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10 Free Gifts to Help Deepen Your Faith

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10 Free Gifts to Help Deepen Your Faith

 

Who doesn’t like free?

How about 10 free gifts to help deepen your faith?

 

Ann Voskamp

I remember the days when I downloaded free scripture printables from Ann Voskamp‘s site. Back then, the most beautiful music from David Neuve played in the background. Now, I write to his melodies often.

Earlier this week, I came across some of those slips of paper with scripture–all printed from Ann’s site years ago. (Don’t ask why I keep things that long…because I really don’t have an answer!) I printed the freebies way back when to encourage our kids, before any of her books hit bookstore shelves.

 

Pioneer Woman

And then there is the Pioneer Woman. (My son’s football team played her son’s recently, by the way. She attended the event, so I hear, but freezing temps kept me locked into a sleeping bag versus searching in the frigid air for a kind woman who might be able to sign a cookbook or slice a few squares of pioneer casserole.)

I followed Ree Drummond on the blogosphere years before her products landed on store shelves and even further back before she hit television airwaves. It was so far back in time, there might have been a dinosaur or two pounding the pavement. 🙂 Just for the record, she offered amazing recipes back then too. And I downloaded them–for free.

 

You, Friend

Once again, the holiday season swirls among us, a new year on its tails. Just as Ann and Ree offered free items years ago for readers’ pleasure, encouragement, and growth, a few free items await you and me on the Internet today.

Why not consider free gifts to give and keep, drawing a solid line between us, friends, family, and faith? These prove simple, some more profound. All free downloads listed below are authored by trusted friends (and a few from right here on KristiWoods.net), landing as free download gifts to you. (FYI, subscriber sign-up for access may be required.)

Bonus: Coming Soon!

Who AM I? on KristiWoods.net

Feelings of inadequacy…

Fear looming larger than God’s faithfulness…

Simply feeling like you don’t belong…

We’re going deep in God’s Word in 2019 to secure truth for these (and more) uncertainties deception spins. Because often what and how we feel about ourselves teeters on the enemy’s lies. But God sets our identity secure on His truth.

Join us.

It’s free.

2 memory verses/month.

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Onward to our list of 10….

Merry Christmas & Enjoy!

 

1. 10 Days to More with colorful background

10 Days to More–More of Jesus and His Word by Betsy de Cruz

 

 

2. woman holding a calendar with the words "Pray Big Calendar" in front

Pray Big Calendar by Lyli Dunbar

 

 

3. The Daughter's Manifesto by Abby McDonald

The Daughter’s Manifesto by Abby McDonald

 

4. One-Sentence Prayers for Letting Go of Frustration

One-Sentence Prayers for Letting Go of Frustration by Kristine Brown 

 

5. Personal Spiritual Retreat Notebook

Personal Spiritual Retreat Notebook by Lisa Appelo at True and Faithful

 

 

6. Embracing God's Priorities

Embracing God’s Priorities ebook by Living Our Priorities

 

7.

Brave Love: A 31-Day Journey of Faith for Your Marriage by Rob and Joanna Teigen

 

8.Seeing Ourselves Through the Eyes of God

Seeing Ourselves Through the Eyes of God: 50 Daily Devotions by Crystal Storms

 

9. Removing the Sting of Rejection

Removing the Sting of Rejection: a 3-Day Devotional by Kristi Woods (Sign up in the Subscriber Library. For access to other free, faith-building printables in the Subscriber Library–as well as regular email updates–make certain to also sign up for KristiWoods.net.)

10.  Daily Task List - for spiritual and daily growth

Get Organized & Grow: Spiritual, Daily, Writing by Kristi Woods.  (A choice of two daily lists which include prayer, thankfulness, remembrance, tasks to be completed, and more.) Perfect for the New Year!  Free in the Subscriber Library, along with several other faith-building printables. Subscribe to KristiWoods.net here.)

 

Don’t Forget to Check Out These, too!

15 Ways to Give the Beautiful Gift of Time

Gift Ideas for Your Faith-Filled Christmas.

 

And that’s it for this list of FREE items…just for you.

Merry Christmas, friends!

Linking with other Jesus lovers and writers here: #purposefulfaith, #heartencouragementThursday, #faithonfire

15 Christmas Gift Ideas for the Christ-Lover in Your Life

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15 Christmas Gift Ideas for the Christ-Lover in Your Life

 

15 Christmas Gift Ideas for the Christ-Lover in Your Life

Do you enjoy giving thoughtful gifts at Christmas time? It’s like snapping a puzzle piece into place, isn’t it? There’s a sense of joy when everything comes together.

But for some of us, gathering gift ideas isn’t quite so fluid. It takes a mountain of brain cells building on each other and then a trek up that virtual mountain to generate an idea–and even then we somehow miss the mark of the “perfect” gift.

 

Then again, Jesus is always the perfect gift, isn’t He?

 

I’ve put together a helpful list of 15 Christmas gift ideas for the Christ-lover in your life. Perhaps these will help those who select solutions with ease and the others of us, too. 😉 All point toward the Perfect Gift of Jesus Christ.

Some links may be affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may receive compensation if you click through and make a purchase.

 

Christmas-Oriented Gifts

Nativity Scene

I snapped the above picture of our nativity scene. It sits on the piano right now. But years ago we propped it on a table where little hands loved to play with it.

What joy in remembering those times.

What joy in celebrating Jesus with the help of a nativity scene. Here are a few sets, and a couple other Christmas-time helps, to celebrate and enjoy Jesus this year.

8770202: Scriptured Nativity Set with BaseScriptured Nativity Set with Base
505386: Tales of Glory Nativity PlaysetTales of Glory Nativity Playset
41672X: Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent DevotionalUnwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Devotional
By Asheritah Ciuciu

 

 Printable Names of Jesus Advent Calendar by My Messy Desk

Bibles and Related Gifts

339270: NLT Chronological Life Application Study Bible, HardcoverNLT Chronological Life Application Study Bible, Hardcover

The Chronological Life Application Study Bible was a birthday gift this year. And I LOVE it. It’s the first time I’ve walked through the Bible chronologically. It’s a bit different, but I found it helpful. This version of the NLT has fantastic notes and insight as well.

 

542376: The New Strong"s Exhaustive Concordance of the BibleThe New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible
By James Strong

I use this tool on a regular basis. It helps Bible readers dig further into the Greek and Hebrew meaning of words, opening understanding and offering “a-ha’s” for our faith.

 

750136: The Beginner"s Bible, New and Updated Edition 2016The Beginner’s Bible, New and Updated Edition 2016
By Zondervan

Did you catch my review of this Bible here? It’s a keeper for young ones. Also, we have our winners of The Beginner’s Bible giveaway. Congratulations Joanne Viola and Cheryl Barker!

 

  • ??  Mystery Bible ??

Within the week, I’ll be posting a review of yet another new Bible you’ll want to consider. 😉 Right now it’s a mystery, but make certain to stay “in the know” automatically by subscribing to KristiWoods.net, if you haven’t already.

 

For the Outdoorsman

369286: RealTree: Majestic Bible TabsRealTree: Majestic Bible Tabs
By Ellie Claire

Tabs = lifesavers when trying to find books of the Bible, especially for new Christians and those in groups settings who feel the swipe of shame as they’re leafing through the huge book in hopes of landing the book jackpot. (But I wouldn’t know anything about that!) 🙂

 Consider these two options, above and below, for the camo lovers in your life. And if you’re not into camo, other options await.

261294: RealTree Bible Tabs Pink CamoRealTree Bible Tabs Pink Camo

 

For the Reader

 

729824: Silencing Insecurity: Believing God"s Truth about YouSilencing Insecurity: Believing God’s Truth about You
By Donna Gibbs

This was one of my favorite non-fiction reads from 2018. If misidentity roars in your life or someone you love, grab a copy of this book. It’s a goodie. To learn more about it, see my review here. 

 

205876: Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out and LonelyUninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out and Lonely
By Lysa TerKeurst

Earlier this year, several local ladies and I gathered on Sunday nights to fight and overcome those feelings we harbor when feeling less than, left out, and lonely. We used Univited by Lysa TerKeurst. Call it well worth the read!

039851: It"s Not Supposed to Be This WayIt’s Not Supposed to Be This Way
By Lysa TerKeurst

Bonus: Lysa has a new read available as well, It’s Not Supposed to be This Way. You might be
interested in checking it out as well.

 

Removing the Sting of Rejection

  • Removing the Sting of Rejection

Don’t forget to grab your FREE copy HERE of Removing the Sting of Rejection. This 3-day devotional I wrote leans on God’s truth to help set our hearts on freedom from rejection.

 

Home Decor

5124726: Joy, I Bring You Good News Of Great Joy, TowelJoy, I Bring You Good News Of Great Joy, Towel

Isn’t it pretty? Something about that gold and the Christmas season. Oh, and then there’s donning the home with the Word of God. Grabs my heart every time.

 

Music

962418: Burn the Ships, VinylBurn the Ships, Vinyl
By For King & Country

Vinyl’s coming back, y’all! Couldn’t believe my eyes when scouring the store at Cracker Barrel recently. I did a double take when Bruno Mars stared back at me from a vinyl jacket–available for sale.

WHAT?!

A vinyl comeback? (Our friend, Russ, will be excited. He restores old record players and houses a love of vinyl like no other I know.)

Well guess what? For King and Country also drops a new album in time for Christmas…available in vinyl. Fun!

Tony and I attended Roadshow18 this year, a Christian music concert including the likes of Matthew West, Natalie Grant, Social Club Misfits, Zac Williams, and more. For King and Country headlined. And goodness…they know how to put on a show. I awarded them “all-time fav concert.”

The creativity blew.me.away. And it might you as well. So consider this album for the Christ-lovers in your life…or even yourself. And let me know how you like the music, okay?

 

I hope you find help in these ideas. Regardless, enjoy Jesus, the season, and those surrounding you, friend. Oh, and two more things…

1. Don’t Miss Next Tuesday’s Post!

It’s FULL of FREE gifts for you. Shop for self or others. Whatever you do, don’t miss it. Subscribe to KristiWoods.net here.

2. Prayer

Busyness shifts our focus off prayer–especially in a busy season and when it comes to the husband. He’s a big boy, he can handle himself. Right? Well….

Journey on over to Growing Home Together where you’ll be charged and encouraged to pray for your husband. And while there, skip over to their store for Christmas gift ideas. (I especially love A Mom’s Prayers for her Son. See my review.)

 

Linking with other Jesus lovers and writers here: #heartencouragementThursday,#faithonfire

Do You Love a Good Children’s Bible? Giveaway!

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The Beginner's Bible

Do you love a good children’s Bible?

 

As we head toward December, look for giving opportunities–gifts for you. Starting today and during several Tuesdays in December, readers will find FREE faith-bolstering items here at KristiWoods.net.

What’s not to love about giving during the giving season?

Grab these FREE goodies for personal, mentoring, or gifting use.

In addition, you’ll find gift-giving ideas for a Christmas that sizzles with faith, ideas to encourage recepients in their walk with Jesus. And even though some of the links to those products are affiliates and I may receive compensation if you puchase them, it won’t cost you an extra penny. 

 

When our kids were young, I bought them several age-appropriate Bibles. No two were the same.

One of the most-used versions we set dove into regularly was The Beginner’s Bible. The kids loved it. Me too! And that was fifteen years ago.

We scoured and studied its pages at night as they slid under the covers and prepared for a good night’s sleep. We read it during the day sometimes as well. And the part I loved most is when I’d catch glimpse of one of the kids carting it around the house–usually Beka– then plopping on the sofa to flip through the pages and study the scenes.

 

Why did we love The Beginner’s Bible?

  1. Its hard back holds up to eager hands.
    The hard cover simply worked best for our crew of little fingers, kids eager to flip through pages and carry around their Bible. It’s solid for young hands.
  2. The Beginner’s Bible contains attractive pages bursting with color. 
    Sure, black and white paints a picture, but there’s something about color that lights up the page…and draws a reader. Even if your kids don’t yet read, they’ll capture insight into the Bible story simply by studying the picture.
  3. Both Old and New Testament stories find their way into this Bible.
    From stories about creation and Elisha in the Old Testament to a New Testament filled with Jesus, this children’s Bible covers stories and people threaded throughout time.
  4. It contains references to the Bible passages.
    As a new Christian, I appreciated that The Beginner’s Bible included passage references for each story. This helpful feature allows opportunity to read the portion in an adult Bible before exploring it with the kids. (The children’s stories are not word-for-word translations. They are stories, snippets of that passage.) And sometimes reading the actual verses helps adults better understand the complete picture and prepares them for questions children ask.
  5. The Beginner’s Bible is a great choice for beginning readers. 
    Young readers will call this one their own. Hence, the name “The Beginner’s Bible.” The words prove friendly for youngsters. A dictionary at the back of the Bible helps with unfamiliar ones. And if its reading level proves too high for your reader? Consider it an open opportunity for an adult to read to the child. Call it a win/win.

 

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The Beginner's Bible coverIf you’re in the market this Christmas season to give a gift to a youngster, ages 4-8, considerThe Beginner’s Bible. 

 

Today’s good news?

 

I’m giving away two copies of a brand new, 2005 version The Beginner’s Bible! (1 each to TWO different winners.)

 

Just in time for Christmas. (Never fear, if you don’t win, check out the link below to purchase The Beginner’s Bible. There are so.many.options.)

750136: The Beginner"s Bible, New and Updated Edition 2016The Beginner’s Bible, New and Updated Edition 2016
By Zondervan

Giveaway Specifics:

  1. Ages 18+ to enter.
  2. US addresses only, please.
  3. Void where prohibited.
  4. No purchase necessary.
  5. To enter:
    * Comment below for 1 entry (max 1x)
    * Subscribe to KristiWoods.net for 2 entries (comment below that you’ve subscribed – max 1x)
    * Pin a graphic to Pinterest for 1 entry (leave a comment below letting us know, max 1x)
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    This giveaway is in no way sponsored by or affiliated with Pinterest or Twitter.
  6. Contest closes on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 6pm, central time.
  7. My teens will help me pull a name out of a bowl–we’re real high-tech! Winner to be emailed (so make certain to leave your email address when prompted while commenting) and announced in the Tuesday, Dec. 4 post.
  8. Packages will be mailed via USPS media mail.

 

Both copies of The Beginner’s Bible were provided, free of charge, from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
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