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Christian Fiction Books for your Christmas Gift List

Books make the best Christmas gifts! If there’s someone on your list who already has everything, you can always get them a new book. Here are some of my favorite Christian fiction books that make great gifts.

Read my post on clean giftable books for teens!


Romance

The Red Door Inn by Liz Johnson

This year, I started reading a lot more romance. The Red Door Inn is one of my favorites! Every book in this series made me cry. And want to visit Prince Edward Island.

The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers

This a story of love and redemption between two people desperately trying to repair their broken lives.

The Hearts of Oklahoma series by Tina Radcliffe

This small-town series follows a family of four siblings who each find love close to home, whether that be at the vet clinic or on their ranch.

Contemporary

The Joy of Falling by Lindsay Harrel

This novel healed a wounded place in my heart. This story is about two widowed sisters-in-law who decide to run an New Zealand ultramarathon in memory of their husbands. The problem? The women have nothing in common. Can they overcome their differences to support one another through their grief, and maybe find hope along the way?

The Pelican Harbor Series by Colleen Coble

This series tells the suspenseful adventures of a policewoman on the hunt for a murderer. . . and the truth about her childhood in an abusive cult.

Historical

The Curse of Misty Wayfair by Jaime Jo Wright

If you like mysteries and historical fiction, you’ll love The Curse of Misty Wayfair. It’s just dark enough to make you shiver!

Sunrise at Normandy Series by Sarah Sundin

Be swept into the past through this World War II trilogy of love and war.

Love historical fiction and romance? Don’t miss your chance to order A Dance in Donegal or The Lady of Galway Manor and receive an extra Christmas gift! You can read my interview with author Jennifer Deibel here.

Historical Romance Novels
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Biblical

The Chosen by Left Behind author Jerry Jenkins

This book is based on the TV show of the same name. It gives the life of Jesus new vibrancy!

By the Waters of Babylon by Mesu Andrews

This novel shares the tale of a Jewish exile to Babylon at the time of Daniel and Jeremiah.

Ruth and Naomi by Tori Sorenson

This novel is a fresh retelling of the famous story. After reading this, I have a much better idea of the culture and history behind the book of Ruth.

What’s your favorite Christian fiction book you’ve read this year? Comment to share!

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Sharpie Mugs and Good Friends

What’s better than a god cup of tea? A good cup of tea to enjoy with a friend. One thing I love about American University of the Caribbean is the people I have met! The spouses organization provides constant opportunities for the significant others of students to spend time together and build relationships. Last week’s activity was decorating sharpie mugs and sugar cookies! Every single mug was absolutely adorable. If you’ve never made a sharpie mug before, you should try it! They are cheap, easy, and leave plenty of room for creativity.

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First, gather your materials. You will need sharpies, a white mug (cheaper ones are better because the glaze melts easier in the oven), and rubbing alcohol.

IMG_9972Second, find inspiration! I posted several photos here to give ideas, and Pinterest has hundreds more.

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Designed by Emily! Visit her blog here

Third, wipe your entire cup with the alcohol. Try not to touch your cup too much because of the oils your fingers leave.

IMG_9963Design away! The alcohol can remove any unwanted marks.

IMG_9968Allow the sharpie to dry overnight

IMG_9967Bake at 350* F (175* C). Put the cups in the oven before you turn it on and leave them in until the oven is entirely cool. Otherwise the mugs will crack.

IMG_0022 (1)Repeat step previous step.

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Enjoy! Be careful with your cup. Do not wash in the dishwasher and be gentle when you wash it by hand.

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