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ESV Compact Bibles The ESV translation has gained a serious fan-base due to its accurate scholarship and readablility. Now it’s just the right size for your purse, pocket, car door or any other little nook. Perfect to tuck away for whenever you need a quick dose of the best counsel of all time! 1492109 (black) 1492110 (cranberry) $5.00* each $11.00* each (with one-line imprint) *Members Only. No further discounts apply.
FEATURING: VINCE GILL LADY ANTEBELLUM LITTLE BIG TOWN MARTINA MCBRIDE AMY GRANT CARRIE UNDERWOOD JENNIFER NETTLES BONO MICHAEL MCDONALD
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The Spirit of Christmas CD
Isn’t it comforting to know that even one of today’s most beloved pastors sometimes strays when he prays? Max helps walk out a powerful prayer life with make-your-heart-swell stories and life changing teaching.
An incredible cast of artists join Michael W. Smith for this MUSTHAVE experience. Decorating your home to these joy-filled tunes is sure to point your heart, mind and spirit to the reason for the season.
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As a nonprofit, we’re blessed to be able to give all of our earnings to Christian charities around the world. We realize you can shop anywhere and we want to share the amazing reasons to choose to shop at Family. For instance, we try to imagine how many times a single product can bless the world. Yes, that little $5 ESV Bible gives a lamp to someone’s soul. But because you bought it at Family, it could also be helping provide a stove for a widow in Guatemala. That small blessing can ripple out to her kids, her community and all the way to Heaven. Every time you generously share Family gifts, it affects families like hers in so many ways. Visit familychristian.com/about to learn more.
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Willow Tree Nativity We’re delighted to carry the Willow Tree collection. These carved figures express the depth and power of why we celebrate the season through simple and poignant body language. If you haven’t started your collection, this may be the year to get going. It’s a great gift idea too. In-laws love them—especially when they know that your purchase helps another special family in Monterrey, Mexico.
We were amazed and thrilled to hear Matthew West was going to write a song just for Family Christian. OK, everybody gets to enjoy the great new song and CD—but we feel pretty special that he was inspired by something we did. What did we do? We gathered around a simple idea for our Christmas theme: BELIEVE.
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“All things are possible for one who believes.” – Mark 9:23b ESV A Christmas To Believe In CD by Matthew West 1545713 $5.00* *Members Only. No further discounts apply.
2015 Wall Coupon Calendars Another Family Christian Exclusive, these calendars were crafted by our own a rtists and writers. We all kept trying to imagine what would be a beautiful and meaningful look for your kitchen, office or special “calendar spot.” The artists pulled together exquisite images, verses and quotes that keep the inspiration and awe coming 24/7/365. 1536928 God Calls Us… $5.00* 1536926 Filled with His Promises $5.00* *Members Only. No further discounts apply.
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The Action Bible
For your next family game night, imagine testing your learnings from the Bible while the earnings from buying it at Family Christian help make it possible for another family to adopt a child. That’s how it works—it’s like a giftgiving two-for-one!
The Action Bible is a four-color narrative Bible packed with action and pageturning graphics. The stories are so irresistable, you may find your kids staying up a bit too late. 1303138 $26.99
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It’s more than a Christmas gift. It’s your share of a new orphanage. With every gift you buy, you’re changing lives. Last year, in just three days, you helped us raise more than $280,000 that went to God’s Littlest Angels for the groundbreaking of their new neonatal care orphanage in Haiti. Beauty and the Beet DVD
Adventure Bibles
Bob, Larry and the gang are like old friends to some of our parents. And they keep our kiddos learning biblical values and principles in funny, sweet ways. This one is all about unconditional love. Take the journey with your Veggie friends and don't miss a beet!
This full-color family of Bibles brings His Word to life with features that help kids explore and discover God's truth. What a tremendous gift idea! Even better—turn it into a keepsake by imprinting that special someone’s name on the front!
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“Like all of the ministries we work with, God’s Littlest Angels relies 100 percent on God for everything. The founders, Dixie and John Bickel, knew what God was telling them to do. They just needed God to make a connection with someone who could help make it happen. They’re humbled and amazed by Family Christian customers. They have helped them fulfill their dreams.” —Dennis Tyson, Mission Leader and Construction Director, Family Christian
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IMAGINE THE MOMENT...
Imagine meeting a mysterious teacher from Nazareth while running for your life from ancient, warring tribes. Ted Dekker’s historical fiction will keep your heart pumping and eyes glued as each of his richly written characters encounters the Lord of the universe. 1537553 $25.00
...when Rochelle and Kevin laid Gracyn in her own crib for the very first time. A forever cozy crib, forever family, forever hope. Adopting isn’t an easy decision, but it’s a commitment we a pplaud from our heads to our hearts. It’s a delight to think that a few devotionals, a plaque and maybe even a little fiction could help the next forever family adopt, too. Just by getting it here! Visit familychristian.com/partners to learn more about our ministry partners.
Teach Me Your Way Plaque How awesome would it be to wake each morning to a welcoming path that invites you into beautiful new discoveries? Psalm 27:11 is your constant reminder to “Teach me your way, O Lord; Lead me in a straight path.” 12" x 36" 1384479 $79.99
Jesus Calling: Deluxe Edition This little devotional carries a big impact. Sarah Young’s sweet and hopeful style will speak directly to the heart. Loaded with compassion, grace and powerful direction, this is a book to stock up on and be ready to hand out when the moment calls for it. 1348478 $12.49* *Members Only. No further discounts apply.
“Adoption can be expensive, but we trusted in God to provide. He used family christian as one of the answers to our prayers.” — Rochelle More gift ideas at familychristian.com/christmas
Daily Guideposts 2015 This remarkable devotional peeks inside the hearts of over 50 popular writers like Marion Bond West, Julia Attaway and Edward Grinnan as they share the struggles, life lessons and miracles they’ve encountered in the past year. 1534865 $19.99
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Are you as excited as we are? A full-blown Hollywood release with Nick Cage at the helm follows a small group of survivors coming to grips with the chaotic aftermath of the rapture. Action? Adventure? Intrigue? Yes, yes and yes. Sign us up! 1550464 Prebuy DVD $15.99 1550465 Prebuy Blu-ray $18.99 Not final cover
We just wanted to share our heart this Christmas. We are so happy (and truly excited) to offer a bunch of ways to help you and yours grow and celebrate your faith in Jesus. We know that you can get these gifts from other places. That’s why we want you to know what’s so unique about choosing Family. We are now nonprofit. So every single gift you buy at Family this Christmas will be received twice. Once by your loved one and once again by someone else who really needs it. Anomaly CD by Lecrae
It’s amazing how wide an impact Lecrae’s music has made. From soccer moms singing with their kids to coworkers listening in the office, fans everywhere have made him the first Christian rapper to hit #1. His rhythms are tight, his voice is true and his CD makes a great gift. 1539644 $13.99
God’s Not Dead DVD It’s the movie everyone was talking about this summer: from moms and dads to teens and tweens and everyone in between. It challenges the fundamental questions of faith and shows ways of defending it in society. Watch with friends or make the perfect family movie night. 1524167 DVD $17.99* 1524169 Blu-ray $19.99* *Sale. No further discounts apply.
Arise and Shine Framed Art Get ready for a breathtaking picture of God’s glory to start each day. Large in size and inspiration, Isaiah 60:1 declares, “Arise, shine for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” 35" x 27" 1324127 $179.99
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