About

Thy Word In My Heart exists to magnify the Word of God through Bible study, Scripture memorization, and displaying the Scriptures in our homes, offices, and everywhere.

“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” Psalm 119:11

Thy Word In My Heart began from a desire to see God's Word displayed in as many homes and offices and workplaces as possible, knowing that the more often we see His words, the more likely we are to memorize them and remember them in times of need.

Meet the artist: Marianne Stewart

I'm the wife of a handsome godly man, mom of two delightful young men; and caretaker of one sweet, big, geriatric flufflepup. I'm a self-employed graphic designer with nearly two decades of experience in the printing and publishing industries. I love slow mornings, reading my Bible while sipping hot coffee, fall weather, the sound of rain, and any meal I didn't have to cook myself.

I grew up in a good, stable, supportive Christian home, born to parents who followed Jesus to the best of their ability. Even though all the right seeds were planted for me to grow up and follow Jesus, too, I took my “moral life” for granted.

Having grown up in church, I knew many Bible stories and Scriptures by heart. They were as familiar to me as own family. However, they tended to be just that: stories. I never truly grasped the depth of my own sins and my desperate need for the Savior.

I knew about Jesus, but I didn’t really know Him.

But then, at age 19, I finally got it. Through my late teens, the Holy Spirit opened my eyes, bit by bit. I thought I was saved at 10 years old, but came to realize I'd simply repeated a prayer out of fear, frightened I'd go to hell. I had never trusted Jesus or put my faith in Him. My heart was still as sinful as it had always been.

Thankfully, Jesus never quit loving me! (Spoiler: He never will!)

I can't remember the date (only that it was springtime), nor can I recall a single word the preacher said that Sunday morning. What I DO remember was the urgent, heart-shaking knowledge that if I left church that day without surrendering my life to Jesus — who died on the cross as payment for ALL my sins — then I was doomed to pay the price for them myself. (FYI: the price is death. Hell. Eternal separation from God our Creator.) That day I finally understood the love and hope and grace and mercy that Jesus offered me freely. I accepted His gift, put my faith in Him, and never looked back! :)

Since that day, I've still made plenty of mistakes. Hardships still happen and trials come. But He made me new! I'm no longer the Marianne who took her “moral life” for granted. Now I'm Marianne who wants nothing more than to live a life that pleases the One who gave His life for her. I want to steward well any and every good thing He gives me so He can use it to bear fruit as He sees fit.

My entire outlook on life is different.

I have experienced the “peace beyond all understanding”.

I know joy in all circumstances — good, bad, and downright ugly.

And it's all because of Jesus!

Friend, it is my desire for YOU know and encounter Jesus, too.

If anything at Thy Word In My Heart — whether it be the Bible study emails, an art print or mug, a blog post, or anything else — helps you know Jesus more intimately, rely on Him more fully, or trust Him more completely, then my efforts have been well-spent. None of this is about me and what I can do. Everything is about HIM and what He has done!

Now that you know more about Marianne and Thy Word In My Heart, here’s what you can do next:

  • Join Walking In the Word

    In the monthly email-only Bible study, we memorize a new verse every month and dive deep into the surrounding passage and related Scriptures.

    Sign up here 

  • Browse the shop

    Browse the shop for art prints, stickers, mugs, and more to help you memorize the Scriptures. (They also make great gifts to encourage your friends!)

    Visit the shop 

  • Read the Blog

    Check out the blog for deeper dives into the monthly scriptures and personal stories from my walk with Jesus through the years.

    Read the stories