Christmas shopping can get a bit overwhelming and I wanted to help you (and myself) to make it a bit less complicated. I love to find gifts for family and friends that point to Jesus. This will not be your typical Christmas gift guide but one I hope will help you and your gift receivers keep their eyes focused on the eternal. My hope also is to simplify your shopping time with many items being purchased from smaller businesses right online. (Some of the links in the post are affiliate links please know this doesn't change your cost but helps to support the cost of the blog here – so thank you in advance for a purchase!)
Christmas shopping can get a bit overwhelming and I wanted to help you (and myself) to make it a bit less complicated. I love to find gifts for family and friends that point to Jesus.Please make sure to click on the main link to each site where it's provided. Many of these companies have some unique items you won't find in just any store. I got a bit lazy and didn't put photos in because it was getting overwhelming for this blogger so just click through the link if you're interested in taking a peek at the items plus that way you get more photos and a full description and cost.
*Please note not every gift is “Christian” but I've shared some that are just unique and also fit into the small business category.
*Please note: I don't affirm every aspect of every resource, and inclusion on this page doesn't equate to a full endorsement of all an author's works. Please always hold to the Bible as your primary source of truth.
The Compassion Gift Catalog is a great place to shop too! You can also sponsor a child and sharing the love of Jesus with them would be a wonderful Christmas present for them and their family.
Hoping this is a help to you this Christmas season!
The Gift Guide
Women & Teen Girls:
As you shop their sites below there are some great options for teen girls on your list too.
The Story of Redemption Bible: A Journey Through the Unfolding Promises of God from Crossway
Sing a New Song: A Woman's Guide to the Psalms by Lydia Brownback
6 Month Prayer Journal (undated) from Val Marie Paper
GraceLaced Book by Ruth Chou Simons is a gorgeous book but more than that it is a seasonal devotional book deeply rooted in God's promises. This is a beautiful gift for any woman on your list. She has some new resources that look good too: Garden of Truth and a Gracelaced 17 Month Planner. Her website has gorgeous prints and jewelry too so check it out.
Word Before World Journal & Jesus Plus Nothing Mug from Well-Watered Women. So many things to love at their site. Great gift ideas for so many on your list!
Verse Cards & Bible Pen Set & The Daily Grace Scripture Memory Journal from The Daily Grace Company are just a few of my favorite things!
Deeply Rooted Magazine Subscription – This would be a well-loved gift for any woman on your list – you included. Do check out this link, the magazine is full of solid theological articles and is absolutely beautiful.
The Homemaker's Friend Daily Planner is a great resource for any woman on your list who needs a planner. It covers everything you need at a great affordable cost too.
The Red Door Treasures – Beautiful jewelry made by a mother-daughter team to help you and others hide God's Word in your heart. Don't miss this site – definitely take a peek!
Wild & Free Supply – Beautiful handmade leather bags and all the proceeds help to support Church plants and pastor training in developing countries. Check out their about page here for more information. I have two of their handbags and they are my favorite go-to bags.
Sola Gratia Co. – My friend Carmen has a lovely shop that sells reformed apparel. There's something for everyone on your list here.
Elly & Grace – Christian apparel and they have been a favorite of mine. If you follow me on Instagram you've seen me in their clothing. Their v-neck t-shirts (they're not too low – which I love) and their sweatshirts are my favorites.
Voice of the Martyrs Prayer Calendar 2019
Storiarts – This is an adorable site for the book lover or writer on your list. You just need to take a peek – my daughter bought me this beautiful Romans 12 scarf for my birthday. I know I'll be ordering gifts from it this year (maybe for myself ;))
Pray Sticky Note Set from Shiloh Co.
Men & Teen Guys:
The Soul in Paraphrase: A Treasury of Classic Devotional Poems by Leland Ryken
A Little Book on the Christian Life by John Calvin
Wretched Radio – Great study resources and you can't go wrong with any of them. We love any of the Drive-By Series.
Wild & Free Supply – Some great leather items for men too.
ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible from Crossway. This is a great resource. If you get it for your husband you will benefit too!
ESV Family Devotional Bible from Crossway. This is a great tool to help your husband (or son or son-in-law) to lead family devotions.
Men's Prayer Journal from Val Marie Paper.
ESV Double Column Journaling Bible from WTS Books. Such a great way to encourage the men in your life to leave a legacy of God's Word to your family. These bible marking pens are a favorite too!
The Radical Book for Kids: Exploring the Roots and Shoots of Faith by Champ Thornton. This is a great devotional tool for families and teens will love the book to read on their own too. Packed full of great biblical truth.
A Hearty Manly Mug from Alewine Pottery. This is a favorite pottery stop for us in Gatlinburg whenever we stop. Sho the site and you may find some unique gifts for others on your list too.
Subscription to Tabletalk Magazine from Ligonier.
Elly & Grace – They have a great selection of men's shirts too.
Missional Wear – For unique, reformed items of all kinds check out Missional Wear – it's not just clothing and you can find some gifts for the men in your life here. There are some options for ladies and kids at this site too.
Teen books from Westminster – There's a great selection of solid resources here for any teen or young adult on your list.
What Do You Think of Me? Why Do I Care: Answers to the Big Questions of Life by Ed Welch
Church History 101: The Highlights of Twenty Centuries by Sinclair Ferguson, Joel Beeke & Michael Haykin
Children:
Westminster Children's Book Selections are where I usually tend to do my shopping. I know they are solid and I can depend on them for gifts for everyone on my list.
Any of the Children Books from The Good Book Company. I buy every book they come out with for my grandbabies. They are such solid resources and I love reading them too! I just ordered for them Jesus Christmas for this year.
Any of the Children's Books by R.C. Sproul from Ligonier. These will be loved for generations in your family. I've linked to their main page for children's resources so you need to look through them to find R.C. Sproul's books for kids.
Tiny Theologians – This is a new resource for me this year and I'm going to pick up the ABC's of the Attributes of God for my littles.
What God Wants for Christmas from Family Life Today.
Jonathan Park Audio Series – These are a favorite to listen to at home or in the car for adults too.
Neighbors & Outreach Ideas:
The three evangelistic books listed below are all from The Good Book Company and are great to give out to friends and family. You can add a homemade baked good (or chocolate) and a gift certificate to a favorite store or restaurant and tuck in the Good News of The Gospel!
Christmas Playlist by Alistair Begg
A Very Different Christmas by Rico Tice
Rescuing Christmas by Carl Laferton
Another great option to tuck in a gift from a friend or family is The Biggest Question – Why? DVD from Wretched Radio.
Christmas Cards – Answers in Genesis has some of my favorites. We like to add in a favorite gospel tract or booklet into each card.
For some other ideas check out: 10 Simple & Practical Hostess Gifts, Christ-Centered Gift Guide from 2017 and 14 Simple Outreach Gifts with an Eternal Focus.
A Fun & Easy Outreach Tip:
My friend Denise's family gave us a great idea to share Christ as we're running errands. They buy an outreach book (like any of the those three listed above) in a larger quantity, wrap them and keep them handy to wish a Merry Christmas to anyone they encounter. We keep them in both cars and I always have one or two handy in my purse. It's a simple way to hand out the truth of Jesus and the receiver loves getting a wrapped gift (who doesn't?). The gift is well received by all and we haven't had one gift denied.
Those are some of the items on my list for this year.
What are some eternal focused gift ideas you love to give to family and friends? Please share with us here in the comments below!
And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
~ Philippians 2:8
