Jeremiah 29:11

This is a favorite verse for a lot of people.

I have heard some focus on the prosper part of this verse 

but that has never been the part that grabs me.

For I know the plans I have for you - 

for me that is very comforting. I like to know someone has a plan.

Not to harm you

Plans to give you HOPE and a FUTURE

For me, it doesn't get better than that!

When trouble comes, I reach for this verse.

In times of trouble I love that this is bright and springy

I wanted colors that make me feel like a summer day in San Diego!

This was sketched directly into the Bible and outlined using micron 005 & 03 pens.

I used Crayola colored pencils to color the verse.

Micah 6:8

One of my favorite visuals from the Bible is from Genesis 3:8

And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day

Can you imagine?

Hearing the Lord God walking in the cool of the day?

I simply adore the image of it.

This verse in Micah connects to that image to me.

Walk humbly with your God.

Kind-of a tall order but we are to do that very thing! 

This one was drawn directly on the page and outlined in micron pen 005 & 03.

I colored the verse with Crayola colored pencils

Luke 7:50

What a great reminder. 

I love the book of Luke. I like his perspective. I like how he tells the story of Jesus.

I used a bookmark as inspiration for this page.

I sketched it directly to the Bible and used a micron pen to outline it.

I then colored the image using Crayola colored pencils. 

I like to go over the the image and darken some parts to make them stand out.

The dove isn't colored but left the color of the page. It looks whiter because of the blue that has been darkened around the dove.

Your faith has saved you; go in peace

Bible (Art) Journaling | when you don't feel like an artist

Something I have been hearing a lot lately is, "I can't do this. I am not an artist."

To which I want to say...

Do you sing praise and worship in church?

followed by...

Are you a professional singer?

Are you a witness to Christ's love for us?

followed by...

Are you a pastor by profession?

As of this writing, I have never had someone say yes to the follow-up answer.

I am not the best singer, but I LOVE to sing praise and worship.

I am not a professional teacher nor am I in ministry as a profession, but I try to share the love of Jesus whenever He opens that door.

Bible art journaling is the same thing, my friends!

If you view this as a joyful expression of your love for God's word and not a comparison for the art you see on pinterest, you will fall in love with this -the process and the end result.

It is easy to fall into the trap of wanting to create something somebody has done and finding we can't quite do it the same way and then feel discouraged.

God created you, the way you are for HIS purpose. 

Create verses that have meaning for you - use this as an expression of your love for Him -and find great joy in the process.

One thing I add at the each of each lesson (hand out or in-person) is:

"Lastly, remember this Bible of yours has 1066 pages. You will have a wonderful opportunity to fill it up over time. Not every verse you do will be your favorite, but you will love them all because they are the word of God! Beautiful verses filled with everything we need to live a life full of joy!"

Be encouraged today!

Bible Art Journaling 101 Lesson #2

Hopefully, you have been working these past two weeks on getting your verses sketched and have been practicing different hand lettering.

Hopefully :-)

Lesson #2 Download click below

I wanted to do a video that takes you through my process of creating and then transferring the verse into the journaling Bible but I ended up with 4. They took a long time to do so we have sped it up 16x so that it is only a 4 min (or less) video.

Here is the first video:

And here is the second:

If you missed the first lesson download you can find it HERE or you can click on the picture in the sidebar.

Ephesians 5:14

I seem to be doing a lot of verses with sunshine. I will just say, I didn't plan it. I work on verses that strike me and I want to remember. My friend, Gina, read from the book of Ephesians at church yesterday and while I was trying to find what she had read this verse jumped out at me.

I like the thought of being called on... "Awake O sleeper"

That was me, sleeping.... before being called.

Be sure to check back on Wednesday for the second lesson in Bible Art Journaling 101 Class!

John 17:17

I was sitting in Sunday school this past Sunday, and this verse came up in our study. I love it when a verse hits me like a brick wall.

I quickly sketched this one out. I added the ink and colored it on Monday. I used a sponge and ink to create the sun and rays. 

I was listening to the radio while on a long drive and found myself listening to a woman talk about coveting. I didn't catch who she was or the title of her book but she went on to talk about the importance of the ten commandments. Not as a finger wagging don't do this sort of thing but that they were given for our happiness and joy. Coveting is the enemy of contentment. She talked of an article she read where the author coined the phrase Obsessive Comparison Disorder (See Article HERE). The phrase is in response to the cultural shift in obsessive social media and the shift from interpersonal relationships to how many likes and "friends" one has. Social media gives more people a look into our homes, and triumphs, than ever before. It also can lead to a trap of not feeling as though we measure up. Comparison.

The fact is there will always be somebody who is (insert your thing here) than we are.

To find contentment, we must count our blessings.

After searching for an hour, I finally found the woman and the broadcast I was listening to..

Click HERE for full broadcast

Kay Wills Wyma  The Danger of Comparison

Okay, speech over. :-)