Puzzles

Puzzles….that feature uplifting Bible verses, crosses, or beautiful scenes from nature can turn quiet time into a meaningful moment of reflection. As each piece comes together, it can remind us that God is present in every small part of our lives. In the same way, diamond art projects with faith-based images can be both calming and inspiring. The sparkling designs often depict meaningful symbols or scriptures, creating a beautiful reminder of God’s love once the artwork is complete.

I have to admit not everyone in my family enjoys a good jigsaw puzzle but I can get lost for hours. I always start with the edges (always leave at least one with the inside pieces), then lay out all the rest. I did purchase a puzzle board which is awesome. I can actually store under the bed when not in use or even if I don’t finish a puzzle yet it’s just kinda in the way =). And not all my puzzles are Faith/Christian based but I have done several with my favorite being The Last Supper. During a communion service, I felt moved to purchase, put together and hang. The sermon was about being present. No one asked Jesus if they could take a plate to go. No one was pre occupied on this night before everything changed. So for me, this picture has a lot of meaning.

Word Find searches/puzzles have been around for years. No joke. I remember my grandma sitting in her chair with a book, circling words for hours. Then came the Large Print. Just passing the time in her rocking chair, looking for words. Every now and then, she would be stumped (not often though) and ask for someone else to find that ‘hard’ word. Fast forward, these books are still around but the options, themes and sizes have multplied. Kids. Teens. Adults. Large Print. Regardless, there’s more than likely, something out there that fits you. The one I have for ‘spare time’ is the Bible Word Search Devotional. 100 Days of Strength for Women. It starts with a word. A quick verse. A paragraph or two, applying the word to our thoughts and verse. Then ends with a short prayer. ❤️ this one! Some of the words within are: Hope. Strong. Worthy. Words Matter. And this particular one (below) references Psalm 23. We love anything along the water and reading this helps understand what God’s purpose is for leading us beside still waters. To rest our Soul. Psalm 23 has to be one of the most read, searched and referenced scriptures.

Another fun thing with Jigsaw puzzles is the Advent calendar that comes out in the Fall. Typically Sams Club has these each year and they are pretty fun. A small 50 piece puzzle each day, all different manger scenes.

For those of you that prefer digital vs. a physical, there are tons of apps for your iPhone, iPad or Android for Bible Jigsaw puzzles, that has a wide variety of puzzles. From Verses to Jesus, Holy, Cross, and even Virgin Mary. There is even a daily puzzle. When I don’t have the ability to work on a physical puzzle, this is a great alternative.

Small items like faith-themed stickers are also a simple and creative way to spread encouragement. They can be placed on notebooks, water bottles, journals, or gifts, helping share uplifting messages wherever they go. These creative expressions of faith allow us to celebrate God in ways that feel joyful and personal. I found Blessed Be Boutique has some really cool stickers as well as lots of other fun stuff. I have purchased stickers and Bible Side Note pads. These pads allow me to make notes and stick in the Bible. Just a fun way to be able to go back and see how I was thinking about specific books and verses. They also typically send free downloads with each order. Journal sheets. Clipart. Scriptures. Just an overall great place to find fun spiritual stuff.