Have you ever walked into a bookstore, saw a shelf full of beautiful Bibles, and thought, “Okay… but which one is actually for me?”
We get it. There are so many options to choose from.
But here's the thing: your Bible doesn't have to look like anyone else's.
There are study Bibles, journaling Bibles, wide-margin Bibles, creative Bibles… the goal is to pick the one that suits your studying style.
Maybe you love digging into the context behind a passage. Maybe you process what you're reading by writing, highlighting and journaling. Or maybe you simply want enough space to write down the prayers, questions and little things you don't want to forget.
That's why we wanted to break down three Bible styles you'll find in our collection: Life Application, Inspire and Wide Margin. Let's get into it.
Life Application: When You Want to Understand and Apply Scripture
Sometimes while reading the Bible, you find yourself asking: “Okay… but what does this mean for my life?”. That's where a Life Application Bible can be helpful.
Life Application Bibles are designed to help you understand Scripture while connecting what you're reading to everyday life.
You'll find study notes, book introductions, maps, charts, cross-references and other resources that give you more context as you study.
It's a great option if you enjoy going a little deeper into the why behind what you're reading.
A Life Application Bible may be for you if you:
- Enjoy understanding the context behind Scripture
- Want practical insights alongside your Bible reading
- Like study notes and additional resources
- Enjoy exploring maps, charts and cross-references
- Want to build a deeper and more intentional Bible study routine
Think of it as having a few extra study tools right there with you as you read.
Inspire: When Your Bible Study Is Creative
The Inspire Bible is made for creative engagement with Scripture. Instead of simply reading and moving on, it gives you room to slow down, notice the words, reflect on them and express what you're taking away creatively.
You can colour, highlight, write, decorate and make the pages your own.
An Inspire Bible may be for you if you:
- Love creative Bible journaling
- Enjoy colouring and lettering
- Like highlighting verses that stand out to you
- Process your thoughts through creativity
- Want your Bible study time to feel slower and more reflective
Now, if your Bible study usually comes with a few highlighters, coloured pens and maybe a little doodling… You might just be an Inspire buddy.
Wide Margin: When You Need Room to Think on the Page
Some of us like to write. And write. And write some more.
If you regularly find yourself wishing there was more space around the Bible text for your thoughts, prayers, questions or sermon notes, a Wide Margin Bible might be exactly what you're looking for.
The extra margin space gives you somewhere to make the Bible your own as you study. You can write down a prayer that came to mind while reading a verse, jot down something your pastor said during a sermon, record a personal reflection or simply mark something you want to come back to later.
A Wide Margin Bible may be for you if you:
- Love taking notes while you read
- Write prayers beside Scripture
- Like recording sermon notes in your Bible
- Enjoy documenting what you're learning
- Want plenty of space for personal reflections
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Prefer a more open-ended journaling experience
Think of the margins as your little space to pause, and respond.
Life Application vs Inspire vs Wide Margin: What's the Difference?
Here's a quick way to think about it:
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If you want… |
You might enjoy… |
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More context, explanations and practical application |
Life Application |
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Creative journaling, colouring and artistic expression |
Inspire |
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Plenty of room for notes, prayers and reflections |
Wide Margin |
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Study tools like maps, charts and cross-references |
Life Application |
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A creative way to slow down and engage with Scripture |
Inspire |
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Freedom to make the pages your own |
Wide Margin |
Find the Bible That Fits Your Study Style
Whether you're looking for deeper study, creative expression or simply more space to write, we hope you find a Bible that makes spending time in God's Word feel intentional and personal.