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ESV Journaling Bible Review & Giveaway

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Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing a review copy of this ESV Journaling Bible.

ESV Journaling Bible from Crossway

When I was really little, I remember being told to never write in a book or Bible. As I got older, I was encouraged to underline or highlight verses that stood out to me as I was reading scripture. By junior high and high school, it was okay to make some notes in the Bible. There was still some controversy over whether you should take notes directly in the Bible or to write in a notebook or on a bookmark. I did a little bit of both.

When you inherit a Bible from someone dear who has passed away, there is something really special about seeing their notes in the Bible. It’s probably this idea that allowed me to move past the idea that it was wrong to write in a Bible. I still find myself writing both in my Bible and having a journal as not everything needs to be written directly nor will everything fit.

The ESV Journaling Bible has a fabric covered board cover

Recently, I’ve watched the idea of Bible journaling really take off. This took the idea of notetaking in a Bible to a whole new level as it was adding an artistic flair to it all. I’ve seen some amazingly creative and artistic drawings. Some people add drawings with their notes. Some draw/sketch/write in the margins while others draw over the words in the Bible. I’m personally not a fan over drawing over the words, but the beauty of Bible study with journaling is that it really is a personal experience.

I received my new journaling Bible right before my migraines started in full force, so I haven’t even had a chance to really get to use it much yet. What I really like about this journaling Bible is the fact that it has faint lines in the margin, so you really can use it as a journal in addition to adding art, if desired. It’s also beautiful. It looks and feels like a higher end journal with the cloth over board cover.

The ESV Journaling Bible has nice 2 inch lined margins

The Bible is 7 inches tall, 6 1/2 inches wide, and 1 3/8 inches wide. The margins are just under 2 inches wide. It also features a one-year Bible reading plan that allows the reader to read through the Old Testament once, Psalms twice, and the New Testament twice.

Giveaway for the ESV Journaling Bible from Crossway

***ESV Journaling Bible Giveaway*** This giveaway has ended.

Do you want to try your hand a Bible journaling? Propeller Consulting, LLC is providing an ESV Journaling Bible for one of my readers. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won a prize from Propeller / FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only. Giveaway ends November 18, 2015.

39 Comments

  1. I’ve been wanting to try my hand at journaling in my Bible! I learn better when I write and draw, so I think this would be good for me!
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    November 12, 2015
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    • I’m also one that retains more when I write things down rather than just read. Journaling is great for that. 🙂

      November 12, 2015
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  2. Shannon R
    Shannon R

    I do bible journalling, but in a separate notebook at the moment… I was kind of hoping to try this whole artistic bible journalling I’ve been seeing on pinterest, but honestly, my Hunny my leave me if I ask for yet ANOTHER Bible (not really about the Bible, but he feels another book might cause our house to bust open at the seams, I think. 😉

    November 12, 2015
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    • I’ve always used a separate journal/notebook as well. I’m pretty sure that I’ve had a very similar conversation with my husband before. lol!

      November 12, 2015
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  3. Melissa Stephenson
    Melissa Stephenson

    I have never keep a bible journal. This would be a first for me, and I would love to be able to pass it n to my granddaughter.

    November 12, 2015
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    • I love the idea of passing it down to your granddaughter. That would be such a special keepsake. 🙂

      November 12, 2015
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  4. Danni
    Danni

    I have been wanting this exact one!While I am not artsy, I need some room to write!!

    November 12, 2015
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    • I really like the fact that this one has the lines which is perfect for those who don’t want/need to get artsy. 🙂

      November 12, 2015
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  5. I have never really tried Bible journaling, but I would love to try, and I think it would be awesome to have a Bible/journal combined within the pages!

    November 12, 2015
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    • It’s really cool to have a place to write down thoughts as you’re doing your Bible study.

      November 12, 2015
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  6. Brenda
    Brenda

    I have not really tried journaling in a Bible, although I am an avid note taker and can see me using this Bible for notes as well as journaling.

    November 12, 2015
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    • This would definitely be great for note taking. 🙂

      November 15, 2015
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  7. Robyn
    Robyn

    This is such a beautiful journaling give away. I journal and its such a stress reliever and I like to journal Bible verses and christian songs etc. Thanks for the chance to win!!!

    November 13, 2015
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    • Thanks for taking the time to hop on over and enter. 🙂

      November 15, 2015
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  8. Breanna Pollard
    Breanna Pollard

    One of my preachers did a a quarter on Bible marking/journaling! It was so amazing and benefiting.

    November 13, 2015
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    • I really like that your preacher would teach about Bible marking/journaling. I bet that was really interesting.

      November 15, 2015
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  9. Julia
    Julia

    I have never done bible journaling but have wanted to get started. Thank you for the chance to win. This would get me started. 🙂

    November 14, 2015
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    • Thanks for stopping by and entering. It’s always fun to try something new. 🙂

      November 15, 2015
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  10. Kate
    Kate

    I’ve journaled but never in a Bible! How exciting!

    November 14, 2015
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  11. Amy
    Amy

    I write all over the margins of my bible, but most of the time there’s not enough room!

    November 15, 2015
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  12. Samantha
    Samantha

    I have taken notes in my Bible for years but have never journaled in my Bible. I’m so excited to get started!

    November 15, 2015
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  13. Julie P
    Julie P

    Looking forward to some Bible journaling!

    November 15, 2015
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  14. Rebecca C.
    Rebecca C.

    This would be my first time. Even if I don’t win I’m going to give this a try.

    November 15, 2015
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  15. Lori Williams
    Lori Williams

    This will be my first attempt. I have been wanting this Bible for a while but just haven’t had the finances to get one. Thank you for the opportunity to win one!

    November 15, 2015
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  16. Stacey T.
    Stacey T.

    My sister was given a journaling Bible as a gift and she absolutely loves it! I have been wanting to get one so I could get started, but have not done so just yet. Would love to have something like this because it is so wonderful to be able to write your thoughts about a verse right beside it. What a wonderful way to note how scripture spoke to you at that given moment!

    November 15, 2015
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  17. Lisle Grant
    Lisle Grant

    This will be my first time journaling in a bible!

    November 15, 2015
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  18. Janice
    Janice

    I have never done Bible journaling before, but I am excited about trying it!

    November 15, 2015
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  19. Barbara Bennett
    Barbara Bennett

    This is a Fantastic Idea! I LOVE the space to write notes!

    November 15, 2015
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  20. Amanda woods
    Amanda woods

    I have never done Bible journaling. I have read the Bible growing up. But, just never journaled it. I would love to win this so I can begin journaling and show my kids how to journal. This would be a great thing for my family.

    November 15, 2015
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  21. Sonia
    Sonia

    I write all over my Bible but am not much of a journaler – this is perfect for me!

    November 15, 2015
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  22. This will be my first! =)

    November 15, 2015
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  23. sdmom80
    sdmom80

    Love the journaling bible…

    November 15, 2015
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  24. Lesa
    Lesa

    This will be my first attempt at bible journaling. I am so looking forward to it!!

    November 16, 2015
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  25. This will be the first attempt.

    November 16, 2015
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  26. Sarah
    Sarah

    I haven’t started bible journaling, but I have been thinking about it a lot. I think it would help me absorb Gods word if I wrote down my thoughts and could look back on them😃 Thank you so much for the giveaway!

    November 16, 2015
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  27. Heather
    Heather

    I have been looking at this Bible for a while and added it to my Christmas wish list. This would be my first time journaling.

    November 17, 2015
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  28. LeAnn Rutledge
    LeAnn Rutledge

    This will be my first Bible Journaling experience. I have studied the bible and highlighted passages, but journaling will be new for me! I would love to have one of these journaling bibles! Such a nice b

    November 18, 2015
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