A coloring book for the spirit the Psalms in 37 Designs

Color the Psalms: An Adult Coloring Book for Your Soul (Color the Bible)

By: Michal Sparks

Rating: 5 of 5

This is a lovely book of 37 verses from the Psalms. Among them are some of the words that have meant so much to me over the years. When I have found myself deep in what seems like overwhelming grief, I turn to the Psalms to both express what I am feeling and then to find comfort in the promises. The verses are taken from a variety of Bible translations including: New King James, New International Version, Good News Translation in Today’s English, and the New Living Translation.

The designs by artist Michal Sparks are very pretty and should be fun to color but they are meant to highlight the words. These are not designs that are cute but rather more elegant. I believe that as I color each design, I will be able to spend time contemplating what is being said at the same time. It will not only be a relaxing time but one of spiritual refreshing and being upheld. These will be the perfect thing to color when the day has been difficult and I need the extra time to meditate on what is good and true.

The designs in the book are printed on one side of the page with the back side left blank. The paper is white and is a medium weight. While the pages are not perforated, there is plenty of room between the design and the binding for cutting the pages out if you so choose. The binding is glued rather than sewn.

I have tested and all of my markers (water and alcohol-based) leak through the page. Gel pens do not leak through but I can see a shadow on the back side of the page. This is not a serious issue as you can place a piece of waste paper behind the page you are working on to keep ink from seeping through. I recommend card stock, chipboard, or heavyweight paper. Sometimes just a sheet of regular paper is not enough.

I am so pleased that there appears to be many Bible and Christian related adult coloring books being published. It is a wonderful way to end the day. I look forward to coloring in this book and giving thought to the particular Psalm that I am reading and how it has had an effect on my life.

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