Whoever reading this I just want you to know Your skin isn’t paper don’t cut it. Your body isn’t a book don’t judge it. Your heart isn’t a door don’t lock it. You’re life isn’t a movie don’t end it. To all the guys reading this YOU ARE handsome and you’re greater then you’ll ever know. To all the women reading this YOU ARE beautiful and you’re perfect as you are. God loves you sooooo much and he see’s your struggles. So come to him because he’s been waiting to talk to you... *1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”* 💚
@@maureenkam9212 . I read that in Comic form many years ago. During that time "Manga" didnt exist in the 70s hahaha. I guess it's the same. We are of a Different era . You know we had MAD magazine . Who remember that ?
This was so enjoyable for me. Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey and love for your Bibles. Sometimes I have bought a Bible and when I received it, it didn't have a pull on me. Later as I go through different seasons of life, that very Bible pops out at me and I dive into it and it's the perfect Bible for the perfect time in my life. Our God is an amazing God and I love how He cares about every little detail in our life. I love how He guided you here. He knows exactly how your clock ticks. XXXX
God knows your heart and that you are hungry for His word. Isn’t that beautiful that he talks and teaches each of us in different ways that He knows we will understand and hear His voice. Whatever works for you. Those are some cute stickers.
Amen sister. So true!! It's hard for some to understand this. Many just tolerate being bored with their bible study time because that's what they have been told is the correct way to learn is. But it's not listen for God His the greatest teacher of all. He will lead you to whatever bibles & tools you need to grow stronger I'm Him. Thank you so much for watching I greatly appreciate I do hope you stick around and please make sure to share my channel with others you feel may enjoy my videos too. God bless you always 💜✝️💜
The best example of this for me is the story of Jonah. Ninivah worship the pagan god Dagon, who is a fish god whose images consist of a mans torso coming out of the mouth of a fish. So God then has His prophet Jonah spit up on the shores of the Ninivah by a large fish. This would have gotten the whole cities attention due to the god they worshiped. Jonah may have only been swallowed because of his disobedience but God used it to reach a whole city on the level they understood as sacred.
You should have a zoom group! You are helping me sooo much... I too don't understand the KJV, and that's part of what keeps me from studying... I also love your scrapbook inside that you do.. I just post notes or write in my Bible when I don't understand; then I end up closing it and leaving it alone...
I am 63 and an old school bible reader but I think this is very beautiful and if it helps you to stay in the Word it's wonderful! I love the creativity displayed.
Don't worry about other people. Worry only about your relationship with God. If it takes this sort of Bible to enable a closer walk with the Lord for you, then so be it. Blessings to you and may the Holy Spirit continue teaching you. BTW, love your Bible, you've done a great job!
I. LOVE. YOU. I love your Hunger for God’s Word. I love your bible decor. Good to know there are more creative folks out there who personalize their Bible. Love it.
I love you to pieces xoxo I'm so glad God has brought you to my channel I do hope you Subscribe to my channel. May God continue to bless you as you seek Him out daily 💜✝️💜
My OCD is driving me nuts right now lol. I love my pages nice crisp and straight with nothing but a single bookmark. Nonetheless, this is very creative and works well for you! Very awesome!
My mom and i I have both drawn in our bibles since I was a child. I definitely understand using creativity and art to gain understanding of a particular subject. As an artist, I’m a visual, hands on kind of girl. I’m a seasoned Christian learning about the deeper things of God. Usually what most churches aren’t teaching on. I love your beautifully done pages. I would love, love, love a Bible that gave me room to create like this!!!
I really love your videos. They are soul reaching to me. I just received a "Battlefield of the Mind" Bible yesterday from Joyce Meyer Ministries after just asking them a question. I too have been struggling with Bible study and comprehending what I am reading. I have seizures and they wipe out alot of my memory. I praise God for your videos and what they mean to me. God bless you and your babies.
Ohhhh thank you so very much for watching I greatly appreciate you spending your time here with me. I am so sorry to hear about your struggles I will be keeping you in my prayers ✍📖🙏😇
Have you not found the video hon? Or are you really just enjoying my channel? Because I'll help you find if you can't sweetie I greatly appreciated the support you have shared on my channel 💜✝️💜
WOW! I was on the search for a wide margin Bible to take notes on and this opened up a whole new world I didn’t know about!! Who knew you could turn your Bible into an artsy coloring book?!
It's so amazing for creative minded people like us. We get to really grow and bl🌸🌸m through our bibles while we are building our relationship with our Father it's an amazing journey especially when you get to go back to see how much you have grown
WOW! What an amazing Bible Review. Gorgeous Bibles. I have a few of the Bibles you've shown here, and although I am a very creative person, you've really taken creativity to another level inside your Bibles. I can appreciate what you've shared about your journey. I have a huge Bible collection comprised of every translation imaginable. While many people say they do not understand the King James Version, it is poetic and very much in my memory far more than the other translations. I'm a fan of the Amplified Bible especially the Amplified Study Bible. Thanks for sharing and your cat is beautiful! 🌺🌴🌄
Your Bibles are beautiful, thank you for sharing your experiences and growth through the Bible Gardens. I’m not creative at all, I wish I could draw and make beautiful images in my Bible. Trying to get back into reading my Bible more consistently, I appreciate you for saying we have to spend more time in our Word, especially when we’re on our phones all day.
Never seen anything like this. Love, love, love! I started an ABC book for names and attributes of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. My little book is full! Started the second one. Also, an ABC book of little cut outs, labels, pictures of stuff, it has grown into 2 large ring binders full of little stuff. Never ever thought of this for my bible. I have a new NIV study bible with a hot pink leather cover. I have never been able to use it because it is so bright. Now I know what I am doing with it! Thank you for this new creative way to stay in the Word of God. My next manicure, I am going to ha e red polish out o. Them. Always go with a coat if clear. Yes, red! Have a blessed day!
I just happen to run into your channel,your different bibles are just so gorgeous. I have just started to get back into the word of God. I have always been so unsure to mark in my bibles as I grew up and here you are with so many colors,writings, sayings. I want to learn.
I'm so grateful to have come upon your channel. I so much need a simple way of reading and understanding the Bible as I have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and panic attacks. You just made it clear by getting something simpler. Thank you. Thank you.
General Anxiety Disorder . . . I've never been diagnosed with such a thing, but I certainly know what it means to lead a life that is characterized by a lot of anxiety. Good luck with everything.
Thanks so much Cat, for being a courageous, growing believer! I am a believer who loves Jesus and goes to His Word each day for intentional reading and prayer and then I do an in-depth study one day per week. This year I am going through the letters of Paul. I desire to be a believer who reads the Word, BELIEVES the Word and ultimately begins to LIVE the Word in actual abedience. What an adventure! Gratefully, Miriam Pearson
I spend 2 or 3 hrs reading and studying, if not more. I use simultaneously a Westminster Reference Bible and my Thompson Chain (Oh, l love it!). I could spend 2 or 3 hours just in my Tommy Chain. One or two verses will list several topics in the margins and many references in each of those topics, so it really opens up and unpacks the text. Thanks for another great vid.
I love reading my bibles I have a Spanish Bible and a king James version Bible are those good Bibles for a Bible study sending you lots of love and hugs and prayers
You are so right! God deserves way more of my time. I love that you have so many wonderful bibles and that you are really enjoying them. I still haven't been able to put notes in any of my bibles. You are inspiring me to do better... thank you!! And the cat on your desk was just too cute.
Thank you for posting this Cat! I was raised in a Christian household but I never had any foundation of my own. This became evident throughout my life thus far. Long story short, I recently became re-invested in God and forming a connection with him. I want a true connection and I've been reading my Bible. I think the way you connect with God and His Word is amazing and beautiful. It gives me hope on my spiritual journey, it encourages me to continue on and that In His way he will transform me on His terms and in His time. God bless you Cat! Much Love and Prayers to you.
Ohhhh it will happen I fully believe this. Our parents don't fully understand it's important to guide us to God but...but we always have to learn how to come to Him on our own. So we can have our relationship with Him. I really hope I will be able to hear your testimony I love hearing how God has moved in the lives of His children 🧎♀️ Thank you so much for watching I greatly appreciated I hope you stick around and Subscribe to my channel for more great new upcoming videos. Sending lots of love and prayers your way 💜✝️💜
I just found you and I love your heart and passion for the Lord. I have been wanting to bible journal for so long AND learn how to really study my bible. Thank you so much for your videos. I have been binge watching them. Love your kitty. I have one like him. Hugs, Diana.
Those Bibles are incredible! So creative and beautiful! I've been working on my own Study Bible, incorporating verses from many versions, adding detailed notes and information, etc. It's all on my computer and would love to print it out and bind it somehow, but I add notes as I go and grow, which would make it difficult to change in a hardcopy format. I miss having a HANDS ON Bible. I've read many versions but never found ONE that I like better than others which is why I created my own version. I would love to have one Bible that I used since I got saved 27 years ago. Anyhow your Bibles are just BEAUTIFUL!!!
Thank you Cat, this was very helpful. I too only read in the morning, but like you said I need to get off my iPad and dedicate more time to the Lords word. I do study and do scripture writing and have even started trying scripture memorizing and recently added a prayer devotional to my bedtime. I just need to be more consistent and I know it.
I love your videos...they ‘Inspire” me. Your bible reviews are wonderful but I do miss your flip throughs and you sharing your process videos. You are so creative in your walk with our Lord.
I'm working on building up my Journaling supplies stash. You can only do so much with what you have before you have to buy again lol. I was blessed enough to fill up close to 10 bibles 😻📚
I so loved this video and subscribed to your channel! You truly are an inspiration and I'm so glad I happened onto your podcast. I've always written notes in my Bibles too but not as beautiful as you do...which I'm going to start! Just recently I was talking to my nephew and we were discussing our Bibles. I asked if he made written notations in his, and he said he didn't and liked to keep his Bibles new and pristine looking. He seemed amazed I wrote in mine. I then told him about hearing a pastor one time talking about how difficult it was whenever he was called upon to preach at a funeral of someone he didn't know. He said he would always ask a family member if the deceased had a personal Bible he could use. He said some Bibles he would open up and it seemed as though it had never been touched, with pages still sticking together, etc. Then sometimes he would open a Bible where the person had made lots of notes and comments. He said he could really get a feel for that person like he had known him personally, all from the person's notes and favorite scriptures, etc. I just thought that was a true testament of what your Bible says about yourself and your walk with Jesus. When I told that to my nephew, he said he would use one of his Bibles to start taking notes in, said he just had always liked keeping them clean and neat!
I just love a well loved bible. But...but I have to admit I too love a fresh clean bible too. I love both opening a bible to a crisp clean page. I also love flipping through my bible that has a my past Spiritual journey. I believe if I kept all my bibles looking clean I would never be able to remember each time I have a study session with God no matter how big or little it was. I could flip back and see my thoughts & reflection over what I was reading at the time. Being able to reallly see this and hold it in my hand helped give me the confidence I needed on those days where Satan try to beat me down whisperings how worthless and unforgivably I am. I can now stand tall and punch him directly in the face because I know just how far I have come along on my journey to seeking out God. I wanted to thank you personally for watching my video I do hope you stick around please make sure to Subscribe to my channel so you won't miss any new upcoming videos 💜✝️💜
I love what you're doing and agree with you to focus on the reading and understanding of GOd's word.I love to read and to note.Im slow in remembering things . Giving God thanks for a sound mind.I know He's preparing me so that I can help some one on their christian journey. God bless you.
I was gifted a NIV Bible from an ex boyfriend 19 years ago. I struggle to read it - i've literally just started in the last few months . . . i feel lost too . . . I'm a very creative person . . . sooo I've just ordered an Inspire Bible because of this video so thank you! I will update here to let you know how I get on.
OMG! I love your bible collection. The mini Bibles are amazing as well. You are very creative. Thank you for sharing these beautiful Ideas. Thank God for you.
My first bible was a colouring bible :) I remember when I purchased it, I could feel the Holy Spirit guiding me to make that investment. At my first Alpha session (a study session learning more about who Jesus is), I remember Nicky Gumbel said the bible is a love letter from God...Your bibles are beautiful and inspiring. They remind me of the bible I was guided to buy, and that I love to read too. Thank you for sharing your intimate connection with God. It is inspiring :)
I have struggled to read my Bible, but am a prayer warrior! I was just talking to my husband that I felt like if I could do Bible Art Journaling it would help me be in the Word. Your video was a huge encouragement to me. I am a Pastor's daughter and have loved God but am looking forward to do this type of study in the future. GOD BLESS!!
Bible Journaling has changed my own life. Every part of my day my mind is on God's I'm always trying to find ways to stay in my Bible. This is the best addiction I've ever had. Reading and building my relationship with God ✍📖📚💜✝️💜
I cannot believe I discovered my bible wonder twin. I have many of the same bibles! I journal all of the revelatory nuggets God reveals to me along with my artistic creative expression. Loved your video, may God continue to bless you to be a blessing!
Thank you for sharing your bible journey. I found this fascinating and at 73 I’m curious to know more about bible gardens. I have shared this w several friends. You’ve also convicted me about time spent in God’s Word. Thank you 😊
I colored all the maps in my Bible and made little doodles of flowers and vines. But your creativity has inspired me to do something similar. I read the entire Bible two years in a row but this year was strange and I could not sustain a constant read like I did in the past. I will try to start again in the new testament since the year is half over. Thanks for the inspiration! God Bless!📖
I am also a Bible lover, buying and using different translations of the Bible fir different study methods... people think i am crazy...i appreciate your love for God and His Wird.
Thanks for sharing! I like when people do what is necessary for them and not try to fit in...we are not all the same nor called to the same assignment. Much love~
I just found you and I am so happy. I was praying for God to put someone in my life to help me understand the Bible journaling so I can get the knowledge I need when studying the Bible my family is KJV only but if I can get some understanding out of another version I am definitely going to be reading one that is easier for me to understand. Thanks for letting me know about all the different ones out there. Your art work you are doing is Beautiful also.
It's just wonderful to see people loving God's word. I have just started Bible Journalling. I love the KJV and have gone back to it, but I have other translations too. Our church is NIV and my husband loves that, he cant connect with KJV. We are all different and God has catered for us all. I used the Good News version when I was first saved and I think it is great for newbies. Thank you for sharing, God bless! X
The 1984 version of the NIV was my go-to translation for a long time, but I was persuaded by the arguments against the 2011 revision and jumped ship. Now I mostly use the NASB, but for certain purposes I also use the NET (mostly for the great wealth of translation notes) and I also go back to the KJV for its classic language and historical significance.
God bless you ❣️ I struggled with the Bible for years but I always been drawn to art and colors and nature. I first experimented with tabs. Something so simple made me gravitate to the Bible. I always been a highlighter lol Then I learn of the inspire bible and the illustrated one. That’s when a light went off in my daughter’s eyes and I feel selfish because I never got her one! Then I noticed she was going through some anxiety due to COVID and no school no socializing......this morning your video popped up. I can’t wait to go out today and get supplies and stickers. We have plenty of old bibles and I am excited to transform them!!!! Thank you and to God be the glory!!!!
Your video is great!!! In my study of the Word, I don’t draw on my Bible, but you gave me an idea to be creative with my notes that I keep in my 12x12 scrapbook notebook. Awesome!!! Thank you. ❤️
I totally understand what you mean cat when you said you went away from the Lord. I did that when I dealt with a personal loss. Then in 2019 I had this desire to come back to God so I got my first Bible. I've read that entire Bible I still use it. You know I've started Bible journaling. Plus I'm going now to school for biblical study it is amazing what kind of Journey the father will take us each on.
I believe we all learn differently. I'm more of a note taker and kind of see reading the Bible like when i was in school. I learn alot that way. I cannot draw, but respect those who do. I believe we are artistic in our own way.
Wow, this is the first video I have seen on a creative Bible, it is so beautiful. I love it. Looking forward to watching your testimony next. God bless.
you have really inspired me, i have only one bible chock full of notes and glitter stickers but now i have seen all your many bibles i am inspired to get creative with journaling and studying in a new one, thanks
I had the same issue with the KJV growing up. Also couldn't connect with the ASV or RSV. Then the NIV came along and that became my only Bible because I was 'warned' about other translations and the 'errors' they contained. It wasn't until I got out of that NIV only trap that I realized having multiple translations really helps understand more of what God has to say so now I have a collection of different translations and even have started learning to consult the original Hebrew and Greek for even more understanding. Currently, my first go-to Bible is the ESV but I have found that now I'm older (60), I can go back to the KJV and connect a lot better with it. I missed out on getting a Thompson Chain when they were available but have managed to get my hands on a 1983 NIV version from a used book store. Tiny, tiny print so I need a magnifier but I can still learn how to use it to see if it would be worth it for me to invest in one of the Zondervan versions when they come out. I am a Bible collector, apparently. In addition to the multiple physical Bibles, my Kindle is loaded down with even more. I am enjoying seeing your collection and your reviews of what you do own.
My church is kjv only and they're very strict about it being the only 100% accurate translation.. For years I dreaded reading the Bible because I'd have to cross reference what certain scripture meant. I was always told old English is something you'll learn over time but to this day I have to cross reference to fully understand what the KJV is saying. It wasn't until I found this old teeny bopper (think a Bible made for tweens) type of ESV study bible that was gifted to me that I began to truly enjoy and read the Bible for hours on end. Even though a lot of the margins are filled with advice for girls who are coming of age (I'm 22) it's still the only translation I have that I found myself GROWING in. Like I finally feel free to read and understand God's word now :) no more struggling with old English vernacular and confusing phrasing, and I don't care what my church has to say.
Suggestion: Try the Amplified Study Bible. I enjoy various translations of the Bible. The KJV is in my memory. The Message Bible makes me laugh and have Aha moments when compared to the KJV, and it is a must have for those who have Bible Collections. Blessings on your journey. 🌺🌄
I feel so much better after coming across this video! I just got onto the Bible about ten years ago. I have a bible that was my Mother’s when she was a kid. It’s old and blah so I decorated it and plus I highlight a lot. I always thought I was desecrating the book by doing that but I just had to do it anyway! I’m going to do so much more now without any guilt and it will make me use my Bible more! So glad your channel popped up!
New sub...glad I came across your channel...I have also become so much more interested in the Bible...I found a study Bible at a yard sale...and it has changed my life....a whole new understanding of the Word....God Bless
I love your Bibles, Cat! I have some of the same ones and love different things about each one. You’re journey from the beginning Bible you showed to your most current one has been incredible and motivating as well as inspirational to see. I look forward to what’s ahead for you personally in your study of God’s Word and what you will be sharing with us. God bless you, Sister. 💞
I love this. My story is much the same but in checking out Bibles, I chose to keep the KJB. It is my favorite. I found Pastor Bob Davis on Blue Letter Bible and with Him, I learned how to study the Bible. He is part of Calvary Chapel and goes book by book, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. I’ve learned more studying with him than all the years of Sunday School and Church. I am learning to tap into the Holy Spirit for clarity and understanding. I was compelled to quit reading books because that is time I could be spending with the Lord. My spiritual walk is called, “The Way and The Walk.”
you know today i ve been thinking ,to accept the things i cannot change im 68 it looks difficult i guess its where im at i love you all,i almost forgot nothing is lmpossible with god
You have been such an inspiration to me. I love reading Gods Word! My study bible is all highlights and notes too. My daughter just ask me at Christmas if she can have it one day. I loved hearing those words!
Awe nooooo way praise the Lord. This is such a beautiful gift sister. To know your sweet girl is going to follow in your footsteps long after you go to heaven 💕🙏💕
I wish I could be as motivated and had as much yearning as you do. I can’t ever get through reading or studying the Bible. I get bored and lose focus. I’m not great at note and am not very creative. I envy you in a godly way.
Like you seen in my own walk sis it's didn't start out that way. I had to step outside of the box of what's normal push through all the nooo way you can't do that comments and just focus on God and allowing him to help strengthen me & guide me. Be patient with yourself sis. But not so patient that you never take any steps to move forward through your Bible with God. You must first learn that the Bible is not a normal book or a magic 8 ball 🎱 to help make you feel good when you need some positive quote. The Bible is a remarkable powerful tool to help bring you closer to God sis. Praying can be the best way forward 🙏🏻
What a beautiful idea! I'm so glad I happened across your channel! My daughter is 19 and is so artistic that all through school she never turned in a paper that she hadn't drawn on. She said "it wasn't finished" unless she drew something artistic on it. Couldn't bear to turn in a paper that was incomplete. Teachers were so fed up with her "refusal" to stoo "doodling" on her work.. but it isn't aimless doodling. She finds that she has trouble focusing on reading and studying unless shes drawing at the same time. That's what helps her understand and retain what she reads. I know she'd love this! I've been wanting to buy her a Bible that's right for HER. I think she'd love this! Her name is "Cat" too! I named her Catlyn so I could nickname her "Cat" and she grew up loving Cats as much as myself, her sister and brother do! One child is not into pets as a grown up.. 😔 but I love how children grow up to fit their name! I like to think that God tells us what to name our children! He knows who they are going to be and I love that! . 💖😊
People never believe it when I say my name is Cat Woods 😄 and no not short for something else.... and yes spelled just like (CAT) 🤣 tell your sweet daughter I really love her name.... it's good to know I'm not the only Kitty out there😻 and she can draw too. Well then she can really make your guys bible Garden really pop with special drawings from her and you two can glue them in as Tip-in how cool. Anyways thank you so much sister for sharing this video about your family I really enjoy getting to know you. I hope to chat with you soon God bless 🧎♀️💜✝️
I have a ESV journaling Bible and I'm getting back into it myself ...I'm a new subbie tyfs 💜 we all create and read in our way that helps connect to God ...it's our personal journey.
I'm so glad to hear about when you're reading the Bible cover to cover! And that you have some that you don't mark in at all, or only have a few highlights in. I'm coming at the whole thing from the opposite end: I have now read the Bible cover to cover 18 times. And I've read the Gospels an additional 31 times each. (I decided at one point to just read a full Gospel every day for 31 days, then the next one for 31 days, etc.) I have ONE Bible I highlight in, take notes in and even draw very simplistic symbols in (such as a heart for something I love or tears for something incredibly sad). Other than using "posties" now and again, as you call them, I pretty much am focused on the Word and I LOVE study Bibles because I have enough if one doesn't answer my "Huh? What does that mean?" another one will. Loved your Thompson Chain Reference. I'd be glad to hear your take on THEIR unique artwork in the back of the Thompson Chain Reference!
Cat...im so happy I was able to purchase the huge kjv I was wanting the other day that I couldn't get because I was pennies short..i LOVE it..its ..i think 12.5 font size ..very easy to see..i use it to handwrite out my bible..its a BEAUTY!! I use my purple Holman kjv to do indepth study..i find if I dont keep an eye on the time im 4 or 5 hours into it...im so so into my Bible's more..thanks to u..god bless 🙏 u I would send u a picture of my huge bible but can't figure out how lol
