What Is A Good Gift For A Christian? 5 Thoughtful Ideas For New Believers

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate a new believer’s faith journey this year? Christian author Betty Johansen (https://bettyjohansen.com/) shares five thoughtful gifts that encourage growth, joy, and connection.

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Choosing a gift for someone who has recently begun following
Christ can feel deeply personal. Today's Christians value presents that
nurture their faith, invite reflection, and remind them that they're
part of a bigger story. Rather than going for something generic,
consider gifts that will inspire their walk with God and
help them feel supported in their new spiritual chapter. Here

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are five ideas that go beyond the usual. One. A
personalized prayer journal. A beautifully bound prayer journal can become
a treasured companion for someone starting their faith journey. Look
for one with space for daily reflections, answered prayers, and
scripture notes. Adding their name or a favorite Bible verse

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on the cover makes it uniquely theirs and shows you
put thought into encouraging their personal time with God. Two.
Scripture inspired home decorps. Surrounding a living space with words
of hope can be uplifting, especially for a new believer.
Art Prints, calligraphy, plaques, or even hand crafted signs featuring

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beloved verses such as Jeremiah twenty nine eleven or Psalm
forty six ten can serve as gentle daily reminders of
God's promises. Choose a design that fits their style, whether
rustic wood, elegant typography, or modern minimalism. Three. A worship
music playlist or vinyl record music is a powerful way

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to nurture faith. Curate a playlist of contemporary worship songs
or timeless hymns tailored to their taste or gift of
vinyl record or CD from a favorite Christian artist. It's
a simple, yet personal gesture that can turn commutes, quiet evenings,
or morning routines into moments of praise and encouragement. Four.
A Bible highlighting and note taking kit. For someone diving

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into scripture for the first time, a thoughtful study kit
can make a big difference. Consider high quality no bleed markers,
pastel highlighters, and tabs designed for Bible pages, along with
a guide for color coding themes such as God's promises, prayer,
or wisdom. Pairing this with a sturdy, well loved translation
can help them feel more confident as they explore the

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Word on their own. Five. A book summarizing the Bible's story.
New believers often feel overwhelmed by the sheer, size and
complexity of the Bible. A well crafted, easy to read
book that distills scripture into its key moments and themes
can give them a clear, encouraging starting point. In just
a couple of hours, they can understand the grand narrative

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of God's plan from creation to Christ's return and step
into Bible reading with greater confidence. Faith Filled presents aren't
about price tags or trends, but about offering encouragement and
helping someone feel grounded in their relationship with God. Whether
it's a journal that captures prayers, art that brightens their space,

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music that stirs the heart, tools for deeper study, or
a book that unlocks the Bible's big picture, each option
shows thoughtfulness and love. This year gives something that speaks
to the soul and might just shape the way your
loved one grows in faith for years to come. To
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