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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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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.
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I didn’t pursue Mary, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal… I pursued her Son.
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I forgot to create a feedback paper again, but thankfully one of the attendees made sure to tell me this before she left! Someone else told me later they overheard the same words in the ladies room!
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I did not plan to start a ministry that included a I did not plan to start a ministry that included an annual retreat…
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The friends I have made and met through this work are such a blessing!!!

I’m sure glad you’re here reading this!

I’m so grateful for this mission… to foster, encourage and nurture friendships that put faith first.

Join me in making praying with friends just as normal as drinking wine with friends!
 
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Remember to give one when you are donating a toy this year too! If you pick a girl in this age range, add some gel pens and stickers and it’s the perfect gift!!

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If we want to bring more of our loved ones back to If we want to bring more of our loved ones back to church… we need to invite them.

If we want our parish’s to have stronger communities, we need to meet the busy women where they are… and encourage faith filled friendships.

Praying the Rosary with others is powerful and life changing.
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“I can’t go this year, but next year I hope to!” “I can’t go this year, but next year I hope to!”

I hear this every year when I’m planning the Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat.

And every year I think…” I don’t know if I’ll be able to do this again next year.”

Each year- each day- is a gift.
Getting to plan a retreat for women that truly serves their minds, their souls and their hearts is truly a gift.
But the truth is, I never know if I’ll be given this gift again.

Jesus reminds us all in the Gospels that we all really don’t know what will happen in the future.
I don’t know what next year will bring…

But I do know that when women attend a Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat for a day, they say things like

“I needed this”
“I would have paid you more”
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I understand life is busy. I feel strongly that the busyness is a distraction from the stillness Our Lord is calling us to.

If you really can’t attend this year’s Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat, may I make a suggestion?

Get out your calendar and schedule a day to go to confession,
A day to go to Mass that is not Sunday,
A day to get together with someone else to pray the Rosary out loud and a day to spend time with another woman that needs your prayers.

All of these things are available on November 15th.
There’s still time to register!

If you want to join us this year, comment “Register “ and I’ll send you the details.

If you definitely can’t make it, drop a prayer intention in the comments- or message me- and we will bring your intentions with us!

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I swear my laundry is multiplying… I need to get o I swear my laundry is multiplying… I need to get out as much as anyone..

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I have a LOT of situations! I heard if you revere I have a LOT of situations!

I heard if you reverently bless yourself with the sign of the Cross, demons flee.

Imma gonna go bless myself… a few times!

Who’s with me?

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Tired? Need some peace? Want to refill your cup? Y Tired? Need some peace? Want to refill your cup? Yes to any of these? The good news is you can still register for the 2025 Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat! It’s November 15th… just in time to recharge before the busyness of the holiday season is in full swing.

Schedule time for prayer, sacramental grace, holy friends and a meal you don’t have to cook!

Message me or comment if you would like more details!

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