A Gift Guide for Christian Women You Love
Finding the perfect gift is a beautiful way to show someone how much they mean to you. When it comes to the special Christian women in our lives — our moms, grandmothers, sisters, and friends — a book gift that speaks to her heart and her faith can be truly wonderful. Let's explore some wonderful ideas that are sure to bring a smile to her face and warmth to her soul on Christmas morning.
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Gifts That Nurture Her Spirit
Imagine her starting her morning with a warm mug of tea or coffee and a beautiful new devotional like The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons, Jesus Calling by Sarah Young, or Let the Light In by Proverbs 31 Ministries. A devotional book offers daily encouragement and a quiet moment with God. It’s a gift that keeps on giving, providing daily doses of inspiration and wisdom. Paired with a prayer journal like The Daily Prayer Journal, it becomes a personal sanctuary for her thoughts, prayers, and reflections. This thoughtful combination is a perfect way to support her spiritual journey.
The Joy of Giving
- More than just the item itself, the act of giving a Jesus-centered gift is an expression of love and encouragement. It shows that you see her and you cherish her walk with the Lord — the Reason for the Season!
These book gift recommendations are more than just things; they are treasures that nurture the soul and celebrate the beautiful light she brings to the world and her relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Gift of Christian Books: Encouragement for Her Soul
Christian books are especially meaningful gifts that have the power to uplift the spirit of the woman you cherish. When you give her a devotional, a Bible like The Jesus Bible, or a practical guide for prayer like Praying with Women of the Bible for 30 Days by Sherry Harney, you’re giving her far more than just a book — you’re placing hope, wisdom, and biblical exhortation in her hands.
These books become trusted companions on her walk with Jesus.
As she reads and reflects, she’ll discover fresh ways to lean into God’s promises and the presence of the Holy Spirit during both joyful seasons and challenging moments. Christian books can help nurture her relationship with God, deepen her understanding of Scripture, and inspire her to pray more boldly or serve more joyfully.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. — Romans 15:13
Not only do these gifts encourage spiritual growth, but they also offer comfort and reminders that she is loved beyond measure. They become a source of strength to carry her through daily life, drawing her closer to Jesus and equipping her with faith-filled perspective for every step of her journey.
- Giving her a Christian book is truly a gift that keeps on giving — planting seeds of hope and empowering her spirit, day after day.
Explore these Recommendations — Gift Guide for Christian Women
Devotionals
The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons — Are you looking for a new way of living? A way to stop anxious thoughts and release heavy burdens you aren't meant to carry? In The Way of the Wildflower, bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons invites you to draw inspiration for your weary soul from the flowers of the field through thirty gospel focused meditations covering five ways of the wildflower: Dependency, Freedom, Resilience, Unhurriedness, and Belovedness. Discover how to live freely and release your burdens with gospel meditations that turn your focus to the God who cares deeply for you. Learn more.
Let the Light In by The Proverbs 31 Ministry Team — Do you need light for your path and hope for the dark times? No matter what you face today, it's possible to encounter the power of God's light even in dark and difficult seasons. From the Proverbs 31 Ministry team, including Joel Mudamalle, Alicia Britt Chole, and Asheritah Ciuciu (and many more!) comes Let In the Light: 50 Devotions to Confidently Know God is Good and Guiding Your Steps, a devotional to lead you into the light of God's Word and presence. Learn more.
A Minute of Hope by Cristina Baker — Begin a journey of renewal and be strengthened by prayers that connect you to the heart of God — in just one minute. In a world that can crush your spirit, where burdens often weigh heavier than hope, A Minute of Hope, with prayers by Cristina Baker, invites you into a conversation with God that brings peace and strength that are only found in His presence. In this collection of 100 60-second prayers, you're invited to experience Jesus and his deep love for you. Learn more.
Sarah Young Books
Jesus Listens: Prayers for Every Season — Find prayers to give you hope and peace during every season of the year and through every season of life. Spend time talking with Jesus every day of the year with this beautiful, illustrated edition of Jesus Listens. Heartfelt prayers and Bible verses are paired with calming illustrations of nature that gently take you through the seasons and toward a deeper relationship with God. Learn more.
Jesus Calling for Moms — Give the moms in your life a beautiful gift of encouragement, reassurance, and peace amidst uncertainty. Jesus Calling for Moms features 50 relevant devotions from Sarah Young's New York Times bestseller Jesus Calling®, to celebrate mothers and their love, comfort, and strength, offering timely, biblical truth. Learn more.
Jesus Calling — Experience a deeper relationship with Jesus as you savor the presence of the One who understands you perfectly and loves you forever. With Scripture and space on each page for personal reflection, New York Times bestselling author Sarah Young brings Jesus' message of peace—for today and every day. Learn more.
Jesus Always Note-Taking — Experience joy in Sarah Young's 365-day devotional, Jesus Always. This note-taking version with space to record reflections, list blessings you're thankful for, or delve more deeply into the devotional message, shares the biblical teaching of joy in the same way Jesus Calling shared the peace of God's presence. Life today is full of difficulties — loss, sadness, fear. In the midst of these challenges, joy often feels impossible or out of reach. But Jesus offers hope and contentment in the midst of pain and uncertainty. Learn more.
Bible Studies
Praying the Names of God for 52 Weeks by Ann Spangler — Encounter a deeper experience of God's goodness and love... all year long. This 52-week Bible study is designed so that you can start it at any point in the year. Names in the ancient world did more than simply distinguish one person from another. They often conveyed the essential nature and character of a person. This is especially true when it comes to the names and titles of God recorded in the Bible. Learn more.
Praying with Women of the Bible for 30 Days by Sherry Harney — From Eve to Esther, from Mary Magdelene to Martha, the women who appear in the pages of the Bible offer us essential (sometimes hidden) lessons on who God is, who we are, and how we — as women — communicate with our Creator. This 30-day Bible study is an intimate journey into the lives of named and unnamed women in Scripture who brought their real needs to a real God. Author and prayer leader Sherry Harney brings you a fresh and deeply personal way to connect with their stories. Learn more.
Prayer Journals
One Verse a Day — The One Verse a Day Prayer Journal offers a simple yet profound way to deepen your relationship with God. Designed to fit seamlessly into your busy life, this journal helps you incorporate scripture into your daily routine with ease. With space for a few sentences a day, it’s perfect for anyone seeking a meaningful spiritual practice without feeling overwhelmed. This journal is more than just a place to write — it’s a record of God’s faithfulness in your life. With space for entries for two consecutive years, you can revisit and reflect on how far you’ve come. Learn more.
Daily Prayer Journal — This spiral-bound Daily Prayer Journal with botanical watercolor artwork is a perfect addition to your time with God. It includes 366 undated sections for entering prayer requests and answered prayers, with selected Bible verses and decorative verse pages throughout. Customize its use to your own needs: Start daily at the beginning of the year, or start any time and add prayers, gratitude, and praise as often you desire in your quiet time. Learn more.
Bibles
Encounter the living Jesus in all of Scripture. From the Passion movement, The Jesus Bible, ESV Edition, lifts Jesus up as the lead story of the Bible and encourages you to faithfully follow Him as you participate in His story.
Profound yet accessible study features help you meet Jesus throughout Scripture. See Him in every book so that you may know Him more intimately, love Him more passionately, and walk with Him more faithfully. Learn more. Check out the collection.
NIV Application Bible — Learn what the Bible means. Discover what it means for you. Featuring thousands of study notes drawn from the bestselling NIV Application Commentary series (over 2 million copies sold), the NIV Application Bible, Large Print helps you understand Scripture and connect it to your world in a whole new way. This study Bible guides you in discovering how the ancient truths found in Scripture relate to your experiences today using insight from trusted evangelical scholars, paired with timely biblical application principles. Throughout the Bible, Original Meaning Notes help you explore the meaning of the biblical text while Application Notes make it personal, helping you to integrate the Bible’s teachings into your everyday life. Learn more. Check out the collection.
NIV Beautiful Word Coloring Bible — With hundreds of inspiring verses illustrated in detailed, ready-to-color line art, the NIV Beautiful Word™ Coloring Bible, Large Print employs the proven stress-relieving benefits of coloring to help quiet your soul so you can reflect on the precious truths of Scripture. Perfect for all ages, this unique journaling Bible is a wonderful way to spend time meditating on God’s Word as you color in the Scripture art. The thick white paper with lightly ruled lines in the extra-wide margins also provides ample space for your own artistic expressions and journaling. Learn more. Check out the collection.
Journal the Word Bible — Share your thoughts next to treasured Scripture. The NIV Journal the Word® Bible, Large Print allows you to creatively express yourself every day with plenty of room for notes or verse art next to your favorite verses. This single-column journaling Bible features thick cream-colored paper with lightly ruled lines in the extra-wide margins, perfect to reflect on God’s Word and enhance your study. Learn more. Check out the Collection.
Classic Books Painted Editions
Little Women Painted Edition — Louisa May Alcott's Little Women is now available in an affordable softcover edition, featuring striking hand-painted cover art from Laci Fowler and distinctive interior design elements, making it ideal for classic fiction lovers, readers in high-school or college literature courses, and fans of annual reading challenges and "Required Reading" lists. The Harper Muse Classics Painted Softcover Edition of Little Women is perfect for special-edition book collectors, Louisa May Alcott lovers, fans of literary fiction and classic literature, and people who love both the book and the cinematic adaptations it inspired. Learn more.
Persuasion Painted Edition — Featuring beautiful cover art from artist Laci Fowler, this fine exclusive collector's edition of Jane Austen's Persuasion is a must have for book lovers or Austen fans. Relive the sweeping second chance romance of Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth in one of Austen's beloved classics. Persuasion is Austen's final completed novel, published six months after her death in 1817. Learn more.
Pride and Prejudice Painted Edition — Featuring beautiful cover art from artist Laci Fowler, this fine collector's edition of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is a must-have for book lovers and literature fans. One of English literature's classic masterpieces—a gripping novel of social class, marriage expectations, and the importance of self-awareness. Learn more.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Painted Edition — This exclusive collector's edition of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a must have for book lovers and fans of the Broadway show or film Wicked who want to know the original story that inspire their favorite adaptation. Journey down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and friends in this magical coming of age novel. Delighting readers for more than 120 years, this time-honored classic is now available as a beautiful collector's edition. Learn more.
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