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Farm and Posh personalized NIV Bible with crown of thorns cover engraving
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Farm & Posh Personalized NIV Bible — Crown of Thorns

A milestone gift — baptism, confirmation, graduation, or a wedding.

Beautiful custom engraving on the cover — perfect for a baptism, confirmation, or a gift you'll actually keep. NIV translation, cross-references, words of Christ in red.

Personalized on Amazon
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The Book of Job (Film)

An evening when the question is 'why do good people suffer?'

One of the most raw stories in Scripture, brought to the screen. If you're wrestling with 'why do the faithful suffer?', this is worth an evening.

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Prayers for New Moms — A 28-Day Devotional

A new or expecting mom who has two free minutes, not twenty.

For every new mom awake in the dark, wondering if she's enough. One short reading a day — Scripture, a gentle reflection, and a simple prayer. Written for a mom who has two free minutes, not twenty.

Men's Devotional for Dads book cover by Chris and Jamie Bailey
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Men's Devotional for Dads — A Year of Prayers, Guidance & Wisdom

A dad who wants a weekly rhythm without a 5 a.m. quiet-time program.

Written by two Christian counselors married 28+ years. 52 weeks of prayers, real dad stories, and affirmations built around Scripture. 4.8★ on Amazon (1,000+ reviews).

4.8★ · 1,000+ reviews
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God the Reason — How Infinite Excellence Gives Unbreakable Faith

The friend who says 'I want to believe, but it has to make sense.'

Endorsed by Dr. Peter Lillback (President, Westminster Theological Seminary). Accessible, clear, and spiritually invigorating — for anyone thirsting for a deeper knowledge of God.

A Child's First Bible by Kenneth N. Taylor hardcover cover
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A Child's First Bible — Kenneth N. Taylor

A first Bible for ages 2–6 that survives being carried everywhere.

Over one million copies sold and an ECPA Platinum Award winner. 125 full-color stories from Creation to Revelation, each ending with a simple question — and small enough to take to church.

4.8★ · 6,700+ reviews
The Complete Illustrated Children's Bible hardcover cover with Noah's ark
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The Complete Illustrated Children's Bible

Family read-aloud, homeschool, or Sunday school for ages 5–11.

More than 1,000,000 copies sold. Janice Emmerson's retelling pairs age-appropriate storytelling with sweeping artwork — built for family read-aloud, homeschool, and Sunday school.

4.8★ · 14,800+ reviews
365 Bible Stories and Prayers padded treasury cover
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365 Bible Stories and Prayers — Padded Treasury

A bedtime rhythm — one story and one prayer, every night.

200+ Bible stories retold in simple language plus traditional and original prayers. A padded board treasury built to survive toddler hands — a classic Easter, Christmas, baptism, or first communion gift.

4.9★ · 10,200+ reviews
KJV Standard Lesson Commentary 2026-2027 Large Print Edition cover
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KJV Standard Lesson Commentary® 2026–2027 (Large Print)

Teaching a class or small group through a full year of Scripture.

The world's most popular annual Bible commentary, trusted for 60+ years. Printed KJV text, verse-by-verse notes, historical context, discussion questions, and group activities — 14pt large print.

#1 New Release
Sons of Encouragement by Francine Rivers book cover
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Sons of Encouragement — Francine Rivers

A man who'd never pick up a devotional but will read a novel.

Aaron, Caleb, Jonathan, Amos, and Silas — five faithful men who changed eternity without the spotlight. From the bestselling author of Redeeming Love, with an in-depth Bible study after each novella.

4.8★ · 1,900+ reviews
The Biggest Story Bible Storybook by Kevin DeYoung hardcover cover
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The Biggest Story Bible Storybook — Kevin DeYoung

Kids 6–12 who are ready to see the Bible as one connected story.

Kevin DeYoung tells the whole Bible as one story across 104 short chapters, each with award-winning art by Don Clark and a closing prayer. Sewn binding and ribbon marker — a keepsake, not a paperback.

4.8★ · 3,700+ reviews
Daily Strength: A Devotional for Men hardcover with a green cloth cover
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Daily Strength: A Devotional for Men (Crossway)

A man who wants one solid page of Scripture a day, every day of the year.

A year-long devotional from the ESV Men's Devotional Bible with 40+ contributors, including Sam Storms, Greg Gilbert and David Powlison. One page a day on integrity, prayer, forgiveness and discipleship. 4.8★ on Amazon (189 reviews).

4.8★ · Hardcover
One Minute with God for Men devotional with a brown faux leather cover
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One Minute with God for Men: 365 Daily Devotions

A busy man who will actually read something short every morning.

By Ronald A. Beers and V. Gilbert Beers. Short daily readings for busy men who want Scripture in their morning without a long time commitment. Compact brown faux leather cover that fits a work bag.

Faux leather flexcover
One God One Plan One Life student devotional cover in white and lime green type
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One God, One Plan, One Life: A 365 Devotional for Students (Max Lucado)

A teenager starting high school, graduating, or being baptized.

A 365-day student devotional by Max Lucado for ages 13 to 18. Each day has a Bible verse, a short devotion and an application. ECPA 2015 Christian Book Award finalist, over 100,000 copies sold. Includes a presentation page for gifting.

Ages 13–18
Preteen Devotional for Girls colorful cover by Brittany Rust
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Preteen Devotional for Girls: 52 Weeks of Encouraging Devotions

A girl aged 10 to 12 navigating friends, phones and growing up.

By Bible teacher Brittany Rust. Speaks to friends and cliques, self-esteem, social media and crushes in a friendly, conversational voice. #1 Best Seller in Teen Christian Devotionals, 4.8★ from 3,600+ reviews, over 200,000 copies sold.

4.8★ · 3,600+ reviews
Words to Warm Your Heart Bible word search devotional with pink floral spiral cover
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Words to Warm Your Heart: Bible Word Search Devotional

Someone who wants a calm, screen-free way to sit with Scripture.

From BroadStreet Publishing. Each puzzle comes with a devotion on the comforting words of Jesus. Large, easy-to-read print and a spiral binding. A calm, screen-free way to spend time in Scripture. 4.9★ on Amazon.

4.9★ · Spiral-bound
Bible Large Print Word Search book cover with embroidered bird and flowers
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Large Print Bible Word Search Puzzle Book (200+ Puzzles)

Grandparents, seniors or church groups who love puzzles.

From Cottage Door Press's Brain Busters series. Themes include the birth and life of Jesus, giant grids with 16 to 20 words, one puzzle per page and a lay-flat spiral design. Great for church groups and gifts. 4.8★ from 1,800+ reviews.

4.8★ · 1,800+ reviews
Promises from God for Every Man two-tone brown faux leather book
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Promises from God for Every Man (Faux Leather Edition)

A gift for a husband, father, son or uncle that he will keep.

From Christian Art Publishers. 232 gilt-edged, full-color pages of Scripture promises grouped by theme, each with a short devotional thought. Gold-foiled cover, ribbon marker and a presentation page. 4.9★ from 750+ reviews.

4.9★ · 750+ reviews

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