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

In Bible Journaling for Teens...Doing All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me, Dr. Deborah Scarborough expounds on Philippians 3:14 to point out areas in your life that may require more strength to deal with than you have within yourself. Especially during this global pandemic when you may be struggling with social isolation, financial woes, and sadness due to loss of important milestones in your life. Help is here! This Journal gives you an opportunity to acknowledge your struggles while developing a journaling routine which emphasizes that things will get better because you have Jesus Christ in your life! Writing from personal journaling experience with her own children when they were teenagers, Dr. Scarborough provides this practical tool to facilitate active biblical learning and living. This 52-week bible journal includes a scripture each week to study as well as space to write your thoughts and prayers about the scriptures. Get ready to be strengthened to do all things through Christ in these areas of your life when you need His strength the most... • Strength to Resist the Devil • Strength to Do the Right Thing • Strength to Say the Right Thing • Strength to Deal with Stress • Strength to Deal with Grief • Strength to Overcome Disappointments • Strength to Seek Knowledge • Strength to Value Yourself • Strength to Honor God with Your Body • Strength to Achieve Your Goals • Strength to Trust God • Strength to Be a Peacemaker • Strength to Be a Good Leader • Strength to Help Others • Strength to Grow in the Lord, and even • Strength to Praise the Lord PURCHASE YOUR COPY TODAY! BOOK REVIEWS Bible Journaling for Teens is an important resource and tool for teens as they seek to develop and mature. Journaling is a therapeutic technique that is often used to increase self-awareness and aid in emotional processing within mental health spaces. This book combines the therapeutic value with spiritual value. It is not simply a book with random scriptures and accompanying journal prompts; it is organized in a way that provides Godly wisdom for different aspects of a teen's experience - from growing in the Lord, to dealing with grief and loss, to dealing with disappointments, to learning how to honor and value oneself. Rev. Dr. Deb thoughtfully structured the prompts in a way that allows the reader to meditate on scriptures each week of the year, while being able to pour out their personal thoughts and prayers as they are led or as the Lord illuminates their understanding. My favorite part of the journal is that it encourages parents and/or trusted adults to go on this journey with the teen by being able to write encouragement to the teen for each journal prompt. This not only encourages spiritual, emotional, and social growth and development but it also strengthens the teen's awareness of their support system - a balance that is sorely needed in the adolescent stage of development. I highly recommend this book. Ashley Burton, M. A., Mental Health Advocate, Speaker, Educator This interactive Bible journal for teens by Dr. Deborah Scarborough was borne of a tradition begun with her children. The newest edition provides a sequel to Dr. Scarborough’s nascent publication, Bible Journaling for Kids: Putting on the Full Armor of God. They are broadly designed to engage children and teens with their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. Each in the series is grounded in biblical texts and developmentally stepped as appropriate to transitions from early childhood to adolescence. Bible Journaling for Teens provides Bible-based responses to adolescent issues such as the challenges of approaching adulthood, identity, peer pressure, and imaginary audience phenomena that make teens feel sensitive and self-conscious. I am certain these 52-week, strength-building exercises rooted in Bible passages will be especially helpful during this season of the novel coronavirus infections that have left families isolated and intrafamilial relationships strained. Journaling can be a powerful tool for healing. Be encouraged that studying God’s Word together in this journaling process brings renewed hope as well as strengthened family ties that foster skill-building, understanding, and application of Scripture. Dr. Frances Raphael-Howell, Professor of Psychology Montgomery College, Rockville, MD Dr. Scarborough’s Bible Journaling for Teens is truly a must have resource for every Christian Teenager who is seeking to genuinely grow in their relationship with God. As a former Youth Pastor I often sought creative ways to help keep teens engaged with the word of God and prayer on a daily basis when they were away from church and this Journaling experience is just it. It not only provides transparent and impactful insight into various scriptures, but also allows space for teens to develop their own thoughts and prayers. I strongly encourage every Parent, Pastor, & Youth Leader to make sure that your teens have this excellent Bible Journaling experience. Rev. Anthony L. Holmes, Sr., MDiv, Senior Pastor Loudon Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Roanoke, VA {Same Author’s full photo} Dr. Deborah Scarborough is an ordained minister of the Gospel and earned a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Divinity from Howard University in Washington, DC, a Doctor of Ministry degree from the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH, and a Managers Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Prince George’s Community College in Largo, MD. She is Professor of Ordination Preparation Seminar at Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary, Capitol Heights, MD, former Director of Bible Babies Child Development Center, Pastoral Assistant and Chief of Staff at The Sanctuary of Kingdom Square in Upper Marlboro, MD, and author of Bible Journaling for Kids: Putting on the Full Armor of God.

Create your own beautiful and unique book of faith! This workbook provides space and starters for honoring what His love means to you. Bible journaling allows you to express your faith, and this workbook is the perfect place to begin your creative worship. Lay your worries to rest here. Offer up prayers in the form of heartfelt writing, hand-lettering and art. Fill these pages--as He fills your life--with gratitude, lessons and love. With interior paper similar to that of journaling Bibles, these pages are ideal for embellishing with simple, straightforward media like colored pencils, watercolor pencils and watercolors. Inspirational verses and journaling prompts spark ideas and meaningful entries, as well as: • Line art to color and embellish • 70 blank pages on which to follow your own creative direction as the Lord leads you • A companion website with tutorials, tips and examples Use this book as practice space to experiment with media, techniques and color combinations before committing entries to your Bible. Treat it as a private daily devotional or as impetus to organize a weekly journaling group. Above all, allow every page to grow your faith, celebrate your journey and bring you closer to God. For step-by-step instruction, examples, idea-starters and more, check out the companion art-instruction book Bible Journaling Made Simple.

Discover a powerful and popular new way to engage with Scripture through art, as the world’s leading Bible Journaling artists share their personal faith journeys. Includes hundreds of bonus stickers, index tabs, vellum overlays, and traceable illustrations.

Discover how to express your love for the Lord with the creative and easy-to-follow, step-by-step techniques and projects in this inspirational Bible journaling guide for teen girls. Bible journaling is an incredible way to connect to Scripture. By creating art next to sacred text, your understanding of it will deepen, as will the meaning of your most precious hopes and prayers. But while you may be excited to start journaling, it can be hard to know where and how to start! That’s where A Girl’s Guide to Bible Journaling comes in. With an easy-to-follow introduction on lettering, explanations of the various tools you’ll need, step-by-step instructions on creating the alphabet, and tips on how to design your layout, you’ll be journaling in your Bible in no time! From colored pencil to watercoloring, you’ll learn how to create beautiful, inspired artwork in the margins of your Bible, even if you’re a complete beginner. Looking to delve deeper? You’ll also learn other strategies for Bible journaling, including utilizing the margins for sermon notes, personal prayers, Bible study, Scripture meditation, and more.

Drawing, painting, and journaling activities that use the Christian bible as a starting point for inspiration and exploration of faith. Explore your faith artistically with Bible Journaling for the Fine Artist—a guide that goes beyond doodling and lettering to teach you to make fine art prayer journals, daily devotionals, and more. Beginning with a brief introduction to Bible journaling, this valuable guide explores various media, including colored pencils, pen and ink, brush pens, and watercolor paint, and how to use them. You will find dozens of step-by-step tutorials for drawing and painting beautiful artwork related to meaningful Bible passages, as well as plenty of ideas and techniques for applying lettering, flourishes, icons, and embellishments to your artwork for maximum impact. There are tips for creating compelling layouts, reworking and embracing mistakes, and several step-by-step projects for you to incorporate into your own Bible or prayer journal. Two talented and dynamic artists, Melissa Fischer and Kate Peiffer, show how they integrate their own style and artistry with their faith through a variety of art journaling projects, from full-page masterpieces to smaller artwork in the margins and on the covers of their journals. From simple doodled designs to elaborate full-page artwork, creating in the pages of your Bible is a beautiful and meaningful way to express and explore your faith. With just a few art tools of your choosing, you can turn the pages of your Bible into personal and special works of art that reflect your God-given creativity and your relationship with Him.