Journal The Word Bible-KJV

I am a note taker. I always have been. I learn and absorb more when I take notes than when I don't. I can also look back into my reference notes when I need to. I have notebooks, binders and journals full of notes, doodles and quotes from all kinds of books, studies, sermons, ideas, recipes and so on... I do not write notes in any of my books, so I can re-read them, teach or share them with others. 

Note To Self: Do a blog post on my recipe binders.

I also do not write in my Bible for more personal reasons. My Bible contains notes written on scraps of paper and sticky notes, but mostly I write on notepads or in notebooks. I have always thought that I would like to have a Journaling Bible to write down my feelings, notes, lessons next to the Scriptures that prompted my epiphanies and prayers without running over into the Scriptures. 

There are many types of journaling Bibles. Some resemble coloring books, and others would be a scrapbooker's dream. I just want the Word in large print with plenty of space to take notes in the margins. After much time spent searching, I found what I needed In the Journal The Word Bible by Thomas-Nelson from Church Source  

They are having a large sale on various resources including Bibles. I also had a coupon code for an additional 15% off, plus I received basically for free two other Bibles to give away by reaching the free shipping benefit. I know it sounds crazy, but I did the math and that is how it worked out. So basically, I purchased My Bible at a 55% discount plus two additional give away bibles for the cost of the shipping for $38.05 and that includes taxes. 

I went back and forth on whether I wanted bonded leather or a hardback bible. The difference was $2. The genuine leather bible was $76.99 marked down from $139.99. I could not justify the added expense, since I was going to be journaling in this bible and one day it would be too full to continue writing in it. If I were purchasing a forever bible, I would definitely want the leather edition. Although I have a bonded leather bible that I have had for nearly 35 years that is in great shape except for the glue in the binding has failed. Now the bible lays flat which is one of the features of the journaling bible, so I am good with that. So, I chose the bonded leather edition.

You can see the reflection of my ceiling fan on the plastic wrapping in this picture.

It has a simple embossed front.

The thicker cream-colored paper is easier to focus on compared to bright white paper. It also is easier to write on and helps stop ink from bleeding through to the next page.

One ribbon marker. I prefer two, but I can always add another one or use a bookmark.

It lays flat, so it is easier to write on the pages.  

It has lightly ruled margins for notetaking. I use a small point ink pen for this.

Large print is a must for me. It helps reduce eye strain while studying. 

It has a couple of ruled pages in the back of the book for additional notes.

This is my first time writing in a Bible other than my name and date. I love this little-known fact about the Book of James. 

I chose this Journaling Bible for it's simple and basic format. I do not need any distractions while studying the Word and that is why I did not choose any of the other artful types of Journaling Bibles. The world around me is distracting enough. 

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Things To Be Happy About:

Highlighters

Bic medium point ink pens

Paper

Seasonal candles

Cuffed sleeves

Potted plant saucers

Salsbury steak with brown mushroom gravy

The sound of the wind coming through the fireplace

Wedding Ring quilt patterns

Differences in voices

Peacocks 

Shabbat Shalom,

Mrs. Smith