I came across your videos a long time ago and I just wanted to say you reignited my passion for the lord. I had been through a rough time and had distanced myself from the church and watching your love for the lord and the word led me straight back. Thank you faith ❤
I have surrendered the idea that my Bibles will ever be perfect. I am just relaxing and enjoying the process. Faith has helped me. I bought a gently used Bible wide margin in 2021 and I have been making notes ever since. I am still in the beginning stage and looking forward to doing more in retirement
I used to watch how to study the Bible. It destroyed me from reading the Bible and that was many years ago. Now I'm 50 and back in my bible. JOY!!!!!! Why do they make reading the Bible hard?
God has led me to 3 different websites that give away FREE bibles! (One is even bound in fake leather - Nice!) I've already given one away to someone who didn't have a bible! My point is - if you are attached to the cost of the bible (you don't want to mess it up) - get a free bible! Or! One from the Dollar Tree (they only sell KJV), or get one from a thrift store. That way, the sky is the limit to decorating and taking notes!
I so would love 💗 a free Bible and NEED... IN LARGE PRINT!!!... A journal Bible would be even better in large print lol... The one I just paid for is very hard for me to read ... Would you please share the link and what versions they have with me plzzzzzz.. If you are able to... Thank you so much from Texas Suzette Thibault
@howtofaithalife have you considered taking photos of your bible to save as a digital backup? I created a backup flash drive of our wedding photos in case of house fire. I thought of doing the same when you mentioned insuring your bible.
Faith, I have been watching you for about a year. I went through a School Of Ministry for 2 yrs way after getting my BA. My Hubby spent long hrs at work & my kids were all in School during the week, so I figured I needed to take a step back & read & understand & just affirm my own Faith. 2 Thumbs up!!! I have been teased about being a Nerd my whole entire life...& (Smiling) (Pssst...it is super awesome being a Bible Nerd!!!) Smiling again...Keep on Keeping on!! This blessed me! ✌🏻💜 & I just have to write this...people have some pretty strong opinions....a couple synonyms for being strongly opinionated are prejudiced, biased, bigoted, & stubborn. I am not playing with words here...this directly involves the action of FAITH! I can clearly see that you have been in your Bible! WooHoo! Good For You!!! Have an amazing weekend!
4:50 thats why we have to be on mission to do something about that. I never forget stepping into these bible colleges libraries with all these books knowing that people in remote areas in Africa or south Asia just want their own copy of the Bible. its really convicting . God opened up my eyes to countless global ministries leading the efforts to bring scripture to believers crying out, thirsty fir the Word. Its just our job to spread awareness and gather the American church to support overseas missions. we're to rich already just to store up everything.
Derbe - pronounced like derby (Kentucky Derby) Questions to ask: Who? Did what? When? Why? How? Other: Any repeated words? (Word study!) Is there a list? Any contrasts?
Thank you for clarifying that you're not "holier than thou" because I definitely either feel guilty like I'm not holier like you or go the other route and feel like I'm better than everyone else when I am carrying my bible everywhere and look down on people who don't. Definitely needed that reminder 🙌❤️
Once I saw you introduce the interleaved Bible, my life literally changed. I was never comfortable writing in my Bible. Well now I write in it, glue stuff in it, use colors everywhere, you name it! I would never ever want to be without my interleaved Bible. My entire Bible study habits and my relationship with God is so amazingly wonderful now. I crave Bible studies, now that I feel free to actually “enjoy” my Bible!
Hey Faith I've been following ur channel since January of 2024 and it has totally changed my life I litterly watch ur videos all day everyday even if I've seen it 20 plus time😂😂😂❤ its just sooooooooooo amazing to Bible Journal along with you.... I have both an interleaved ESV Bible like yours and I also have a smaller ESV Bible that I have interleaved..... But the funny thing is I've tried plenty of times to read a Bible app on my phone but I noticed when I read the Bible on my phone I literally forget that I have read the Bible on my phone 😂😂😂 so i litterly go back and read my physical Bible 😂😂😂 because I'm a paper type physical print kinda girl ❤❤❤ love ur Grace reading plan and daily videos to go along with it❤❤❤😊
Thank you for your inspiration! Also, I recently replaced my bible. I couldn't figure out why I wasn't enjoying reading it. (It wasn't a lack of wanting to) I'd been eyeing a new one and didn't want to be wasteful. Well, I purchased it last week. Turns out it was the translation that I wasn't loving! Now I'm digging back in and loving it! If the bug hits to buy new, dig into the Why. It will help with informed decisions. ❤
I never studied my Bible until I saw your videos, bought an ESV Crossway Interleaved Bible (I needed a new one anyway) and started journaling. I have read and studied the entire NT in just a few months because I love to take notes and write out thoughts. I do not think about it at all. I just use any color, any paper, any reflection or note I want to add. I love the organic nature of it. My advice to people: stop thinking about it and just take notes. It’s “pretty” because you’ve built it up with your studying. It becomes beautiful because it looks like an organic collection. But Don’t start with “pretty”. That’s missing the point. Also, I write a Q when I have a question and an A for the answer that might be blank until I get a good answer. Also, if you don’t learn by writing then Bible journaling might not be for you. That’s ok! Then just read it. No one said you have to take notes if you learn better just by reading.
Thank you so much Faith! I’m 52 (this is the first time in my life that I’ve ever tried to study the Bible and actually buy the things that I need to do that) I bought the Archaeology Study Bible because of one of your other videos and I have a Bible dictionary coming, hopefully this week. Now I can buy a Bible that I can actually write notes in and I’m really excited about that. Between you and Coffee & Bible Time I’ve learnt so much about how to study the Bible. I definitely have a very long way to go but I figured that I’m better just getting in there and learning more as I go. Thank You for helping me on my journey 😀🥰✝️
I watched reviews and I bought a Bible that I realized was wonderful but not a good fit for me. The cool thing about this season in my life is that in seeking God, I'm learning about myself. You will find what fits for you.
I have both an ESV Interleaved Bible (thanks to u 😊) and a smaller pocket size Bible which contains both the Old and New Testaments.... I'm currently interleaving my pocket size Bible so I can add more notes and take that one with me on the go and keep my bigger ESV Bible for church ❤❤
I highly recommend Tomoe River Paper for “interleaving”! I have used it to add pages to my journaling bible and the pages are bible paper thin, perfect for adding minimal bulk.
@pkmcnett5649 not sure if you got an answer on this but you can buy Tomoe River Paper from Goulet Pen Company, they've got a ton of paper and fountain pen supplies and I have purchased from them often in the past
After watching your videos the last couple days, I have gotten back into the Word on a regular basis. Early morning Bible study and a cup of coffee. Thanks for all the help and solutions you offer
I was reading Hebrews yesterday where it talks about maturing in faith and not being stuck at needing to be fed milk like a baby instead of solid food and that hit me so hard. This video helped a lot. I can read my Bible and use a commentary but I sort of get lost after that. Thank you for this! It was helpful.
Thanks, Faith! Encouraging as always. I watch your videos when I am behind on my study goals and need a little encouragement. God never fails to provide it!
I understand wanting the "next best"....I would love to buy the new Crossway spiral journaling notebooks...they are expensive because they are selling them in a package of 5! I love the fact that they seem to provide more room to write.
I've seen those as well lately... I really think it would help me out like you said it seems like more note space... And most importantly large print I believe...
Yes but you’re getting the entire Bible in those five journals. I think an interleaved ESV Bible at $50 is a better deal than the spirals and you still get a full page in between every page of scripture. I think the $100 price tag is paying for the spiral.
This was a fun video! You gave me an idea! I have wanted an interleaved amplified Bible and I haven’t found that to exist! I don’t know why I didn’t think to add in blank pages myself into my regular amplified Bible! Duh! So thank you and love the encouragement you give! I’ll add them as I go! ❤
I cheat and do that - mine doesnt look as cool as hers but I need everything in 1 place! 😂 I have a reformstion study Bible as a gift from my husband (precious - love it) but find things I need to work out myself or add to the available noted.
Faith that is great information, thanks I found there are 48 characters in Acts and there are 29 places in Acts. I added them to my Bible for more information. Wow what I got to digging deeper and found this was very helpful, tabs and notes all thru Acts thanks again Faith. Next will be doing book of Romans!!
I loved the question about "stopping the search" for the perfect Bible...translation...interleaved vs journaling...font, margins, spiral vs bound ..etc. I was caught in that trap for a long time and it was just a WASTE of time. Pick a Bible and begin. Once you've invested time and have your notes going, the hunt will be off because you won't want to transfer them 😉. And pray about it. Ask God to help you dig in and move on. It's like not knowing which trail to try at a national park...were all still standing in the parking lot looking at pictures on our phones of which one is best, but at some point need to pick one! The important thing is to GROW in the grace and knowledge of Jesus and I love that Faith doesn't dilly dally (mamas still use this word, Right?) over fussing over what's not important. Her freedom is encouraging and inspiring. Faith, your candor wasn't judgy, but needed 😊 and to your point about making any Bible an interleaved Bible...yes! Do this people! If you still LOVE cross references and notes and love the ESV study Bible for example (yes they make a journaling version but it's kind of small font...see? Here I go...🙄) I have glued in Tomoe River paper (find it on Amazon). It's 52 gsm, so thinner than computer paper, but really strong and doesn't ghost. And yes, do it a page at a time when you NEED space, otherwise it just becomes a craft project like she said 🤦 As always Faith we appreciate you keeping the "main thing the main thing"...aesthetics will paralyze people from functional notes and GROWTH in God's Word!
It's hard with how "aesthetically driven" a lot of Christian influencers are, but I'm glad you keep it real and rooted! (It's also funny bc I think it's so easy for viewers to get overwhelmed when the reason those pages look so pretty to us is that they were well loved. I mean, think about how beautiful old books are.) I started in NLT in like 2017 or 2019 and even after I outgrew it, I still took notes in that bible until I bought a new one in 2023. I accidentally got one with thinner pages because I couldn't find exactly what I wanted (oh well!), but I'm still going to write it up or interleave or use sticky notes-it was a rite of passage for me to move into my new translation, to signify my growth and growing up, but I won't let something silly like page thickness keep me from being in the word. Any tips for not bleeding through constantly though? I write hard and use Papermate pens a lot bc they don't smear (I'm a leftie)
For traveling with Bible support books, you may want to look at the 7 book series of Ultimate Guides. Ultimate Bible Dictionary, Ultimate Bible Guide, Ultimate Guide to Jesus, Ultimate Guide to Defend Your Faith, Ultimate Guide to the Holy Land, Ultimate Guide to Heaven and Hell, Ultimate Bible Atlas
Hi. Love the real ness 😊 I started taking pictures of my notes and saving them on my computer. If anything happens to my Bible or it just completely falls apart, I have everything.
Hi! For the tassels on the side of your Bible page I have a tip that helps that I’ve done with mine! I took a thick size washy tape and lined the page on both sides, & then I took e6000 glue (I think hot glue or any would work) & glued the tassel to the washy tape. It’s held up so well for the last year & I haven’t had to fix it nor has it ripped my Bible page. Also since it’s attached to the washy tape it makes it not permanent & I take it off if I want too!
That's interesting! I just moved to a new bible and never thought about transferring some of my old sticky notes over. It might make the blank pages less overwhelming.
It's Tim Holtz. I have been a big fan of his for years. I just found your channel. You are very informative . I love Bible Journaling. Keep up the great work.
I bought a new Bible recently and it’s an ESV journaling study bible. It wasn’t expensive only maybe $45 and it was back ordered for 2 months. I Love this Bible! I knew what I wanted after reviewing hundreds of bibles. I love it. Thank you for all you do!
I’ve screenshot your notes and typed them with reference to chapter and verse because I write too big sometimes. Thank you! I have the interleaved bible as well. I love it.
Faith, you took notes on exodus 25 about “why does all this “stuff”… I tried to read it, but couldn’t make out some of the words. Also, I had a friend ask me how is it that God, Jesus and the Spirit are 3 in one? Or are they separate? I’m not sure where to look for the answers?
i’m fresh out of high school and feel a little overwhelmed with all of the deep dive tips you are talking about. i read and take notes in my journaling Bible, and a notebook for sermon notes. When I read I write what I get out of it in the pages of the journaling Bible. Is this okay?
I have a travel Bible I bring with me. I leave my chunky study Bible I use daily, at home. I use post it notes a lot for notes, so it’s easy to remove them from my travel Bible and place them into my everyday one that holds all my notes.
I hope you go ahead and type up all those notes soon. The older I get the harder it is for me to see. Reading glasses can give me a head-ache. I usually put my notes in just a plain ole comp-book on notebook paper... just easier for my eyes. If you ever type up your notes, I hope you sell the book. I would like to have a copy in super giant print. LOL!
Sensational all the help you share. So many things I wondered about and you´ve answered. And, if you permit, I absolutely love you nails! Beautiful!!!!
I would say with the extra features or stuff that could make one Bible "better" than the other- you can always add the extras to whatever Bible you end up with. If you're wanting maps or study guide materials but your Bible didn't come with those they can always be printed off and added in often times for free. If you're wanting to write in it look for a journaling Bible because the pages will hold up better but literally anything and everything else can be added in as you go. Just don't make my mistake and get a print size too small and you can't read it lol
I have a 14 point type. I need large, very large, print. I will have to do tipin’s as there is no space on the edges! Type size really matters to some of us! Lol
I wish I understood what I was reading so then I could take good notes to keep and reread for years to come. Just starting my Bible journey and would love any info or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thx.
I’ve really enjoyed using BibleHub from Faiths suggestions but also have loved her courses so much I’m now a Patreon and working on one psalm a day to catch up. I really think the best way to figure out what to look at is sort of “mimicking “ someone who knows what they’re doing
I have the Life application NLT and NIV women’s study study bible in my cart trying to decide between the two? Which one would you choose? Honest opinion!
Faith, I love your channel and all your tips! Also, your nails are so pretty and so perfect for summer!! Did you do them yourself or get them done? I love doing press-on nails (because I'm very messy with polish on my own nails, lol). I'm currently working on transfering the notes I took in my ESV student study Bible during college. I took them in pencil so they're starting to fade and rub away! I took your tip to write as small as possible, and I'm loving it so far. I already have pretty small handwriting naturally. I only took detailed notes on a few books like Romans, 1+2 Cor., a handful of psalms, and Isaiah, so it hasn't been too difficult of a task :) They're going into a She Reads Truth Bible because I love the big margin space and the colors. Okay, that's all my rambles on this video! Thanks for another fun and helpful watch!
Anyone have some really good recommendations for Biblical teachings I can watch? I’m healing from a Traumatic Brain Injury and sometimes I cannot (or should not) read. Which stinks because Faith ignited a passion for reading the Word like I’ve never had before! Any suggestions appreciated- those teachings that are more straight Bible teaching get extra ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
@AriannaMGrace - Heart Drive with Kanoe Gibson. She's reading through the bible in a year. Along with her journal notes. 🙏🏾Pray that you'll be able to read your bible without the stress or difficulties you're going through at this season.
Do you ever have issues with bookmarks or tasseled paperclips falling out when carrying your Bible with you? I've done the whole ribboned-paperclip bookmarks before, but I find they fall out/off while my Bible is in my bag.
I was your videos frequently just to help me stay in the Word. I got a journaling spiral-bound Bible and thought I would love it but it's huge and it's still in the box. Then I saw where you had cut out the She Reads Truth Bible notes and I looked at them. Somehow I fell in love with my She Reads Truth Bible and I will say I LOVE it! I now understand how you feel about yours. Thank you for helping all of us remain faithful and excited to be in the Word. Love ya girl!
I totally get how you would think his name was Jim Holt it looks like he's writing Jim ❤Holtz. But it's Tim Holtz. I'm a crafter in Chino Valley AZ. He lives in Prescott AZ which is close to me. I worked in Hobby Lobby and we carry his products.❤ love watching your RUclips videos. You help me out more than you know. Thank You
Thank you for emphasizing that it’s not about being perfect, or making a piece of art. It’s about spending time with the Lord and journaling what we are learning. If my Bible is just like someone else’s, then I am only copying and not spending time with the Lord.
hello. I am Korean. I found your channel by chance. I want to learn English through the Bible. Can you recommend Bible verses that are helpful for English conversation? For reference, I would like it to be the NIV or ESV version.
I first started journaling in a regular Bible 40 years ago. I have several bibles. Study bibles and journaling bibles but I write in all of them. LOVE my interleaved bibles. One is for notes only and the other for art but not covering the text.
I'm weird with my notes anytime... not just Bible notes. I always super scribble while at the conference, meeting, class... then will have to rewrite it. I'm even worse with the Bible... P.S. You crack me up. P.S.S.... You should consider starting another Bible and do it just like you did this one... one to leave to each of your sons.
Thank you so much for sharing your Bible Journaling videos, Faith! Your Bible Journaling videos are what kick-started my Bible Journaling ideas. Thank you so much for making a point of saying that it DOESN'T need to be perfect! That has made it even MORE enjoyable for me! 😊 God bless you for stressing the importance of learning about God and His Word, rather than just making it cute or pretty. Nothing wrong with cute or pretty, but that's not the main point. I love you, Faith! 💖🙏💖
This is so cool, thanks for sharing your journaling prowess! I just bought a digital esv journaling bible and I LOVE it. I was too intimidated to markup my study bible, but this was perfect for me because I have the full spectrum of the color wheel, eraser and undo, and its all on my ipad so its really convenient. But i LOVE your physical bible journal too!
Have you thought about taking pictures of each page of your notes in your Bible? It would take some time but it would secure you have it in another place - "the clouds"
I wonder if Un-Du Sticker, Tape and Adhesive remover would work on those thick plastic tabs? I know it works great for stickers in planners and it doesn't destroy the planner pages.
I think when you fly, a backpack or a big purse would work for your Bible. Not sure if the airlines have limits on weight but your Bible can’t weigh more than 35 pounds and just carry less other stuff with you. I saw on Facebook where one lady was traveling and she put her Bible in her checked luggage and that luggage got stuck out in the rain and her Bible was ruined or she couldn’t read the pages or something, but I would never put your Bible in checked luggage. If it doesn’t meet the criteria for carry on, I would drive.
I'm interested in the types of tabs you create (the contradictions tab got my wheels turning!) What types of subjects or themes do you tab? Do you cross reference these themes between the 2 testaments? I love this idea & would love to try your techniques! ❤ Thank you!
So I have to thank you so much because I knew about God and he didn't really seem that big of a deal and then one of my best friends got inspired by you to Bible study and trust and she helped me get into the word and she brought me here where she got inspired and I just got so much inspection to study my Bible and think of God as a big deal and now I am a strong believer and I want to thank so much for helping me get here today!
Oh goodness, with one shoulder just healed from being broken, and the other reconstructed a year ago, I’m not sure I could lift it! 😅 But it’s so encouraging to see you are in your Bible that much.
My thing with Crew and Co is that if you do tip ins and make your own interleaved, it won't be in the actual bible because i believe they make you take it all out. If anyone knows a place where I can send my bible in and all my papers will also be with the new binding?
If the colors are too bright, maybe glue thin tracing paper over it to dim the colors but still be able to see what you wrote? In my digital Bible, if I want to use a sticker that is just too bright, I put over it a white square on which I have decreased the opacity enough to see the sticker but enough to dim the colors. Consider a digital or eBible on a tablet for flying. You can notes to either.
You should tell people if they will ever need to rebind be sure to get a stitched and not glued. I am in trouble already because mine is a glued bind….
I don’t use tabs in my bibles because I tend to tear the pages. I have used Washi tape on the first page of each book and I like that. I do put tabs on the pages I have done art on.
As far as the plastic tabs that need to be replaced. Would you be able to heat the tab with a hair dryer to heat the glue and then take it off. That may be a horrible idea since its on paper, but it may be worth a try.
for the tassel page I used a very thin layer of gorilla glue and it hasn't budged or ripped I also added a lace back strip to the other side to enforce it.
When you talked about God meeting us in our imperfections. This verse came to my mind: Matthew 5:48; "Therefore you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
I came across your videos a long time ago and I just wanted to say you reignited my passion for the lord. I had been through a rough time and had distanced myself from the church and watching your love for the lord and the word led me straight back. Thank you faith ❤
If I were you, I’d store your Bible near an outside door, so if you do have a fire, you can just grab it on the way out.
I have surrendered the idea that my Bibles will ever be perfect. I am just relaxing and enjoying the process. Faith has helped me. I bought a gently used Bible wide margin in 2021 and I have been making notes ever since. I am still in the beginning stage and looking forward to doing more in retirement
Know this The Living Word is perfect and He sits at The Right Hand of The Father.
I used to watch how to study the Bible. It destroyed me from reading the Bible and that was many years ago. Now I'm 50 and back in my bible. JOY!!!!!! Why do they make reading the Bible hard?
God has led me to 3 different websites that give away FREE bibles! (One is even bound in fake leather - Nice!) I've already given one away to someone who didn't have a bible! My point is - if you are attached to the cost of the bible (you don't want to mess it up) - get a free bible! Or! One from the Dollar Tree (they only sell KJV), or get one from a thrift store. That way, the sky is the limit to decorating and taking notes!
I so would love 💗 a free Bible and NEED... IN LARGE PRINT!!!... A journal Bible would be even better in large print lol... The one I just paid for is very hard for me to read ... Would you please share the link and what versions they have with me plzzzzzz..
If you are able to...
Thank you so much from Texas
Suzette Thibault
@howtofaithalife have you considered taking photos of your bible to save as a digital backup? I created a backup flash drive of our wedding photos in case of house fire. I thought of doing the same when you mentioned insuring your bible.
Random, but I love how happy you look in your video thumbnails lately! ❤️
Faith, I have been watching you for about a year. I went through a School Of Ministry for 2 yrs way after getting my BA. My Hubby spent long hrs at work & my kids were all in School during the week, so I figured I needed to take a step back & read & understand & just affirm my own Faith. 2 Thumbs up!!! I have been teased about being a Nerd my whole entire life...& (Smiling) (Pssst...it is super awesome being a Bible Nerd!!!) Smiling again...Keep on Keeping on!! This blessed me! ✌🏻💜 & I just have to write this...people have some pretty strong opinions....a couple synonyms for being strongly opinionated are prejudiced, biased, bigoted, & stubborn. I am not playing with words here...this directly involves the action of FAITH! I can clearly see that you have been in your Bible! WooHoo! Good For You!!! Have an amazing weekend!
4:50 thats why we have to be on mission to do something about that. I never forget stepping into these bible colleges libraries with all these books knowing that people in remote areas in Africa or south Asia just want their own copy of the Bible. its really convicting . God opened up my eyes to countless global ministries leading the efforts to bring scripture to believers crying out, thirsty fir the Word. Its just our job to spread awareness and gather the American church to support overseas missions. we're to rich already just to store up everything.
The "what you take bible notes on" was legit what I wanted to know... Thank you so much!
I'm so glad!
Always excited for new videos. Thank you for sharing.
Derbe - pronounced like derby (Kentucky Derby)
Questions to ask: Who? Did what? When? Why? How?
Other: Any repeated words? (Word study!)
Is there a list? Any contrasts?
Thank you for clarifying that you're not "holier than thou" because I definitely either feel guilty like I'm not holier like you or go the other route and feel like I'm better than everyone else when I am carrying my bible everywhere and look down on people who don't. Definitely needed that reminder 🙌❤️
Once I saw you introduce the interleaved Bible, my life literally changed. I was never comfortable writing in my Bible. Well now I write in it, glue stuff in it, use colors everywhere, you name it! I would never ever want to be without my interleaved Bible. My entire Bible study habits and my relationship with God is so amazingly wonderful now. I crave Bible studies, now that I feel free to actually “enjoy” my Bible!
Me too, exactly the same experience. I’ve filled up the entire NT with notes. I never even studied my Bible before that.
Hey Faith I've been following ur channel since January of 2024 and it has totally changed my life I litterly watch ur videos all day everyday even if I've seen it 20 plus time😂😂😂❤ its just sooooooooooo amazing to Bible Journal along with you.... I have both an interleaved ESV Bible like yours and I also have a smaller ESV Bible that I have interleaved..... But the funny thing is I've tried plenty of times to read a Bible app on my phone but I noticed when I read the Bible on my phone I literally forget that I have read the Bible on my phone 😂😂😂 so i litterly go back and read my physical Bible 😂😂😂 because I'm a paper type physical print kinda girl ❤❤❤ love ur Grace reading plan and daily videos to go along with it❤❤❤😊
Thank you Faith. You always add something to enrich my Bible study.
Thank you for your inspiration! Also, I recently replaced my bible. I couldn't figure out why I wasn't enjoying reading it. (It wasn't a lack of wanting to) I'd been eyeing a new one and didn't want to be wasteful. Well, I purchased it last week. Turns out it was the translation that I wasn't loving! Now I'm digging back in and loving it! If the bug hits to buy new, dig into the Why. It will help with informed decisions. ❤
I never studied my Bible until I saw your videos, bought an ESV Crossway Interleaved Bible (I needed a new one anyway) and started journaling. I have read and studied the entire NT in just a few months because I love to take notes and write out thoughts. I do not think about it at all. I just use any color, any paper, any reflection or note I want to add. I love the organic nature of it. My advice to people: stop thinking about it and just take notes. It’s “pretty” because you’ve built it up with your studying. It becomes beautiful because it looks like an organic collection. But Don’t start with “pretty”. That’s missing the point. Also, I write a Q when I have a question and an A for the answer that might be blank until I get a good answer.
Also, if you don’t learn by writing then Bible journaling might not be for you. That’s ok! Then just read it. No one said you have to take notes if you learn better just by reading.
Thank you so much Faith! I’m 52 (this is the first time in my life that I’ve ever tried to study the Bible and actually buy the things that I need to do that) I bought the Archaeology Study Bible because of one of your other videos and I have a Bible dictionary coming, hopefully this week. Now I can buy a Bible that I can actually write notes in and I’m really excited about that. Between you and Coffee & Bible Time I’ve learnt so much about how to study the Bible. I definitely have a very long way to go but I figured that I’m better just getting in there and learning more as I go. Thank You for helping me on my journey 😀🥰✝️
Faith can you please do a book study of one of the books in the Bible again on your public page? This is so interesting.
@ 5:20 in ~ Great advice... Aesthetics be damned! God's Living Word is all that matters = )
I watched reviews and I bought a Bible that I realized was wonderful but not a good fit for me. The cool thing about this season in my life is that in seeking God, I'm learning about myself. You will find what fits for you.
I have both an ESV Interleaved Bible (thanks to u 😊) and a smaller pocket size Bible which contains both the Old and New Testaments.... I'm currently interleaving my pocket size Bible so I can add more notes and take that one with me on the go and keep my bigger ESV Bible for church ❤❤
I highly recommend Tomoe River Paper for “interleaving”! I have used it to add pages to my journaling bible and the pages are bible paper thin, perfect for adding minimal bulk.
Where do you purchase the paper? What is the gsm? Thank you.
@@pkmcnett5649 Amazon is a good place until you can find somewhere local it comes in grid, dot grid and blank the gsm is 52 and its called Tomoe River
Great idea!!
@pkmcnett5649 not sure if you got an answer on this but you can buy Tomoe River Paper from Goulet Pen Company, they've got a ton of paper and fountain pen supplies and I have purchased from them often in the past
After watching your videos the last couple days, I have gotten back into the Word on a regular basis. Early morning Bible study and a cup of coffee. Thanks for all the help and solutions you offer
What do you write about a sermon. Because what I write is a big page everything I go to church
I was reading Hebrews yesterday where it talks about maturing in faith and not being stuck at needing to be fed milk like a baby instead of solid food and that hit me so hard. This video helped a lot. I can read my Bible and use a commentary but I sort of get lost after that. Thank you for this! It was helpful.
Thanks, Faith! Encouraging as always. I watch your videos when I am behind on my study goals and need a little encouragement. God never fails to provide it!
I understand wanting the "next best"....I would love to buy the new Crossway spiral journaling notebooks...they are expensive because they are selling them in a package of 5! I love the fact that they seem to provide more room to write.
I've seen those as well lately... I really think it would help me out like you said it seems like more note space... And most importantly large print I believe...
Yes but you’re getting the entire Bible in those five journals. I think an interleaved ESV Bible at $50 is a better deal than the spirals and you still get a full page in between every page of scripture. I think the $100 price tag is paying for the spiral.
This was a fun video! You gave me an idea! I have wanted an interleaved amplified Bible and I haven’t found that to exist! I don’t know why I didn’t think to add in blank pages myself into my regular amplified Bible! Duh! So thank you and love the encouragement you give! I’ll add them as I go! ❤
Amazon has great options 9:28
Can you use a study bible as a journal bible?
I cheat and do that - mine doesnt look as cool as hers but I need everything in 1 place! 😂 I have a reformstion study Bible as a gift from my husband (precious - love it) but find things I need to work out myself or add to the available noted.
Wendy Bender uses a NLT Study Bible and it looks really beautiful. Search her flip through.
Why not? That would be great. Glue blank paper in, like she said, and then you have everything in one place.
Yes
Faith that is great information, thanks I found there are 48 characters in Acts and there are 29 places in Acts. I added them to my Bible for more information. Wow what I got to digging deeper and found this was very helpful, tabs and notes all thru Acts thanks again Faith. Next will be doing book of Romans!!
I loved the question about "stopping the search" for the perfect Bible...translation...interleaved vs journaling...font, margins, spiral vs bound ..etc. I was caught in that trap for a long time and it was just a WASTE of time. Pick a Bible and begin. Once you've invested time and have your notes going, the hunt will be off because you won't want to transfer them 😉. And pray about it. Ask God to help you dig in and move on. It's like not knowing which trail to try at a national park...were all still standing in the parking lot looking at pictures on our phones of which one is best, but at some point need to pick one! The important thing is to GROW in the grace and knowledge of Jesus and I love that Faith doesn't dilly dally (mamas still use this word, Right?) over fussing over what's not important. Her freedom is encouraging and inspiring. Faith, your candor wasn't judgy, but needed 😊 and to your point about making any Bible an interleaved Bible...yes! Do this people! If you still LOVE cross references and notes and love the ESV study Bible for example (yes they make a journaling version but it's kind of small font...see? Here I go...🙄) I have glued in Tomoe River paper (find it on Amazon). It's 52 gsm, so thinner than computer paper, but really strong and doesn't ghost. And yes, do it a page at a time when you NEED space, otherwise it just becomes a craft project like she said 🤦 As always Faith we appreciate you keeping the "main thing the main thing"...aesthetics will paralyze people from functional notes and GROWTH in God's Word!
It's hard with how "aesthetically driven" a lot of Christian influencers are, but I'm glad you keep it real and rooted! (It's also funny bc I think it's so easy for viewers to get overwhelmed when the reason those pages look so pretty to us is that they were well loved. I mean, think about how beautiful old books are.)
I started in NLT in like 2017 or 2019 and even after I outgrew it, I still took notes in that bible until I bought a new one in 2023. I accidentally got one with thinner pages because I couldn't find exactly what I wanted (oh well!), but I'm still going to write it up or interleave or use sticky notes-it was a rite of passage for me to move into my new translation, to signify my growth and growing up, but I won't let something silly like page thickness keep me from being in the word.
Any tips for not bleeding through constantly though? I write hard and use Papermate pens a lot bc they don't smear (I'm a leftie)
Thank you Faith. I just got my ESV interleaved Bible today and my flesh keeps telling me that I will mess up. Glad i saw this video
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Hi. Love the real ness 😊
I started taking pictures of my notes and saving them on my computer. If anything happens to my Bible or it just completely falls apart, I have everything.
Hi! For the tassels on the side of your Bible page I have a tip that helps that I’ve done with mine! I took a thick size washy tape and lined the page on both sides, & then I took e6000 glue (I think hot glue or any would work) & glued the tassel to the washy tape. It’s held up so well for the last year & I haven’t had to fix it nor has it ripped my Bible page. Also since it’s attached to the washy tape it makes it not permanent & I take it off if I want too!
That's interesting! I just moved to a new bible and never thought about transferring some of my old sticky notes over. It might make the blank pages less overwhelming.
It's Tim Holtz. I have been a big fan of his for years. I just found your channel. You are very informative . I love Bible Journaling. Keep up the great work.
I bought a new Bible recently and it’s an ESV journaling study bible. It wasn’t expensive only maybe $45 and it was back ordered for 2 months. I Love this Bible! I knew what I wanted after reviewing hundreds of bibles. I love it.
Thank you for all you do!
I’ve screenshot your notes and typed them with reference to chapter and verse because I write too big sometimes. Thank you! I have the interleaved bible as well. I love it.
Faith, you took notes on exodus 25 about “why does all this “stuff”… I tried to read it, but couldn’t make out some of the words. Also, I had a friend ask me how is it that God, Jesus and the Spirit are 3 in one? Or are they separate? I’m not sure where to look for the answers?
i’m fresh out of high school and feel a little overwhelmed with all of the deep dive tips you are talking about. i read and take notes in my journaling Bible, and a notebook for sermon notes. When I read I write what I get out of it in the pages of the journaling Bible. Is this okay?
What is your opinion on using a digital journaling bible to take notes from bible study?
I have a travel Bible I bring with me. I leave my chunky study Bible I use daily, at home. I use post it notes a lot for notes, so it’s easy to remove them from my travel Bible and place them into my everyday one that holds all my notes.
There are a couple of apps that allow you to make notes while you read the Bible.
I hope you go ahead and type up all those notes soon. The older I get the harder it is for me to see. Reading glasses can give me a head-ache. I usually put my notes in just a plain ole comp-book on notebook paper... just easier for my eyes. If you ever type up your notes, I hope you sell the book. I would like to have a copy in super giant print. LOL!
May I ask where you got your bible or the name of it. I want one everlasting bible. It I want one that will grow
What really makes your bible beautiful and perfect is the evidence of your dedication to study it
Sensational all the help you share. So many things I wondered about and you´ve answered. And, if you permit, I absolutely love you nails! Beautiful!!!!
Can you please tell me where you got that lamp. I would really appreciate it. Tthank you!
I would say with the extra features or stuff that could make one Bible "better" than the other- you can always add the extras to whatever Bible you end up with. If you're wanting maps or study guide materials but your Bible didn't come with those they can always be printed off and added in often times for free. If you're wanting to write in it look for a journaling Bible because the pages will hold up better but literally anything and everything else can be added in as you go. Just don't make my mistake and get a print size too small and you can't read it lol
I have a 14 point type. I need large, very large, print. I will have to do tipin’s as there is no space on the edges! Type size really matters to some of us! Lol
My tip re an EDC bible: Kindle. Bibles are often free on Kindle and you can take digital notes in it as well.
Out of curiosity do usually study in KJV?
No, she usually studies in the ESV.
your videos have been very very helpful for me growing in my faith!!
What upsets me is bleed thru.I try to use pencils but I write notes in black pen.Not sure if it's the paper or the pen😢
I wish I understood what I was reading so then I could take good notes to keep and reread for years to come. Just starting my Bible journey and would love any info or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thx.
I’ve really enjoyed using BibleHub from Faiths suggestions but also have loved her courses so much I’m now a Patreon and working on one psalm a day to catch up. I really think the best way to figure out what to look at is sort of “mimicking “ someone who knows what they’re doing
I have the Life application NLT and NIV women’s study study bible in my cart trying to decide between the two? Which one would you choose? Honest opinion!
I have the Life Application NLT and it is my favorite bible. It has lots of study notes.
Faith, I love your channel and all your tips! Also, your nails are so pretty and so perfect for summer!! Did you do them yourself or get them done? I love doing press-on nails (because I'm very messy with polish on my own nails, lol). I'm currently working on transfering the notes I took in my ESV student study Bible during college. I took them in pencil so they're starting to fade and rub away! I took your tip to write as small as possible, and I'm loving it so far. I already have pretty small handwriting naturally. I only took detailed notes on a few books like Romans, 1+2 Cor., a handful of psalms, and Isaiah, so it hasn't been too difficult of a task :) They're going into a She Reads Truth Bible because I love the big margin space and the colors. Okay, that's all my rambles on this video! Thanks for another fun and helpful watch!
Anyone have some really good recommendations for Biblical teachings I can watch? I’m healing from a Traumatic Brain Injury and sometimes I cannot (or should not) read. Which stinks because Faith ignited a passion for reading the Word like I’ve never had before! Any suggestions appreciated- those teachings that are more straight Bible teaching get extra ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
Faith has some great teachings. Matthew Everhard is a good teacher.
@AriannaMGrace - Heart Drive with Kanoe Gibson. She's reading through the bible in a year. Along with her journal notes. 🙏🏾Pray that you'll be able to read your bible without the stress or difficulties you're going through at this season.
Listen to the Bible project videos! Also, I love listening to Matt Chandler and Mike Winger …just suggestions
Do you ever have issues with bookmarks or tasseled paperclips falling out when carrying your Bible with you? I've done the whole ribboned-paperclip bookmarks before, but I find they fall out/off while my Bible is in my bag.
I was your videos frequently just to help me stay in the Word. I got a journaling spiral-bound Bible and thought I would love it but it's huge and it's still in the box. Then I saw where you had cut out the She Reads Truth Bible notes and I looked at them. Somehow I fell in love with my She Reads Truth Bible and I will say I LOVE it! I now understand how you feel about yours. Thank you for helping all of us remain faithful and excited to be in the Word. Love ya girl!
I totally get how you would think his name was Jim Holt it looks like he's writing Jim ❤Holtz. But it's Tim Holtz. I'm a crafter in Chino Valley AZ. He lives in Prescott AZ which is close to me. I worked in Hobby Lobby and we carry his products.❤ love watching your RUclips videos. You help me out more than you know. Thank You
Thank you for emphasizing that it’s not about being perfect, or making a piece of art. It’s about spending time with the Lord and journaling what we are learning.
If my Bible is just like someone else’s, then I am only copying and not spending time with the Lord.
hello. I am Korean. I found your channel by chance. I want to learn English through the Bible. Can you recommend Bible verses that are helpful for English conversation? For reference, I would like it to be the NIV or ESV version.
I first started journaling in a regular Bible 40 years ago. I have several bibles. Study bibles and journaling bibles but I write in all of them. LOVE my interleaved bibles. One is for notes only and the other for art but not covering the text.
I'm weird with my notes anytime... not just Bible notes. I always super scribble while at the conference, meeting, class... then will have to rewrite it. I'm even worse with the Bible... P.S. You crack me up. P.S.S.... You should consider starting another Bible and do it just like you did this one... one to leave to each of your sons.
Thank you so much for sharing your Bible Journaling videos, Faith!
Your Bible Journaling videos are what kick-started my Bible Journaling ideas.
Thank you so much for making a point of saying that it DOESN'T need to be perfect!
That has made it even MORE enjoyable for me! 😊
God bless you for stressing the importance of learning about God and His Word, rather than just making it cute or pretty.
Nothing wrong with cute or pretty, but that's not the main point.
I love you, Faith! 💖🙏💖
What bible do YOU actually use? Thank you.
Crossway ESV interleaved journaling Bible
This is so cool, thanks for sharing your journaling prowess! I just bought a digital esv journaling bible and I LOVE it. I was too intimidated to markup my study bible, but this was perfect for me because I have the full spectrum of the color wheel, eraser and undo, and its all on my ipad so its really convenient. But i LOVE your physical bible journal too!
I would think folks could use an old, well used Bible as their own personal commentary for a new Bible, without transferring everything.
Have you thought about taking pictures of each page of your notes in your Bible? It would take some time but it would secure you have it in another place - "the clouds"
I wonder if Un-Du Sticker, Tape and Adhesive remover would work on those thick plastic tabs? I know it works great for stickers in planners and it doesn't destroy the planner pages.
Try Art Glitter Glue! It works great! It’s only called glitter glue because it dries uber fast. I use it in my Bible AND for my card making crafting.
I think when you fly, a backpack or a big purse would work for your Bible. Not sure if the airlines have limits on weight but your Bible can’t weigh more than 35 pounds and just carry less other stuff with you. I saw on Facebook where one lady was traveling and she put her Bible in her checked luggage and that luggage got stuck out in the rain and her Bible was ruined or she couldn’t read the pages or something, but I would never put your Bible in checked luggage. If it doesn’t meet the criteria for carry on, I would drive.
I'm interested in the types of tabs you create (the contradictions tab got my wheels turning!) What types of subjects or themes do you tab? Do you cross reference these themes between the 2 testaments? I love this idea & would love to try your techniques! ❤ Thank you!
I love the document tape! It's so much easier to use than double-sided tape when putting something into the spine of my Bible...thanks for the rec!😊
So I have to thank you so much because I knew about God and he didn't really seem that big of a deal and then one of my best friends got inspired by you to Bible study and trust and she helped me get into the word and she brought me here where she got inspired and I just got so much inspection to study my Bible and think of God as a big deal and now I am a strong believer and I want to thank so much for helping me get here today!
Oh goodness, with one shoulder just healed from being broken, and the other reconstructed a year ago, I’m not sure I could lift it! 😅 But it’s so encouraging to see you are in your Bible that much.
My thing with Crew and Co is that if you do tip ins and make your own interleaved, it won't be in the actual bible because i believe they make you take it all out. If anyone knows a place where I can send my bible in and all my papers will also be with the new binding?
Never mind I found it lol
If the colors are too bright, maybe glue thin tracing paper over it to dim the colors but still be able to see what you wrote? In my digital Bible, if I want to use a sticker that is just too bright, I put over it a white square on which I have decreased the opacity enough to see the sticker but enough to dim the colors.
Consider a digital or eBible on a tablet for flying. You can notes to either.
You should tell people if they will ever need to rebind be sure to get a stitched and not glued. I am in trouble already because mine is a glued bind….
My bible is a complete mess but I wouldn't have it any other way...
I don’t use tabs in my bibles because I tend to tear the pages. I have used Washi tape on the first page of each book and I like that. I do put tabs on the pages I have done art on.
Love your videos you know I have to watch every time you do one. Very educational just love them❤❤❤
Always great and practical Ideas! Thank you Faith. ❤
As far as the plastic tabs that need to be replaced. Would you be able to heat the tab with a hair dryer to heat the glue and then take it off. That may be a horrible idea since its on paper, but it may be worth a try.
for the tassel page I used a very thin layer of gorilla glue and it hasn't budged or ripped I also added a lace back strip to the other side to enforce it.
Could you do a video, going through and explaining the contradictions?
Once you start studying bible you will know wgat to write and how to customize on your own
Why do you take the Bible to the grocery store?
She likes to see how much it weighs in produce. She is really into the size and weight of her bible
When I have tried to tape paper it’s hard when I flip it makes the page different.
Hope you’re okay ? Did you get hit with the bad weather praying
What type of Bible is yours?
Crossway ESV interleaved journaling Bible.
I was wondering how much your bible weighs
Last time she weighed it: 7 lb.
I just found your channel 2 days ago. I've been binge watching 😅 My new favorite channel
Glad you enjoy it!
When you talked about God meeting us in our imperfections. This verse came to my mind:
Matthew 5:48;
"Therefore you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
It's Tim😊