There is nothing like finding the perfect gift for someone you love. That’s one of my favorite parts of the Christmas season. When I find a gift that truly encapsulates who someone is, it brings me so much joy. I can just imagine their face lighting up when they open it. But in a culture that so often commercializes gift-giving, it can be hard to find gifts that will be truly meaningful. If you’re looking for Christmas gifts that will be more than just clutter, this list should help. Here are the top 12 gift ideas to give your loved ones to help them grow in their faith!
Every Moment Holy
If you love prayer books, art, and poetry, this book is an amazing resource to have on your bookshelf. It’s beautifully bound and filled with written prayers for all the mundane moments of life. I find these kinds of books so helpful to help me meditate on God in moments when I’m not sure what to pray. And as a writer, this book makes my eyes light up because each text is so beautifully written and many are accompanied by lovely artistic prints. By implementing some of the prayers in the book, such as a prayer for when you’re brewing a fresh pot of coffee, you can focus your mind on Christ throughout every moment of your day. Give the leather-bound hardcover version as a beautiful gift that will bless your loved ones and help them draw nearer to Christ in the New Year!
Prayer Journal
Speaking of prayer, a prayer journal makes such a fun gift for fellow Christians in your life. Prayer journals can be helpful resources to focus your quiet time and keep track of ways God has been faithful. There are dozens of different prayer journal options out there, so do your own research based on what you want. This prayer journal linked here is a great option with a pretty binding and a really practical format to use. Websites like Dayspring or Christian Books have other options including more masculine versions for the men in your lives. The YouTubers and Bloggers at Coffee and Bible Time also have a few options that make for great gifts.
Journaling Bible
If you’re loved one needs a new Bible, a journaling Bible can make a great gift paired with a set of pens or highlighters. Again, there are dozens of different options, but the Illuminated Journaling Bible is a personal favorite of mine. If you’ve ever wished we could go back to making the gorgeous old Bibles that were printed on printing presses and hand-painted with scrolling medieval lettering, this is the Bible for you. It’s filled with beautiful gold artwork that helps your mind focus on the text, and leaves space to do your own doodles or journaling in the margins. One of my Bible school professors once told our whole class that if he had the budget for it, he would get each of us a journaling Bible for graduation so that we could read the Bible without all the commentaries and textbooks and see the text with fresh eyes. That comment has always stuck with me, and it’s the reason I purchased this journaling Bible. The Word of God is filled with beauty. Help your loved ones rediscover the beauty of Christ by giving them a journaling Bible for Christmas.
The Chosen DVDs
If you’ve ever been turned off from Christian media because it’s cheesy and predictable, The Chosen series is a game-changer. This tv show, based on Jesus’ life, is the best portrayal of Jesus I’ve ever seen on screen. I swear there’s a scene in every episode that makes me cry. It’s so moving and makes me draw nearer to Christ with every episode I watch. Buy your movie buff uncle or Netflix binging sibling a full season on DVD for Christmas so they can binge Jesus! The full two seasons are available on the Chosen App for free, but it can be tricky to cast from your phone to a different device for those who aren’t totally tech-savvy. If you have a grandma or dad who might not love the app format, give them the gift of a DVD set so it’s easier than ever to press play and see Jesus on the big screen!
Cards Christians Like
If you think Apples to Apples or Cards Against Humanity are fun party games, then you’ll enjoy Cards Christians like. For any friends or family members that are into meme culture, this is the kind of game that pokes fun at all the quirks of Christian culture in a way that’s both super relatable and hilarious. Giving this game as a gift ensures that your whole family will have something fun to do after all the presents are unwrapped. If you’ve got pastor’s kids, Bible school grads, or homeschoolers in the mix, they’ll all find something to relate to in the card prompts. There’s no better way to bond with a bunch of Christians than to laugh at all the weird stuff you do!
Anxiety Gift Set
Let’s face it – 2020 and 2021 have been crazy years to live through. Many people have found that their mental health has suffered. If you’ve got a friend or relative that could use a little encouragement, give them this gift set to ease the anxiety. The set includes a comforting candle and a beautiful journal specifically filled with prompts to work through anxiety with a Biblical perspective. It’s a great tool to address the struggle without minimizing it, and it was created by a graphic designer who has an eye for making colors pop on the page. If you want to get even fancier, give this gift set alongside a fuzzy throw or weighted blanket. Your loved one will be cozier than ever this holiday!
Leather Bound Bible
After raving about my journaling Bible, I couldn’t help but make another mention of this leather-bound beauty. If you’re looking for a journaling Bible that’s a little less intricate, this leather-bound book is the way to go. It’s a great gift with a beautifully crafted exterior. The leather flap wraps around with a leather cord to tie it together. After unwrapping, you can flip through large print Bible pages with a large lined side margin to write your notes in. This is a great gift for the men in your life that love to study the Scriptures since it can be hard to find a journaling Bible without the extra feminine flair. Give the gift of God’s Word this Christmas to celebrate the Word made Flesh!
Memory Verse Cards
This is a fun little stocking stuffer to help your friends and family dive deeper into verse memorization. Committing verses to memory can be a struggle when there’s so much else clamoring for our attention. These verse cards make that a little easier. Pull out a verse card to slip in your back pocket and look at throughout the day. The colorful layout and durable design make these verse cards perfect to place around your house or share with others. The simple text makes them easy to remember and study. If you have someone in your life who wants to memorize more Scripture but struggles with the process, slip this little set into their stocking and they’ll be set up for success!
Planner
The New Year is just around the corner and all the type-A people in your life are in search of the perfect planner to organize their life. There are dozens of fun planners on Dayspring. This one is a nice simple layout that you could give to a man or woman in your life. It’s got a compact build so it can be thrown in a purse or briefcase easily. There are tons of other options online for teachers, moms, and anyone else. If the versions on Dayspring aren’t right for you, check out The Christian Planner’s website to see some other options and layouts. Pair the planner with a highlighter set or some cute Post-It notes and you’ll have a cute gift for even the most organized people in your life.
Becoming Wordsearch Book
You don’t see a whole lot of Christian Wordsearch books out there, but this one is amazing. If you’ve got friends or relatives that love a good mind-bender puzzle, this is a great gift to keep them busy. It provides the perfect combination of puzzles and encouragement. I love the format of this book because it’s filled with little reminders of God’s faithfulness. The very act of finding the words allows the mind to meditate on Scriptural truths and promises from God. It even has spaces where you could write out little prayers or notes to be encouraged by later. Even when the word searches are done, it’s a great book to have on your bookshelf and pull out for some inspiration. Give this book as a fun little gift for your puzzle-loving grandma or Boggle-obsessed cousin!
House Blessing Plaque
This is a bit of a nontraditional gift, but I’ve come to love it. When my family moved into our new house, our neighbors gave us this little box as a housewarming gift. When we opened it up, this little plaque was inside. It says, “Peace to all who enter here” and contains two little nails to fasten it to your front door or entryway. I love the idea of having this tangible blessing over those who enter our home. It’s a beautiful design and a Biblical sentiment that opens a home with hospitality. For those at your Christmas gathering that have recently moved or love to use their home as a place of hospitality, this is a great little gift to extend that welcome this season!
Devotional Doodle Journal
Everyone has someone in their life who doodles on their school papers or sermon notes. Give them the gift of a doodle devotional this season. While a journaling Bible or fancy journal is formatted for a more organized approach, this journal is all about drawing doodles all over the page. It has lots of blank space to draw and even includes different doodle prompts based on Scriptures or devotionals to help your loved one meditate on truth in their own unique way. There is an adult version and a kids version, so you have a fun gift no matter the age range. Embrace the stick figures and colorful notetaking skills of your loved ones this season by giving them a doodle devotional.
There’s nothing like finding the perfect gift for every loved one in your life. And for relatives and friends that love Jesus, the best gift you can give is one that will encourage them in their faith. Hopefully, these twelve gifts will help to inspire you with a few ideas for those in your life who might be tricky to buy for. From your grandma to your best friend, these gifts provide lots of options so that your gift-giving can be personalized to each person’s unique passions and talents. Let this be the year that you give gifts that are meaningful and faith-filled so that your loved ones can be encouraged and inspired as they draw near to Jesus!
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