In years past RFTG has published an article focusing on recommending Bible ideas for Christmas gifts. This year’s list will feature Anglican Edition Bibles. What’s the difference you may ask? The main difference is that Anglican Edition Bibles include the Apocrypha in a separate section either in between the Old and New Testaments or at … Continue reading Bibles Make Excellent Christmas Gifts: Anglican Editons
It is becoming a tradition here at Reading For The Glory to share books and other resources that we think will make good Christmas gift ideas as we approach the holiday season (See Part One and Part Two of this series, published in 2022). One perennial tradition is to give someone a copy of the … Continue reading Bibles Make Excellent Christmas Gifts (Part Three)
Story is a powerful medium through which we communicate daily, if not moment by moment. Whether it is watching a movie, a television show, reading a good book, or listening to a relative recount the family history, stories shape our lives and understanding of the world. Think about it. When something funny or frustrating happens … Continue reading Biographies Make Excellent Christmas Gifts
Children are one of the easiest demographics to buy for during the Christmas season. The product market is aimed at advertising to children and their parents, who are more than willing to oblige. A few years ago, I learned a principle from a former pastor regarding his family’s approach for buying gifts during the holiday … Continue reading Books Make Excellent Christmas Gifts for Kids (Updated)
Advent is a wonderful time of year. Yet often is a season that can be full of busyness and anxiety. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the season, it is important to slow down and reflect on the purpose of Advent. In all likelihood, Jesus was not born during the winter and … Continue reading 2023 RFTG Advent Resources Guide
In the modern West, we live with an abundance of written resources. We have access to more books than any other civilization in history. Yet often we take this abundance granted and opt for mindless entertainment on television or our smartphones. As Christians, we should see this abundance rightly as a gift from the Lord. … Continue reading Daily Strength and Daily Joy: Devotions For Men and Women
As we discussed last week, Bibles make great Christmas gifts. Whether it be for a family member, a friend, church member, or someone else, one of the Bible’s we have discussed may be the perfect gift for someone on your list. Last week we discussed the English Standard Version and the New English Bible. This … Continue reading Bibles Make Excellent Christmas Gifts (Part Two)
As we discussed last week, Christmas can be a perfect time to teach children about Jesus. For Christians, the Advent season encompasses the four weeks leading up to Christmas. The purpose of this season is to stir our longing for Jesus as we celebrate his first coming and look forward to his second coming. Church, … Continue reading Christmas Resources for Kids (Part Two)
It may be hard to believe, but Christmas is just around the corner. As you prepare for this upcoming advent season, you are likely considering gift ideas for those on your list. One gift that you may consider giving to someone this year is a Bible. Whether it be a family member, friend, fellow church … Continue reading Bibles Make Excellent Christmas Gifts (Part One)
