Expressions of Grace -

"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."

Armento Liturgical Arts
A columbarium is a bronze vault for the ashes of loved ones. This beautiful site explains the details of how to install one in your church, either indoors or outside. You can read testimonials or watch a promotional video to learn more.

Arts of the Covenant
A group of artists, art therapists, and art teachers in the San Francisco Bay Area have formed Arts of the Covenant to explore "the intersection of Christian faith and the visual arts". Check out the site for links to exhibits, and for news updates.

The Artwork of Glenda Dietrich
Glenda Dietrich is an artist and ordained minister in the Disciples of Christ. You can view and purchase watercolor paintings, limited edition prints, and illustrated books. The artwork is inspirational, colorful, and joyful.

C28
C28 stands for Colossians 2:8 - Not of this World! C28 has Christian stores in several malls, and donates a percentage of purchases to youth ministries. They offer clothes, jewelry, DVDs, books, and stickers.

Christian Art for You
David and Renata Sorensen have designed a beautiful collection of Christian art posters. You can order a set of one hundred images on CD to use on your church publications, as well as the posters, which come in two sizes. They also offer a free newsletter of encouragement: "LifeLetter".

Christian Gifts Place
Find home decor items, linens, baby gifts, stationery, and jewelry on this site. Some items can be personalized as well. If you sign up for their email notifications, you'll receive 10% off on your first order!

Christian Tools of Affirmation
"Purposeful products to help you encourage God's People" is the tagline on this website. You can find products by Type of Event, or by Ministry.    There are gifts for church school teachers, grandparents, children, and many more. The site also includes a 'free resources' section.    Prices are very reasonable for the products, and there is even a 'sale' section.

Cokesbury
A wide selection of Christian books and products are available from Cokesbury, the retail division of the United Methodist Publishing House. You can locate a store near you, or shop online or over the phone. There is digital downloadable music you can purchase, as well as worhip supplies, and sample lessons from curricula series. Official resources for United Methodist, Disciples of Christ, Episcopal, and Prebyterian denominations are also available.

Compelling Creations
Beautiful spiritually-inspired jewelry is sold on this site, and if you represent a non-profit organization (for example, your church), you can sign up for free fund-raising! 30% of each jewelry purchase can go to support your organization. You can also find out how to become an independent sales representative to sell this sterling silver jewelry.

A Different Direction
All kinds of Christian clothing and jewelry are featured here. You can get Scripture verse ties, bottle cap necklaces, and a wide variety of Christian t-shirts.

Emerging Faith Jewelry
A beautiful cross emerging from a stone is depicted on these pendants, based on a sculptural work.   A portion of the proceeds from each sale benefits Christian charities.

He Qi Gallery
Artist He Qi is from China.   He has beautiful artwork on this site. You can view the extensive print gallery and order copies of these colorful inspiring paintings based on Biblical events.

Historic Bibles
You can buy pages from rare Bibles that are 400 years old or more! Choose a version of the Bible to have a random page - they are in English and Latin, and presented in an archival portfolio.

Inspiration Art & Scripture
This site offers inspiring posters that all include scripture verses as well as art. There are seasonal posters, Old and New Testament, and other themes such as God Speaks, Nature, and Jesus Christ. You can also download free "wallpaper" for your computer, in a choice of the poster designs.

Kerr Resources
Resources for churches are available on this site, such as worship bulletins, clip art, membership certificates, etc. Many Protestant denominations are represented so you can order items with your denomination's logo.

Myrtice West
Christian artist and visionary, Myrtice West's art depicts many Biblical themes. Her series based on the Book of Revelation is described in a book called "Wonders to Behold". On this site you can order the book, and view other artwork that is for sale.

Relax4Life
The specialty on this site is labyrinths: big and small! From mini-paths which are smaller than finger labyrinths, to the rental of canvas walking labyrinths, they have a great selection. You can also find out about events at their location in Illinois (including weddings, counseling, and yoga classes), and read articles about labyrinths.

Too Good Products
One of the products on this site is called the 'Saint Saver - an invention that allows glass communion cups to be washed in a dishwasher.   This saves time and money and is better for the environment than the disposable plastic cups.