My Bible Study Setup: A Look Inside My Well-Loved Bible

One of the questions I get asked most often is, “What Bible do you use?” Closely followed by, “Where did you get all those tabs, inserts, and sticky notes?”

Instead of trying to answer those questions one by one, I thought it would be fun to give you a complete tour of my Bible – and share all of my favorite tools in one place.

I’ve been using this Bible for about eight years, and if there’s one thing you’ll notice right away, it’s that she is well loved.

She’s filled with highlights, sticky notes, sermon notes, handwritten observations, random pieces of paper, bookmarks, and reminders that have accumulated over years of studying God’s Word. She isn’t perfect—and that’s exactly how I like it.

NOTE: Links to all products are at the end of this post. 

The Bible I Use

I use the She Reads Truth Christian Standard Bible (CSB), and it has been my daily companion for years.

It has traveled with me to church, Bible studies, conferences, coffee shops, and countless quiet mornings at home. Every highlight, note, and sticky note tells the story of something the Lord has taught me along the way

My Bible Tabs

My Bible tabs are from The Daily Grace Co. I’ve had these for years, and they’re still holding up beautifully.

They help me quickly navigate Scripture, especially when I’m teaching or studying multiple passages.

Ribbon Bookmarks

The Bible originally came with two ribbon bookmarks.

A sweet friend made me four additional ribbon bookmarks that are attached into the spine, and I honestly use every single one of them. It’s one of my favorite additions because I’m usually studying several passages at once.

The image below shows a set of ribbon bookmarks available in the shop that can be easily added to most Bibles. 

The Front Pocket

One of my favorite things about this Bible is the pocket inside the front cover.

This is where I keep the tools I use most often:

  • Sticky notes
  • Where to Find It in the Bible insert
  • What Does the Bible Say About…? insert
  • Attributes of God insert
  • Attributes of God bookmark
  • Attributes of God annotation tabs

Having these tucked inside my Bible means I don’t have to stop and search for resources while I’m studying.

My Bible Is Full of Notes

I don’t keep a perfectly neat Bible.

In fact…it’s kind of a beautiful mess.

There are sermon notes tucked between pages, random observations I’ve scribbled on notebook paper, cross references, study notes, and thoughts that came to me while reading Scripture.

Sometimes I’ll make a connection while reading and simply grab the nearest piece of paper to write it down before I forget.

Those little moments often become some of my favorite discoveries.

Inserts I Keep Throughout My Bible

Throughout my Bible you’ll find all kinds of study helps tucked between the pages.

Some of the ones I use most often include:

  • Bible Timeline
  • Maps
  • Character Study pages
  • Sermon Notes
  • Bible Study Notes
  • Romans Road
  • Various Bible study inserts

Rather than carrying multiple books with me, I like having everything I need tucked right inside my Bible.

The Paper Clips

You’ll notice two oversized paper clips.

One marks wherever I’m currently studying.

The other stays in Psalm 39.

It holds my dad’s obituary.

When my dad passed away unexpectedly, the verse on his Scripture calendar the day before was Psalm 39:4:

“Lord, make me aware of my end and the number of my days, so that I will know how short-lived I am.”

I keep it there as a quiet reminder of him every time I turn to that passage.

Marking the Attributes of God

One of my favorite ongoing projects is marking every attribute of God that I find throughout Scripture.

Whenever I come across one, I mark it using my Attributes of God annotation tabs.

Over time, those little tabs have become a visual reminder of God’s character from Genesis all the way to Revelation.

Matthew 5–7 Has Been Well Loved

If you opened my Bible to the Sermon on the Mount, you’d probably laugh.

Matthew 5 through 7 is packed with sermon notes, Bible study notes, sticky notes, and personal observations.

I’ve studied these chapters over and over again, and every time I do, I discover something new.

A Prayer I’ll Never Remove

One of the pages tucked into my Bible is a handwritten prayer I wrote on May 30, 2025.

I had no idea what God was about to do.

Not long after writing that prayer, my business experienced incredible growth that only He could have orchestrated.

Every time I come across that page, I’m reminded that God hears our prayers—and that His faithfulness often becomes clearest when we look back.

The Romans Road

One of the most practical tools in my Bible is my Romans Road guide.

It walks through the Gospel step by step using Scripture alone, making it easy to share the message of salvation with someone else.

If you’ve ever wanted a simple way to explain the Gospel, this is one of my favorite resources.

The Back Pocket

The back pocket holds the extras I reach for regularly:

  • Extra paper clips
  • Romans Road pamphlet
  • A few sermon note sheets
  • Bible Timeline pamphlet
  • Binder clips

Instead of carrying an entire notebook to church, I simply grab a few sermon note pages and tuck them into the back of my Bible.

Don’t Be Afraid to Write in Your Bible

One of the comments I hear all the time is:

“I’m afraid I’ll mess up my Bible.”

Can I encourage you?

Turn to the very back of mine.

It’s covered in pen tests, highlighter swatches, scribbles, and color experiments.

It’s far from perfect. And I wouldn’t change a thing.

Your Bible isn’t meant to stay pristine. It’s meant to be read. Studied. Marked. Loved.

Don’t be afraid to underline verses, ask questions in the margins, write prayers, or add sticky notes.

The goal isn’t to keep your Bible looking new. The goal is to know the God who gave it to us.


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If you have questions about anything you saw in my Bible—or you’d like to see a closer look at a specific page—leave a comment below or send me a message. I’d love to help.

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