Scripture Doodles- January

Scripture Doodles.

One Word or phrase a day.

Mini-bulletin board to go with a devotion.

Reading Portals of Prayer

 by Concordia Publishing House.
4 colored pencils.
One Traveler's Journal.

The January Devotions were written by 
Laura Pickle from Rainbow City, Alabama.

Calendars by Concordia Publishing House.
What does your devotional life look like?
What if it was in a format to bless the world?
How could the Lord use this 
to bring HOPE to the internet?
Not to late to move forward with February.
Here is a link to this month's calendar:
Visual Faith Ministry FILES

Scripture Doodles- November

Scripture  Doodles for the month of November

Using the Portals of Prayer Devotions.

 This is the fourth month of experimenting

 with this practice.

I can truthfully say this has been the only way

 that I have ever successfully done a devotional walk

 in a daily manner.

 A catch up day or two here and there

 has been doable,

grace-covered, and yet welcoming.

Sometimes the title for the devotion

 has been what I centered on

 for my doodle space.

It has also been in the daily reading

 or in the prayer.

 I can't see the whole month

 at a time since I cut the calendar apart

 to make it work for a Traveler's journal.

But, I love that I can still

 see the "picture" of the month.
All in all- 
a devotional art practice 
that "adds" to my spiritual walk.

The Devotions for this month 
were written by Rev. Ray Salemink 
of Ellettsville, Indiana.

Scripture Doodles- October

 Finished up the October 2018

 Scripture Doodles 

for the Portals of Prayer devotions.

A visual record of the journey.

A short phrase a day.

4 colored pencils chosen for the month-

that make a tapestry story.

I am using the calendars offered from

 Concordia Publishing House
portals-of-prayer-devotional-calendar

and cutting them to fit

 my traveler's journal.

What I like in this practice-

 is SEEING what the month

 looks like as it unfolds.

Looking for word or thought patterns.

Seeing a theme.

The greatest blessing?

I have found something that

works for me

in my devotional time.

The devotions for this month 
were written by Michelle McGill - Vargas
 of Gary, Indiana.

Creative Haven-Gathered Together

We gathered mid-July 

for a Creative Haven event

 in my home.

Karen works on a

Prayers for my Children calendar.

Even the littlest might come for a bit.

Eve snuggles her little grandson.

Autumn and Amy 

journaling in Bibles.

Welcome- first -timer- Sonja!

Deshua uses a heat gun to dry

 a napkin in her Bible a bit faster.

We tried our hand at Polaroid Praises.

Thanks so much Michelle Bowden!

Prayer Calendars,

Napkins in Bibles.

 A special service in the Interleaved Bible-

 there is a full blank page between every page.

Polaroid Praise Watercolors,

Journal prep 

and an Enduring Word Bible margin.

Autumn hand -drew the elephants 

and we all thought they were a stamp.

Paired with a very thin napkin on the page-lovely.

Sharing more about the Enduring Word Bible.

What fun to see it on the cover 

for the new CPH Fall Ministry catalog.

And Koryn-

handmade macaroons-

 for everyone!

Thanks and what a treat.
Can't wait till the next time
 we can be together.

Bible Marginalia- Rock, Fortress, Deliverer

Bible Marginalia Series- #293

Psalm 18

It is certainly wonderful good news

 that our Father 

has a multi-list job description.

He is my strength, my rock,

my refuge, my shield,

my salvation, my stronghold,

and my deliverer.

I received this beautiful margin 

created by Pat Maier 

from Concordia Publishing House.

It was part of the materials 

to promote the new 

Enduring Word Journaling Bible 

coming out soon.

Here is a link for ordering the Bible-
the-enduring-word-bible
We are very excited about 
this new resource.
We look forward to sharing 
the journey along the way.

Supplies:
Printed margin- CPH
Colored pencils
Washi tape
Fine-Point Sharpie