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of the Bible. One day I’ll do inductive study on the chapter, another day I’ll do a word study, then I might do an art journal page. I learn so much more and get the Word deeper into my heart. Your best advice for new faith journalers. Why should you keep a faith journal? What are the benefits of it? A faith journal forces you to slow down and look deeper at what you’re learning. Now that I journal, I might spend three or four days studying one chapter I learn so much more and get the Word deeper into my heart. Start small. You can use a simple notebook and whatever supplies you have on hand. Experiment with different journaling styles. It took a couple of years to really find my style. Join journaling and Bible study groups to get ideas. Facebook has lots of groups, including Illustrated Faith, Journal & Doodle Through the Bible and Bible Journaling Digitally. Groups are great sources of information, ideas, and encouragement. Follow journalers on Facebook, Pinterest, and Istagram. Again, this is a great source of inspiration. It’s also one of the best parts of journaling—connecting with fellow Christians from all over the world. Illustrations by Amanda Holland - www.faithcrafter.com - 19 -