Have you discovered that letter writing and mailing cards appears to be something of a lost art? With so many immediate solutions to converse (text messaging, Facebook, Twitter, mobile devices, instant messages, e-mail, etc.), occasionally heartfelt communications can end up getting lost in translation, and feeling sort of impersonal.
If you have seen that quite often texting just won’t do, then perhaps it’s time to bring back the idea of sending cards and letters. Just think about the last time you got a greeting card in the mail. Just how did you feel? If you are like many people, the answer will be something along the lines of: delighted, touched, grateful, special, and so on.
So how do you find Christian cards that will help you say the things you would like to say, while showing the beliefs you hold close to your heart? There are usually small selections of Christian themed cards at the area card shops and grocery stores, but for a much better and much more extensive diversity, the Internet is a good place to look.
Try entering “Christian Cards” into any internet search engine, and you will probably get a list of results that will be businesses that sell cards with Christian themes. These web based companies can have cards for all the common occasions, in addition to things you may not have known were out there. They permit you to order on the internet and over the phone, and, depending on the website, frequently provide reduced prices for big orders, church leaders and special occasions.
So what sorts of cards can you acquire from websites like these? You’ll find specialized products, such as postcards that say “A Letter from Your Pastor” or “From the Pastor” on one side. You’ll also discover generic cards that are normally blank inside, which in turn leaves space for your own personal message.
You will also get occasion specific Christian cards, which enable you to select a card that has the best sentiment. Not only can you get special birthday cards, anniversary cards, and other conventional cards, but special cards too, such as those with special prayers on the front for different professionals, like “The Firefighter’s Prayer”.
Once you have decided on a number of fun Christian cards, and also have created that heartfelt correspondence, you need to know precisely how to send something. Of course this may seem to be silly. After all, doesn’t everybody already know how to mail a letter? Obviously, most everyone does, but for many people it’s been a long time, thanks in part to busy schedules and online banking and shopping.
First class stamps via the USPS are currently 44 cents, and postcard stamps are 28 cents. Your card, letter or postcard can’t be over one ounce, or the postage cost is more expensive. You can buy stamps not only in the post office, but on the internet, as well as from lots of retailers around town, including supermarkets and general merchandise stores. Once stamped, all you need to do is put the Christian cards in the mail box, and wait for the mailman to deliver joy to people you care about.
Christian bookstores provide a great service to the community, but often don’t have the ability to carry a wide range of products. However, this is not an issue for online christian stores which are able to stock everything from Christian childrens books to religious Christmas cards. Often times these online stores are much cheaper then local stores.