This new book, by Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, reminds readers through the story of Joseph that God has much to teach people through their experiences of suffering and hardship.God does not want people to be “pulled toward” the things of this earth because the things of
Author Robert J. Morgan, well known for his Then Sings My Soul series, combines in The Origin of Hymns 50 hymn stories curated from that series; a short history of Western hymnody; a reflection on the little-known conclusion of the life of Horatio Spafford, author of “It is Well with My Soul”; and e
If it were just another thriller drama series about a hitman working for the mob, I would have given Memory of a Killer a pass.But a fascinating twist reeled me in: Patrick Dempsey’s Angelo Flannery is not only living a double life, as a slick, Armani-clad hitman for a crime boss and a cardigan-wear
In this first book in the Lightseekers series for children ages 8 to 12, readers are catapulted into the kingdom of Wildfel. Ever since the Great Betrayal 10 years ago, intrigue and suspicion plague the kingdom that is slowly losing its light.Twelve-year-old orphan Finn wants only to take care of hi
Traumatized Church is a book worthy of group study and discussion at church and Christian institutions. Why? Therapist Adrienne Gibson and the prolific New Testament scholar Scot McKnight explain and explore symptoms of trauma in the church and how to thrive through it.The book’s goal is to aid chur
Lakota, Wisc., a place where “the past doesn’t always stay buried,” is a refuge for people who are running from something, “because above all, the locals treasured anonymity, the rare luxury of being left alone. And because they’d been judged harshly all their lives, they made it their business to n
In making Young Washington, the filmmakers were tasked with telling an origin story, not just for the father of a nation, but for the nation itself. They also faced the challenge of portraying Washington with integrity, neither mythologizing him nor tearing him down.After a brief flash-forward, the
The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne is the third book in the Incredible Lives for Young Readers series published by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers. The others include Only Margaret: A Story about Margaret Wise Brown and Friend of Numbers: The Life of Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.Born on May 10,
Young Andrew loves flowers and growing things, but when he looks at the gardens in his neighborhood, he’s astounded at how big they are. At first, he’s overwhelmed, but then he makes a decision. He will make a garden in his own way.With a small shovel, Andrew digs up a tiny rectangle in his front la
In Feasting on Hope, author Hannah Miller King, a priest in the Anglican Church in North America, shares her story of childhood trauma within the framework of her experience of finding God’s gift of hope while participating in the Lord’s Supper, first as a young adult congregant receiving Communion,
The members of Big Big Train were inspired by seeing woodcuts on a visit to the Munch museum while on tour in Oslo. They developed a story of an artist who struggled with his life’s work only to find freedom in creativity. The resulting album, Woodcut, the band’s 18th, is among their best work. In t
What was the life story of the Samaritan woman Jesus met at the well, the first person to whom he declared that he was the Messiah? Jesus knew her story, but Scripture offers only sparse details.In this historical fiction novel based on the biblical narrative, author Jill Eileen Smith gives readers
This spring, I had the opportunity to visit Spain for two weeks. Even though I didn't go to Barcelona or even the region of Catalunya, more than one conversation during my trip was about the long-awaited opening of the city's La Sagrada Familia cathedral, the building of which has been over 100 year
Before reading Shelby Van Pelt’s glorious 2022 book, Remarkably Bright Creatures, I had zero interest in the octopus. It just goes to show how reading can awaken curiosity about any topic, because I was just a little bit in the book—my number one book for 2022—when I began googling the eight-tentacl
With rhyming text and vivid artwork, author Dominique Okonkwo and illustrator Sarah Ugolotti bring to life God’s truth as revealed in Romans 1:20—“For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his e
Veteran fiction writer Melody Carlson offers a delightful story readers will love. First of all, protagonist Rita Owen is an older woman, which is nice to see when it comes to life and romance. Second, there are so many books!Rita, who doesn’t want to give up her home and, more importantly, her libr
In New York City, young Faith and her mother return home on the train from Grandma’s house. Faith passes the time munching on a delicious sandwich, gooey with honey from Grandma’s beehive.Suddenly, Isaiah, her former neighbor, calls out, “Good evening! My son and I have fallen on hard times. Could a
It has been 13 years since Amy Grant has released new music. These have been eventful years for the singer and songwriter who became a household name when her fourth album, Age to Age, was released 44 years ago and became one of the biggest sellers in the still-young Christian music industry. Grant
Sarang loves her Korean seaside village's elementary school. She’s not bothered by the small class size and unoccupied desks. With fewer students in the classroom, she’s able to ask more questions and receive additional attention from the teacher.But when Sarang hears the village gossip that the sch
For more than 15 years, author Joshua Becker has been promoting “God-motivated minimalism” in his books, websites, blog, and public speaking. Uncluttered Faith is a synopsis of what he learned through his wife’s and his choices to embrace minimalism and the experiences of countless others who, throu