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    Restoring Hope, One Card at a Time

    Here at Christian Cards and Gifts, we celebrate all of the occasions that matter to you! From Baptism to Pastor Appreciation, First Communion to Confirmation - we love having greeting cards and gifts available for all of the Christian celebrations and religious ceremonies you may be celebrating!


    Of course, we carry cards and gifts for other special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, baby congratulations, graduations, retirement, new home, thank-you, friendship, and more!


    If you need faith-based cards and gifts for holidays like Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas - we have those, too!


    Plus, we have a great assortment of encouragement-products for those facing difficult times - like get-well cards, sympathy cards, and memorial gifts with messages of heartfelt love and hope.


    This is a family-owned, small business, Christian bookstore, but it is so much more. It is a ministry to help spread the love of Jesus through Christian products, prayer, and encouragement. When you support our small business by ordering through our website, you help keep this outreach going (and growing). We pray for our customers daily and are so grateful for you!


    Whenever you need a Christian greeting card or a Christian gift, please remember us! We appreciate you so much!

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    Heartfelt Words to Write in a Mother's Day Card

    Write a meaningful and loving message in a Mother's Day greeting card with our card message tips. If you are looking for a Mother's Day card to purchase, find our selection here: Mother's Day Cards


    You want your Mother's Day card to reflect your heartfelt appreciation, but there aren't enough words to express the importance of having your mom in your life. We hope that our suggestions of sentences to include in your card will inspire you to put deep thought and reflection into what you want to say and help you to share your feelings - even if it's just a glimpse of how grateful you are to have her. The words you write will be so meaningful to her, and she will treasure your expressions of love toward her.


    You know how much care, attention, love, time, generosity, and nurturing your mom has given to you throughout your life. Motherhood is a prominent and selfless position in the family dynamic. A great mother portrays strength, dignity, and is willing to protect her children at all costs. Mothers often sacrifice a lot to make sure their children grow up to be happy and will contribute to society with kindness and excellence. A mom typically desires to be an admirable example of the kind of strong and wonderful person she wants her children to grow up to become. If those attributes remind you of your mom, she needs to hear it. And a Mother's Day card is the perfect way to express your feelings and thankfulness, offered in a way that she will be able to keep your written words as a treasured keepsake.


    Mother's Day cards already feature beautiful sentiments, but your added written words will be her second favorite part of the day designed to honor her (after spending time with you, of course). Many moms keep the Mother's Day cards from their children, even after they've grown up. So, make your written message in the card a memorable one that she can read over and over again throughout the years of her life. She put so much effort into raising you, so your efforts in providing a well-written message to her will be well-deserved.


    We specialize in Christian greeting cards, and you can adapt our ideas for writing a message in a Mother's Day card for your own mom, or your wife who is a mom, or any other mother in your life. She will appreciate your heartfelt words, and you may take some of your favorite ideas from our suggestions below.


    The most important ways to share your love and gratitude with your mom is to spend time with her, say how you feel, and honor her with thoughtful gifts and a heartfelt card. Be sure to add any personal examples of ways your mom has made a difference in your life. She will love to know that you recognize how important she has been to you, and be sure to also tell her that she will always be needed by you. Those words will mean so much. Take some of our card writing ideas from the images below and add in some memories or thoughts that are personal between you and your mom.

    How to write a meaningful message in a Mother's Day card for your mom.
    Include a Scripture in a Mother's Day Card for a Christian Mom

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    DIY Scripture Bookmark Craft Idea

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    Here is a simple DIY Scripture bookmark craft idea. These are easy-to-make gifts that can be an encouraging way to share God's love.


    • Cut a piece of cardstock (plain or patterned) paper into your preferred size. Most bookmarks are just a simple rectangle, and you may choose whatever size you'd like to make.
    • Include a Bible verse or hand-written inspirational saying on the cardstock.
    • Add stickers or pressed flowers if you'd like. Or draw a decorative design on it.
    • Laminate the bookmark (optional).
    • Punch a hole at the top, centered.
    • Add a tassel with ribbon or yarn.
    DIY Scripture Bookmark Craft Activity
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    Ideas of What to Write in Easter Cards

    Have you ever bought a greeting card because it had a great sentiment, but you didn't know what to write in it to make it more personal? You are not alone.

    When giving a card, you want to make the recipient feel special, and to honor your connection with them. So how can you do that? We'd love to help.

    Since Easter is coming up soon, this post will focus on what to write in your Easter cards. We will have other blog posts soon that will focus on card writing tips for other holidays and birthdays.

    Here are the important steps we recommend for writing a good sentiment in an Easter card.
    We will first give you an overview, followed by a more detailed explanation for each idea.
    • Write out all of the names of the people included in your Easter wishes.
    • Read the card's pre-written sentiment thoroughly so you don't repeat what it already says.
    • Include Easter wishes (who, what, when, where, why, how).
    • Tie in a heartfelt memory or connection you have with them.
    • Incorporate a faith-based message, to celebrate the resurrection.
    • Close with a blessing.
    • Sign the names of everyone the card is from.
    • Proof-read the card and the addressed envelope.

    For Easter cards, you will want to begin by writing the person's name inside (or names if it is going to a family or couple). This may seem obvious, but some people skip ths step. Writing names is an important part of being personable with the card. Names should always be written out inside the card!
    Here are some examples:
    • Dear Jane and Paul,
    • Dearest Smith Family,
    • To Our Wonderful Neighbors, the Hansons
    • For My Loving Sister, Gloria
    • Dear Sue, Dan, Michael, Julie, and Emily

    Next, you will include your Easter wishes for them, such as an extra bright and happy Easter with family. Or how you hope their day is filled with faith and joy. (Try to not repeat what is already pre-printed in the card.) Follow our ideas below as a basic guideline, adapting it to the people you are sending the card to:
    • Who - Wishing your family....
    • What - a wonderful, joyous, and blessed...
    • When - Easter Sunday...
    • Where - at church...
    • Why - to celebrate the risen Savior...
    • How - together.

    OR something like this:
    • This year at Easter, hoping you reflect on great memories with your loved ones who mean so much.

    Include a personal thought that celebrates a special connection you have with them:
    • I've always loved our Easter dinners together through the years.
    • Thank you for being a special part of my life. I treasure our friendship.
    • I'm so thankful to have you as my sister. What a blessing you are to me!
    • I often think of our childhood school days together, and am thankful for our longtime friendship.
    • I wish I could see you more often. Please know that I think of you with gratitude every day.

    A Christian Easter card should include a faith-based celebration of the resurrection:
    • Rejoice in the hope we have because of our risen Savior!
    • He is risen, and we are so thankful!
    • May the love of Jesus fill your heart with hope and joy!
    • May the peace and hope of Christ be yours all through the year!
    • Add a Bible verse about the resurrection.
      • John 3:16
      • Romans 8:11
      • Matthew 28:6

    Close with a blessing:
    • ​God bless you!
    • Have a blessed Easter!
    • Praying for you,
    • Love and prayers,

    Sign your name (names of people in your family).

    Proof-read the card and the address on the envelope.

    Fun tip: Add stickers, washi tape, or use colorful ink to make it more special, when possible.

    In the image below you will find some ideas of great sentences to include in your Easter cards this year!
    Ideas of what to write in your Easter cards.
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    3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

    Life gets busy, as you know, which is why we love quick and easy recipes! Today we have another good one to share with you. It is a cookie recipe that only uses 3 ingredients, which you likely already have on hand. With only 1 cup of peanut butter, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 large egg, you can bake these delicious peanut butter cookies for a quick dessert. It is so simple to measure the ingredients, mix them together, roll into balls, add a criss-cross pattern, and bake them on a pan with parchment at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Yes, that's it!

    The ingredients of this recipe are gluten-free. The peanut butter does contain peanuts, but you could use another nut-butter if you'd prefer the taste of almonds or cashews.

    We have included a printable file below so you can print out the recipe for future reference. Then whenever you get a craving for a peanut butter cookie, you'll have quick access to the directions.

    Happy baking!
    Easy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (gluten free) Recipe

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