The Beginning Bible Art Journaling Challenge Lesson 1

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Jul 5, 2019 / 65 Comments

The Beginning Bible Art Journaling Challenge Lesson 1

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Hello Everyone! Welcome to lesson 1 of The Beginning! In this series of the Bible Art Journaling Challenge we’re getting the start we’ve always needed. Throughout the series, we’re looking at key scriptures in the Bible story, while focusing on a select few supplies which any beginner can gain confidence with. If you feel less like a beginner, you’ll enjoy all the refreshers and some new insights. In this lesson of The Beginning Bible Art Journaling Challenge, I’ll be sharing simple colored pencil tracing for Bible art journaling with a look at our first of 6 sections of scripture which help us tie the Bible story together.

I’ll leave you with a bit of mystery just because I can. You’ll just have to keep coming back to see where I’m taking us! By the time we finish with lesson 6, you’ll be able to look back and see the Bible in a fresh way with some new understanding. You’ll also be more confident in stepping out creatively, which means you’ll then be ready to move on from The Beginning to even bigger Bible art journaling things! Let’s buckle up for some creative fun as we study the Bible story together!

What is Bible Art Journaling?

As we start, let me quickly explain Bible art journaling in case you’re new to this. Bible art journaling (as well as Bible journaling), are terms both now widely recognized as a process of making a meaningful and respectful record directly on the pages of a Journaling Bible, with some form of artistic, creative, or crafty expression.

The goal should be to

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Why is vulnerability so scary?

by Rebekah R Jones on

Jun 7, 2019 / 11 Comments

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I want to talk to you about vulnerability. Let’s look at some well known scripture. The King James Version of 2 Corinthians 12 says, “…My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness…”.

You may have likely heard a dozen different sermons on this scripture. It’s good to know God has grace for us! Right?! But, well… the second part of that is where everyone has a different opinion on things.

What DOES it mean for God’s strength to be made perfect in our weakness?

Let’s look at the same scripture in a bit of context, through the perspective of The Passion Translation (TPT)… 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

⁹But he answered me, “My grace is always more than enough for you, and my power finds its full expression through your weakness.” So I will celebrate my weaknesses, for when I’m weak I sense more deeply the mighty power of Christ living in me. ¹⁰So I’m not defeated by my weakness, but delighted! For when I feel my weakness and endure mistreatment—when I’m surrounded with troubles on every side and face persecution because of my love for Christ—I am made yet stronger. For my weakness becomes a portal to God’s power.

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10 Bible Art Journaling Gift Ideas Under $30

by Rebekah R Jones on

Nov 16, 2018 / 13 Comments

Bible Art Journaling Gift Ideas Under $30

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UPDATED (and added to!): Nov 22, 2019

As a Bible Art Journaling instructor and artist, I often get asked what supplies I love most and would recommend. You can check out my Bible Art Journaling Supplies Guide for “all the things”, but here, I want to showcase a just a few quality favorite Bible art journaling gift ideas which are each under $30! These aren’t your budget basics. These are your affordable, giftable and dreamy Bible art journaling supplies!

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Illustrating Bible Devotional & Tutorial

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Sep 18, 2018 / 4 Comments

Illustrating Bible Devotional - So Refreshing

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Hey friend! Recently I did a full Illustrating Bible video review. Last week I went on to create a Journaling Bible Paper Thickness video which many of you found really helpful. I then tested 86 pens in the Illustrating Bible and even did an Illustrating Bible art supplies test! Today, it’s what you all love from me so much… a creative devotional with tutorial. Let’s get this Illustrating Bible devotional started! It’s so refreshing! 😉 We’re looking into the book of Philemon, a letter from apostle Paul where some of my favorite passages are tucked away in one of the shortest books of the Bible!

A Refreshing Illustrating Bible Devotional

In this post, I’ve got a video, supplies linked, (even that nifty Bible sized, thin light pad for tracing!) and a free download so you can trace along with me in whatever Bible you have! This

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Illustrating Bible Supplies Test – Watch The Results

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Sep 15, 2018 / 4 Comments

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Hey friend! I’ve had SOOO many questions about the Illustrating Bible. The paper is 75% thicker than traditional Journaling Bible paper. It seems natural that I should do an Illustrating Bible supplies test with the favorite supplies we all love and/or want to use for Bible journaling. Last week I did a full Illustrating Bible video review. Earlier this week I went on to create a Journaling Bible Paper Thickness video which many of you found really helpful. Yesterday I tested 86 pens in the Illustrating Bible and today, we’re looking at an Illustrating Bible art supplies test!

An Illustrating Bible Art Supplies Test

In this post, I’ve got a video, supplies linked and a free download so you can test your own art supplies in whatever Bible you have! Let’s get started with this Illustrating Bible supplies test! Below I’ll

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Epic Illustrating Bible Pen Test – Watch The Results

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Sep 14, 2018 / 6 Comments

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Hey friend! I’ve had SOOO many questions about the Illustrating Bible. “Is the paper really thicker?”, “What’s makes it different than other Bibles?”, “Will my pens bleed through?”, the list goes on and on. Last week I did a full Illustrating Bible video review. Earlier this week I went on to create a Journaling Bible Paper Thickness video which many of you found really helpful. I think it should have nicely set the stage for this Illustrating Bible pen test.

A Epic Illustrating Bible Pen Test

In this post, I’ve got a video, supplies link and a free download so you can test your own pens in whatever Bible you have! Let’s get started with this Illustrating Bible pen test with no less than 86 of your favorite pens! Below I’ll

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Rebekah R Jones Ministry Update No. 2

by Rebekah R Jones on

Jun 12, 2018 / 65 Comments

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My grandma told me a beautiful story recently. She’s been a missionary in Mexico for over 60 years. When I was growing up, my grandparents would come back to the States and be with family, tend a beautiful garden and rest, before going back and serving. The ministry has been responsible for helping 3 generations of people find Jesus, who were previously unreached in the Cora mountain villages. I have always loved hearing the incredible stories of people learning about Jesus and then growing up to help spread His truth. I feel grateful for such a heritage in my family that continues to this day.

Anyway, my grandma told me a story about how she had enjoyed these beautiful flowers and wanted to plant some to be enjoyed at the ministry base in Mexico. She took some seeds with her and planted them. When the heat came, the plants couldn’t stand the temperatures and within a short time they had all died. Just like her determined missionary self, she decided to investigate if there was another way these plants might be able to withstand the heat. She found a way and went to work planting all of the seeds in a cooler climate. Then, when the plants were more mature, she took cuttings from them and brought them with her to Mexico to plant. Those cuttings then grew up to become plants that are hearty, able to withstand heat and bloom almost year round!

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