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Abbey Christian Store Blog  | Welcome to the Abbey's new Blog! We are excited to have this opportunity to interact with you! This is where we will post information that doesn't fit into an "events" catagory... hopefully, our Blog will help keep you informed on issues and happenings in the Christian marketplace. Our site is a great place to discover just the right book for that difficult issue, awesome music to make the long car trip go smoother, DVDs for you and the kids and much more! Check back often for new information and leave us questions or comments so we can help serve you better. |
Abbey Christian Store BLOG Topics  NEW YEAR NEW YOU SALE: Posted 12/29/2011 11:03:13 AM With the New Year just around the corner The Abbey has an assortment of Bibles and books on sale to help you get started on any 2012 goals you may have. Side by Side Bibles or parallel Bibles are 29.97 or less. With many different varieties to chose from. Also available the Quest Study Bible in adult, teen, youth and kid''s version and a Once a Day Bible which gives you a daily Scripture reading followed by a short devotional. If reading the Word more is one of your 2012 goals then stop by and ask one of our friendly staff to help you find the right Bible for you. Art Show at The Abbey featuring Sandi Einspar!: Posted 12/9/2011 11:09:12 AM ART SHOW AT THE ABBEY!! Sandi Einspar''s art work will be featured Saturday, December 10th starting at 9 a.m. Ms. Einspar will be at the store to answer questions and give more details on her work. Sandi is a Nebraska native who enjoys capturing images to share. She has a deep love for nature and the quiet life. She grew up on a Nebraska farm. Something that sets her work apart is her pairing of the images with inspirational quotes or scripture verses. This is done in a double opening mat and tastefully framed in simple style. This makes a very unique gift for those who love the beauty of Nebraska! Stop by and browse through this wonderful collection. "Stuff Your Stocking Sale"- December 14th! Don''t Miss It!: Posted 11/25/2011 5:24:01 PM Wednesday, December 14th will be our annual "Stuff Your Stocking Sale" Bring in an size or shape of stocking and you can receive a 20% discount on anything you can fit in it. You''ll find the staff dressed as elves around the store to help you choose just the right item for each and everyone on your holiday list. So join us for fun, savings, and hot cider and cookies during the "Stuff Your Stocking Sale" Mark your calendars for December 9th and 10th-Aweseom 2 day sale: Posted 11/25/2011 5:03:42 PM A fantastic two day sale is coming December 9th and 10th with huge savings throughout the store. In addition there will be a four hour sale from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m.that will feature Steven James'', "The Bowers Files" for only 5.97 to 9.97, several kid''s videos for only 5 and the Dramatized Audio version of the Bible only 14.97. Don''t forget your 50% off one non sale item coupon in your catalog for even more savings. Get Courageous DVD on pre-sale for the holidays!!: Posted 11/16/2011 2:57:09 PM Courageous DVD Pre-Sale now available at The Abbey! The Courageous movie is still in movie theaters with the DVD to be released mid to late January; but The Abbey has a DVD pre-sale so you can bless someone with the gift of "Courageous" for Christmas. Not only can you purchase it ahead of time, getting a beautiful gift card to give but it is also at a discounted price! Regularly 24.99 you can buy the pre-sale for only 19.99! Supplies are limited so get in on the pre-sale for the most popular Christian movie this yearCourageous! Gaither''s New "A Homecoming Family Christmas" DVD on sale: Posted 11/10/2011 5:35:06 PM This elegantly designed treasure is filled with heartwarming stories, recipes, favorite memories, photos and inspiration from all your Homecoming Friends. Regularly 19.99 now 16.97. Its also available in audio! A wonderful gift for parents and grandparents. Christmas Open House: Posted 11/2/2011 12:48:11 PM MARK YOUR CALENDARSChristmas Open House will be Nov. 17-19th and this year we have a tremendous variety of gifts for every member of your family. We always have money saving coupons and sales that will help your Christmas budget. The Abbey helps you to give gifts that remind everyone of the real "gift" of the holiday! New catalog for the holidays!!!: Posted 11/2/2011 12:42:26 PM Get out your Christmas wish list because you''ll want to browse our new catalog for some items to add to your list and ideas for awesome gifts for others. The catalog has everything from art work to ornaments, videos to books, and nativities to GoBibles. Always we have money saving coupons along with a fabulous 2 day sale insert on Dec. 9th and 10th. You won''t want to miss out on that. If you didn''t get your catalog check out our facebook page for a copy of it and the coupons you''ll want to use. Christian Store Week: Posted 10/13/2011 12:56:00 PM Christian Store Week at the Abbey was so much fun! Thank you to our awesome staff for making the week a pleasure. All the events, guests and presentations were wonderful...thank you to Deb, Shelly, Bob, Kristin, Wendy, Jen, Bright Horizons and Wesley Center Crisis Nursery for participating. We appreciate you very much! Kay Kid''s Day At The Abbey during Christian Store Week: Posted 10/5/2011 12:51:02 PM Calling all kids!! Come join us for a fun day of savings of 20% off all Kids Bibles, games, DVD''s and toys. Wendy Signor, the author of "Anytime You Wish" will be on hand from 10 a.m. till noon to read her book and sign it for anyone who would like. Friday''s Community Connection Day during Christian Store Week: Posted 10/5/2011 12:49:03 PM Helping community ministries is the focus of this day on Christian Store Week. Bright Horizons and Crisis Nursery will be at The Abbey from 1-4 p.m. letting you know how they help those in our community. If you make a donation to either group the Abbey will give you a 20% off any one non sale item coupon to use now or later. Encouraging you to help othersThe Abbey Christian Store! Christian Store Day on Thursday: Posted 10/5/2011 12:46:25 PM Encouraging us in our personal faith and ministry two local authors, Shelley Burke and Deb Burma will give talks at The Abbey. Shelley Burke, the editor of Nebraska Family Times and author of several books will be speaking from 1-3 p.m. Deb Burma has authored several women''s minitry products and will speak from 4-6 p.m. Everyday of the this special week you can register for door prizes, receive free gifts and get in on great sale prices. So stop by The Abbey and don''t miss out on Christian Store Week! Christian Store Week: Posted 10/5/2011 12:41:28 PM WednesdayCELEBRATE CHRISTMAS DAY during Christian Store Week- 20% off all Christmas items with other savings throughout the store. Get a jump on your Christmas shopping and don''t forget we have layaway! Kay and Mary go to Munce Christian Product Expo in Murfeesboro, TN: Posted 9/19/2011 5:16:38 PM Mary and I attended the Christian Product Expo in Murfreesboro, TN (suburb of Nashville) last week. We had a great time, and even accomplished some business! Sunday afternoon was full of encouragement from authors Pete Wilson and Lisa Harper. The Gettys, a couple from Ireland, entertained us with wonderful worship music. They have a Christmas album releasing soon and I cant wait to listen to it as I decorate my tree! Mary and I were both touched by the teaching and musica real balm to our souls. The absolute highlight of the day (for me, the entire conference) was listening to Michael W. Smith play and sing while standing about 15 feet away! It was heaven here on earth! We raised our daughters listening to Smitty, and he is my favorite. When he sang There She Stands the tears rolled down my cheeks, remembering 9/11/2001 and the love of our country. By the way, he also has a new, instrumental CD releasing in November. Not Christmas though. Mary and I also saw a movie preview of C is for Christmas, one you wont want to miss this year!Monday was market, buying for the Abbey for the Christmas season. We found some new, fun products as well as the never-be-outs. One thing I am very excited about is a new line of jewelry we purchased. It is beautiful, designed around putting on the armor of God. I am anxious for it to arrive in the store. Monday evenings speaker is a favorite of MarysDave Ramsey, financial guru, entertained us for 45 minutes with his wit and wisdom regarding leadership and finances. Books were signed and pictures taken! Tuesday was more buying and schoomzing. We accomplished our goals, finished early and headed back to NE. We had fun, didnt stay up too late and were uplifted by the amazing authors and artists we saw. God blessed us with a wonderful and productive trip. Many new items at The Abbey: Posted 9/2/2011 9:41:32 AM September is upon us and the Abbey is ready to help you make this Fall the best ever. A new collection of wall art from P. Graham Dunn is stunning and can help make your home decorating not only beautiful but meaningful. Lighthouse Christian products has Tuscan bronze book ends and metal containers that add that Fall touch to any decor. We also have Script Words which are over 3 foot long wall hangings showcasing words like "Family", "Faith" and "Love." These are great for wedding gifts, anniversary gifts or if you''re doing a makeover on your favorite room in the house. Come on in and check out our latest selection. New Historical Fiction: Posted 8/19/2011 2:55:09 PM Kim Vogel Sawyer''s "A Whisper of Peace" now at the Abbey! Ostracized by her tribe because of her white father, Lizzie Dawson lives alone in the mountains of Alaska. She dreams of reconciling with her grandparents to fulfill her mother''s dying request, but she has not yet found a way to bridge the gap that separate her from her tribe.Clay Selby has always wanted to be like hi...s father, a missionary who holds a great love for the native people and has brought many to God. Clay and his stepsister, Vivian, arrive in Alaska to set up a church and school among the Athbascan people. Clay is totally focused on this goal...until he meets a young, independent Indian woman with the most striking blue eyes he''s ever seen.But Lizzie is clearly not part of the tribe, and befriending her might have dire consequences for his mission. Will Clay be forced to choose between his desire to minister to the natives and the quiet nudging of his heart? New at The Abbey "The Sacred Acre": Posted 8/19/2011 2:54:09 PM "The Sacred Acre" by Mark TabbAfter the citizens of Parkersburg, Iowa, survive a F-5 tornado that nearly destroys their entire town, they are stunned by the murder of their beloved football coach, Ed Thomas, at the hands of a former player. What happens next in this incredible true story provides a lesson in grace and forgiveness that inspired the entire country. Available at The Abbey. Grace Card now on DVD!!: Posted 8/19/2011 2:53:02 PM The Grace Card DVD was just released yesterday and ready for you to have in your own collection of family friendly movies. Stop by today at the Abbey to pick up your copy and check out the other great titles they carry for inspiring dramas. Dayspring contest to win a new IPAD2: Posted 7/29/2011 11:15:02 AM Dayspring is having a contest to win a new IPad2 and you can enter! Just go to The Abbey and find the tall DaySpring Snoopy/Peanuts display and take a funny, creative, amazing, awesome photo of yourself (or just a boring, run-of-the-mill photo if you dont want to win) in front of the display. Click on this link for all the details and then start clicking away!! http://wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/121284 Authors of "Heaven is for Real" in Atkinson this Sunday: Posted 7/29/2011 11:14:10 AM NEWS FLASHAuthor of "Heaven is for Real" Todd Burpo and his son, Colton, will be at the West Holt High School in Atkinson on Sunday, July 31st at 6 p.m. The Abbey is very excited to be a part of this event and will have available the New York Times bestselling book. Another treat for those that attend will be Akiane Kramarik''s artwork of Jesus will also be available! Facebook Coupons available: Posted 7/21/2011 12:30:57 PM Check out our facebook at The Abbey Christian Store and find coupons, e-catalogs, info on all the latest concerts in the area, book, music and DVD reviews, the latest gift items to hit the store and much more. Christmas in July?: Posted 7/21/2011 12:28:43 PM It is hard to think of Christmas in the heat we''ve been having lately! But if you''re a Christmas die-hard that likes to have everything bought and wrapped by Sept. 1st, the Abbey has Christmas items just for your gift buying needs such as ornaments, nativity sets and Christmas plates. So put in that Christmas CD and drive on over to The Abbey and you might even be able to think of snow!! Women of Faith conference in Omaha, August 12th: Posted 7/21/2011 12:20:20 PM The Women of Faith conference is returning to Omaha, Aug 12th and 13th and with it will be some favorites of the tour, Patsy Clairmont and Marilyn Meberg. Also speaking will be Sandi Patty, Lisa Whelchel, Andy Andrews and Nicole Johnson. Featured artists for the tour are Amy Grant, Mandisa, and Selah. Get your tickets now at www.womenoffaith.com. Casting Crowns to be in Lincoln-August 19th: Posted 7/21/2011 12:18:49 PM UPCOMING CONCERTThe Lincoln Berean Church will be hosting Casting Crowns August 19th. For more information call 402-483-7193 or www.castingcrowns.com. "Not a Fan" by Kyle Idleman a great resource!!: Posted 7/7/2011 2:08:45 PM If Jesus were to sit down with you right now and have a DTR (Define the Relationship) conversation, how would you respond? Are you truly his follower or just a fanor perhaps someone who doesnt even care about the difference? Not a Fan invites you to make Jesus not merely the object of your admiration, but the very center of your life. Find this challenging book at The Abbey for only 14.99. 20% OFF SPECIALS THROUGHOUT THE STORE: Posted 6/22/2011 4:29:08 PM 20% off specials going on now at The Abbey. Look for the yellow starbursts for specials throughout the store. Savings on Bibles, music, books, gifts and much more. Get in on the special savings at The Abbey Christian Store. ONLY ONE MORE DAY TILL BIBLE TRIVIA BEGINS ON FACEBOOK: Posted 6/2/2011 2:52:55 PM Tomorrow, June 3rd, is the first day of Bible Trivia on Facebook. Check it out!! If you are the first one to answer the Bible Trivia question correctly you''ll receive a Abbey 5 gift card. So brush up your Bible trivia skills and join in!! June E-catalog is here!!: Posted 6/1/2011 12:30:00 PM Our new June E-catalog is online and ready for you to browse through it. Simply click on this link http://www.mqprint.com/JUN/3019 and you will find savings and ideas for Father''s Day gifts, great summer reads and articles that will inspire and encourage you. So take a look!!! Bible Trivia on Facebook Every Friday: Posted 5/26/2011 2:18:53 PM Join us starting June 3rd for Bible Trivia on Facebook every Friday morning. The first person to answer the Bible Trivia question correctly will win a 5 Abbey gift card!! Check it out on "The Abbey Christian Store" facebook page. UPCOMING AREA CONCERTS: Posted 1/14/2011 1:04:23 PM Rock and Worship Roadshow coming to the Tyson Event Center in Sioux City on Feb. 3rd at 7 p.m. The Roadshow will feature Mercy Me, Thousand Foot Krutch, Jars of Clya, Matt Maher, The Afters and LeCrae. Tickets are just 10 at the door and you can call 800-593-2228 for more info or click on the link www.therockandworshiproadshow.com NEW COUPONS ARE ARRIVING SOON!!: Posted 1/14/2011 12:59:50 PM Super Bowl Savings with "Playing with Purpose" describing the lives of three college football quarterbacks-Tebow, Bradford and McCoy. Regularly 19.99 on sale now for only 13.99. Great fiction books also on sale from 33%-70% off so stop by for savings on a great read today at The Abbey. New Store-New Changes-New Products: Posted 11/16/2010 10:47:45 AM As everyone else was Fall cleaning their homes, The Abbey was doing some Fall cleaning of their own. We redesigned our entire store just in time for the holiday season. Although we''ve changed our look we haven''t changed our customer service or commitment to serving the community with Christian products and gifts. So swing by 2100 Market Lane for a peek and now through Christmas we''re serving hot wassail to our customers along with the usual pot of coffee we always have on. Newsboys "Born Again" CD is a summer hot pick: Posted 7/15/2010 10:56:49 AM Newsboys newest album "Born Again" has arrived at The Abbey. We have been listening to it all week and it is sure to be a classic Newsboys CD. New lead singer, Michael Tate has brought his own style to the CD without changing the wonderful dynamic that is the Newsboys. "Born Again" is only 9.99 stop by and get your copy today. Sizzling Summer Sidewalk Sales: Posted 7/15/2010 10:44:34 AM Its Sizzling Hot deals at the Abbey from July 15th-17th during the annual sidewalk sales on Market Lane. Find savings of 50%-75% on gifts, music, seasonal gifts and more. The huge savings continue inside with numerous fiction books for 7.99 or less, a sizzling summer sale on "HOT" Christian CD''s for only 9.99, and many others deals too numerous to mention. New catolog: Posted 4/26/2010 12:05:17 PM Look for our new catalog in your mailboxes. The catalog is full of great ideas for Mother''s Day and graduation gifts along with the latest in new releases of fiction books, music and DVD''s. Money saving coupons are always included so stop by and see all the new gift items The Abbey has available for you. Spring is Here!!!!!: Posted 4/5/2010 2:45:33 PM After such a beautiful Easter weekend we know Spring is here and with that comes several celebrations like First Communion, Confirmations, Graduation and Mother''s Day. We have gotten new gifts in for each occasion including Foundation''s Birthday angels, Recipe for Life gifts, Voice Recording Picture Frames and many more. Stop by and browsethe coffee is always on!!! "Take Three"-Karen Kingsbury latest out March 23rd: Posted 3/9/2010 5:09:20 PM Karen Kingsbury''s latest book in the Above the Line Series will be out March 23rd. "Take Three" continues on with the Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison as they try to make their dreams come true through film. Stop by the Abbey and pre order your copy today. Celebrating Kid''s Day: Posted 3/9/2010 5:07:26 PM KIDS DAY is March 20th at The Abbey Christian Store. We will be having reading times each hour on the hour from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. Cherie Werner, the author of New Life in Jesus will read and do an author signing during KIDS DAY. There will also be coloring pages, a craft, drawings, giveaways and specials on Kid''s ...DVD''s and CD''s. So make plans to spend your Saturday, March 20th at the Abbey for great kid''s fun. The Imposter: Posted 3/9/2010 4:59:09 PM "The Imposter" is a new DVD that depicts the life of Johnny C, a Christian rock singer who has no real faith of his own. His pagan lifestyle soon catches up with him and the movie shows the struggle for real faith and redemption. Available now at the Abbey along with other new titles like "In the Blink of an Eye", Anita Renfroe''s new "Purseonality" and "Ice Castles." Rachel McCalla to do book signing for "Survival Instinct": Posted 2/18/2010 9:04:18 PM Rachelle McCalla from Wayne, NE will be doing an author''s signing for her new book " Survival Instinct" on March 20th at the Abbey. Rachelle is a Norfolk native and graduate of Norfolk Senior High. "Survival Instinct" is an inspirational romantic suspense novel that takes place in the Apostle Islands of Wisconsin. The ...sequel, "Troubled Waters" comes out in June with more great romance to follow. Both Mary and Lori, our avid readers, recommend this read so pick one up and have it signed at the store on March 20th!! February 27th-Pistachio Preview: Posted 2/18/2010 9:02:40 PM Pistachio is the latest movie from Veggie Tales due out February 27th. We will be showing the movie throughout the day in the store along with a special treat for all our younger customers! So come see Pistachio: The Little Boy That Woodn''t! New catalog out next week: Posted 2/18/2010 9:01:47 PM Watch your mail for the new catalog!! It is full of great ideas for First Communion, Confirmation, and Easter gifts. There are also money saving coupons on the back so be watching for the Abbey coupon book out next week. NO GREATER LOVE: Posted 2/8/2010 10:56:44 AM Valentine''s Day is quickly approaching and the new movie, NO GREATER LOVE, is now available at the Abbey. With great romantic DVD''s like Fireproof, Love Finds a Home, the latest from Janette Oke and Ultimate Gift you''re sure to find something fabulous to add to your celebration. We also have other great gifts for family, friends and those special loved ones. Leanin'' Tree Comes to The Abbey: Posted 1/25/2010 12:24:21 PM Leanin'' Tree now at The Abbey! Leanin'' Tree is a fun new card company we are featuring at The Abbey. All the greeting cards and envelopes are printed in Boulder, CO on recycled paper using soy based inks. Good for the environment and good for the funny bone. The staff has been enjoying the humor of these cards all week. Winter Fun?!: Posted 1/22/2010 11:34:48 AM Can you really have fun in the winter with the ice and snow all around? You really can and The Abbey can help. We have great board games that not only are fun but also increase your knowledge in Bible trivia such Bible Blurt, Bible Scattegories, Outburst and of course the classic Bible Trivia. You can gather around the table with your family, a little hot cocoa and a board game can bring lots of family time and memories galore!! Let us help take your upcoming weekend from doldrums to the best weekend ever! Love Dare Topping the List Once Again: Posted 1/14/2010 1:11:11 PM The movie Fireproof has had long lasting affects on marriages across the country, not only because of the movie but because of the books that reinforced the 40 day Love Dare concept. As the New Year has begun and Valentine''s is quickly approaching the Love Dare book, journal, daily cards and other companion items are on the Top 10 list once again. We have heard from several of our customers how much these books have helped marriages in every stage. New items are coming in each day so check them out! New Year New You: Posted 1/6/2010 9:04:02 PM We are all experiencing the first blizzard of 2010 and although the weather outside if frightful it is a chance for all of us to pull out those New Year''s resolutions and plan out how we are going to make a "change" this year. The Abbey Christian Store wants to help out with books that will help you have a New Year with a New You. Titles include weight loss and fitness, financial help and the most important "change" in your spiritual life. So stop by The Abbey and let us help you have a New Year New You! New Year is Approaching!: Posted 12/28/2009 3:09:19 PM Just a few days until the New Year and here at the Abbey we are scooping out snow like everyone else in Nebraska and scooping up some savings. Christmas and holiday items are 25-50% off including nativities and holiday music.We also have updated our website with upcoming events and invite you to become a fan of "The Abbey Christian Store" on Facebook to keep up with all the latest on activities, sales and new products that can help equip you to grow spiritually during the New Year of 2010.We would love to hear from our customers on what they would like to see on our blog, website and fan page. So feel free to drop us a reply on this blog or stop by we''d love to visit with you on how we can help.And as the year 2009 closes; we are so grateful for all our customers, the new ones and those who have been faithful customers throughout the years. May God bless you richly in 2010 and may we all keep God first place in our lives. |
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