There is nothing more exciting than opening an email saying you have received a package unexpectedly, except, maybe, knowing the box sent to you also fed three hungry children and helped build a well in an underdeveloped country.<\/p>\n
Faithbox is a Christian subscription service that sends boxes packed with devotional books, cards and products from companies who give to the less fortunate. According to founder Willie Morris in a Faithbox online video, the company was created to help Christians strengthen their faith monthly and understand how they can impact the world.<\/p>\n
According to Faithbox.com, Faithbox revolves around three ideas: growth, discovery and giving. Each box includes an “Everyday Faith” devotional book, something to give away and a variety of eco-friendly, fair trade, one-for-one products. Faithbox partners with RiceBowls.org, which provides three meals to hungry children with each box sold.<\/p>\n
I received my first Faithbox in December from a family member. I did not expect to receive a package, and I was pleasantly surprised to discover what was inside. The box included socks, an Anchored in Hope handmade ornament, Project 7 Mints and two gift cards, one to keep and one to give away, to WorldHelp, a Christian humanitarian organization, to purchase gifts for people in developing countries.<\/p>\n
I later learned a three-month subscription had been purchased for me, which made me more excited for my next two boxes to arrive. The second box I received included a hard-cover agenda with scriptures and journaling sections, tasty organic tea packets and inspirational cards to send to others.<\/p>\n
The devotional books, made with recycled material, are perfect for busy days. They are only about six inches tall and easy to carry around. The daily pages each have a journaling section to write down thoughts and reflections.<\/p>\n
My favorite part of opening the package is the anticipation of what will be inside. I have discovered new companies and how the world is being impacted by small, but influential, organizations. Faithbox is a great gift for birthdays, Christmas or a simple thinking-of-you gift.<\/p>\n
A person can send a Faithbox either to themselves or to someone they know. A 3-month plan costs $19 per box plus shipping ($72 total) while a 1-year plan costs $17 per month ($264 total) Individual boxes can be purchased starting at $25. A devotional book subscription can be purchased without a Faithbox beginning at $8.<\/p>\n
For more information, visit www.faithbox.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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