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| Written by Christine D. Johnson | |
| Wednesday, 22 July 2009 10:58 AM America/New_York | |
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| Written by Christine D. Johnson | |
| Wednesday, 22 July 2009 10:56 AM America/New_York | |
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New iPhone ‘purity' app iPhone app development agency Island Wall Entertainment has developed a PurityRing iPhone App to encourage young people to take a stand for celibacy. Anyone with an iPhone or iPod Touch can now take a purity pledge using their mobile device and then display their timeless purity ring spinning on the screen. |
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| NEW PRODUCTS |
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| Written by Christine D. Johnson | |
| Wednesday, 22 July 2009 10:50 AM America/New_York | |
 Carpentree releases cross votives
The new "Mosaic Ambiance" votive line from Carpentree features three cracked-glass mosaic styles. The hurricane votive, large candle votive and round votive each come in golden glow or amber glow, and retail for $35, $18 and $12, respectively. The amber glow votives have a silver cross inset in the glass, while the golden glow votives have a gold cross inset. The company suggests using battery-operated tea lights in the votives. The "Mosaic Ambiance" products are available to ship in September. For more information or to order, visit www.carpentree.com, or call 800-736-2787 (ARTS).
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| Written by Christine D. Johnson | |
| Wednesday, 22 July 2009 10:47 AM America/New_York | |
 New calendars from popular authorBest-selling author Victoria Osteen brings her inspirational thoughts to a new calendar from Andrews McMeel Publishing. In the Love Your Life boxed calendar, Osteen, co-pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, aims to help others live happy, healthy and whole. The calendar, retailing for $13.99, is based on her best-selling book Love Your Life from Simon & Schuster. The new calendar and the Joel Osteen boxed calendar-Daily Readings for the New Year From Become a Better You ($13.99)-are available this month.
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| CATEGORY COACH: Sunglasses |
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| Written by Christine D. Johnson | |
| Wednesday, 22 July 2009 10:40 AM America/New_York | |
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More companies seem to be making Christian-themed sunglasses. Do you see a rise in their popularity? "Christian-themed sunglasses are becoming more popular, as are all Christian-themed accessories. As manufacturers realize how underserved the Christian market is in this category, more inspirational products are being produced. We developed our ‘Faithful' sunglass collection because we saw an opportunity to give Christian customers a stylish accessory they were missing and craving." |
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| TOP TEN GIFTS: CHURCH SUPPLIES |
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| Written by Christine D. Johnson | |
| Wednesday, 22 July 2009 10:35 AM America/New_York | |
 1. 2009 VBS Crocodile Dock Bible Memory Buddies (Group Publishing) $3.69 6-46847-12093-02. Communion Bread (B&H Publishing Group) $7.50 978-0-805-47084-0 3. Communion Cups (B&H Publishing Group) $21.50 978-0-805-47121-2 box of 1,000; $4.99 -40259-9 box of 100 4. 2009 VBS ROME Bible Memory Makers (Group Publishing) $2.99 6-46847-12109-8 5. Thanking the Lord for Fathers bulletin (B&H Publishing Group) $7.50 978-0-805-48485-4 6. African American Honoring Fathers bulletin (B&H Publishing Group) $7.50 978-0-805-46821-2 7. Communion Cups (Standard Publishing) $19.99 7-07529-06099-6 8. Tither envelope (B&H Publishing Group) $4.99 978-0-805-40756-3 bill size; $3.99 -40750-1 No. 3 size 9. My Offering envelope (B&H Publishing Group) $4.99 978-0-805-40758-7 bill size; $ -40751-8 No. 3 size 10. Future Hope graduation bulletin (B&H Publishing Group) $7.50 978-0-805-48496-0 List based on sales data for June 1-30, 2009, provided by Christian Books & More Gold and used with permission.
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| SHOW EVENTS |
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| Written by Christine D. Johnson | |
| Wednesday, 22 July 2009 10:32 AM America/New_York | |
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| QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Celebrating Thanksgiving |
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| Written by Christine D. Johnson | |
| Wednesday, 22 July 2009 10:30 AM America/New_York | |
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Thanksgiving is an important holiday, as Scripture encourages believers to be thankful in all things. How should Christian retailers aid in the celebration of this significant national holiday, and how do inspirational products play a role in encouraging grateful hearts?
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| SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK |
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| Written by Christine D. Johnson | |
| Wednesday, 22 July 2009 10:26 AM America/New_York | |
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"The Lord your God is with you. He is mighty enough to save you. He will take great delight in you. The quietness of his love will calm you down. He will sing with joy because of you."
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Virtual Christian Retailing Show helps gift buyers
Renaldo A. Meli, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Cliff Weil Inc.