The 5 Best Journaling Bibles for Creative Faith Expression

You’ve been inspired to engage with Scripture in a more personal, creative way. You’re ready to turn your Bible reading into a conversation, a work of art, and a lasting testament to your faith journey. Now comes the exciting part: choosing your canvas.

A journaling Bible is more than just a book; it’s a partner in your devotion. But with so many beautiful options, which one is right for you? Are you a dedicated note-taker, a budding artist, or someone who loves to reflect with colour?

To help you find the perfect match, we’ve curated this guide to the 5 best types of journaling Bibles, each designed to nurture a different style of creative faith expression.

The best journaling Bibles cater to different creative needs: wide-margin Bibles are ideal for extensive note-taking, interleaved editions offer full blank pages for artists, illustrated Bibles provide beautiful line art for colouring, and designer editions like Hosanna Revival offer unique aesthetic appeal.

1. The Classic Note-Taker: Wide Margin Bibles

Best For: Writers, students, and anyone who loves to fill the margins with notes, prayers, and reflections.

The wide-margin Bible is the original and most popular style of journaling Bible. It typically features the full biblical text in a single column with extra-wide, lightly ruled margins on the outside of each page. This classic layout provides ample space for you to jot down sermon notes, write out prayers, summarise key themes, or record what God is teaching you through His Word.

Our Top Recommendation for Note-Takers:

ESV Journaling Bible, Wide Margin

A beloved classic, this edition offers generous lined margins and high-quality, cream-coloured paper that is perfect for writing. It's a durable and elegant choice for years of study.

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2. The True Artist: Interleaved Bibles

Best For: Painters, sketch artists, and creatives who need maximum space.

For the truly artistic soul, an interleaved Bible is the ultimate canvas. This unique format includes a full, blank page bound between every single page of Scripture. This gives you an entire open page to create larger artworks, paint with watercolours (with proper page preparation), or engage in extensive creative lettering without being confined to a small margin.

Our Top Recommendation for Artistic Expression:

ESV Journaling Bible, Interleaved Edition

This handsome ESV Journaling Bible boasts as much space as possible for your notes, reflections and artwork. Shop Now

3. The Meditative Colourer: Illustrated & Colouring Bibles

Best For: Those who find colouring relaxing and want a guided creative experience.

If you love the idea of being creative but aren't sure where to start, an illustrated or colouring Bible is a perfect choice. These Bibles feature beautiful, pre-printed line-art illustrations in the margins, ready for you to colour in as you read and meditate on the text. It’s a wonderful, stress-free way to engage with Scripture and beautify your Bible.

Our Top Recommendation for Colouring:

NLT Inspire BIBLE

The original colouring Bible, the Inspire series is filled with hundreds of beautiful scripture illustrations to colour, plus wide margins for your own notes.

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4. The Style Enthusiast: Designer Bibles (Hosanna Revival)

Best For: Those who value beauty and want a Bible that is a work of art, inside and out.

Brands like Hosanna Revival have transformed Bibles into stunning pieces of art. Known for their breathtaking, hand-painted covers inspired by floral and nature themes, these Bibles are as beautiful on the outside as they are on the inside. They typically feature wide margins for journaling, making them the perfect choice for someone who wants a Bible that reflects their personal style and inspires creativity from the moment they pick it up.

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5. The Legacy Builder: Premium Leather Journaling Bibles

Best For: Gifting, special occasions, and creating a lasting family heirloom.

A journaling Bible is a record of your faith journey, and many people want a Bible that will last a lifetime. A premium leather journaling Bible combines the functionality of wide margins with the beauty and durability of genuine or high-quality imitation leather. The soft, flexible cover feels wonderful in your hands and is built to withstand years of use, making it a perfect gift or a personal investment that can be passed down through generations.

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Ready to Start Your Creative Journey?

Whether you're a writer, an artist, or simply someone seeking a more personal connection with God's Word, there is a journaling Bible designed for you.

New to this? Read our beginner's guide on How to Start Bible Journaling: 7 Simple Ideas to get inspired!

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