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Making Gift-Giving More Purposeful and Christ-Centered

Proverbs 23:23 tells us something that's valuable and encourages us to "buy" it. This 1-minute offers ideas for purposeful, Christ-centered Gifts.


We all love giving and receiving gifts. As long as we don't spend beyond our means, it's a special holiday tradition.

But one thing I'm trying to do at Christmas is give people at least one gift with a spiritual focus.

I've always loved this short, pithy proverb:

"Buy truth, and do not sell it, Get wisdom and instruction and understanding." Proverbs 23:23

 It encourages me to add some wisdom, instruction, and understanding to my gift list. The possibilities are endless, but here's 4 general ideas:

 1. Bible study materials
A new Bible version or devotional book - anything that makes Bible study more purposeful. 

Creative Bible journaling has become a popular way to stay focused and "draw" meaning from Scripture (pun intended 😊). If one of your friends or family members enjoys drawing, you can give them colored pencils, highlighters, journals, or journaling Bibles.

2. A date with Jesus
When I wrote about having a coffee date with Jesus, many of my readers loved the idea. Why not buy a gift card at a coffee shop or restaurant, explain the purpose, and tuck in some babysitting money, if needed.

3. A Christian book or downloadable praise music
The more we fill our minds with good Christian content, the more we grow. Missionary biographies are especially faith-building. See A Great Cloud. I hope you'll consider the Bible Love Notes Wisdom for Life Devotional (see info below this devotion).

4. And don't forget to recommend free subscriptions to 1-Minute Bible Love Notes or Bite Size Bible Study to your friends at Christmastime. It's an easy way to stay focused on Jesus throughout the year. (And they can get a free e-booklet that adds meaning to their quiet time when they sign up: Subscribe).

https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Life-Devotional-One-Minute-Reflections/dp/1087775760

I encourage you to check out the Wisdom for Life Devotional. It contains 100 one-minute devotions to challenge, encourage, instruct, and inspire your love for God's Word: Wisdom for Life. Read the story behind Wisdom for Life HERE. And find out about the two free Bible studies with purchase HERE. 

I also encourage you to sign up for a free subscription to Bible Love Notes and get a free e-booklet. Find out more HERE.

Proverbs 23:23 inspired this 1-minute devotion offering ways we can give purposeful, Christ-centered Gifts.



Proverbs 23:23 inspired this 1-minute devotion offering ways we can give purposeful, Christ-centered Gifts.




Proverbs 23:23 inspired this 1-minute devotion offering ways we can give purposeful, Christ-centered Gifts.

3 comments:

  1. harmoney xxNovember 25, 2017 at 11:45 AM

    I definitely think keeping a journal helps. I use notes i use gel pens i listen to different things.

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  2. LaniUnabeDecember 5, 2020 at 10:11 PM

    I like to order about 25 Our Daily Bread's and include them or leave in conspicuous spots.

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  3. UnknownDecember 10, 2020 at 4:30 PM

    I like to give books to my friends in genres they like, but written by Christian authors and with Christian values, eg Love Inspired Suspence. I also like to gift Christian Family Movies. I have also given a daily devotional that covers the full new year.

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