R|M Gift Guide 2019

During Advent, we pause to reflect on the greatest gift ever given: Jesus. Some of us celebrate with candle lighting or special readings. Others serve in new places or send gifts abroad to unknown recipients. Many sing songs, decorate their homes, or partake in old family traditions. There are many ways to focus our hearts’ attention and to celebrate the birth of our Savior. And for many of us, that also includes giving one another gifts.

God is the ultimate gift-giver. He gave us his most beloved Son, so that those who trust in him could be reconciled to God and live in eternal joy. He has lavished us with love! So when we grab a cup of hot chocolate, plop next to a warm fire, and write out our gifts list, we can reflect his image as gift-givers. He takes delight in giving good gifts to us, which is why we find delight in giving the perfect gift for those we love.

We’ve gathered some of our favorite gift ideas below to help you start planning your lists. There are gifts for your mom, sister-in-law, and best friend; for your husband, nephew, and the new baby; and for people in your community, like pastors, teachers, delivery drivers, and neighbors. It isn’t the amount of money spent or the number of gifts purchased that matters. Instead, it’s an opportunity to be intentional, sharing the gospel as we reflect God’s love by joyfully giving to one another.

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For Her

1. ESV Journaling Bible - Crossway

2. Pen Set, Le Pen

3. Quiet Time Companion, WholeHearted

4. Seasons of the Heart: A Year of Devotions from One Generation of Women to Another, Compiled by Donna Kelderman

5. Risen Motherhood, Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler

6. Practicing Praise 2020 Calendar - Gracelaced

7. 2020 Yearly Prayer Journal - Val Marie Paper

8. Shell | Psalm 73:26 Earrings - Dear Mushka,

9. Even Better Than Eden, Nancy Guthrie

10. Logos Bible Software

11. Blue Light Blocking Glasses

For Him

1. Dad Tired and Loving It, Jerrad Lopes

2. Habits of Grace, David Mathis

3. Dwell App - Bible Reading App

4. In Everything Journal for Men - The Daily Grace Co.

5. CSB He Reads Truth Bible, He Reads Truth

6. The Promises of God: A New Edition of the Classic Devotional Based on the ESV, Charles H. Spurgeon & Tim Chester

7. Space Pen, Fisher Space Pen

8. ESV Vest Pocket New Testament with Psalms & Proverbs, Crossway

9. The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness: The Path to True Christian Joy, Timothy Keller

10. Growth Book, Growth Roots Co.

11. Wireless Earbuds

For Babies & Toddlers

1. Wooden Rainbow Stacking Toy

2. Love Made, Quina Aragon

3. The Silent Noisy Night Board Book, Jill Roman Lord

4. Noah’s Ark Wooden Shape Sorter Toy

5. Only You Can Be You!, Sally & Nathan Clarkson

6. Songs for Saplings CD Collection, Songs for Saplings

7. Seek First the Kingdom (Matthew 6:33), All Good Things Co.

8. Jesus Heals, From Eden to Bethlehem, First Bible Basics, Psalms of Praise, Let There be Light, Baby Believer

For Children

1. CSB Easy for Me Bible, B&H Kids

2. The Promises of God Storybook Bible, Jennifer Lyell

3. Christ-Centered Cards, Tiny Theologians

4. The Star from Afar

5. Kid’s Abide Cards, Risen Motherhood

6. My Prayer Journal for Boys & Girls, The Daily Grace Co.

7. This Is the Christmas Story: A Kids Read Truth Story & Scripture Book - Kids Reads Truth

8. The Storm that Stopped, Alison Mitchell

9. I Will Worship You Scripture & Art Journal, Kids Read Truth

10. Twistable Colored Pencils

11. People in the Bible Conversation Cards - Old Testament, Kids Read Truth

For Preteen/Teen

1. Growing in Godliness: A Teen Girl's Guide to Maturing in Christ, Lindsey Carlson

2. Come Thou Fount Print, Lindsay Letters

3. Paper Mate Gel Pens

4. The Chronicles of Narnia - C.S. Lewis

5. Belief Necklace, Noonday Collection

6. Emblems of the Infinite King: Enter the Knowledge of the Living God, J. Ryan Lister

7. ESV Student Bible, Crossway

8. This Changes Everything, Jaquelle Crowe

9. Compose Prayer Journal, Val Marie Paper

10. Scripture Memory Cards, The Daily Grace Co.

11. Companion Bracelets, Dear Mushka

For Community ($20 or less)

1. ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Psalms - Crossway

2. Do Not Be Afraid Notecards - Gracelaced

3. Women of the Word - Jen Wilkin

4. You are Loved Wall Hanging - Imani Collective

5. Word Before World Memory Journal - Well-Watered Women Co.

6. Hallelujah Gold Foil Print - The Daily Grace Co.

7. Prayer Journal - Val Marie Paper

8. Bible Pen Set - The Daily Grace Co.

9. Adorn Hair Tie - Dear Mushka

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Looking to go beyond your immediate community? Here are a few ideas! You can give financially, donate your time, and bring your kiddos along to serve with you!

• Your Local Church

• Operation Christmas Child - Fill a Shoebox!

• Compassion Gifts - Compassion International

• A Local Birth/Women’s Clinic

• Risen Motherhood (We’re a 501(c)3 nonprofit and your gift helps us bring gospel-hope to moms all over the world.)