A Beautiful Year in the Bible: The TikTok-Loved Devotional That’s Helping Women Reconnect With Scripture—One Week at a Time

As Easter approaches and thoughts turn to spiritual renewal, a growing number of women are turning to an unexpected place for daily encouragement and deeper connection with Scripture: TikTok. And at the center of that movement? A Beautiful Year in the Bible – a stunning, thoughtfully-designed 52-week Bible study created specifically for women by Alabaster.

More than just a devotional, A Beautiful Year in the Bible has blossomed into a social media sensation, capturing hearts as one of the top-ranked books on TikTok with its visual beauty, inclusive perspective and manageable, theme-driven structure. The unexpected spark? A heartfelt TikTok video shared by Niya, a friend of Alabaster’s co-founder and CEO Brian Chung.

“I remember when we were just launching A Beautiful Year in the Bible. We’d invited my friend Niya to join one of our photoshoots and asked her to share her honest thoughts on camera – just a simple piece of content,” Chung recalls. In the video, Niya opened up about something surprisingly relatable: she had been a Christian for years but had never read the entire Bible. Her candid admission and emotional honesty resonated deeply with viewers, many of whom had felt the same way.

“We posted it, and practically overnight, it started gaining momentum on TikTok,” Chung says. “Her vulnerability struck a chord with people everywhere.”

Suddenly, A Beautiful Year in the Bible became more than a beautifully designed study—it became a symbol of possibility. With its vibrant artwork, approachable format and heartfelt backstory, the study offered something that felt not only inspirational, but actually achievable.

The result? A viral wave of women reshaping what Bible study looks like – and feels like – in their daily lives.

What makes this so unique isn’t just its structure (though weekly themes like The Gift of Forgiveness and Freedom & Reconciliation in Christ make Scripture refreshingly relevant). It’s the experience. Each week’s devotional is paired with original artwork by TikTok artist Yumi, turning every page into a visual retreat.

“Art can draw us into scripture in a powerful, almost visceral way,” explains Willa Jin, Head of Finance and Talent at Alabaster. “By pairing each weekly theme with original illustrations, readers are encouraged to slow down, reflect and engage their imagination – rather than simply skimming the text.”

And the effect is undeniable. Readers say the study helps them feel seen, inspired and motivated to keep going – not overwhelmed or discouraged by unrelatable topics.

“I literally feel like I’m the girl on the cover, in a breezy open spacious field with the Holy Spirit like a dove in my presence,” writes one reviewer. “This is hands-down THE most aesthetically pleasing Bible study I think I’ve ever gotten my hands on.”

While Scripture is universal, this study was crafted with the modern woman’s journey in mind. Over half of the contributors are women of color, speaking to the diversity of experiences women face.“Women often experience unique challenges and navigate different life stages,” Chung shares. “This allows us to address those experiences head-on and explore how faith intersects with daily life from a woman’s perspective.”

That fresh approach is exactly what many have been craving. “One of the things I deeply appreciate about this Bible study is that even though it is made for women, it does NOT include anything on mothering, parenting or marriage,” another reviewer notes. “I am absolutely blown away by the depth of study.”

TikTok may not be the first place you’d expect a Bible study to take off – but that’s exactly where A Beautiful Year in the Bible found its audience.

“It’s largely because it’s so visual,” Chung explains. “TikTok is all about eye-catching content, and our study isn’t just pages of text – it’s infused with art and color.” Combined with the vulnerability and openness of creators sharing their faith journeys, the result is a study that feels not only beautiful, but also deeply personal and doable.

That sense of community is what keeps women coming back. “TikTok has made discovering a Bible study more communal and more authentic,” Chung says. “It’s become a digital small group of sorts.”

With the success of this edition, Alabaster plans to continue building on its momentum. “We do plan to release additional editions,” Jin confirms. “We want to keep building on what’s been successful and continue meeting women wherever they are in their spiritual journeys.”

For now, A Beautiful Year in the Bible stands as a modern invitation to reconnect with Scripture in a way that feels accessible, uplifting and – true to its name – beautiful. It’s no wonder it’s become a favorite tool for women seeking to grow their faith with intention, creativity and community.

As one fan put it: “I thank God for Alabaster and the ‘beautiful’ creative minds behind this brand.”