It’s that time of the year again when we go shopping for Christmas cards – or use the boxes of cards we bought on sale after Christmas last year. Or maybe you’re the creative type and you make beautiful hand-crafted cards for everyone on your list. But whatever sort of Christmas card sender you might be, you’ll probably agree that the choices for cards are endless. Even if you’re sticking to religious cards and not using reindeer and snowmen, you... Read more
When someone we love is sick, or hurting, it can be difficult to find words to express sympathy, while remaining a source of positivity and encouragement. Scripture is the perfect place to find messages to uplift those who are ailing. The following verses are reminders of the hope we have in knowing God as our healer and comforter in times of trouble. Their placement on a Get Well card would be a lovely reminder of that promise. Numbers 6: 24-26... Read more
Of all the gifts Jesus gave us, love is the greatest. Loving someone completely and forever is recognizing how precious that gift truly is. Couples who commit to one another, and honor that commitment as one ordained by God, should be celebrated. The following verses were chosen as those best suited for use in an anniversary card. Feel free to include them as congratulations to the people in your life who have honored their commitments, for better, for worse, and... Read more
There are moments in life when it’s time to sit still. Moments when God calls us to stand where we are, not because it’s the ‘safe” place, but because there is a lesson to be learned in the quiet. But there are also times, of equal importance, when the Lord tells us to get to running, to pick up speed, and prepare to jump. In those moments, when being called to step out in faith, we can take heart by... Read more
This life is full of battles. Threats to our faith are always present and, as Christians, our fight is against the powers of this world that call us away from God. The good news is that we have every weapon we need at our disposal. When we put on the armor of God’s word, and remember that Jesus goes with us, we can face down every enemy and rest assured that we will come out victorious. The following verses serve... Read more
God said it was not good for man to be alone. He created a companion for him that would live life by his side. A woman’s role in a marriage is to honor that God ordained covenant. We do this by supporting, encouraging, and believing in our husband to fulfill God’s call on their lives. Our role is pivotal, and when we do our best to step up to it, we are rewarded with a husband who glances to his... Read more
If you or someone you know is a Christian and has their own business, they should definitely consider getting business cards. It’s an easy and affordable way to get more people to be aware of the business. For example, for my own website Christianlitreview.com, I purchased about 1,000 business cards from VistaPrint, and it only cost me around $20. Once you get some business cards, you can hand them out to friends and family, encouraging them to do the same.... Read more
There may be no greater news in this life than that of a birth announcement. Many people try and make their announcement memorable and exciting, often throwing some type of party, taking pictures, or finding a creative way to spread the news. And, rightfully so! Life is forming in the womb, which will culminate is a beautiful baby boy or girl—it’s certainly remarkable, to say the least! Plus, the Christian faith is built around birth—the birth of Jesus, which enabled... Read more
The Bible is certainly a difficult book to understand. Despite the fact that many of us are separated by the culture we live in, we’re also removed by thousands of years. It’s full of ancient writing techniques, cultural ideas and symbols, and words that can be difficult to understand. Much of this is due to the way the text is translated into English (or any other language other than the original), but the fact remains; it can be difficult to... Read more
We live in the age of playlists, from music for the gym to inspirational songs that help with creativity. The same holds true for Christians in regards to worship songs. It certainly helps to have a set list of songs that you can always turn to when you need to focus on the Lord, help with your devotional time, or just de-stress with some God-centered music after a long day or week. With that being said, here are 7 great... Read more
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