THIS MONTH'S IMPACT
This month, we are diving into the beautiful and uplifting theme of Joy. In the midst of our busy lives and the challenges we face, it's so important to remember the deep and abiding joy that comes from our relationship with God. This month, we're spreading joy with a funny book, a comforting tea paired with a stainless-steel infuser stick, a handy stainless steel water bottle, stylish stainless steel luggage tags, and custom art designs! Joy isn't just a fleeting emotion; it's a steadfast assurance of His love and presence in our lives. Together, we'll explore what it means to live with a joyful heart, celebrate God's goodness, and spread His joy to those around us. Let's embark on this joyful journey and let His light shine through us in every circumstance!
JOY
Hey Faithbox Family,
When hardships are happening around you, it can sometimes feel difficult to seek out joy or hold onto seemingly fleeting moments of joy. As we work through this month’s theme of JOY, we want to walk alongside you on your quest to find lasting joy in Christ.
We want you to know with certainty where joy is found and what is its source. We want you to feel equipped to discover joy in the small moments that matter deeply. We hope to encourage you to tap into joy, even when you are surrounded by trials and temptations. And we want you to be empowered to share in joy with those around you as you believe for a joyful future.
However, we’ve waded through the heartbreaking, confusing times too, and we understand that joy is not intended to gloss over the harsh realities that so many in our Faithbox community deal with. We know that speaking about joy doesn’t erase things like depression, or deep hurts, or overwhelming circumstances.
Our goal this month is to encourage you and to inspire you. We want you to know that there are thousands of other people on this journey with you – each with their own individual stories, but each pressing toward discovering and experiencing real joy.
So, as we move forward, let’s be encouraged by the fact that we’re all in this together!
The Faithbox Team
Cold Turkey by Jodi Cowles
A laugh-out-loud page-turner.
A hilarious and heartwarming saga unfolds in this fun novel when Amanda Morris leaves her simple, predictable American life behind in exchange for a teaching position in Turkey, a country featuring fasting, feasting, and frequent calls to prayer. There, she discovers Turkey’s interesting culture, food, and people, and she soon finds herself caught up in a perplexing day-to-day as a foreigner. But even when challenges start to stack up against her, she begins falling in love with the chaotic city. Jodi Cowles takes readers on an incredible journey of new destinations, travel humor, and the joys of being a stranger in a strange land!
Jodi Cowles is an American author who spent eight years living with her husband and daughter in Istanbul, Turkey. Spending more than half her adult life living and working in seven different countries, her time abroad expanded her vision of the world and allowed her to collect stories along the way. Armed with an endless supply of culture-clashing mishaps, inappropriate marriage proposals, and language barrier misfires, Jodi’s writing gets to the heart of the matter: the human connection present in every country and culture.
Meet Jodi Cowles
“A joyful heart is good medicine…”
Joy Guayusa Tea by Little Prayer Tea Company
A smile in each sip.
Spark joy in every cup with Little Prayer Tea Company’s delicious Joy Guayusa Tea! This delightful blend of raspberries, jasmine green tea, and hibiscus dances with vibrant flavors and a soothing aroma. It is also infused with the natural energy of Guayusa, which is sourced from the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
Little Prayer Tea Co. is a family-owned business based out of Seattle, WA. They were founded in 2017 with the firm belief that prayer can heal, comfort, bring joy, love, and strength to all, and in a parallel way, they believe that tea has the same characteristics. As prayer supports spiritual health, tea supports physical health.
From the farmers who nurture the earth's bounty with calloused hands and thankful hearts, to the tea blenders who find purpose in crafting each cup, every step is guided by the spirit of serving others and honoring God's blessings. Even more: the company’s founders have started a new initiative to give back to single moms and moms-to-be. They donate 10% of our sales to provide essentials like diapers, groceries, and formula through the Step by Step organization.
Just as the Bible teaches us to love our neighbors (Matthew 22:39), Little Prayer Tea Company believe in building relationships with their partners, ensuring they are treated with respect and dignity. Fulfilling an order for Faithbox allows us to extend this love further, bringing a taste of happiness and a touch of God's grace to Faithbox subscribers!
“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!”
Stainless Steel Tea Infuser Stick
Joyfully unwind.
This stainless steel tea infuser stick is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite cup of tea – or the Joy tea in this Faithbox! Just place the dry tea leaves inside the infuser, close it up, place it in hot water, and hook it to the side of your mug. Then, relax and unwind with a good book in your favorite spot on the couch and enjoy your tea in minutes.
“So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy.”
Stainless Steel Water Bottle by CAUS Bottle
Give back.
The CAUS water bottle has double walled and vacuum insulated stainless steel and holds your favorite beverage cold for 24 hours and hot for 12 hours. CAUS was born with the idea that everyone has a choice. We can choose to exist in the world or choose to seek positive change while we’re here. And CAUS has chosen to work towards something good.
In a world full of many choices, they’ve made it very easy: you get a high-quality, beautifully designed piece of drinkware to fuel your body with its most essential element. You can feel good about your purchase, too. 25% of all purchases go to support various charities and causes such as Samaritan’s Purse, World Help, Proverbs 12:10 Rescue, and others.
When you drink from your CAUS Bottle, you’ll know that you made a difference in our world when given the choice! It’s more than drinkware – it’s our world, communities in need, and people fighting for their lives.
“You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.”
Stainless Steel Luggage Tags by Divinity Boutique
Travel in style.
These inspirational luggage tags from Divinity Boutique are perfect for any travels you have on the calendar. Attach them to your suitcase, handbag, or backpack to have a sleek and stylish way to locate your items. Plus, these luggage tags also help support The Hearts and Hands Boys Home in the Dominican Republic, an orphanage founded in 2018 to help young, abandoned boys find a home and get to know God.
Divinity Boutique started in a basement more than 30 years ago with just $700 and a dream of bringing the word of God to the faithful and those less encouraged. Through hard work, faith, and the grace of God, the company has grown from a basement and into one of the world’s largest Christian Gift Companies, bringing messages of hope and encouragement to a worldwide audience!
Divinity Boutique focuses on gifts that are fun, colorful, and exciting. Their uplifting items inspire, encourage, and support your faith and relationship with God. As a company, they believe that faith is a personal journey and that their responsibility is to develop products to meet you, wherever you are, on your journey.
“You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.”
Custom Watercolor Art Design for Fun
Art for your home, office, or friend.
This month, our custom art card serves as a reminder that no matter what happens in our lives, God has the power fill us with an unexplainable joy and peace that we receive when we trust in Him, and then overflow with hope from the Holy Spirit. As a child of God, joy is a gift! Praise the Lord today for His gifts of joy, peace, and hope!
Madeline is a hand-lettering and watercolor artist from Saint Louis, Missouri. She combines her love for art with her Christian faith to create beautiful art with meaning and purpose. As a teenager, Madeline started her company, Inspired Inks, with the intention of using her art as a means to uplift others with encouragement while supporting various organizations who are fighting for justice, supporting law enforcement, strengthening families, and, most importantly, sharing the Gospel!
This month’s Faithbox includes two 5”x7” cards hand-drawn and designed to encourage you throughout this month’s theme. You can display them on your desk, refrigerator, or place them in your favorite picture frame for a more decorative look.
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“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness…”
Spiritual Inventory
Our Spiritual Inventory Card is intended to help you get the most out of your faith by being able to track how you’re growing and where you’re going. As you start the new month, take time to reflect on each area and identify where you are doing well and where you can commit a little more focus.
Time with God: More than anything, a relationship with God is exactly that: a relationship. This area focuses on the ways you connect with God. It can include things like prayer, scripture reading, meditation, and reflection.
Relationships: You have been placed in the lives of others to make a difference! Take time each month to consider who God has placed in your life, how those relationships are developing, and what your role is to make a positive impact in their lives.
Generosity: Generosity is at the heart of who God is and all that He does. This area is about the opportunities you have to make a positive impact financially. No matter how large or small, giving financially to an organization or person in need makes an impact.
Serving: A life that’s moving forward is a life that is concerned with the needs of others. In this area of focus, consider where or how you can get involved to serve others in your life, your church, and your community.
“The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith.”
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