In the Word × Little Things Studio

Write out God’s Word. Hide it in your heart.

The Psalms and Proverbs Journals are here.

The Proverbs and two Psalms journals in their patterned cloth covers

Beautifully crafted journals that invite you to discover the simple, rewarding practice of writing Scripture by hand, one verse at a time.

Best value3 volumes $58.00 $82.00 −29%
2 volumes $38.00 $50.00 −24%
1 volume $24.00 $32.00 −25%

Order by Dec 15 for Christmas delivery.

Premium features

  • Smyth-sewn hardcover bindings
  • Excellent lay-flat performance
  • Substantial writing paper; no bleed through
  • Ribbon markers
  • Unique commissioned artwork and hand lettered endsheets
  • Structured Scripture-writing pages
  • Short devotional reflections
  • 5.5 × 8.5 in, with rounded corners
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Reading is fast. Writing isn’t. That’s the point.

When God laid out the requirements for the king who would one day lead His people, He gave this striking command: write out your own copy of God’s Word, by hand. The goal was for the Word to dwell deeply in him, that the king would fear the Lord and walk humbly before Him.

Long before modern studies confirmed that we remember more of what we write by hand, God had already given His people this practice. Writing slows you down and engages your body with the Word. It invites you to find fresh insights in familiar passages, and line by line, let the Word settle deeper than a quick read can offer. Our prayer is that these words of life, with the blessing of the Holy Spirit, will stay with you long after you close the cover.

  • The three volumes stacked on a wooden table
  • Gold foil on the Proverbs cover, close up
  • An open page of study questions and devotional reflections
  • The gold-stamped spine titles, Proverbs and Psalms 73–150
  • The cloth spines of both Psalms volumes, with the gold mark

Open your Bible and find your place. Write what God says.

No journaling experience needed. No staring at blank pages wondering what to write. Use the Bible translation you have, and begin today.

An open journal: a ruled notes page beside a page for writing out Proverbs 16:1–9, verse by verse Space for personal notes, prayers, and reflections. Verse numbers and lines carefully spaced to ensure they work for every writing style.
An open journal: study questions and devotional reflections on Psalm 103 beside a lined page for answers Study questions and a short devotional reflection for every chapter.
Kate KateFounder of Little Things StudioEvery cover illustration and hand-lettered endsheet is her work.

I try to make the things I need myself, and I need God’s Word. The Psalms and Proverbs have carried God’s people through joy and heartache for thousands of years. My prayer is that every time you open these journals, you’re reminded that our hope and comfort are found in Jesus, and nowhere else.

  • Read, copy, journal and meditate on Scripture all in one place.

  • A sweet and simple way for me to slow down and meditate on God’s Word.

  • This is going to be my favorite scripture journal.

  • A quieter way to spend time with God.

  • Engaging our bodies in the practice of hiding God’s word in our hearts.

  • I hand drew every single letter.

  • These lovely In the Word Bible journals are for the complete Psalms.

For every season of life

  1. A young woman writing in a notebook at a desk in morning sun

    Starting out

    In a season of new beginnings and big decisions, a proverb a day builds a habit you’ll keep for life, and wisdom for the road ahead.

  2. A woman writing at her kitchen counter in early morning light

    In the busy years

    A psalm before the house wakes up. Ten minutes in His Word, and you carry it with you all day.

  3. An older woman in a green sweater with a pen and notebook by a window

    A lifetime in the Word

    The psalms that carried you through blessing and sorrow, written out in your own hand: a record of God’s faithfulness for the children and grandchildren who come after you.

Move at your own pace

This isn’t one more thing to keep up with. Find the rhythm that fits your life: a proverb with your morning coffee, a psalm before bed, a long Sunday afternoon.

No dates. No streaks. No catching up. Miss a week, and your page is right where you left it.

The spines up close, with their ribbon markers and a cream bow

A gift they’ll open every day

These beautiful hardbound journals are made to be used every day and kept for years. That makes them the perfect gift for a daughter starting out on her own, a friend in a hard season, or a mother still searching the Scriptures.

Questions

Is the Bible text printed inside?

No, and that’s the heart of it. You write it yourself, line by line, from your own Bible. Over time these pages become your own handwritten copy of God’s Word.

Do these require a certain translation?

No. The text of Scripture isn’t printed in the journal, so you can write from whichever translation you love.

What’s inside besides the lines?

A short introduction to each book, plus study questions and devotional reflections to help you think about what you’ve written and how it speaks into your life.

Can a group use these?

Yes. A group can benefit from writing out God’s Word and dwelling in it together. It isn’t designed as a curriculum, so bring it alongside whatever study you’re already doing.