L&P Gifts |London Based Illustrated Gifts

About Us

Words That Strengthen the Heart

At Living & Powerful we create beautifully illustrated resources designed to bring truth and encouragement into everyday life. Our vision is to help individuals and families grow stronger, calmer and full of joy. By keeping meaningful words visible and accessible each day, we hope to inspire deeper connection, reflection and unity within homes and communities.

Wisdom that continues to guide each day.

Our Story

Beginning

Back in 2018, we were becoming increasingly aware of the pressures beginning to face our two children, then aged four and six. As parents, we wanted to give them something that would strengthen and guide them as they grew. We knew that truth and real relationship would help them grow strong in the face of the challenges present in the communities we live in. Daily resources that keep these truths visible became an essential part of that — helping them stay rooted in what is good, growing in strength and unity with those around them.

Search

We searched everywhere for something that could help. We wanted resources that would engage them at any point in the day. When we couldn’t find anything that really worked, we began writing verses on windows, post-it notes, clocks and small pieces of card and paper around the house. At the same time, we began to feel a growing sense that we should use our creative skills in a new way.

Obedience

In January 2019, we set aside two weeks to seek direction. We spent that time reflecting, praying and asking how our creative skills might be used for something more meaningful. During those weeks the idea for illustrated verse cards became clear. With a deep sense that this was the path ahead, we cleared our schedules for the year, turned down paid work and devoted our time to bringing the project to life.

Challenge

As we took on the challenge and began illustrating verses one by one, our children were completely captivated by the beautiful images. Suddenly there was engagement, discussion, and stories coming back from the kids. This was it — the tool we had been searching for. So we set to work: designing, researching, counting costs, planning, emailing and raising support. We spent a month running a Kickstarter campaign — all-nighters, coffee, tea, debates and lots of prayer. We poured our lives into creating the Living & Powerful verse cards.

Support

With the support of 336 incredible and generous backers, our Kickstarter campaign was successfully funded. Because of their belief in the project, we were able to bring Living & Powerful to life. We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported us on that journey and are excited to release the Living & Powerful illustrated verse cards into the world.

Our SupportersThank you, to all 336 of our pioneer supporters. Without you this may not have been possible and we are so grateful to you all.

SPECIAL THANKS GO TO THOSE NAMED BELOW. YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT HAVE BEEN ABOVE AND BEYOND GENEROUS!

Eternal thanks to His Grace Archbishop Angelos.

His Grace Archbishop AngaelosUK

Thank you Monir and Isis Neoman.

Mr and Dr NeomanUK

Thank you Gaitree Kessler.

Mrs G KesslerUK

Thank you Joey and Fr Anthony.

Joey and AnthonyUK

Thank you Mercedes Bell.

Mr and Mrs BellUK

In memory of Violet Wassef. Eternal Mum.

Randa and the Wassef FamilyUK

Thank you to Zeon, Leon, Thea.

YohannaAU

Thank you to Mr & Mrs S Badlani.

P BadlaniUK

Thank you to Jonathan and Triny Pugh-Smith.

PUGH-SMITH FAMILYUSA

Thank you to Dom, Thea and the Muir family!

Dom and Thea MuirUK

Thank you to Daniel Chan.

Daniel ChanHK

Thank you to Stephen & Sophie Tawadros.

John Abd-MariamAU

Thank you Joseph and Jean Zaky.

Mr and Mrs ZakyUSA

Thank you Hany and Vivian Girgis.

Hany and Vivian GirgisUK

Thank you Miriam Neoman.

Miriam NeomanUK

Thank you KNS Consulting Services.

KNS Consulting ServicesUK

Thank you to the wonderful group of group of couples, from down under!

Basem MorrisAU

Thank you Norbert Untarto.

Norbert UntartoID, USA

Thank you Peter and Sherry Youssef.

Peter and Sherry YoussefUSA

Thank you Ehab Roufail and Family.

Mr and Mrs RoufailUK

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