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My Heart Overflows
$21.99Add to cartContemplate, give thanks, and rehearse gratitude for abundant blessings with this elegant keepsake volume of stories, poems, prayers, and art from beloved writers and artists through the centuries.
My Heart Overflows beautifully presents this artistically designed gift book, weaving together some of the most cherished literature, scriptures, poems, and songs celebrating the season of Thanksgiving. With its diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary voices — from the immortal words of Hopkins, Chesterton, Dickinson, and Alcott, to the more recent contributions of Mother Teresa, Angelou, and Sandburg — this inspiring compilation of beloved works of art and texts appeals to every generation.
Artistic expression, in both word and image, gives an authentic, vulnerable glimpse into the human experience, and infuses gratitude and thanksgiving for the Creator.
Featuring stunning works by artists throughout the centuries, this collection enhances the text and provides for meditative reflection. Artists represented include Giotto, Monet, Matisse and Homer, along with lesser-known artists from around the world.
The anthology contains three sections, each with its own poignant and profound reflections on the practice of gratitude.
*Gratitude for the Little Blessings: the beauty of life’s simple joys and everyday miracles
*Gratitude for the Saints Among Us: gratitude for “the gardeners who make our souls blossom”
*Giving Thanks to God: prayers and meditations expressing gratitude for the abundant blessings bestowed upon us by the Creator.
This timeless collection of cherished writings and inspired art kindles the heart with GRATITUDE and draws the soul towards LOVE.
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Celebrating My Baptism
$14.99Add to cartThe perfect gift for any child being baptized, with prayers, hymns, scriptures and more to help joyfully welcome them into God’s family!
This beautifully illustrated book with ribbon marker and presentation page includes timeless hymns, poems, prayers, Bible verses, and child-friendly explanations about baptism, the Holy Trinity, God the Father, Jesus the Son, the Holy Spirit, and more. As the perfect for any baby or child’s special baptism or christening day, the entire family of God can celebrate with a child and their parents by giving this well-written, thoughtful keepsake at the start of any spiritual journey.
This sweet book will be treasured for years as it shares the knowledge of God’s love as a starting point to faith and a warm welcome to the community of believers. With biblically sound text, this book does not need to be read straight through, yet every page points to the relevance of being part of a church family and how baptized people can enjoy peace and forgiveness every day.
Celebrating My Baptism contains:
*Timeless favorites of the Christian faith including The Lord’s Prayer, Psalm 23, Jesus Loves Me, and more
*Child-friendly explanations of church terms such as baptism, the Holy Trinity, communion and more, appropriate for ages 0-8
*Bible verses that encourage faith development and memorization
*Easy-to-understand life application around the significance of baptism, the Bible, and the church family
*Bright and warm illustrations
A presentation page and a ribbon marker, 5.75 by 7 inches
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Essential Easter Prayers
$10.99Add to cartA companion book for anyone celebrating the season of Easter, with prayers and practices from a variety of denominations and traditions. Sections include It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Coming; Easter Vigil Prayers; Pascha-themed Prayers; He Is Risen; and Prayers for Eastertide.