The Story Behind My Grandfather's Notebook

Some of the strongest faith lessons don’t come from sermons or study guides — they come from watching someone live their devotion every single day.

Growing up, whenever my grandparents came to visit, my grandfather would always arrive with two things: his Bible and a stack of yellow legal pads. Every day, without fail, he set aside time to read Scripture and write notes. Page after page, year after year, the same quiet rhythm of devotion.

As I got older, and after my grandmother passed away, Grandpa Tom would come stay with us for months at a time. This time, he brought boxes of those yellow legal pads — all filled. Every pad held handwritten thoughts, questions, prayers, and reflections from a lifetime in the Word.

I remember picking one up and reading a few pages. His notes were powerful… but scattered. A reflection from Romans, followed by a thought from another book entirely. I asked him once, “How do you ever find what you’re looking for?” He pushed his glasses up, smiled, and said, “Do you have a better idea?”

At the time, I didn’t.

A Thought That Wouldn’t Let Go

Years later, as life slowed just enough for me to hear the whispers of conviction and calling, I found myself opening the Bible in a deeper way for the first time. And every time I read, my mind went back to my grandfather.

What did he think about this passage?
What notes did he write on this book of the Bible?
What questions did he wrestle with here?

I realized how powerful it would have been to have all his notes — not scattered across dozens of notepads, but organized, connected, and preserved. Not just for me… but for my children.

What if faith didn’t stop with one generation?

Why This Notebook Exists

The Bible Notebook was created for people like my grandfather — people deeply devoted to God’s Word, who want to write, reflect, question, and grow, but also want their journey to last.

This notebook follows the exact order of the 66 books of the Bible, giving each book its own dedicated space. Every section begins with a helpful overview — a synopsis, purpose, timeline, author, and audience — followed by blank pages ready to hold your personal notes.

Instead of scattered thoughts, everything stays connected. Instead of lost notebooks, your reflections remain where they belong — with the Scripture that inspired them.

A Legacy That Lives On

I often imagine the smile my grandfather would have had if he knew his notes could still be shaping his family’s faith years after Jesus took him home. I believe, deep down, that it would have been his greatest joy.

This notebook is more than paper and ink.
It’s a place for faith to grow.
A record of a life spent in the Word.
A legacy that can be handed down, generation after generation.

If you’ve ever wanted your faith to outlive you... this notebook was made for you.