Bible Journaling Made Simple by Sandy Allnock

Here is the book summary:

Draw closer to God and creatively unlock more of the Good Book!

Your relationship with God is unique. Shouldn't your Bible reflect and celebrate that bond? In this introduction to Bible journaling, you'll discover meaningful ways to combine art, heart and scripture--from backgrounds to hand-lettered verses to beautiful full-page drawings. No expensive supplies or artistic skills are required...only a desire to honor and enhance your spiritual life.

To guide your creative worship experience, this book provides:

·        Prompts to engage you with the text, then visually interpret Scripture in words and pictures

·        Basic techniques for working with colored pencils, watercolor pencils and watercolor paints

·        21 step-by-step tutorials for drawing trees, flowers, skies, mountains, maps, water, light and other popular themes

·        Tons of inspirational page samples and suggested verses to illustrate

·        Downloadable icons and technique videos available on the author's website

Whether you're new to Bible journaling or looking for fresh ideas, this book will lead you on a rewarding spiritual journey. Success is not measured in the complexity or polish of the art, but in a deeper, more personal connection with God.

"Our lives are busy, and we leave a trail of things-we-should-remember on the ground behind us. Instead, scoop them up and journal them. Preserve the lessons vital to our growth as Christians." ~page 12

And now, my review:
Bible Journaling Made Simple by Sandy Allnock was an inspiring book.  This book points toward passionately pursuing a relationship with God as the first focus with the art side coming in after and I really was blessed by that.  I found her instructions to be doable and understandable.  I didn’t feel unwanted pressure, but I did feel her encouraging me to go for it.  There is nothing like adding art to Scriptures that speak to me, taking it to another level of meditation on His Word, cementing it in my heart.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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Big and Little Coloring Devotional by Rachel Swanson

Here is the book summary:

Kids crave constant activities and attention. Adults crave quiet moments of refreshment. How can we achieve both? Big and Little Coloring Devotional engages adults’ minds with appealing biblical devotionals while providing a creative outlet through coloring to diffuse stress.

Let’s have fun with our children through coloring and facilitate their spiritual growth with Scripture. Big and Little Coloring Devotional will incorporate physical, spiritual, and emotional refreshment by providing authentic faith-filled devotionals combined with therapeutic doodling for both the adult and child.

And now, my review:

This book is great!  It inspires the artist in me and encourages my soul with His Word along the way.  Also, it is a HUGE encouragement for my children to do this with me at the same time on their sides.  It’s all about sitting across from each other and creating masterpieces while we talk about His Truths and the Hope we have because of it.  This book encourages us to do it together instead of you do your thing and I’ll do my thing and we’ll meet up later.  I love things that encourage me to be intentional with my gifts (my children) and it’s coloring, who doesn’t love to color?!?!

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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Faith Journaling for the Inspired Artist by Stephanie Ackerman

Here is the book summary:

Faith Journaling for the Inspired Artist shows you how to combine your love of art with your faith! Engaging prompts, exercises, and lettering techniques will ignite the imagination.

When faith and art intersect, pure magic happens. Faith Journaling for the Inspired Artist is a dynamic and inspiring resource for learning art journaling in Bibles, prayer journals, daily devotionals, and creative life planners. This beautifully designed guide features dozens of easy-to-follow drawing, doodling, and lettering techniques which demonstrate to you how to develop beautiful uplifting artwork.

A wide range of creative exercises deliver the encouragement needed to explore faith through the creative process. Whether working with colored pencils, markers, watercolor, or stamps, when it comes to faith journaling, there are no rules! In Faith Journaling for the Inspired Artist, you'll not only learn how to expand your artistic horizons, but also discover how to give yourself permission to create personal artistic expressions of your faith.

And now, my review:

Faith Journaling for the Inspired Artist is a stirring book that prompts inspiration in creating journaling art.  If you’re a journal girl like me, this will be a valued addition to your art shelf.  Also, if you study inductively then this may be inspiring with that as well.  Enjoy!

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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