12/18/2023 0 Comments Online bible journal![]() Let’s just be honest, we wake up in the morning and we hit the road running… we all have very full lives and we forget the basic truths of the gospel and we forget how much we are in need of complete and utter rescue every single day and that that has been done for us. We forget the truth of God’s Word every single day. “The bottom line is we forget the gospel. Then, sometimes I’ll take the things I’ve learned from supplementary texts and go back and use them to artistically embellish what I’ve already done.” Then I’ll move on from there and study Biblically and theologically sound commentaries or sermons after I’ve looked at the Word itself. As I’m doodling or drawing or writing down the verses in the margins of my Bible, cutting, pasting, or putting things together, the entire time I’m reflecting on that passage and gaining new insights on the Word of God. The purpose of the art is to 1) reflect on the Scripture and 2) slow me down enough to not just zip by any truth that God may have for me. But then when you take it and put it together with your study of the Word of God, you always start with the Word of God first.” I don’t want anyone to think that everything has to be so super spiritual in this practice. ![]() You can do that just for creation’s sake just for fun. It is water color, paint, colored pencil, pen and paper, chalk, or collage, it is anything you want it to be. “Art journaling is anything you want it to be. But I can put things together in a colorful way that means something to me in reference to what I’m studying.” “The best thing is to sit down and start with the Word of God first, instead of starting from a study.” What 3 resources would you recommend to someone who is learning how to connect creatively with God themselves OR encouraging others in that process?Īs a journeywoman, who is the most impactful person in your own journey with Jesus? Where do I begin in learning how to art journal?Īre there specific tools someone needs to get started in art journaling (i.e. ![]() How does discipline play into connecting creatively with God? What are important things to keep in mind for someone just getting started with trying a new way to connect with God? What would you say to a less creative type who doesn’t see a need for trying this? How does one find an avenue of creative expression that fits them? How has your personal journey with creatively connecting with God evolved over time? What does your personal time spent with God look like and how do you incorporate art journaling? Beyond that, what are other ways of creatively connecting with God? Tell us a little about your personal faith story and how you got into art journaling.Ĭan you share with us about what art journaling is? ![]() Here are the questions we covered in our conversation: I hope you’ll connect with Jen via Grace in Color at the links below. She also has a free Creative Bible Study Challenge for anyone interested in getting a small taste of different ways to actually use some creative ideas in your study of the scriptures! Her passion is teaching busy women that there are different ways they can study, pray and learn from God and that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about today! ![]() Jennifer is a pastor’s wife, mother, pediatrician, and the face behind Grace in Color, an online ministry where she teaches women to use their creativity to grow in their faith and truth of the Gospel. On this episode of the Journeywomen podcast I had the privilege of chatting with Jennifer Evangelista. ![]()
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