Today I started a new Bible study. It is a Bible study with Beth Moore that we are doing at our church. And I normally keep my spiritual life kinda private, so I am going out on a limb. So I am going to share that this is not only my first Bible study with Beth Moore, but my first Bible study ever. I always plan to attend them at church and something always comes up. And it went really well. But of course I try to make stamping a part of everything I do since it is such a blessing in my life. As I looked around, a lot of ladies had journals to write in and I instantly thought, "I could make a super awesome journal with awesome ribbon and I know exactly what I would stamp on the front," etc. Others wrote in their book (which is a huge no-no to this day in my mind). And so I wanted to ask you what you do and what you recommend. Should I write in the workbook so that all of my notes are in one place and leave the stamping for creating cards for my table leader and other ladies at my table? Or is it better to have your notes in a separate place and decorate the journal?
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Decorate your journal AND write in it.
I usually take notes in my workbook so that they are there when I am studying, but if I feel that I am going to be sharing the book with someone else down the road I try to make notes somewhere else. My problem is that I usually have 4 or 5 different journals going at a time, so it makes it hard to keep track at times which notes are in which one!
Take notes in the workbook. Years from now, you wouldn’t be able to find them if you wanted them. I’d suggest making bookmarks for the ladies at your table and tell them “Well, this is my first bible study, and it’s been a lot of fun – anyone interested in giving stamping a try at my house?” Schedule it the week after the study ends, but in the same time slot, so it’s easier for them to commit! Good Luck!
Do both. I have taken many bible studies, and I do both. I love the idea of a wonderful journal. I keep all of my journals of bible studies in one place. I don’t always like writing my answers in the work book because if someone else would like to read it and do the study then they can borrow my book.
Good for you Megan. Can I ask you to please pray for my wonderful mother (Billie Buster) and our family. My mom had a massive stroke on Dec. 20th and then another acute stroke on Christmas Eve. She is a “Vegetable” now. She would be so mad at us for allowing them to put all these tubes in her and so my dad and us, her children, have decided to take all tubes out and they will keep her comfortable so she can go on the our Lord and Savior. We are all so shocked and beside ourselves. This has been a nightmare. Thank you for all you do.
Definitely write in the book. My Beth Moore books have always come with plenty of space for answers and notes. I would use a separate journal for prayer requests and other personal issues that arise during the course of the study. I have pages of my books that are loaded with notes, observations and questions as I explore. Have fun, her stuff is great!
Write in the book! Beth Moore studies rock! Enjoy!!
I am so glad to see you sharing your spiritual journey with us – I am just getting into Stampin Up as a demonstrator and I really want to share what is happening in my life. I have been in many Bible Studies and I like to write in the book. I use my fancy journal for a prayer journal. Just another idea!
I write in the book ! I don’t mind you sharing your spiritual journey with us at all ! I like the bookmark idea mentioned earlier. I love Beth Moore and have done several of her studies. Any one of them is an excellent 1st Bible Study ! We are studying John The Beloved Disciple right now. Which one are you doing?
Write in the book! Keeps all your thoughts and notes together for future reference – and you WILL want to go back to different aspects of any of her studies MANY times in the future!!!
Megan, first of all thank you for sharing. Beth Moore’s Bible studies are wonderful. My recommendation is to write in the workbook when you take it out 10 years from now you will have the info there. BUT, I LOVE journals and think you should decorate one and take it for prayer requests, notes about people in the class that you want to remember, etc. AND we want to see your journal when you get it finished. Thank you for your blog:)