I hope everyone who's offended by this knows that God isn't some God in the sky sitting on His throne being really strict. He's the Creator and He created us to then also be creative. If this brings her heart joy, then let her do it and be peaceful. At least she's spending time in the Bible/ with God. Why isn't that good enough? People have different ways of learning. Some highlight and some draw out the scripture to help them comprehend. It just irritates me when people have that "it should be this way" attitude about them. Like, let people do them, especially if it doesn't affect your viewing/time with God. Anyways, very pretty ☺️❤️
i agree tht if it is NOT for you then don't do it... She is a beautiful artist, and God gave her talent and creativity... If this is NOT how you like to interact, then by ALL means, use a separate journal...God Is NOT looking down and judging her or any of us for creating in our Bibles..Lets NOT mis-represent God, and "smash the rock", so to speak.. Grace Y'all..
Fully agree, I got my old (20 years) bible out this morning today, iv not picked it up in months, iv just been watching preaching online ugh, but thought hmmm time for a new one as my notes in the margins are so tiny, this got me hunting a decent bible in Koorong which I purchased, I then opened UA-cam and low & behold I found art in bibles 😳😳😳 I love to paint watercolour so I’m in awe at what I’m seeing here, I thought margins were for notes haha 😂 bless you all & thank you your bible is beautiful praise the Lord 🥰❤️🥰🙏🙏🙏
Kristin Fields Fully agree, I got my old (20 years) bible out this morning today, iv not picked it up in months, iv just been watching preaching online ugh, but thought hmmm time for a new one as my notes in the margins are so tiny, this got me hunting a decent bible in Koorong which I purchased, I then opened UA-cam and low & behold I found art in bibles 😳😳😳 I love to paint watercolour so I’m in awe at what I’m seeing here, I thought margins were for notes haha 😂 bless you all & thank you your bible is beautiful praise the Lord 🥰❤️🥰🙏🙏🙏
i have noticed that Bible journaling has become very popular! in my opinion i see it as turning Gods word into a coloring book, i know that some have read more of their bibles this way, but what i have noticiced more is people talking about what colors and brands they use rather than talking about the scriptures themselves. i do art journaling separate from reading my bible. so i dont get distracted by what colors im going to be using in the margins. i want to spend my time with Gods word because i want too, not because i cant wait to get into the coloring part,
I'm not totally disagreeing with you because I see what you're talking about as far as the brands and paint colors go but people worship in all minds of ways. She may just be saying the colors and brands because people will be asking. This video did get me inspired and I see it as talking to God in silent worship as I read and pick a verse to go on. I love how it is a worship outlet.
overall I think it's great especially for young teens to get them more interested in the Bible. and spending more time around it. if your spending time reading a passage and finding your favourite parts, you'll be thinking of the passage more in depth which is better than just reading over it and not fully taking it in.
We are all at different places in our worship journey. God can use anything especially when we are spending time with Scripture : ) I love how it is getting more people into the Bible.
I think this is one of the most beautiful Bibles I've ever seen. You are so creative and by doing this you are reflecting our Creator! Thank you for sharing these beautiful pages! 💖💖💖
Very inspiring! Faith comes by hearing, (and reading, writing, drawing,) God's Word! Through art, you display your Spirit, your passion and love for the Word and the Father. Thank you!!
Just a little tid bit guys, I do agree that someone could get too wrapped up in "Bible journaling" and get distracted from studying God's word. But if you say "Bible journaling is wrong" because you spend too much money time blah blah... Then you could apply that to any part of your life. You could call anything wrong is what I'm saying just because you deemed it so based on your own "rules". Bible journaling is usually always SEPARATE from someone's Bible study time. People who Bible journal have a separate Bible to do so, so that covering up words don't interfere with their Bible reading. I personally have just started to "Bible journal" in a separate sketch book and have noticed I remember scripture that I've drawn easier and I spend more time meditating on that one scripture and the Holy Spirit has definitely blessed my time meditating on God's word. So please don't be so quick to deem something wrong. Correct with love if needed, but above all point to Christ and Christ crucified. Shalom.
Not to critique you in anyway, you are an amazing artist but don't you think that on some pages where the words are covered up it makes that page impossible to read and the only purpose is for the art not the word.
Carter Weeks not to reply for her but I just want to say that I covered some words on one of my pages and it truly bothers me but I wanted to try to see how it affected me. I now know that I will not be doing that again. 😊 But, on the flip side I will say that once someone reads, truly digs deep and understands the words and how they apply to their life, then rarely do they have to reread and restudy . Not saying they shouldn't, just saying they usually don't go backwards to read, study and understand. And if they do, they can just look it up on their phones now. 😋 Also, something that is very common in this new form of worship is that people have 2 Bibles, one for just notes and/or to keep fresh and clean and another to create and express in.
I'll admit to preferring when the page is legible. In my first Bible (the one pictured here), I was learning as I went and discovered what supplies I liked and which techniques I preferred. In my current Bible, it is much easier to read and text is rarely obscured. HOWEVER, I have a second Bible that I use for studying, so it doesn't completely remove it from access. ;)
Guys. I get that this isn't your thing and that's totally okay. But if you don't like it, why are you watching and commenting about how awful it is? Bible Journaling isn't for everyone, but it has completely changed how I view and interact with scripture and has been instrumental in changing my relationship with Christ. My style has certainly evolved and I rarely cover the text, but this was my first journaling Bible, where I experimented a lot. It's hard to put yourself out there and be vulnerable and transparent. The constant naysaying is hard to stomach. I'm glad you are watching and reading and hope that you were blessed in some way by this video. If not? Just move on.
Hello Everyone! I am thinking of doing a Bible journal. I am not very religious but I would like to learn and read from the Bible! I am here just to tell you my opinion... I have seen many people who are offended with Bible journaling. I will not be telling you that your wrong because some of you make good points! (But I think you should make you point without being negative because we have different beliefs and ways of worshipping). I believe art can be inspiring and motivating, that is probably why people make a Bible journal. Tbh as a energetic 14 year old I will get bored reading any book with plane white pages (obviously with words) and that is why i get distracted easily. I started drawing with highlighters as i thought of each passage from the book i read or when i listen to music (music is art). When I look at the art i made based off a book i will remember what inspired me to do this drawing, it could have been quotes, symbolism, imagery,etc. I am basically saying that if you are inspired to do something you should do it! (As long as nobody gets hurt). Have a wonderful day everyone!
I think this is beautiful. There are different learning styles, and this is really good for individuals that need to do something while reading to maintain focus. As a current nursing student, I would not have survived if it wasn't for drawing, and colors. When I read the bible, I am usually laying down... this would force me to sit at a desk and focus on the word and then after reading and meditating, draw something or be creative. God's word is beautiful, therefore why not? also we offer kids ways to draw growing up even in Sunday school, so why as adult we cannot do the same? honestly people should stop trying to find negativity in everything. THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!
I am so blessed by your work! I never considered myself an artist and can't draw things just from looking at them, but your FLORALS in particular were easy to learn. I love how you journal things you love and I intend to do the same. Thank you for taking the time to share your talent and encourage others!
I just discovered the concept of Bible Journalling and I've been watching so many videos haha -I absolutely adore this idea, and your Bible is just stunning. It's such a good way to discover more about yourself and your faith. I'm surprised at how many people are saying it's wrong - everyone practises their faith in their own way, and there is no right or wrong there. Keep doing it if it works for you, and I think it's amazing to get your daughters to try it as well. Especially for young children, it's a great way to teach them values and lessons, and if they're a little like me, they will pay much more attention to it than if they're just dryly told about it. I'd love to see an update of other pages you've done by now!
To hear you say you "like other peoples work more than yours" is very humbling. Your Bible artwork is amazing!! Thank you for sharing something so personal. Very inspirational to me...
The reason behind bible journaling is that the individual can create and help give us peace. Weather some one dose it a bit different from you dose not meat it’s the wrong way I thank this lady for giving us an insight and inspiration on the way she dose things x peace all stay safe 🙏
I have my reading bible awaiting my journal ones, new to the full bible, and can’t wait to read learn and have fun, god has been with me all my life so I don’t feel guilty for enjoying colours etc,
So beautiful! Love the variations of entry types as well as the fact that you have some from your kids! What an inspirational and beautiful thing to do and teach!
I love your entries and I totally get doing this. As I color I meditate on the scripture I am journaling. It gives me time to think about it and listen to God speaking to my spirit. The coloring itself is in response to the word and it is an act of worship and also a way to record my faith journey. I understand there are a lot of negative nay Sayers but I'm sure their response is similar to before it was "acceptable " to write notes in your Bible. Growing up that was frowned upon. Then our pastor told us he did it because it is his bible and God wants us to use it. Marking it is a way to show the impact it has onus.
Wow! I can't believe all the negativity in the comments. Personally, I have just found your channel and I have to say this video walk-through of your first Journaling Bible was inspiring. I have just started mine. Like you I have a different Bible that I use to do deeper study with and consider my Journaling Bible my connecting to God's Word with the creative gifts He has given me. I think He enjoys seeing me respond to Him in this way. Thanks for the inspiration and be blessed!
Late to the site and Bible journaling. Love this flip thru. Plan to gift my grandkids with a Bible that has personal journaling from me. This does not have to be their study Bible. I hope as the world changes, it will be a reminderfrom me to hope in the Word.
+pilgergufy Thanks so much! There are definitely pages where the words are more obscured and I use the app on my phone in tandem with my Bible, when necessary. I think this all boils down to personal preference and what you're comfortable with!
Beautiful, thank you for sharing. We have in the west several bibles in our homes sitting on shelves, I don't see why one cannot be used to be creative and share the word of God with others. A Jewish friend just told me last night that she would like to take a bible journalling class. Wouldn't it be great if she got to read and hear the word with her heart and come to know the Lord. We need to try not to judge. We are to judge right from wrong, it wouldn't make sense to not judge crime, morality...but we need to know what the intention of the heart is and to say we know is wrong in this situation, only God knows.
Thanks for the inspiration. I am just starting with Bible journaling. I am excited about meditating on the verses as I illustrate them. Being able to see your work has really expanded the possibilities for me.
This is absolutely amazing.. Your Bible is beautiful and you're an awesome artist and so creative!! One question...Where can I find the "7 Steps to Illustrating Your Faith" card (sign) at the first of your Bible???? I can't wait to see more! 😊
+Melodye Bird You used to be able to purchase them in the Illustrated Faith etsy shop, but since their partnership with Dayspring, I'm not sure if they have been made available again. If you'll visit my blog, there is a Dayspring link in the sidebar that will take you to their shop! www.tazandbelly.com
Beautiful, this would make a wonderful Bible study tool, for special needs, learning disability and those in recovery from trauma/mental health recovery. Art is very well known in the special needs/mental health and other disabilities as a way of healing and therapy. We must never hold any one back as what may be of huge benefit of creativity, healing and growing in our own personal relationship with God. Also as a form of pastoral care, we learn Gods scripture not just through words but also, through colour, and our own creativity. Not all disabilities are visible, so this is def must have tool for the most vulnerable in Christs flock ( indeed for everyone) xx
Your art is so inspiring! I get so scared to do colors in my Bible so I haven't even touched the realm of watercolors or acrylics. I am also currently searching for an adult discipler and watching your videos makes me wish you lived where I do, haha!
+Paige Kirklin Thank you so much, that is awfully sweet! If you aren't already following along, I share (almost daily) pages from my Bible on Instagram (@tazandbelly) and I have an exciting partnership to announce next week. xoxo
Kristin, I love this idea!! Your pages are beautiful!! I didn't catch who you said the lady was who you watched with the drawing of the two little ladies...Becca...something? Could you let me know please? Thank you so much and thanks for sharing!! I'm excited to get a journal Bible and begin mine!! :)
Beautifully done, Kristin! It is an immense joy to see someone with a passion for the Scriptures, creatively living them and allowing them to become a part of your mind, body, spirit as you meditate on them and allow them to permeate your being! Thank you very much for sharing with us not only your creativity, but your passion for God in this way. By the way, I can tell from your comments in your Bible that you have internalized many wonderful truths from God's Word! How wonderful that is! May I ask, how long did this journey take you from Genesis to Revelation? I can only imagine that you have spent many months creatively journaling your walk with God as you study His Word. Thank you once again, and God with God and God bless! :-)
I love your bible! I am new to this- and im hearing instagram a lot! I guess I better get that soon :) You are WAY too hard on yourself, your artwork is beautiful
Yeah I notice how you talk a lot about how you would want to go back and fix things and how you don't like some of the pages; I think that bible journaling is a way to worship through art and your going to make mistakes along the way. Don' be so hard on yourself, it's okay! :) You did an amazing job
Hi Kristin, I guess that was a snarky comment and I truly apologize. I just noticed that in your video there were some pages where there was so much art that you couldn't read the scripture. Your art is stunning. I should have let it go and respect what you are doing. Having said that I am one of those people that cringe even when highlighting in my Bible (or any regular book for that matter) I am in many craft groups including Faubonichi groups and planner art. So, I use those things as a creative output and read the scripture in my Bible. Again, I apologize.
+Lesa P No apology necessary. I completely understand that not everyone is going to have the same thoughts on the matter and I always appreciate comments that are respectful and kind (yours was!), even if they disagree. This particular Bible was my first attempt at Bible Journaling and my art evolved a lot during the process. I tried out many techniques and supplies and it has taken quite awhile to find my style. My current Bible is much "calmer" and I think it's so much more me. If you're on Instagram and would be interested to take a look, you can find me at @tazandbelly.com
Hi Kristin, So enjoyed your sharing, some very beautiful pages. My daughter and I are just beginning so this helps to see what others are doing. I did see that someone share about the wrinkling of the page if I remember right it was to take a cloth and dry iron and iron the page, I would put some paper under the page and not have it to hot. also on your new Bible can you tell me where you got your cover? That looks perfect for journaling Bible. Thanks so much, Shalom
No need to be passive aggressive, but I understand your concern. I have since adopted a slightly different style and rarely cover the words (or at least not in a way that renders them illegible), but at the time I was still trying to figure out what I liked and what processes and supplies worked best for me. I always use a study Bible in conjunction with my journaling Bible, so I am able to read any passages that might be covered up. I know this isn't for everyone, but it is a genuine expression of worship and I don't regret a single page that I've created since I first discovered Bible Journaling.
I love your work! I'm a person who is new to journaling in the since of painting and markers, etc. I was brought up in a Baptist church... and was taught that though a bible isn't something to throw around, lay on the floor, generally trash, it IS to be used as a tool to learn about our Lord and be closer to Him. We were encouraged to make notes in it! My husband could not believe his eyes when he first saw me WRITE in my bible! I still remember the look on his face when he asked "Darlin, what are you doing writing in your BIBLE???"! He now thinks nothing of it, although he doesn't write in his... not yet anyway! I've always written a comment or so, the name of the pastor and date of a service. But, now? I want to do this. I bought a journaling bible but wish the font was a bit larger. it's 7.5 and I can read it, but? What font size is in your bible? it seems a little larger. Thank you so much for sharing your work!
Mine is 7.5, too. You get used to it!! I'm so glad you're this excited. Please check back and let me now how it's going. I also post daily on Instagram if you're over there. @tazandbelly
+Kristin Fields I'm not on instagram... but since I am on Facebook and Twitter ( I don't tweet though?!?!?) I suppose I should do instagram also. I've seen another artists work and she treats her pages before painting, etc. do you put anything on the pages before drawing and painting?
+Lynette Laborde Practice, practice, practice!! I don't have any formal training, I just try to replicate my favorite fonts and practice my lettering all the time. You can find another video on my channel that addresses lettering specifically, if you want to give any of my techniques a try.
Kristen, your video and Bibles are an absolute inspiration. Although new to this I find that journalling helps me discover and think so much deeper on God's Word. On a different note may I ask where you got the gold polka dot cover for your newer Bible. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.
+Dawn Redmond Thanks so much for watching and commenting, Dawn. The black & gold Bible cover is from The Pokey Rose on etsy! NeeJeeWear and MamaCakesMakings are also great shops for Bible covers!!
I love your Bible! So inspiring. You mentioned that you have a paper clip for your nursery number. Do you use this as your main Bible? I have had so many people tell me that my Journaling Bible is not to be used as my main Bible, but I really want to use it as such, lol.
My journaling Bible is DEFINITELY my main Bible. I think different people do different things, but I feel so much more connected to this one now and rarely leave it at home. If I need access to a scripture that I can't see, I just use the app instead. I hope this helps!!
Not sure if you were being genuine here or passive aggressive, but I'll take the bait. It's a journaling Bible made specifically to provide space in the margins for note taking or artistic journaling. I have a separate study Bible that I use also, but this is more of a form of worship than anything else. Hope you can see that my intentions were good.
Kristin Fields, I love how you have worked in your Bible, I would love to try it but journaling Bible's are so expensive here in the UK! Your writing, colouring and drawings are beautiful, I wish I was as creative as you, I wouldn't know where to start but I love this! TFS :) x
you have inspired me so so much! I think it is so unfortunate how much hate you have received on this video! keep going, girlfriend! xoxo, your biggest fan
Hi Kristin - I know you haven't been on here for a year or so, hope you are okay. Was just wondering if you still did Bible Journalling and if so what were the chances of an update flip? Best regards Bina xx
You are very blessed with talent. Do you use a clear gesso on your pages to keep them from wrinkling? Your pages seem to be very nice and smooth. Blessings.
This is the very first bible journaling video I've watched, and I love your work! Your colors are vibrant and beautiful, and I really enjoyed this! Can't wait to try this! Do you typically start at the beginning of the Bible and work your way through it, or do you follow another way to get through the entire Bible? I am looking at getting the Summer Garden Crossway Bible. It looks like Crossway makes some very nice quality Bibles!
+Retro Christmas Chic I love my Crossway Bible! It is very well-made and perfect for journaling. I will warn you that the font size is smaller than traditional Bibles to allow for the wider margin, but I haven't had any problems reading it. I do not illustrate chronologically, but do my regular devotion or Bible study and illustrate pages as I go. Sometimes that is every day and other times only a few days a week.
Do you read out of this bible or is it just a picture/favorite verse/inspiration type bible? I think it would be fun to have one of these for favorite scripture and then another to read out of
I use this one as my primary Bible for reading, studying and journaling, BUT I do you an iPhone app or supplementary text when something is covered up or I need extra insight!
+Tammy Eudy This is the ESV one-column journaling Bible by Crossway. You can read more about it and my other favorite supplies here: www.tazandbelly.com/2015/10/my-favorite-journaling-supplies.html
One more quick question! When you use acrylic paints, what kind of marker do you use to journal over the acrylic? I have already been using watercolor and learned quickly that writing over watercolor does not work out so well. Yet, when I write on the paper first and watercolor over it, my ink gets cloudy. What type of pen works best over the watercolor?
What kind of Bible are you using for this? I have been trying to find a Bible to use but all the ones we have don't have any room to journal so I will have to buy one.
+Southern Angel Btq. Tammy Dameron (Southern Angels Boutique) This is the ESV one-column journaling Bible by Crossway. You can read more about it and my other favorite supplies here: www.tazandbelly.com/2015/10/my-favorite-journaling-supplies.html
I hope everyone who's offended by this knows that God isn't some God in the sky sitting on His throne being really strict. He's the Creator and He created us to then also be creative. If this brings her heart joy, then let her do it and be peaceful. At least she's spending time in the Bible/ with God. Why isn't that good enough?
People have different ways of learning. Some highlight and some draw out the scripture to help them comprehend. It just irritates me when people have that "it should be this way" attitude about them. Like, let people do them, especially if it doesn't affect your viewing/time with God.
Anyways, very pretty ☺️❤️
Thank you so much. xo
i agree tht if it is NOT for you then don't do it... She is a beautiful artist, and God gave her talent and creativity... If this is NOT how you like to interact, then by ALL means, use a separate journal...God Is NOT looking down and judging her or any of us for creating in our Bibles..Lets NOT mis-represent God, and "smash the rock", so to speak.. Grace Y'all..
Fully agree, I got my old (20 years) bible out this morning today, iv not picked it up in months, iv just been watching preaching online ugh, but thought hmmm time for a new one as my notes in the margins are so tiny, this got me hunting a decent bible in Koorong which I purchased, I then opened UA-cam and low & behold I found art in bibles 😳😳😳 I love to paint watercolour so I’m in awe at what I’m seeing here, I thought margins were for notes haha 😂 bless you all & thank you your bible is beautiful praise the Lord 🥰❤️🥰🙏🙏🙏
Kristin Fields Fully agree, I got my old (20 years) bible out this morning today, iv not picked it up in months, iv just been watching preaching online ugh, but thought hmmm time for a new one as my notes in the margins are so tiny, this got me hunting a decent bible in Koorong which I purchased, I then opened UA-cam and low & behold I found art in bibles 😳😳😳 I love to paint watercolour so I’m in awe at what I’m seeing here, I thought margins were for notes haha 😂 bless you all & thank you your bible is beautiful praise the Lord 🥰❤️🥰🙏🙏🙏
I started Bible journaling about 3 years ago. I pick my Bible up daily now. Love reading and being creative.
i have noticed that Bible journaling has become very popular! in my opinion i see it as turning Gods word into a coloring book, i know that some have read more of their bibles this way, but what i have noticiced more is people talking about what colors and brands they use rather than talking about the scriptures themselves. i do art journaling separate from reading my bible. so i dont get distracted by what colors im going to be using in the margins. i want to spend my time with Gods word because i want too, not because i cant wait to get into the coloring part,
I'm not totally disagreeing with you because I see what you're talking about as far as the brands and paint colors go but people worship in all minds of ways. She may just be saying the colors and brands because people will be asking. This video did get me inspired and I see it as talking to God in silent worship as I read and pick a verse to go on. I love how it is a worship outlet.
overall I think it's great especially for young teens to get them more interested in the Bible. and spending more time around it. if your spending time reading a passage and finding your favourite parts, you'll be thinking of the passage more in depth which is better than just reading over it and not fully taking it in.
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Marisol Catts maybe God just wants you to dig right in there.
We are all at different places in our worship journey. God can use anything especially when we are spending time with Scripture : ) I love how it is getting more people into the Bible.
I'm not Christian, nor a believer, but I couldn't stop watching. Your work is beautiful
Thank you SO much for this comment. It truly made my morning.
I think this is one of the most beautiful Bibles I've ever seen. You are so creative and by doing this you are reflecting our Creator! Thank you for sharing these beautiful pages! 💖💖💖
thank you for the flip through! it was beautiful and an inspiration for my bible journaling ❤ God bless
Thank you so much -- I really appreciate all the kind words.
Very inspiring! Faith comes by hearing, (and reading, writing, drawing,) God's Word! Through art, you display your Spirit, your passion and love for the Word and the Father. Thank you!!
Just a little tid bit guys, I do agree that someone could get too wrapped up in "Bible journaling" and get distracted from studying God's word. But if you say "Bible journaling is wrong" because you spend too much money time blah blah... Then you could apply that to any part of your life. You could call anything wrong is what I'm saying just because you deemed it so based on your own "rules". Bible journaling is usually always SEPARATE from someone's Bible study time. People who Bible journal have a separate Bible to do so, so that covering up words don't interfere with their Bible reading. I personally have just started to "Bible journal" in a separate sketch book and have noticed I remember scripture that I've drawn easier and I spend more time meditating on that one scripture and the Holy Spirit has definitely blessed my time meditating on God's word. So please don't be so quick to deem something wrong. Correct with love if needed, but above all point to Christ and Christ crucified. Shalom.
Wow! Your bible is STUNNING!
Thank you!
Not to critique you in anyway, you are an amazing artist but don't you think that on some pages where the words are covered up it makes that page impossible to read and the only purpose is for the art not the word.
Carter Weeks not to reply for her but I just want to say that I covered some words on one of my pages and it truly bothers me but I wanted to try to see how it affected me. I now know that I will not be doing that again. 😊
But, on the flip side I will say that once someone reads, truly digs deep and understands the words and how they apply to their life, then rarely do they have to reread and restudy . Not saying they shouldn't, just saying they usually don't go backwards to read, study and understand. And if they do, they can just look it up on their phones now. 😋
Also, something that is very common in this new form of worship is that people have 2 Bibles, one for just notes and/or to keep fresh and clean and another to create and express in.
I'll admit to preferring when the page is legible. In my first Bible (the one pictured here), I was learning as I went and discovered what supplies I liked and which techniques I preferred. In my current Bible, it is much easier to read and text is rarely obscured. HOWEVER, I have a second Bible that I use for studying, so it doesn't completely remove it from access. ;)
Carter Weeks
I agree 100% .just get a sketch book and draw and do ur art there. do that to ur boyfriend's love letter and cover it black
Guys. I get that this isn't your thing and that's totally okay. But if you don't like it, why are you watching and commenting about how awful it is? Bible Journaling isn't for everyone, but it has completely changed how I view and interact with scripture and has been instrumental in changing my relationship with Christ. My style has certainly evolved and I rarely cover the text, but this was my first journaling Bible, where I experimented a lot. It's hard to put yourself out there and be vulnerable and transparent. The constant naysaying is hard to stomach. I'm glad you are watching and reading and hope that you were blessed in some way by this video. If not? Just move on.
Many people have a Bible to be creative with and another to read. If you only have one no don't cover the words, or use a notebook for creative works.
Hello Everyone! I am thinking of doing a Bible journal. I am not very religious but I would like to learn and read from the Bible!
I am here just to tell you my opinion... I have seen many people who are offended with Bible journaling. I will not be telling you that your wrong because some of you make good points! (But I think you should make you point without being negative because we have different beliefs and ways of worshipping).
I believe art can be inspiring and motivating, that is probably why people make a Bible journal.
Tbh as a energetic 14 year old I will get bored reading any book with plane white pages (obviously with words) and that is why i get distracted easily. I started drawing with highlighters as i thought of each passage from the book i read or when i listen to music (music is art). When I look at the art i made based off a book i will remember what inspired me to do this drawing, it could have been quotes, symbolism, imagery,etc.
I am basically saying that if you are inspired to do something you should do it! (As long as nobody gets hurt).
Have a wonderful day everyone!
I love this! Thank you so much for sharing your heart and your talents with us!
I think this is beautiful. There are different learning styles, and this is really good for individuals that need to do something while reading to maintain focus. As a current nursing student, I would not have survived if it wasn't for drawing, and colors. When I read the bible, I am usually laying down... this would force me to sit at a desk and focus on the word and then after reading and meditating, draw something or be creative. God's word is beautiful, therefore why not? also we offer kids ways to draw growing up even in Sunday school, so why as adult we cannot do the same? honestly people should stop trying to find negativity in everything. THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!
Thank you so much -- that is EXACTLY why I find journaling so helpful!
The Lord meets us in our personal learning style : )
🎉 May we always be celebrating God's Word!! It is perfect and converts our soul 🙌🏼
I am so blessed by your work! I never considered myself an artist and can't draw things just from looking at them, but your FLORALS in particular were easy to learn. I love how you journal things you love and I intend to do the same. Thank you for taking the time to share your talent and encourage others!
+Cindi Moyer Thank you so much!! I love knowing that you were inspired by my work.
I just discovered the concept of Bible Journalling and I've been watching so many videos haha -I absolutely adore this idea, and your Bible is just stunning. It's such a good way to discover more about yourself and your faith. I'm surprised at how many people are saying it's wrong - everyone practises their faith in their own way, and there is no right or wrong there. Keep doing it if it works for you, and I think it's amazing to get your daughters to try it as well. Especially for young children, it's a great way to teach them values and lessons, and if they're a little like me, they will pay much more attention to it than if they're just dryly told about it. I'd love to see an update of other pages you've done by now!
Thank you so much!!
To hear you say you "like other peoples work more than yours" is very humbling. Your Bible artwork is amazing!! Thank you for sharing something so personal. Very inspirational to me...
The reason behind bible journaling is that the individual can create and help give us peace. Weather some one dose it a bit different from you dose not meat it’s the wrong way I thank this lady for giving us an insight and inspiration on the way she dose things x peace all stay safe 🙏
Thank you very much for your time to show us this beautiful work of your and your lovely daughter's work. God bless you all.
I have my reading bible awaiting my journal ones, new to the full bible, and can’t wait to read learn and have fun, god has been with me all my life so I don’t feel guilty for enjoying colours etc,
So beautiful! Love the variations of entry types as well as the fact that you have some from your kids! What an inspirational and beautiful thing to do and teach!
Yes, I agree. Don’t compare yourself with others. You are unique so embrace it. God bless, loved the video. Thanks for sharing your work 👍❤️
Absolutely love this! Did not know this art worship movement existed xx
+Emma Vosper Thank you so much, Emma!! I had no idea of it's existence before last winter and I have been irrevocably changed because of it.
I love your entries and I totally get doing this. As I color I meditate on the scripture I am journaling. It gives me time to think about it and listen to God speaking to my spirit. The coloring itself is in response to the word and it is an act of worship and also a way to record my faith journey. I understand there are a lot of negative nay Sayers but I'm sure their response is similar to before it was "acceptable " to write notes in your Bible. Growing up that was frowned upon. Then our pastor told us he did it because it is his bible and God wants us to use it. Marking it is a way to show the impact it has onus.
I love your daughters artwork.
Wow! I can't believe all the negativity in the comments. Personally, I have just found your channel and I have to say this video walk-through of your first Journaling Bible was inspiring. I have just started mine. Like you I have a different Bible that I use to do deeper study with and consider my Journaling Bible my connecting to God's Word with the creative gifts He has given me. I think He enjoys seeing me respond to Him in this way. Thanks for the inspiration and be blessed!
Late to the site and Bible journaling. Love this flip thru. Plan to gift my grandkids with a Bible that has personal journaling from me. This does not have to be their study Bible. I hope as the world changes, it will be a reminderfrom me to hope in the Word.
Beautiful! I love your Bible Journaling pages!
I love your bible journaling, Kristin! It's very organic and creative.
+TheAristoKrat17 Thank you ;).
This is beUtiful and you can tell you've been spending a lot of time in the Word. If you disagree with bible journaling, why waste your time watching?
Love how you do this because you still can read your bible : )
+pilgergufy Thanks so much! There are definitely pages where the words are more obscured and I use the app on my phone in tandem with my Bible, when necessary. I think this all boils down to personal preference and what you're comfortable with!
Love this. Thank you so much for sharing. I am new to my Faith and have started bible Journaling. Your entries have inspired me. Thank you!
+Journaling Quest Thank you so much!!
I enjoyed all your albums! 🙏
God has blessed you with a marvelous gift! I love seeing all the pages that you did. I am going to try to do some of my pages too.
+Lisbet Wood Thank you, Lisbet!! I hope you enjoy journaling in your own Bible. :)
Beautiful, thank you for sharing. We have in the west several bibles in our homes sitting on shelves, I don't see why one cannot be used to be creative and share the word of God with others. A Jewish friend just told me last night that she would like to take a bible journalling class. Wouldn't it be great if she got to read and hear the word with her heart and come to know the Lord. We need to try not to judge. We are to judge right from wrong, it wouldn't make sense to not judge crime, morality...but we need to know what the intention of the heart is and to say we know is wrong in this situation, only God knows.
Thanks for the inspiration. I am just starting with Bible journaling. I am excited about meditating on the verses as I illustrate them. Being able to see your work has really expanded the possibilities for me.
Thank you !
This is absolutely amazing.. Your Bible is beautiful and you're an awesome artist and so creative!! One question...Where can I find the "7 Steps to Illustrating Your Faith" card (sign) at the first of your Bible???? I can't wait to see more! 😊
+Melodye Bird You used to be able to purchase them in the Illustrated Faith etsy shop, but since their partnership with Dayspring, I'm not sure if they have been made available again. If you'll visit my blog, there is a Dayspring link in the sidebar that will take you to their shop! www.tazandbelly.com
This is beautiful. My favorite flip through so far. Tfs
I totally love this💛🌻🌼🌞ive now ordered a new bible🌻🌼🌞💛🌻🌼🌞🌸💛
Thank you very much for sharing, I love it! very inspiring I’m pretty new at this so thank you for such great ideas. God bless you sweetie.
Beautiful, this would make a wonderful Bible study tool, for special needs, learning disability and those in recovery from trauma/mental health recovery. Art is very well known in the special needs/mental health and other disabilities as a way of healing and therapy. We must never hold any one back as what may be of huge benefit of creativity, healing and growing in our own personal relationship with God. Also as a form of pastoral care, we learn Gods scripture not just through words but also, through colour, and our own creativity. Not all disabilities are visible, so this is def must have tool for the most vulnerable in Christs flock ( indeed for everyone) xx
Your Bibles are gorgeous! I really enjoyed seeing them.
+Mindy Merritt Thanks, Mindy!
Your handwriting is awesome !
Your favorite chapter has my name in it!! Gladden 😊
Your art is so inspiring! I get so scared to do colors in my Bible so I haven't even touched the realm of watercolors or acrylics. I am also currently searching for an adult discipler and watching your videos makes me wish you lived where I do, haha!
+Paige Kirklin Thank you so much, that is awfully sweet! If you aren't already following along, I share (almost daily) pages from my Bible on Instagram (@tazandbelly) and I have an exciting partnership to announce next week. xoxo
love love LOVE your bible!! such beautiful artwork :)
+iseezombies82 Thank you!!
Kristin, I love this idea!! Your pages are beautiful!! I didn't catch who you said the lady was who you watched with the drawing of the two little ladies...Becca...something? Could you let me know please? Thank you so much and thanks for sharing!! I'm excited to get a journal Bible and begin mine!! :)
+Kathleen Dwyer Bekah Blankenship -- you can find her on Instagram or at bekahblankenship.com!
I love this , so created.
Beautifully done, Kristin! It is an immense joy to see someone with a passion for the Scriptures, creatively living them and allowing them to become a part of your mind, body, spirit as you meditate on them and allow them to permeate your being! Thank you very much for sharing with us not only your creativity, but your passion for God in this way.
By the way, I can tell from your comments in your Bible that you have internalized many wonderful truths from God's Word! How wonderful that is!
May I ask, how long did this journey take you from Genesis to Revelation? I can only imagine that you have spent many months creatively journaling your walk with God as you study His Word.
Thank you once again, and God with God and God bless! :-)
Love every page, so inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
+Stephanie Paz Thanks for watching!
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Wow beautiful! 🌺🌼🌷
I love your bible! I am new to this- and im hearing instagram a lot! I guess I better get that soon :) You are WAY too hard on yourself, your artwork is beautiful
Thank you so much!
Yeah I notice how you talk a lot about how you would want to go back and fix things and how you don't like some of the pages; I think that bible journaling is a way to worship through art and your going to make mistakes along the way. Don' be so hard on yourself, it's okay! :) You did an amazing job
Please do a sample page video. How to journal.. etc... Love this video!
+Cilla Latte You should find several on my channel and on the Bible Journaling tab of my website (www.tazandbelly.com).
WOOOOOW SUCH A BEAUTIFUL BIBLE
Thank you!
Beautiful work love it!!!!!!
+Tanya Melancon Thank you!
Hi Kristin, I guess that was a snarky comment and I truly apologize. I just noticed that in your video there were some pages where there was so much art that you couldn't read the scripture. Your art is stunning. I should have let it go and respect what you are doing. Having said that I am one of those people that cringe even when highlighting in my Bible (or any regular book for that matter) I am in many craft groups including Faubonichi groups and planner art. So, I use those things as a creative output and read the scripture in my Bible. Again, I apologize.
+Lesa P No apology necessary. I completely understand that not everyone is going to have the same thoughts on the matter and I always appreciate comments that are respectful and kind (yours was!), even if they disagree. This particular Bible was my first attempt at Bible Journaling and my art evolved a lot during the process. I tried out many techniques and supplies and it has taken quite awhile to find my style. My current Bible is much "calmer" and I think it's so much more me. If you're on Instagram and would be interested to take a look, you can find me at @tazandbelly.com
Esto me encanto! Saludos
Hi Kristin, So enjoyed your sharing, some very beautiful pages. My daughter and I are just beginning so this helps to see what others are doing. I did see that someone share about the wrinkling of the page if I remember right it was to take a cloth and dry iron and iron the page, I would put some paper under the page and not have it to hot. also on your new Bible can you tell me where you got your cover? That looks perfect for journaling Bible. Thanks so much, Shalom
my question mostly is... are you still able to read your bible after these extravagant artistic pieces in the Holy Book.?
No need to be passive aggressive, but I understand your concern. I have since adopted a slightly different style and rarely cover the words (or at least not in a way that renders them illegible), but at the time I was still trying to figure out what I liked and what processes and supplies worked best for me. I always use a study Bible in conjunction with my journaling Bible, so I am able to read any passages that might be covered up. I know this isn't for everyone, but it is a genuine expression of worship and I don't regret a single page that I've created since I first discovered Bible Journaling.
I love it.
Are you still bible journaling with your girls?? I love your pages and periodically come here to revisit your pages.
BEAUTIFUL!!!
I love your work! I'm a person who is new to journaling in the since of painting and markers, etc. I was brought up in a Baptist church... and was taught that though a bible isn't something to throw around, lay on the floor, generally trash, it IS to be used as a tool to learn about our Lord and be closer to Him. We were encouraged to make notes in it!
My husband could not believe his eyes when he first saw me WRITE in my bible! I still remember the look on his face when he asked "Darlin, what are you doing writing in your BIBLE???"! He now thinks nothing of it, although he doesn't write in his... not yet anyway!
I've always written a comment or so, the name of the pastor and date of a service. But, now? I want to do this. I bought a journaling bible but wish the font was a bit larger. it's 7.5 and I can read it, but? What font size is in your bible? it seems a little larger.
Thank you so much for sharing your work!
Mine is 7.5, too. You get used to it!! I'm so glad you're this excited. Please check back and let me now how it's going. I also post daily on Instagram if you're over there. @tazandbelly
+Kristin Fields I'm not on instagram... but since I am on Facebook and Twitter ( I don't tweet though?!?!?) I suppose I should do instagram also.
I've seen another artists work and she treats her pages before painting, etc. do you put anything on the pages before drawing and painting?
Beautiful pages!!!!!!
+Suzanne Light Thanks so much!
Loved this..thanks!
Thanks!
Your work is beautiful.
Thank you!
Your lettering is beautiful! I am just beginning. Do you have any sources for learning to letter?
+Lynette Laborde Practice, practice, practice!! I don't have any formal training, I just try to replicate my favorite fonts and practice my lettering all the time. You can find another video on my channel that addresses lettering specifically, if you want to give any of my techniques a try.
I love it !!!
beautiful...thanks for sharing your talent
+yomamadawg365 Thank you!!
Kristen, your video and Bibles are an absolute inspiration. Although new to this I find that journalling helps me discover and think so much deeper on God's Word. On a different note may I ask where you got the gold polka dot cover for your newer Bible. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.
+Dawn Redmond Thanks so much for watching and commenting, Dawn. The black & gold Bible cover is from The Pokey Rose on etsy! NeeJeeWear and MamaCakesMakings are also great shops for Bible covers!!
Wow!!! That is amazing!! Tfs
Thank you!
*insert heart-eye emoji here* Love it!!
Beautiful work but I don’t understand why you’d want to color over the Word to the point that you can’t read it. Was that intentional or an accident?
You did a beautiful job!
Thank you!
Tudo muito lindo 🤩
I wish i could like 👍 every time i watch this video!
I love your Bible! So inspiring. You mentioned that you have a paper clip for your nursery number. Do you use this as your main Bible? I have had so many people tell me that my Journaling Bible is not to be used as my main Bible, but I really want to use it as such, lol.
My journaling Bible is DEFINITELY my main Bible. I think different people do different things, but I feel so much more connected to this one now and rarely leave it at home. If I need access to a scripture that I can't see, I just use the app instead. I hope this helps!!
+Kristin Fields This helps immensely! Thank you!!
Do you ever read through this biblie? I love painting and reading The Bible, but I can never paint on the bible as I would not be able to read it.
OMG ! that's is a bible ? or a coloring book !??
Eloina Santiago it's a Bible! Used for digging deeper into God's words and understood in a creative (coloring) way! 😊
Not sure if you were being genuine here or passive aggressive, but I'll take the bait. It's a journaling Bible made specifically to provide space in the margins for note taking or artistic journaling. I have a separate study Bible that I use also, but this is more of a form of worship than anything else. Hope you can see that my intentions were good.
Kristin Fields, I love how you have worked in your Bible, I would love to try it but journaling Bible's are so expensive here in the UK! Your writing, colouring and drawings are beautiful, I wish I was as creative as you, I wouldn't know where to start but I love this! TFS :) x
you have inspired me so so much! I think it is so unfortunate how much hate you have received on this video! keep going, girlfriend!
xoxo, your biggest fan
On your last page (23:59 in the video), what products did you use to get it to all pop against the black background? It is beautiful!
Hi Kristin - I know you haven't been on here for a year or so, hope you are okay. Was just wondering if you still did Bible Journalling and if so what were the chances of an update flip? Best regards Bina xx
You are very blessed with talent. Do you use a clear gesso on your pages to keep them from wrinkling? Your pages seem to be very nice and smooth. Blessings.
I don't use gesso and they are VERY wrinkled!! The video doesn't capture that well, but I actually don't mind it being a little loved. :)
Nice video! 🎉
This is so great!!! I just posted my first video of my Journaling Bible on my channel!!
This is the very first bible journaling video I've watched, and I love your work! Your colors are vibrant and beautiful, and I really enjoyed this! Can't wait to try this! Do you typically start at the beginning of the Bible and work your way through it, or do you follow another way to get through the entire Bible? I am looking at getting the Summer Garden Crossway Bible. It looks like Crossway makes some very nice quality Bibles!
+Retro Christmas Chic I love my Crossway Bible! It is very well-made and perfect for journaling. I will warn you that the font size is smaller than traditional Bibles to allow for the wider margin, but I haven't had any problems reading it. I do not illustrate chronologically, but do my regular devotion or Bible study and illustrate pages as I go. Sometimes that is every day and other times only a few days a week.
+Kristin Fields Thank you so much!
Do you read out of this bible or is it just a picture/favorite verse/inspiration type bible? I think it would be fun to have one of these for favorite scripture and then another to read out of
I use this one as my primary Bible for reading, studying and journaling, BUT I do you an iPhone app or supplementary text when something is covered up or I need extra insight!
I love water color but have not practice much or know how to. Do you prep your pages before watercolor or Acrylic paint?
By the way I just want to tank you for sharing love your ideas and got inspired to start maybe that is what I need to really memorize verses. ❤
Awesome art in your Bible, I love those wide margins in your Bible, what Bible were you using? Thanks
+Tammy Eudy This is the ESV one-column journaling Bible by Crossway. You can read more about it and my other favorite supplies here: www.tazandbelly.com/2015/10/my-favorite-journaling-supplies.html
Thanks, I look forward to learning more about art journaling in the Bible.
In Luke, could you tell me the verse that you used for the cute phone? Love it all!
One more quick question! When you use acrylic paints, what kind of marker do you use to journal over the acrylic? I have already been using watercolor and learned quickly that writing over watercolor does not work out so well. Yet, when I write on the paper first and watercolor over it, my ink gets cloudy. What type of pen works best over the watercolor?
I use Staedtler Fine Liners and Pigment Pens and they seem to work over watercolors quite well!
So pretty
What bible do you use? Love the art!
You are very artistic. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!
Do you prepare your pages with liquitex or anything?
Amazing!!
Thank you!
What kind of Bible are you using for this? I have been trying to find a Bible to use but all the ones we have don't have any room to journal so I will have to buy one.
+Southern Angel Btq. Tammy Dameron (Southern Angels Boutique) This is the ESV one-column journaling Bible by Crossway. You can read more about it and my other favorite supplies here: www.tazandbelly.com/2015/10/my-favorite-journaling-supplies.html
Thank you!
love this!
Thank you!
Do you gesso your pages before you paint on them?
Would alcohol based markers, like copic, work on bible pages?