#1 in the Bible Marginalia Series
Maybe the word Marginalia is a new word for you
to connect to note taking in your Bible.
Seems like research shows that this has been around
for a long time- like J.S. Bach time.
If you are a purist-
and believe that any writing in your Bible is WRONG,
then this series is NOT for you.
Unless you want to see how the Holy Spirit
might just direct you on a new pathway.
I have been using the same Bible
for connecting God's Word to my life
since Sept. 1997.
published by Thomas Nelson
(think there is a newer version out now)
I have many Bibles and versions
that I use for reading-
but this is the one that has been the "life collector".
Sermon notes, life event notes, prayers,
ah ha moments, connecting thoughts,
and His Word in rainbow color.
It is where I have watched the Holy Spirit bring
WORD and WORLD together.
(this wording thanks to Lisa Hickman)
Some current readings:
Finding Spiritual Whitespace - Bonnie Gray
Marginalia - H.J. Jackson
Some previous readings:
Praying in Color- Sybil MacBeth
Writing in the Margins- Lisa Nichols Hickman
Some Foundational readings:
1000 Gifts- Ann Voskamp
Shaped by the Word-
M. Robert Mulholland
I use to feel pretty alone
in these method of connecting
in these method of connecting
to God's Word and then I saw this article
from the Summer 2014 Edition of the Concordian.
A magazine published by Concordia University- Mequon-
a part of the Lutheran Church
Missouri System University System.
It was a wonderful tribute to Dr. Saleska
and his work at the Concordia Bible Institute
for the past 14 years.
and his work at the Concordia Bible Institute
for the past 14 years.
In the article they showed the Bible that was a gift
from his father when he graduated in 1949,
from St. Paul's Jr. College in Concordia, MO.
A Bible well-worn, written in, highlighted,
sticky noted, and LOVED.
This photo was a gift to me.
There was another who could NOT
keep from this kind of interaction with God's Word.
Another person created meaning-making
in the same way.
in the same way.
I was absolved.
I had been slowly reading through
Writing in the Margins since early summer.
Some pieces made more sense.
Mulling this all around-
how it applies to my journey in the Word.
Mulling this all around-
how it applies to my journey in the Word.
And then a couple of weeks ago
I found this group on Facebook-
Journaling Bible Community
A quickly growing and diverse group
of over 2700 members.
I joined in a flash.
It takes a little bit of nudging to share something
so personal as my Bible.
But, I do so not to highlight my journey,
techniques, or style.
Seventeen years worth-
but never planned to show anyone.
These posts are offered to encourage you to explore
whatever way is YOU.
Let the Holy Spirit move you to listen to His nudgings.
I will be sharing my gleanings from the books listed here
as it applies to Bible Marginalia.
Don't you just love that word- Marginalia?
My life vocation is to be an encourager
to full-time ministry workers and laity too.
I work to bring interactive tools to explore
this part of spiritual formation-
for the NON- ARTIST.
(stick figures are too complicated for me)
In the front of my Bible
is this favorite quote from Martin Luther.
Let's explore a bit of this journey together.
For the sake of every different journey.
I found this group on Facebook-
Journaling Bible Community
A quickly growing and diverse group
of over 2700 members.
I joined in a flash.
It takes a little bit of nudging to share something
so personal as my Bible.
But, I do so not to highlight my journey,
techniques, or style.
Seventeen years worth-
but never planned to show anyone.
These posts are offered to encourage you to explore
whatever way is YOU.
Let the Holy Spirit move you to listen to His nudgings.
I will be sharing my gleanings from the books listed here
as it applies to Bible Marginalia.
Don't you just love that word- Marginalia?
My life vocation is to be an encourager
to full-time ministry workers and laity too.
I work to bring interactive tools to explore
this part of spiritual formation-
for the NON- ARTIST.
(stick figures are too complicated for me)
In the front of my Bible
is this favorite quote from Martin Luther.
Let's explore a bit of this journey together.
For the sake of every different journey.
beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteThank you for inviting me to join you in the journey. I love the picture of Dr. Saleska and his BIble.
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