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Small businesses. Meaningful connections. Let’s support one another.A simple Facebook question brought out an encouraging collection of businesses recommended by friends. From Bible study resources and custom craftsmanship to financial help, health services, travel and more, here is a categorized directory to help you discover and support them. Some serve customers nationwide; others are local. Browse by category below, and share the directory with someone who may benefit. |
About this directory: Businesses were recommended by community members. Direct links are provided where available; listings awaiting a confirmed link are marked. This growing directory is not a paid endorsement. |
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Christian Publishers & Bookstores |
Daniel DeGarmo — Deward Publishing Christian books and resources; books available from the publisher's website. Publisher website → |
Spiritbuilding Publishers Bible study and teaching resources for all ages. Visit website → |
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Bible Study & Christian Living Books |
Dennis Abernathy Christian author. Book available on Amazon. Volume 1 on Amazon → · Volume 2 on Amazon → |
Julie Warnock Adams Bible-centered books available through Spiritbuilding. Browse books → |
Wilson Adams Bible study and Christian living books through Spiritbuilding. Browse books → |
Mark Bailey — The Gospel Preacher Christian author and Bible teaching resources. Visit author website → |
Jonathan Banning — Questions from the One With All the Answers Jesus' Questions About Our Walk. View book → |
Cindy Clark Author; book information and details available on her website. Author website → |
Edwin Crozier Author mentioned in the discussion; book link still needed. Goodreads books → |
D. J. Dickerson — Books Shadows to Substance; Foretold And Fulfilled; A Way More Excellent. Publisher website → · Shadows to Substance → · Foretold And Fulfilled → · A Way More Excellent → |
Tony Eldridge — Tuesdays With Tony Christian author offering books and Bible-centered writings. Explore books → |
Ashlyn Holder — If Not, Is He Still Good? A Study of God’s Goodness Through the Lens of Miscarriage. View book on Amazon → |
Jacob Hudgins Author mentioned in the discussion; book link still needed. Author website → |
Sterling McDonald — Are You Sowing the Seed of the King, Dumb Brother? Christian book available on Amazon. View book → |
Michael McLemore Book shared by the author; title not specified in the thread. Amazon listing → |
Lauren Lee Merewether Author recommended in the discussion; book link still needed. Amazon author page → |
Robert A. Miller Author with a book available on Amazon. Amazon book → |
Jason Mock — Reason and Logic for the Christian Student Workbook and Teacher’s Guide, each available separately on Amazon. Student workbook → · Teacher’s guide → |
Meredith Wishard Munger Author of Patterns of the Promise; The God Who Is; JESUS, King of Hearts; and Abide. Patterns of the Promise → · The God Who Is → · JESUS, King of Hearts → · Abide → |
Ed Rangel — EVV Faith Text-driven Bible studies for individuals, classes and congregations. Visit website → |
William Stewart Author of The One Story of the Bible and And They Shall Become One Flesh. The Genesis Echo is announced but not yet released. The One Story of the Bible → · And They Shall Become One Flesh → · Upcoming: The Genesis Echo → |
Ken Weliever Author of Bible class books, including studies on lifestyle, stewardship and commitment, published through Spiritbuilding. Lifestyle and stewardship books → · Commitment books → |
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Books for Children, Teens & Families |
Stephanie Avery — Creation with Bamboo and Rosy Children’s book about creation. View book on Amazon → |
Ashley Decaney — Sermon Activity Books Sermon Notes for Kids and Sermon Activity Book for Little Listeners. Sermon Notes for Kids → · Little Listeners → |
Growing Together: A Mother and Daughter Journal Christian mother-daughter interactive journal by Allison Sullins. Book listing → |
Aldo Francisco Prado — 91 Drops of Love for Daughters A collection of 91 faith-based reflections for parents and daughters, available in English and Spanish. English edition → · Spanish edition → |
Garrett Thornton — Dawn of Chivalry Book recommended for all ages; Amazon listing still being confirmed. View book → |
Teri Pickard White — AIM Acknowledging Integrity Matters: a guide to sexual integrity for teens. View book → |
Robin Winckler — Clean Fantasy Fiction Christian author of fantasy fiction described by a reader as clean and free of explicit romance. Three books across two series. Author website → |
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Personal Stories, Poetry & Journals |
Sylvia Pollard — Dr. Mom Two poetry books about real-life experiences and a guided journal for hospital caregivers. View books and journal → |
Carol DiGiorgio Warrell — From Catholicism to Christianity The Making of a Christian Family. View book → |
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Children's Bible & Homeschool Resources |
10Talents Learning Homeschool app for lesson planning, grades, hours, books and state requirements. Visit website → |
AJOEE Creative Studio Downloadable Bible Jeopardy-style games for different age groups. Etsy shop → |
Creation to Revelation Visual aids, flip books, games and Bible studies for children. Visit website → |
Held and Holy Bible class materials for children. Etsy shop → |
Little Steps Hand-drawn, buildable Bible memory verse resources for children. Visit Etsy shop → |
Maestra Mom Children’s Bible songs and homeschool resources; recommended by Sarah Grace Dow. Visit website → |
Sing and Learn the Bible Children’s Bible songs and printable learning resources. Etsy shop → YouTube channel → |
Small Steps Christian Academy Christian microschool in Moundsville, West Virginia, serving kindergarten through second grade, with plans to add grades. Visit Facebook page → |
TheScienceMom Printable and classroom teaching resources from TheScienceMom on Teachers Pay Teachers. Visit shop → |
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Church Management & Furnishings |
FaithfullyGiving Church management system and online giving platform. Visit website → |
Lightpost Church app and congregational management platform. Visit website → |
National Interior Furnishings, Inc. Church pews, chairs, furnishings and on-site reupholstery. Rick Jones: 662-423-8023; churchfurnishings@yahoo.com. Direct page link being verified |
We Are One Church Technology Church management, member dashboards, worship assignments, directory and bookkeeping. Visit website → |
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Bible Study & Worship Tools |
Arthur M. Ogden — Biblical Resources Avenging of the Apostles and Prophets; Commentary of Revelation; The Development of the New Testament; and class workbooks. Browse books → |
Hymn Seeker Search and explore hymns. Visit website → |
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Financial Planning, Lending & Bookkeeping |
2911 Wealth Advisors — Glenn Collier Retirement planning, investment services and wealth management. Website → |
Cunningham Financial Group Financial planning for different seasons of life. Visit website → |
Dvorak Financial Planning Financial planning in Cullman, Alabama. Visit website → |
Pollard Financial Services Bookkeeping services for business owners. Visit website → |
Red Rock SBA Small-business acquisition and expansion financing assistance. LinkedIn contact → |
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Insurance & Legal Services |
Cameron Gardner — State Farm Agent State Farm insurance services with Cameron Gardner. Visit website → |
Jones Insurance Group Auto, home and business insurance in AR, OK, TX and MO. 501-513-0020; bjones@jonesig.com. Visit website → |
Killingsworth Agency, Inc. Independent insurance agency based in Florida; additional states planned. Phone: 352-796-1451. Visit website → |
Nelsen Agency / Jesse Nelsen (HealthMarkets) Health insurance services in the Knoxville area. Visit website → |
Watts & Herring, LLC Consumer protection attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama; credit reporting and debt collection matters. Visit Facebook page → |
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Real Estate & Mortgages |
Cornerstone Home Lending — James Miller Residential mortgage lending; Texas-based, serving all 50 states, with retained servicing. Website → · Facebook → |
Embrace Home Loans — Tyler Cain Mortgage and home-buying assistance; multi-state reach. Company website → |
Kelly Muffoletto / Red Jeep Realtor Real estate serving East Texas and beyond. Visit website → |
Kristi Bailey — Southern Dwellings Real Estate Realtor serving Tennessee and Virginia, with a broader referral network. View realtor profile → |
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Construction, Repairs & Local Services |
BASE Construction Construction serving Dallas–Fort Worth and surrounding areas. Visit Facebook page → |
BoninWoodworks Wood products made using a variety of wood species. Visit Facebook page → |
DACA Roofing Texas Roofing services in Texas. Visit Facebook page → |
Diamondback Tree Care Tree-care services; area not specified in the thread. Facebook page → |
Fellowship Furniture Custom hardwood dining furniture; nationwide shipping available. Visit website → |
Fountain Construction Custom homes, remodels and renovations in East Texas. Visit Facebook page → |
Fountain Plumbing, Inc. Plumbing services in East Texas. Visit website → · Facebook page → |
Gerald’s Tires & Brakes Tires, brakes and auto repairs in the Charleston, South Carolina area. Visit website → |
Gillespie Cabinetry Custom cabinetry; recommended by Sarah Grace Dow. Visit website → · Facebook page → |
Harber Architecture, Inc. Architectural services specializing in church buildings and residential projects; licensed in Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky. Website → |
IDG Consulting, LLC Fire sprinkler system design and residential floor plans. Visit website → |
Libertas Electric LLC Electrical business operated by Michael and Sara White. Visit website → |
Muñoz Melo Landscaping & Hot Shot Services Landscaping in San Antonio, Texas, and hot-shot services. Direct page link being verified |
P&M Powerwashing Powerwashing services in the Bryan, Texas area; recommended by Becca Harris. Facebook page → |
Reel Tree LLC Tree services in North Georgia; locally owned and operated. Visit Facebook page → |
Simmons Floor Covering Flooring sales and installation for the greater Dallas–Fort Worth area, with a showroom in Denton, Texas. Website → |
Souper Services Services business mentioned by Angela Campbell; contact: souperservices@yahoo.com. Facebook group → |
Truth & Timber Millworks Custom cabinetry based in Huntsville, Texas; statewide delivery and installation. Visit Facebook page → |
Waymaker RV Services Certified mobile RV technician serving Houston and surrounding areas. Visit Facebook page → |
Yo’ Buddy’s Trailer Rental Contactless trailer rental based in Tyler, Texas, serving Lindale, Mineola, Van and surrounding East Texas. Visit website → |
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Gifts, Handmade Goods & Shopping |
Alisa's Monogramming Embroidery and monogramming. Visit Facebook page → |
Caroline Arrants / Penny with the Good Threads Embroidery and personalized gifts; Instagram name mentioned as PennywiththeGoodThreads. Search Instagram → |
Carrie Peterson — Sewing & Painting Handmade tree skirts, stockings and other projects; shipping available. Facebook group link → |
Cindy’s Creations Pacifier clips and brown paper banners. Visit Facebook page → |
Collier Collectives Embroidery and personalized goods. Visit Facebook page → |
Country Cupboard Scents Handmade candles and wax melts. Facebook page → |
Ellie’s Embroidery & Gifts Embroidered gifts and Bible-character items for children and classes. Visit Facebook page → |
Hazel Goods Secondhand and vintage finds based in Texas. Visit Facebook page → |
The Highland Pine Company Small business in Montgomery, Texas; products not specified. Visit Facebook page → |
Juniper Grove Journals Journals and stationery; recommended by Katie Hawthorne Roberts. Facebook page → |
The Last Robin Co. Cozy apparel and unique gifts. Visit Facebook page → |
LIVE FREE by Laura Natural and organic lip balms, salves and body butter; Casey, Illinois. Visit Facebook page → |
ModShop LLC Collectibles, comics, Warhammer, trading cards and hobby goods; online and storefront in Fresno, California. Visit Facebook page → |
Painted by Shelly Painted creative goods; specific items not given. Visit Facebook page → |
Peach & Pine Co. Wood-wick candles, tallow body butter, sugar scrubs and bath products. Visit Facebook page → |
Poppy & Pine Co. Small business recommended by Tiffany Long; product details and direct page to be confirmed. Facebook page → |
Sager Creek Quilts Quilt and yarn shop in historic downtown Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Visit website → |
Shawna in Stitches Handmade items on Etsy. Etsy shop → |
Texas Press Box Custom shirts, apparel and embroidery; Gennifer Gateley. Visit Facebook page → |
Tucas Woodworking Custom laser engraving and 3D printing. Visit Facebook page → |
woodsigns409 Wood signs, painted crafts and paper banners. Visit Facebook page → |
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Photography, Art & Music |
Alex Fairchild Photography Photography services; location not specified. Visit Facebook page → |
The Art Parlor — Canton, TX Art studio in Canton, Texas. Facebook page → |
David Austin Music Live music for Christian weddings; Austin and Tiffany Crow. Visit Facebook page → |
Kayla Joy Photography Photography services in Texas. Visit Facebook page → |
Kinship Photography Photography services in Texas. Visit website → |
Rebecca Harris Photography Photography services in Texas. Visit Facebook page → |
Samuel Starnes Photography Landscape, wildlife and portrait photography in Vilonia, Arkansas. Visit website → |
Schrei Media — Philip Schrei Photography, videography, website development and social media marketing. Website → |
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Health, Fitness & Counseling |
Building to Thrive Nutrition Faith-rooted coaching focused on nutrition, strength training and sustainable wellness. Visit Facebook page → |
College Station Lactation Lactation support; College Station, Texas. Visit Facebook page → |
Day N Night Medical Supply CPAP and other medical supplies in Huntsville, Texas. Visit website → |
The Still Waters Faith-based individual and family counseling. Visit website → |
Studio BOSS Fitness & Health Fitness and nutrition coaching for women; online and Middle Tennessee. Visit Facebook page → |
XLR8 Hormone Health Hormone health, weight management and wellness telemedicine for Texas residents. Visit website → |
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Travel & Retreats |
Campbell Travel Co. Travel planning by Angela Campbell. Visit website → |
Megan’s Dreamy Escapes Travel planning services. Visit Facebook page → |
River Hills Retreat Venue Venue for camps, family reunions, retreats and singing schools. Visit Facebook page → |
Travel Hut Courtney Vacation planning and travel services. Visit website → |
Wondermakers Travel — Kathryn Marquis Travel advisor specializing in Disney and Universal vacations. Visit Facebook page → |
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Farms, Food & Natural Skincare |
Anna Louise Farm LLC Handmade goods, milk soaps and tallow soaps. Visit Facebook page → |
Jamie’s Eats and Sweets Food and sweet treats; visit the business website for offerings and ordering details. Visit website → |
MEBO Farm Handmade soaps, lip balms and body butters with beeswax; code ESM for 10% off (as shared in thread). Visit website → |
Merritt Farm Family-raised Angus and Hereford beef in Giles County, Tennessee. Visit website → |
Merritt Popcorn Co. Popcorn business recommended in the thread. Visit Facebook page → |
Tennemo Rice Family Farm & Mill Family-run Tennessee rice producer offering shipping and retail locations. Visit website → |
Tetzel Prime Pretzel snack shop in Casey, Illinois, near I-70. Visit Facebook page → |
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Industrial & Manufacturing Services |
Industrial Fabricators Industrial fabrication services. Visit website → |
Oakridge Bellows Manufacturer of metal expansion joints. Visit website → |
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Apps, Software & Digital Services |
Cl4rity Personal finance app for organizing spending into essentials, savings, investments and everyday expenses; app-store approval pending at time of recommendation. Visit website → |
Curbly Home Home services app, initially serving Tennessee. App Store → |
Diestel Design systems and product design for software businesses. Visit website → |
Firm (Ryan Firm) Design, web, social media, creative services and product strategy. Visit website → |
Shirley/Hutchinson CreativeWorks Creative marketing agency offering turnkey projects in Tampa, Florida. Visit website → |
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Thank you to everyone who recommended a business, and to those working hard to serve their neighbors with integrity. I hope this list creates a few meaningful connections. Keep excelling still more,
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