV- Zondervan Beautiful Word Bible *This Bible’s illustrations are already colored in, there is no NKJV that I know of that comes in a coloring version. With illustrations by Thea Muir, this Journaling Bible in the NIV text is an ideal and encouraging all-family Bible. It has the space to explore the Bible together and a selection of unique images from Thea Muir that helps you see stories from the Bible in a vibrant new way.

In the last couple of years, a TON of Journaling Bibles have come out on the market. Which is great because we now have so many options, but also overwhelming to figure out which one is right for us. The first question to answer is if you want to create all your own art, or have designs pre-printed that you can color/paint. 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.This edition of the New International Version uses British spelling, punctuation and grammar to allow the Bible to be read more naturally. This NIV Journalling Bible has an easy-to-read, single-column 8.5pt Bible text, two ribbon markers and an elastic strap closure.

Hannah's previous Journalling Bible won Bible of the Year at the Christian Resources Together awards 2018. It was also nominated for the Eden.co.uk Bible Cover of the Year. 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.

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. Also included are shortcuts to key stories, events and people of the Bible, lists of references for help and guidance and a reading plan to help you familiarise yourself with the Bible. Absolutely not! There are no rules when it comes to Bible journaling. A great way to get started is to use whatever Bible you have on hand and do your journaling in a separate notebook/journal! Keep in mind that there are other cover designs available for these Bibles than the ones provided in my links. Classic Double Column Journaling Bible There could not be a better gift for Bible readers who love to add their own doodles and personal reflections to their Bible.