WWJB Saturday: 'Tis the Season Edition

Jingle for Jesus!

WWJB Saturday: Holy Hog Edition

Ever found yourself dying to own an inspiration figurine from the Bradford Exchange, only to realize that those girly glowing Thomas Kinkade options just aren't your style?? Do you have trouble finding the perfect Pastor Appreciation Month gift for your testosterone fueled, MMA loving preacher??

Fret no more!



via The Bradford Exchange




via The Bradford Exchange


As  you can see, this heavenly hog features multiple Jesus fish, praying hands on the back wheel, a portrait of Jesus, scroll hand grips, golden chalices, a trinity symbol, and a crown of thorns detail encircling the seat. Oh! And a giant cross on the front, because how would you know this is Christian without a cross??!?

Now, I know what you're thinking.....

"I only regret that I have but one inspirational motorcycle figure to buy for  my Lord."

But, wait! That's not all!!

Not only can you adorn your desk, bookshelf, or sermon podium with "The Holy Roller" for only $59.99 (plus S+H), you have the option to purchase a subscription now so you won't miss any future installments in the "Riding with the Lord" series. Get in with this premiere offering and then be the first of your friends/small group members to own:

"Devotion in Motion"

"Rebel With A Cause"

"Alpha and Omega"

Plus many more to come!!!!

Don't miss this amazing opportunity for spiritual growth. Your faith journey will be renewed each time you gaze at this figurine and reflect on the time Jesus climbed off the cross and hauled ass on his chopper down to Hell to defeat Satan in a cage match.

WWJBS: Tebowing Edition

Today's the day of another play off game for the Denver Broncos. To get you ready to cheer on God's chosen QB, witness to the rest of those heathen football fans, and read a little too much into the final game stats, here are a variety of Christian themed Tim Tebow products. Enjoy!

Found on ebay

You know how that song goes, right?
"Jesus draw me close. Closer Lord to the Super Bowl. Let the defenders around me fade away.
Jesus draw me close. Closer Lord to the Super Bowl.  For I desire just one more win in OT."
That is how it goes, right?
Via Mother Falcon

These jerseys are customized and have caused a bit of controversy.

                                

And of course there's a tract! How will people come to Jesus if there's no tract!??
This 6 page tract along with samples of its text can be found at  Christianbook.com

Found at Armor of Truth
And bonus! If you enter the code "WIN4GOD" you get free shipping on this one.
See what they did there??



WWJB Saturday: FORE! Edition

Found at Heading to Heaven



Comes with 3 each of John 3:16, 2 Timothy 4:7, Romans 5:8, and (my personal favorite) Psalm 31:4.



WWJB Saturday: All Dogs Are Left Behind Edition

You may have heard the phrase "All Dogs Go to Heaven," but don't be fooled. The Bible says nothing about your beloved kitten or pup being whisked away into eternal glory alongside you.



So what is a pet owning born again believer to do? That's where Eternal Earth-Bound Pets steps in. For only $135 (an additional $20 for each additional pet) their team of certified atheists will pick up your pet post-rapture to love and care for it as their own.  So take a load off you mind and step into glory. Fido is going to be just fine.

WWJB Saturday: Mother's Day Edition

Found at Christianbook.com

Ripping off secular logos, gender stereotypes, and a shapeless non-form fitting style...there's a lot for Christian Culture to love about this gift.

WWJB Saturday: NFL Draft Edition



Photo credit: Christian Throwback Jersey



And since we're speaking of sports evangelism, I think you should really check out this 1987 article about the man who started the whole John 3:16 sign craze at football games. Be sure to click over to the update on the bottom. It's a fascinating, though disturbing, story.

WWJB Saturday: And on the Third Day He Served the Ham Edition

Found here

According to the description, this resurrection set would also make a great table decoration. Hmm...let's see...

Happy Easter!!

WWJB Saturday: Lazy Evangelism Edition

Found here



From the product description (Please note that the choice of font is theirs and not mine):

Leave an impression of the Cross on your journey and you may lead another to Jesus!

Can you imagine how proud our Heavenly Father will be to look down at His beautiful creation and see Cross Impressions scattered on beaches around the world in remebrance of Jesus?

Our Brown Rhinestone - Women's Christian Cross Impression flip flops are much more than just neat flip flops.  They are truly a fashion and faith product that will help you proudly display your love for Jesus and perhaps even lead another to Him!

Yes, I'm sure that when God looks at creation, he doesn't care about our misuse of natural resources or the polluting of our waterways, He really just wants to make sure that there are miniature cross imprints all over the land.

Apart from that, this is a great example of what I refer to as "lazy evangelism." It's a tool that people can use to assure themselves that they are reaching out to others with Christ's love even while they are neglecting to build actual relationships with those people. Because it's a lot easier to dream that your flip flops are saving souls than it is to actually get involved with broken and dying people. Besides, Jesus is always pictured wearing sandals. I'm sure they were just like this. That's how he got so many followers.

WWJB Saturday: Hey Mr. Tambourine Man Edition



Found here

Because when it comes to proving your enthusiasm for your faith, merely bringing your own tambourine to church isn't enough.

WWJB Saturday: The Lord is My Lighted Keyboard Edition

Found at Just Add Power

For the record, I think that a lighted keyboard for running the worship slides and whatnot when the house lights are off is a great and very useful idea. What I don't understand is the constant need for all of our objects to be overt spiritual reminders. This item is designed to be used in church. Is there really an epidemic of zombie-like Evangelical tech people who find themselves in a dark room watching a praise  band with no idea what's going on or why they are there until they happen to look down and spot a glowing cross?

WWJB Saturday: That's How Far the East is From the West! Edition

Found at Kerusso



WWJB Saturday: Go, Go, Power...Samson? Edition

Found at Swartz Christian Novelties

Wait a minute...shouldn't those muscles have shrunk after he cut his hair?



What Would Jesus Buy Saturday: Fellowship in Fitness Edition

Had a few too many loaves and fishes over the past year? Ever wish your workouts were accompanied by a live gospel choir? If you answered yes to either of those questions, Body Gospel may be just the product for you.

What Would Jesus Buy Saturday: You Do Know What a Metaphor Is, Right? Edition

Via Christian Lifestyle Products

And they'll know we are Christians by our excessive aversion to whatever germs they might be carrying...  That is how that song goes, right?

This product holds a special place in my heart due to the fact that during college, I once went on a missions trip where one of the leaders insisted everyone use hand sanitizer following each time they'd interacted  with street children. (I declined as the concept of treating people as if they will taint you seemed very unChristlike to me.)

But there's one other thing that should be noted. This hand sanitizer will set you back $3.99 for the 2 oz. bottle pictured above. A quick search of Walgreens online store finds that for about the same price you can get 33 oz. of a "secular" brand. That's an increase from $0.12 per oz. to $2.00 per oz. If you opt for the spray bottle (which is listed as a best seller on the site), it's $2.99 for 0.25 oz. At that point you are paying a whopping $11.96 per oz. Just thinking of paying 100 times more for hand sanitizer simply because it sports a label that quotes a Bible verse about clean hands is making me feel dirty.

What Would Jesus Buy Saturday: You Smell So Wise Edition

Found at Best Christian Shop.com



What Would Jesus Buy Saturday: What's That in My Inbox? Edition

Today's installation is a two for one special that includes both actual products available for purchase and something available free online.

With the popularity of the Jonas Brothers in recent years, the purity ring has become a commonly known trait of American Evangelical Culture. I remember when I was growing up, the whole purity pledge idea was really gaining steam. In that culture, there are a lot of people who wear purity rings as a symbol of their commitment to abstaining from sex until marriage. Although movements like True Love Waits and Silver Ring Thing are the most widely recognizable in this field, the push for purity has seen others enter the market looking for ways to keep encouraging teens to just say wait.

For one organization this comes in the form of chastity e-cards. (You read that correctly)

  Yes, waitwear.com has jumped into the fray, providing not only products that advertise one's commitment to abstinence (more on that later), but also e-cards that can be sent to encourage others to maintain that commitment, congratulate them on doing so, or thank a future spouse for waiting. (Although, I think I would be more than a little concerned if I received a secret admirer card congratulating me on choosing abstinence, as one option allows.)

For me, the congratulations cards raised more questions than answers. For example;

So, would you be proud that your friends are proud of you? Or creeped out that they're keeping count? Also, when does this count start? If it just marks years without sex, does that make it appropriate for a ten year old? Does it start at puberty? Or when the actual decision to abstain is made? Or is it like an AA chip, that's awarded to that one girl in youth group who was always known to "make mistakes" but is trying to get her chaste life back on track?

But as I said, they also have products for sale to help you advertise this commitment to the world. Because they may not notice your purity ring or know it's significance, but there's no missing these products:

You can find even more designs at their online store.

I want to make it clear that I'm not attempting to simply badmouth the idea of abstinence. However, for a healthy romantic relationship, I would suggest actually talking honestly with your significant other rather than sending them an email or counting on the fact that they read the message on your clothing. As far as helping teens and young adults make informed decisions, it seems to me that open non-judgemental conversation with caring adults and/or peers will go a lot further than an e-card or a t-shirt.