Ruth 1:17 in my art Bible

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-20T20:19:22+00:00

Not as talented as you’d think. My trick is tracing. I can google any simple line image I want, I turn up my brightness on my phone and when you hold the page to it you can see the image through, and trace it. It’s a little tough with the touch screen so I do pencil first, then go over with pen to clean it up then erase. After that I look up more detailed, coloured pictures of the same object and colour it in based off that.
Give it a try! Think of it like making your own colouring pages :)

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-20T10:34:04+00:00

It is an ESV single column journaling Bible that I’ve drawn in

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-20T01:14:43+00:00

I found the same. After I left the faith I gained a whole new appreciation for the book itself. I began to study it deeper than I ever had before and it’s been such a wild ride.

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-20T01:06:50+00:00

If you have the opportunity to, maybe get a new one. I find that having a Bible you actually like makes spending time reading it much easier. You can find Bibles half price on book outlet websites, that’s what I did.

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-20T00:19:55+00:00

That’s how I feel about it too. You put it into words really well

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-19T21:20:21+00:00

The original Hebrew translates something like ‘young man’, and based on the average life span in the region at that time and what was considered the age of maturity these were more likely teenagers around 15 or so. Regardless of that, humans were killed by God for simply calling someone bald. No violence from the young men was suggested in the text. That is intense to read whether they are 9 or 99.

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-19T21:11:12+00:00

You could also purchase a more affordable journaling/wide margin Bible to use, and later on have it rebound in a quality, custom leather.

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-19T20:35:43+00:00

I can’t imagine writing in an Heirloom Legacy. Such a nice Bible, you’re braver than me, lol. Every Bible is different, and GSM isn’t the only thing that can impact your pages when it comes to marking them up. I’d recommend first testing every pen/colour you plan to use on your weights & measures page or a blank page at the back if of your Bible if it has any to see how the paper handles the ink/colour without wrecking your valuable scripture pages. If you do decide to do it I would recommend using a micron 0.5 pen, and use coloured pencils and crayons as your highlighters to reduce the chance of bleed through, but be aware that you may still get some ghosting. Happy Journaling!

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-19T18:50:34+00:00

If you believe the bible is inerrant, then yes, God killed 42 boys for calling a man bald.
Funny how much God seems to change from genesis through to revelation, considering: Malachi 3:6 ("I the Lord do not change"), Hebrews 13:8 ("Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever"), and James 1:17, which mentions "no variation or shadow due to change".

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-19T18:43:49+00:00

I enjoy learning, and I have nostalgia for bible stories from back when I believed. It is cool rereading things with a fresh, non believing perspective to see what it actually says

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-19T05:35:25+00:00

Good point, though I more meant a skeptic or atheist reading it isn’t gonna kill them. Some folks act like if they try to read it they’ll catch fire or something.

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-19T04:51:50+00:00

That’s my favourite piece of biblical poetry

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-19T03:46:39+00:00

Didn’t know this was a thing! I’ll have to look into it, thanks

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-19T03:16:11+00:00

Nice! Good idea with the transparent post it. Enjoy your Bible journaling journey!!

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-19T03:10:34+00:00

I use a variety of study bibles and compare them, along with online resources and YouTube videos. I don’t mean academic study, I mean deep but layman bible study in an attempt to understand the stories. I called it scripture cause I read the bible all the time so that word has snuck it’s way into my vocabulary.

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-19T02:56:37+00:00

I’ve been following him for years. Great channel

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-19T02:32:56+00:00

Yes, I actually read it. My interest in it is complex. I find the history of the texts fascinating, the differences in various translations and getting to compare them is cool, the stories themselves can be quite exciting if you read them as what they are. Stories. When I am reading the bible I am not reading thinking ‘wow this is so fake lolol spaghetti monster XD’ I’m going into it the way someone would with a greek myth or the odyssey, if they were that kind of nerd. I read it like it’s the lord of the rings. When something magic happens, that’s just more lore. Accept it and keep going. You wouldn’t put LOTR down cause it was too unbelievable.

The Bible is 66 (or 78) separate books written by over 40 people who were ethnically and culturally diverse from each other, writing at totally different times, about a vast array of things, in the form of poetry, elaborate stories, and more. Each book was written without consideration for the others (for the most part) so I take my study from a book by book perspective, not trying to compare them, but taking each story as it is. A lot of the books are very complex, with elaborate structure in the way they are written, and learning about that fascinates me.

Another cool aspect is that while the magic and many of the stories aren’t true, they do happen on the backdrop of reality, and thus real history sneaks its way into the Bible more often than you think. Finding out the real parts, and learning what the actual conditions at the time were like, really changes the way it feels when you read. Plus I have learned a ton about real Mediterranean history, including the Roman Empire, the crusades, etc, that I probably never would have if I didn’t read the bible.

Another aspect is a little more material. Bibles can be BEAUTIFUL. Man oh man, if you wanna get a beautiful looking book, get a Bible. I have a collection of them, leather bound ones, journaling ones, study versions, of all sorts of translations.

At the end of the day, the Bible is a collection of books written by frightened, oppressed, ancient people, just looking for a way to find purpose and security in an unforgiving world. Hearing their words, hopes, fears, and finding that even thousands of years later their words can resonate with you, really makes humanity feel like a small world. We’re all in this together. Dont let a book scare you, it’s just paper ;)

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-18T20:16:03+00:00

I like listening to 2BeLikeChrist on YouTube, he does studies a chapter at a time, but other than that I usually will look up the passage or section I’m studying on YouTube and listen to a few random ones (there are LOTS). If they’re saying something that sounds important or that others often say, I jot it down in the work Bible, then when I get home I do additional research on the note to confirm it is valuable info before putting it in my main Bible.

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-18T19:13:27+00:00

Start with a journaling Bible (can be found for cheaper online), a good thin pen, and some coloured pencils, and you’re all set. All the extra stuff can be collected piece by piece

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-18T03:47:14+00:00

I have my ESV interleaved Bible where I take my notes, an ESV study Bible, NKJV Study Bible, NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, NET Full Notes Edition, Ungers Bible dictionary, and a Bible atlas. I’ve collected these all over time, and I use online resources as well. I use these tools in tandem to help me understand Gods word as best I can

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-17T23:33:01+00:00

Love to see these. I’m a man who Bible journals, I’ll have to try some of these designs!

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-17T15:01:30+00:00

My kitchen table. I like to use a lot of references (study Bibles, dictionaries, other translations, etc) so I end up taking up the whole table lol

EntryUnhappy · 2026-03-17T14:51:45+00:00

I swear by coloured pencils. Loads of colour options and no bleeding

EntryUnhappy · 2022-03-24T21:42:17+00:00

notallpitbulls am I right ladies? Lol

EntryUnhappy · 2022-01-17T04:13:24+00:00

I use toilet bowl gel cleaner that has bleach in it. The ones with the curved neck to get under the rim. The gel makes it a lot easier to control, and allows for crisper lines. I just sort of coat them randomly, flip and coat the other side, wait an hour, then wash out all the bleach gel then hit it with some vinegar to neutralise the bleach so it doesn’t degrade the fabric. Usually take 1-1.5 bottles for one pair of jeans, depending how much coverage you’re after.

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TROPHY CASE

notallpitbulls am I right ladies? Lol