Happy January, friends, and hope you’re having a good 2023 so far! I’ve recently become fascinated by the liturgical calendar and the idea that every month of the year could be a holiday season. I think this could be a great way to spend every day reflecting on the life of Christ and the value of His sacrifice all year round. I also have a Christmas Bible journaling kit that I purchased from Faith Heirlooms and this will be a great way to use it! Keep reading to find out how to use a Christmas Bible journaling kit after Christmas, plus get a free printable Epiphany reading plan. Enjoy!
The Epiphany Season
I don’t know how it got there, but somewhere in the back of my mind the idea of Epiphany has been hovering for a while now. Something about extending the Christmas season all the way into February is highly appealing, and I’ve been practicing Lent on some level for a few years now (that’s the season after Epiphany), so it just kind of makes sense. In just a few words, Epiphany is defined as the season between Christmas and Lent, in which we gradually “realize” (or have an epiphany about) the identity of Christ as Messiah and Lord. I love this idea of building from Christmas, to Lent (which celebrates the 40-day wilderness period), to Easter, and even beyond!
You can find out more about what the Epiphany is and how it is celebrated here : )
The Kit: Faith Heirlooms “With Expectation”
As I mentioned before, I purchased this kit, which is Christmas themed, and another on Black Friday at a SPECTACULAR deal. Since my family has a ban on buying things for oneself for pretty much the whole month of November and December, my sister and I agreed that she would “gift” them to me on Christmas. That put me in a bit of a bind, however, since one of the kits I bought was Christmas themed! Celebrating Epiphany solves this problem nicely.
Here’s a look at some of the beautiful things that are included in the “With Expectation” Christmas Bible journaling kit from Faith Heirlooms:
My plans for Epiphany Bible journaling
One of the things that I appreciate about the Epiphany season is the fact that it is mostly observed only on Sundays. This makes it easier to fit in with all of the other Bible studies and journaling projects I’m involved in on a daily basis. So, for this year’s Epiphany season, I will most likely take some time each Sunday to read the listed passages and journal my response to them either in my Bible or in my daily bullet journal.
Free printable Epiphany Bible reading plan
To finish up this post, I’ve made up a free printable Bible reading plan for you to use, should you wish to join me. The readings all come from the website listed above, but all the writing and creative aspects are my own. Click the link below to download!
I hope you’ve enjoyed and were inspired by today’s post about how to use a Christmas Bible journaling kit after Christmas. Have you ever heard of Epiphany, Lent, or other liturgical seasons? What are your thoughts?
Happy journaling!
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