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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 thePioneer 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.)
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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.
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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.
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Christmas-Oriented Gifts
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Don’t forget to grab your FREE copy HEREof 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.
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.
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!
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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….
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Contest closes on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 6pm, central time.
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.
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.
Printable Names of Jesus Advent Calendar
If you’re in the market this Christmas season to give a gift to a youngster, ages 4-8, considerThe Beginner’s Bible.