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The Melissa Bible // Hand Painted Bible // Galaxy + Stardust // Purple, Blue + Black // ESV Journaling Bible

The Melissa Bible // Hand Painted Bible // Galaxy + Stardust // Purple, Blue + Black // ESV Journaling Bible

$100.00 USD
$100.00 USD
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please read the "how to order" listing description before placing your order! * The Melissa Bible is themed after a young woman who’s brokenness was made into the most beautiful masterpiece by God’s love shown to her through His Word. Melissa grew up in Southern New Jersey to a culturally Catholic family with two brothers and married parents. She received communion at a young age, and never returned to mass after that. She was turned off by the boring and structured religion, turning to the party scene in high school. Popularity, promiscuity and partying accompanied by the perfect body, skin, hair and smile. An onlooker would think Melissa had it all. The truth was that was all a cover-up for the real Melissa. she was empty on the inside, daily battling depression and a terrible self image that had her in bondage to an eating disorder. An intelligent woman by nature, Melissa would journal every day and ask herself, “Why am I so empty?” “Why am I here?” and “What is my purpose?” She sought out answers through alcohol, pills, broken relationships with men, empty friendships and parties full of people that often left her feeling alone. When she searched the world and only found more emptiness, she was driven to an even darker place of depression and suicidal thoughts. BUT GOD, who was orchestrating a far greater plan, drew her close to Him. She entered the doors of a faith based program called Calvary Residential Discipleship program in Bangor, Maine to seek help for her depression. God began to speak to her day by day in His Word and strengthen her heart to fight the battle in her mind. He showed her what love really is and created such a love for His Word and teaching it to others. Melissa didn’t know it yet, but He was preparing her for battles ahead even then. Melissa’s brother passed away shortly after her influence undeniably led him too to the foot of the cross. She was able to be a strong tower for those around her as the Holy Spirit would use her to comfort and give hope to the mourning. She has continued to grow even closer to her Lord and Savior since that horrible storm and now is married to a godly man who pastors a youth group in Bangor, Maine. They now are raising their first son they had one week before their one year wedding anniversary, Apollos. She is an amazing wife and mother that radiates the joy of the Lord. She continues to use her gifts, now leading worship, and counseling young girls in the youth group at that same fork in the road in their lives. She is an amazing listener and counselor to women that they would know Christ, know His saving power and submit to His Lordship.

shipping & returns

all Sparrows & Wildflowers Bibles are painted upon order.

because each item is custom and made to order, no returns or refunds will be accepted unless there is an error on my end (as with any handmade items, this has happened a handful of times!)

IF an error is to occur such as a typo, different verse than you requested or omission of one of your specific requests, please communicate with me & i will be HAPPY to provide you with the means to ship it back to me so I can fix it!


florals/backdrops will vary slightly in color from the listing photos as they are blended while wet & filters are at times added for aesthetic purposes. also due to certain lighting/phone/computer screens, we may be seeing colors uniquely different.
no two bibles are ever exactly the same, yours will be unique and totally YOU!

if an item is promised by a certain date, & does not arrive by that date due to an error at the post office Sparrows & Wildflowers cannot be held liable. shipping is unfortunately out of my hands as soon as i bring it to the post office, although i wish i could hand deliver each one! i provide tracking on all of my items for that reason. 
the processing time for your order does not include weekends or holidays, it also doesn’t include shipping time once your order is in the mail.
also, with tracking… the post office sometimes does not scan the packages along the way.

don’t be alarmed if it looks like your package hasn’t moved since its shipping day, as that is very common. i am a one woman show working around the clock to get orders out in a timely manner. these Bibles are in high demand so i really appreciate your patience and understanding with all these shipping announcements.

i do try to get each order out as quickly as possible. you can follow along for updates by signing up for text/e,ail notifications connected to your tracking number as soon as i print your label & when i ship, you’ll see that package number moving & grooving!

care instructions

i always say to all my guests in the shop, absolutely handle with care. i would not suggest leaving this bible out in the rain or scratching at the design or leaving it in the car or outside in less than 30 degree weather….. or in the hands of a two year old ha!

as with any handmade item, there is always the risk of imperfections as you use and love on this Bible over time.

however, my passion that ignited the fire to start this business is the desire that women would grow more in love with the Word of God. i do not intend to sell these beautiful works of art to sit on a shelf and be house decor. we have enough “shelf bibles” in our blessed, free country!

my desire is that women would take this bible everywhere they go and OVERUSE it! i like to see women’s bibles full of notes, highlighted and LIVED IN, loved on. after years of use, every one of my Bibles grow to accumulate imperfections that make this personal Book my own! my desire is that this Bible would be taken everywhere with you.

…and if that means walking in the rain with your Bible to go share the love of Christ with someone who needs Him, i have prepared for that! i cover each Bible with multiple coats of paint finish/sealer to ensure you that whether it’s few raindrops, an accidental drop to the ground as you give someone a hug, or setting your prayer journal on top of it as you ride in the car... none of these things will ruin it!

i want you to enjoy this work of art for years to come! 


with all this being said, i still do not suggest scratching at the design and caring for the Word of God as something precious! just as i would also suggest not using pens as book marks, as the binding is subject to ripping. unfortunately i don’t have a product i’ve run over with a car (napoleon dunamite reference) or dropped off a building for crash tests 😂

 BUT i do have multiple women at my church who have ordered my product that I see them using each sunday and wednesday... and the Bible’s are holding up just wonderfully and in great shape :)

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