Every year I interact with new Christian shops on Instagram, and I’m amazed by the creativity of other brothers and sisters in Christ. Our God is a God of beauty, and I see that as His people use their God-given talents to bring beauty into our lives through artistic and practical crafts.
And the best part is? These stores love God’s Word. It inspires them not only to create for His glory, but to build up His church.
Though malls and other online superstores boast thousands of cute products on Black Friday and beyond, there’s nothing like supporting a fellow believer and gifting something that you know will bless your loved one’s walk with Jesus.
Below I’ve rounded up 5 of my top picks – a gift guide in a sense – that you won’t find at Target and will help your friend walk by faith.
Many of these gifts have been a valuable addition to my own journey and home.
Illuminated Fingerprint by God’s Fingerprints (+ Giveaway)
I’ve been a longtime admirer of God’s Fingerprints and their poignant watercolors of God’s creation.
Aside from touching images of nature and Scripture, they’re most known for their namesake “God’s Fingerprint” – a large, handwritten print that wraps together a verse from every book in the Bible! Starting with Genesis 1:1’s “In the beginning…” and ending with “Hallelujah!” in Revelation at the top, this piece would be an eye-catching piece in any Christian home and wonderfully showcases the sufficiency of God’s Word.
It’s normally letter-pressed in black ink, but the shop is now offering limited edition rose gold and gold versions, which make the words reflect light and shimmer. Whether for your pastor, pastor’s wife, or a close Christian friend, this would be a high-quality print to frame as a gift.
And guess what? God’s Fingerprints has graciously decided to send one reader their Gold Fingerprint! Don’t miss the giveaway entry box at the end of this post!
The Abide Journal by The Daily Grace Co.
If you’ve been following Free Indeed for awhile, you know I love all things Daily Grace Company!
It’s rare that you discover a store that designs both lovely and doctrinally-sound resources. It’s my one-stop shop for Bible study supplies – from highlighters to planners to children’s books.
If I had to gift one item from their wide selection it would be The Abide Journal – a daily Scripture reading guide, prayer request keeper, and notebook wrapped in one. From daily questions to lead your quiet time to gratitude sections, this notebook has pretty pages and structure to encourage your sister in Christ to stay in the Word.
The RAD Box by Rad Joy
Maybe you (or your friend) are like me and have quiet time materials scattered around the house. Now those devotionals, pens, notebooks, verse cards can have a designated home. Rad Joy is a family-run business that constructs adorable boxes (and other faith tools!) to hold your prayer and study items in one place.
Complete with handles, the handmade boxes have wooden slats that can also be moved and customized to fit your needs. What a helpful idea!
Right now you can use the exclusive code LIVINGFREE15 for 15% off their shop through November 30th!
Scriptures and Florals Wall Calendar by Love All Design Co.
Nothing delights a girl’s heart like calligraphy, especially calligraphy of God’s Word. Calendars are always useful gifts. You can brighten up your loved one’s office or kitchen with Allison’s art. Each month has seasonal verses framed by colorful flowers. This is such a nice way to memorize Scripture and impart gospel hope in the everyday.
Now on Amazon: Adoring His Attributes by Free Indeed
To finish up, I’m overjoyed to share that my blog’s most downloaded devotional has been beautifully updated to be in print on Amazon!
My friend and graphic designer Rachel Zu turned Adoring His Attributes into a stunning prayer journal that would be a sweet gift for any Christian woman.
Through 30 days of purposeful prayer, this journal focuses on one aspect of God’s character each day – with Scriptures to meditate on, prayer prompts, and space to write worshipful praises. Your friend will explore God’s glory and deepen their prayer life in the process.
There’s so many fellow creative sisters I could feature, but I hope these gifts give you a starting point in your shopping!
Gifts like these will surely outlast Christmas Day and give joy in Jesus to your dear one’s heart throughout the new year.
And don’t forget – enter to win the Gold Illuminated Fingerprint by participating in the giveaway below! The winner will be selected November 22nd at midnight PST, be contacted via email, and must respond within 48 hours.
Giveaway Entry:
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![Jesus asked a question that shouldn’t have been difficult to answer.
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And [Jesus] said to the man with the withered hand, "Come here."
4 And he said to them, "Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to kill?" But they were silent.
5 And he looked around at them with anger, grieved at their hardness of heart, and said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He stretched it out, and his hand was restored.
Mark 3:3-5
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Is there ever a wrong time to do good? Ever a right time to do evil?
No.
But the Pharisees didn’t even murmur that one word. They said nothing. Their hearts were distant. Hardened. Quiet. Unnecessarily conflicted, because of man-made traditions. .
Their silence pierced the heart of Christ with righteous anger. He mourned such callousness and confusion over what should be a simple response.
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This passage has many spiritual implications, especially in the context of that day, but Christ’s reaction spoke volumes to me. Don’t forsake good when you have the power to do it. (Also see James 4:17)
It shouldn’t be difficult to preserve and protect the dignity of human life. It shouldn’t be a debate.
Did George Floyd deserve to die in such a wicked way? No. He was a precious man made in the image of God.
Should we allow the racism that pervades our neighborhoods and is a force behind such tragedies? No.
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So when prejudice and racial division surface, we cannot pass it by. When we see it in our own hearts and homes, in our own communities, we cannot afford to ignore it, to grow cold. There has to be care, concern, repentance, unity, and infinitely more so within Christ’s church.
As we follow Jesus, we should grieve over the hard hearts of man, over the sin that reigns instead of compassion. . . and show that grief with a desire to redeem. I’m learning this myself.
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When others remain silent, we ought to love one another like Christ, weep with our hurting brothers and sisters like Christ, and share the hope of Christ, because we know He is the truest way healing and restoration can come.
Oh how we must pray! Oh how must we instill godly justice into our thinking and into the next generation!](https://www.livingfreeindeed.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
We thank God for all you are doing to help us grow spiritually.