I’ve started participating in TidyMom’s “I’m Lovin’ It Fridays.”

It gives me a great excuse to create a quick fun post simply about a new thing, I’m lovin’.

You can click the “I’m Lovin It” graphic above to visit the TidyMom site and see what everyone else is Lovin’ this week.

As for me…

I’m lovin’ my new “Notetaker’s Bible.”

It comes in two versions…

The “Women’s Edition” which looks like this. Quite lovely.

And this “Men’s Version,” which is actually the one I chose.

Neither of them have anything special to do with men or women on the inside. On the inside they are both exactly the same.

The difference between the Men’s and Women’s editions is simply the look of the outer cover and I’ll tell you… it was a tough decision for me. They both look great. But in the end, for my personal taste and style I just really liked the Men’s version. The look of it reminds of me of an old, antique, wisdom filled, warn, leather bound, classic book. Perfect!

And let me tell you something else… this might just be the heaviest Bible I’ve ever owned!

But it’s worth it.

I love it.

Here’s why…

It’s called the Notetaker’s Bible because every page contains a column for taking notes, right inside the Bible alongside the text.

I’ve always taken a ton of notes in journals and on notepads while in church or doing Bible studies on my own, but after a year or so I tuck those journals away and am onto a new one. Simply writing the notes in the first place does help cement what I’m learning about the Bible into my mind more than just hearing it alone, but I’d love to have access to my notes ALL THE TIME.

Here’s a photo of my own personal Notetaker’s Bible. This should give you a feel for the space available in the margins for note taking.

After a year or so, each time I turn to a passage, I’ll have my own personal notes and questions written right there on the page next to the actual Biblical text.

I also love the idea of what an AMAZING heirloom this will make someday.

Can you imagine having your mother’s or grandmother’s Bible filled with her own personal handwritten notes alongside every passage? What a treasure!

If you’re a note taker or journaler when it comes to studying your Bible, maybe this is just the right Bible for you too!

Below are descriptions and links to Christianbook.com where the Notetaker’s Bible can be purchased.

Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by!

HCSB Notetaker’s Bible, Men’s Edition–Printed Hardcover, Brown By B & H Publishing Group In an age when you can take notes using a variety of electronic media, a countertrend has emerged allowing you to journal in your own handwriting. The Notetaker’s Bible features wide margins with subtle ruled lines, helpful center-column cross references, a concordance, and best of all, the largest point size among all Bibles of this kind. Handsomly bound for a man’s taste. Features include: The largest point size among Bibles of this kind Easy-to-navigate center-column references An easy-to-use concordance Ribbon marker Words of Jesus in red Translation footnotes, and exclusive HCSB bullet notes

HCSB Notetaker’s Bible, Women’s Edition, Hardcover (Mauve/Olive Green) By B & H Publishing Group In an age when you can take notes using a variety of electronic media, a countertrend has emerged allowing you to journal in your own handwriting. The Notetaker’s Bible features wide margins with subtle ruled lines, helpful center-column cross references, a concordance, and best of all, the largest point size among all Bibles of this kind. Bound for a woman’s taste with gold edges and ribbon marker. Features include: The largest point size among Bibles of this kind Easy-to-navigate center-column references An easy-to-use concordance Ribbon marker Words of Jesus in red Translation footnotes, and exclusive HCSB bullet notes

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