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Dec 8, 2016
Faith&middot The Little Things

Planting the Seed of Faith with a Trendy Gift (and a chance to win free shopping)

Giving a gift of faith can be an act of love and spark inspiration.  There are so many talented artisans channeling the gifts God gave them and creating awesome products that not only glorify the Lord, but also fit right in with modern trends.

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So, in the spirit of giving . . .

I want to give you some ideas of gifts that you can add on to what you already bought, or be given alone, that really keep Christ in Christmas in a fun and trendy way.

I also want to give you the chance to win free hostess shopping!!!!

I’ve teamed up with a friend of mine and Christian Bling consultant, Nicole Gibboni and together we are going to give one person who places an order by December 14th some free shopping!

Christian Bling’s gift are extra meaningful.   Each piece comes with a story card that explains how it was inspired, most from Scripture verses. Some items can be personalized, and many can be enhanced with a favorite saint medal.  I hope you will consider giving one of these prayerful gifts to one or many people on your list!

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When you go to Nicole’s boutique (www.ctbling.com/HisGoodness), you will have to

  1. Move your Cursor over “Shop” and Click “What’s New”
  2. On the upper left side of the screen, you should see a “Product Search” bar.  Type in the name of the product you would like to purchase.
  3. When you go to make a purchase, type in party number 1825.  Once you make your purchase you will be entered to win the hostess free shopping!

Whether you are a Godparent or parent, Aunt or Uncle, sister or brother, daughter or son, student or friend . . . there is a little something for everyone at Christian Bling.

Here are some of my favorites! (you can click on the name of each product to get to Nicole’s Christian Bling website, then, follow the directions above)

The Man on Your List

The Meditation Palm Cross

$12.00

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I don’t know if you’ve ever read The Secret or saw the Documentary, but I love the part about how important it is to be grateful in life.  One man tells a story of finding a rock and putting it in his pocket.  He called it his “gratitude rock”.  Every time he felt it in his pocket, it reminded him to be grateful.  Another man once noticed it and and asked him about it.  Eventually these “gratitude rocks” were collected, sold as a fundraiser and helped pay for a sick person’s medical bills.

The Meditation Palm Cross reminded me of this story. Whether you are shopping for a teenage boy or any adult man, this Cross can serve as a reminder to pray and pray with gratitude.  It is inscribed with the words, ‘You are Loved,’ Which will be a great reminder that not only does the Lord love the owner, but so does the one who gifted it to him.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.   Psalm 19:14

Celebration Cufflinks

$15.00

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These cufflinks are a timeless sign of a man’s commitment to Christ.  They are appropriate for any occasion as a reminder that God’s merciful grace and generous blessings are reasons for celebration!
But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet; and bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.’ And they began to celebrate.  Luke 15:22-24

Wife or Mother

Gracious Words full rosary bracelet

$52.00

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There are many one decade Rosary bracelets out there; but this bracelet is a gorgeous bracelet – and a full rosary!  I love it!  I’m wearing it right now!  This is the piece that I recommend the most from Christian Bling.  You can get it as is, or,  enhance it with the addition of your favorite saint medal.

Again, if you asked me what my favorite Christian Bling product is – it’s Gracious Words.

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord, but gracious words are pure. Proverbs 15:26

Endless (necklace)

$85.00

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When I hosted a Christian Bling party as a fundraiser for A Baby’s Breath . . . I earned free shopping.  I chose to use my free shopping to gift myself this necklace.  Enhanced with a Miraculous Medal, it’s one of the only necklaces I wear!
Remember, God’s love is . . . endless!
For great is your love, higher than the heavens, your faithfulness reaches to the skies.   Psalm 108:4

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My Friend: Velvet Ribbon Choker

$48.00

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These chokers seem to be the most popular jewelry gift out right now.  If your daughter or niece doesn’t have one – this is a great “go-to” gift.  Get it blessed before you wrap it for her, and that will make it all the more special.

The slide that holds the cross is pewter plated with 99.9% sterling silver (lead/nickel/zinc free). The adjustable clasp in the back has an extension chain to give you sizing flexibility and comfort.

 

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.  Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.  You are my friends if you do what I command.  I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business.  Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.  John 15:12-15

 Young Girl

God is Great Bracelet

$32.00

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This is a great stretch bracelet designed to help a little girl of any age celebrate her love for God.  I love all the colors and I think most young girls appreciate the bright and cheery style this bracelet radiates.  Plus, getting jewelry is new for them, and makes them feel very grown up!

May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, ‘God is great!’ (Psalm 70:4)

Want to learn more about Christian Bling?  Go to Prayer Wine Chocolate’s Facebook page and watch the Facebook Live Video titled “Christian Bling with Nicole”!

Which product from Christian Bling is your favorite?  Which one should I have highlighted that I missed?

I hope you find exactly what you are looking for!  Best of luck – can’t wait to see who wins the free shopping!

Don’t forget to enter these giveaways – and get more gift ideas:

Spiritual Stocking Stuffers for Men

Spiritual Stocking Stuffers for Women

Spiritual Stocking Stuffers for Children and Teens

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  1. Candy Hartmann says

    December 8, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    Beautiful items. I just might have to make a purchase!

    • Amy says

      December 8, 2016 at 10:35 pm

      I have to agree with you! Such great gifts for others and oneself 🙂

  2. Leslie says

    December 9, 2016 at 8:33 am

    Love the rosary bracelet!

  3. Chiara says

    December 9, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    Very stylish presents.. The choker and God is Great bracelet are definitely my favourites!

  4. Brittany says

    December 12, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    I absolutely love all your gift lists this year and this one is my favorite. I’m “sharing” it with my husband in case he needs some ideas for under my tree.

    • Amy says

      December 12, 2016 at 3:07 pm

      Haha – awesome!

  5. Jeanine @MommyEntourage says

    December 14, 2016 at 9:39 am

    I love the Endless necklace!

  6. Rachel says

    December 14, 2016 at 10:05 am

    Love the colors in the God is Great Bracelet!

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2. I see a lot of people posting photos of 2016. In 2016 I heard Gianna Emanuela (daughter of Saint Gianna) give a talk. I remember thinking, “her Dad sounds like a saint too!” I got to meet her. My husband and oldest son met her and asked her to pray that we could adopt again. 40 weeks later our twins were born!

3. Gianna Emmanuela is doing all she can to help the world see how holy her Father was. She has made prayer cards with Ecclesiastic approval. I’m asking Pietro Molla to intercede for a special intention. I will post more about this soon! He is such an inspiring man!

4. I have two guilty pleasures. I love getting my hair done and every once in a while I get a box from Stitch Fix. My coat was in one of those boxes.

5. I can’t remember all the pictures I chose for this post. I’m super forgetful. It’s not my age, I’ve always been this way. Saint Anthony is busy with just me most of the time.

6. We are taking our Christmas tree down this weekend. I loved our tree so much this year. My husband, all 3 children and me picked it out. We all agreed upon it and it really is so perfect.

7. I’m not so great at tech. I don’t know how to go back and see which pictures I posted without deleting this whole post. I promised after this post I would play a @saints.alive.pod episode for my daughter. I’m off to listen to another episode for at least the 3rd time. Hoping a new one comes out soon 😉 

Thank you for reading all that! I’m so grateful you’re here! Tell me something about you!!!

Thank you Stephanie for tagging me months ago? ago… This is how behind I am on everything!
Who wants friends that pray behind your back!? Who Who wants friends that pray behind your back!?
Who wants friends that will pray with you and for you?
Let’s bless one another and pray as much as possible!!!

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Even though it was dark before it began…
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Even though life is so incredibly busy…
These ladies left their homes to pray together and share some time to just be themselves!

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Getting to know God better and learning who you ar Getting to know God better and learning who you are in His eyes can be fun and exciting!

The Be Yourself Journals offer a guide that help 9 to 13 year olds learn introspection and personal prayer.

Order from me this week and get a free surprise gift!
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Up level this gift by adding gel pens, washi tape and other fun stationary for girls… for boys, include a fidget pen!

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Why is it that girls can be SO MEAN!??? When I was Why is it that girls can be SO MEAN!???
When I was a “tween” I longed to fit in with the other girls that shared my interests… but, I was not welcomed.

It hurt. It hurt a lot.

I wondered why… why did they not want to be my friend?
Why wasn’t I considered “cool”?

I asked my mom… and her advice to me was, “Just Be Yourself “.

I know she wanted to help me… but I wish she not only said that, but handed me this book too.

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God DOES have plans and talents unique to every person… but when we are young we are still discovering His call for us.

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When I was a little girl, I vaguely remember a sil When I was a little girl, I vaguely remember a silver and blue medal fastened to my school uniform with a pin. My mom put that medal on my uniform. I don’t remember asking any questions, but I still think that blue was so pretty.
Fast forward about 9 years, and another memory surfaces… my Dad took our family to a church in a neighborhood we had to drive to. I remember parking across the street and entering the front doors of the @miraculousmedal Shrine. I recall the pads of paper placed on the marble in front of the different statues. These little memo 📝 pads were notes to God, asking Our Lady to intercede for us. I loved that I could write an intention but that one of the suggestions was “for a Catholic boyfriend” I was 15, I checked that box.
But honestly, I wasn’t a “Mary” person when it came to prayer.
Any personal prayer addressed Jesus or God.
10 years later my friend’s Mom gave me a Miraculous Medal keychain. I put it on my keys and life went on…

And over a decade later… it was that shrine I went to with this big idea about a Catholic gift guide and a giveaway.

But confession, many times in between those years each and every time I was going through something hard,I visited that place.
I poured my hearts desires on those little memo papers.
I asked Our Blessed Mother to pray for me.
I begged God to answer my prayers.

And He did.

Without me knowing the details of the Miraculous Medal.
But that time I went in there with the gift guide and giveaway idea… I was asked if I was only going to write one blog post.

That question inspired a second.
I researched the Miraculous Medal and read that Our Lady promised graces, especially to those who wore it around their neck.

More graces? Yes please 

I wrote a post…” 5 Reasons Why I wear a Miraculous Medal and maybe You Should Too”.
Church Pop @churchpop asked if they could publish it.
It went viral… at least viral for me.

And a few weeks ago, I brought about 30 women there for a retreat.

I didn’t pursue Mary, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal… I pursued her Son.
My pursuit was sloppy.
Like any mother, she couldn’t resist helping me a little.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you
No one is EVER beyond God’s abundant love, generos No one is EVER beyond God’s abundant love, generosity and power.

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