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December 1, 2014 my favorite things

Favorite Christmas gift ideas for her: 2014


Here are all the links to my favorite gift ideas this year (listed from top to bottom and left to right):

Lineage of Grace Series by Francine Rivers. I loved reading this series about women of the Bible. The stories definitely stayed with me. Mary’s story is a must-read.

Noonday Raindrop Earrings Gold. Noonday’s mission is to “create economic opportunity for the vulnerable. We partner with artisans in the developing world, empowering them to grow sustainable businesses.”

MercyINK “Give Your Life Away” T-shirt. These are super-soft and go towards Lauren’s (a local friend and fellow print shop owner and blogger) foreign adoption and cause-of-the-month.

ESV Journaling Bible. I didn’t know such a thing existed until just recently. There’s a single column on the side of this Bible for doodling and note-taking. 

Saksaum Chelsie Fresh Bag. SakSaum is a ministry based in Cambodia “dedicated to the rescue, restoration, transformation and rehabilitation of vulnerable and exploited women and men.” They make great bags! I got one to use for the new baby’s diaper bag. 

AD 30 by Ted Dekker. I haven’t read this one yet, but it’s on my list! Looks amazing, and if you haven’t been introduced to Ted Dekker, here’s your chance.

Ashlee Proffitt “Joy comes in the morning” Travel Mug. Ashlee is a friend, church planter’s wife, and great example of a mom and business owner. She also creates beautiful art prints.

Imani Wazia Necklace. Another organization that does great things for women in Uganda. I own a few of these necklaces and love them.

Yao Cheng Watercolor Flowers Print. I got her prints for my sister in previous years and they’re beautiful!

Gold Heart Ring. Can’t get enough of hearts!

The Best Yes by Lysa Terkeurst. Super message for any woman that’s blessing me a lot right now. 
Rocketdog Slippers. I just wore my last Rocketdog slippers out, so it’s time for a new pair. I love these.
Lisa Leonard Initial Necklace. I love all her jewelry actually. She has an awesome story too!

Printable Scripture Cards by me! Give a set (or both) away to encourage the ladies in your life!

Happy gifting!

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My Spring 2026 Print Collection is now in the shop My Spring 2026 Print Collection is now in the shop! 

It features the following:
*Two versions of America the Beautiful
*Lift Every Voice and Sing (also known as the "Negro National Anthem")
*Be Thou My Vision in peach and pink
*Come Thou Fount in neutral green/white
*Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee in an abstract stained glass design
*O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
*A Nature Lover's Color Wheel (with tiny watercolor paintings)
*Watercolor Mixing Chart Print (with hearts)

They are so much fun! Which is your favorite?

You can find them all here in my shop:
https://marydeandraws.com/product-category/new

I also just dropped them off @theladyjaneshop if you're local, along with a mini collection of original watercolors!
Packing up a sweet wholesale order Packing up a sweet wholesale order
I'm back in Luke! I'm excited to pick back up wher I'm back in Luke! I'm excited to pick back up where I left off in my study of Luke. I'm drawing inspiration from art in the Christian tradition and guidance from Bible scholarship. This week I'm recapping an introduction to Luke with a fun coloring page inspired by art from a 13th century Bible manuscript.

Here's the direct link:
https://marydeandraws.substack.com/p/the-gospel-of-luke-eyewitnesses-to-719

You can read it all on Substack (under Marydean Draws), the link on my website, or the link below. Paid subscribers can download the study and coloring page.
On this Friday's pretend podcast: 🎤 Final chapt On this Friday's pretend podcast:
🎤 Final chapter of the Jesus Speaks to Women series with a coloring page. Thoughts on what these stories mean and why I think they're for women AND men.
🎤 What I learned from studying art in the Christian tradition
🎤 launching a REAL podcast! 
🎤 art I made this week
🎤 new prints coming next week

You can listen to it all at the link below, or find Marydean Draws on Substack:
https://marydeandraws.substack.com/p/marys-friday-newsletter-52226

Link to the latest chapter of Jesus Speaks to Women:
https://marydeandraws.substack.com/p/jesus-speaks-to-women-chapter-18
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