If you’ve been eyeing both journals and can’t tell which one you actually need, here’s the simple answer. They’re built for two different moments in your week — and a lot of people end up using both. Here’s the honest difference.
The short answer
A Church Notes Journal is for Sunday — taking notes during the sermon. A Bible Notes Journal is for the rest of the week — your own time studying Scripture. One captures what you hear; the other goes deeper into what you read.
What’s the difference between a Church Notes Journal and a Bible Notes Journal?
Both are guided, so you always know what to write. The difference is what each page is set up for:
- Church Notes Journal — guided space for the sermon: date, speaker, Scripture references, key points, your notes, and a reflection to carry into the week. Made to help you remember and apply Sunday’s message.
- Bible Notes Journal — guided space for personal study: the passage, what stood out, reflection questions, and a prayer. Made to help you slow down, understand, and remember what you read on your own.
Who the Church Notes Journal is for
You’re the person who leaves church encouraged but can’t remember the main point by Wednesday. You take notes during the sermon (or wish you did) and want one place to keep them, Sunday to Sunday. If that’s you, start with Church Notes.
Who the Bible Notes Journal is for
You want a consistent personal quiet time but freeze at the blank page. You want to study Scripture at your own pace — no reading plan to fall behind on — with prompts that help you reflect and respond. If that’s you, start with Bible Notes.
When you should get both
Honestly? Most of our community uses both, because they cover the whole week: capture the sermon on Sunday, go deeper in the Word the rest of the week. If you want the full rhythm (and a little savings), the Church + Bible Notes Duo pairs them together, and the Journal Trio adds the Daily Faith Planner to keep your days centered on God too.
Still not sure?
If you take notes at church, choose Church Notes. If you want a guided personal quiet time, choose Bible Notes. If you do both, get the Duo. You can compare sizes, covers, and colors in the Church Notes collection and the Bible Notes collection — whichever you pick, you’ll have a simple place to remember what God is teaching you.
