For the past several years, my job has been connected to child care (my own and others). As my children grow, I'm wondering how I can earn income in a different way and still be available for my children. Where do I start figuring out what's next?
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A couple lose their home and later discover that the husband has been diagnosed with a terminal illness as they embark on a year-long coastal trek.
The Art of Living in Advent: 28 Days of Joyful Waiting
By Sylvie VanhoozerREAD MOREThese reflections, couched in the tradition of the author’s childhood, help readers enter into the wonder of Christ’s incarnation, bringing to the manger all that they are and do.
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Mark Silk, a contributing editor to Religion News Service, describes a change in American public discourse over the last 40 years and a return of what he calls "classic Christian opposition to Judaism."
The Reason You Walk: A Memoir
By Wab KinewREAD MOREA moving father-son reconciliation is told by the First Nations premier of Manitoba.
Across the Ice: How We Saved the Ojibwe Horse
By Darcy Whitecrow and Heather M. O’Connor. Illustrated by Natasha DonovanREAD MOREDiscover the history of the endangered Ojibwe horse and the daring intervention of the Lac La Croix First Nation in this celebration of community, tradition, courage, and hope.
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How can we support loved ones who are asking about this and making these decisions?
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Is it your great-uncle Fred? Surprisingly, no! It's the world's stinkiest plant: the corpse flower.
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Slowing down deepens our ministry, allowing us to lead from a place of renewal rather than exhaustion.
Veritas
By P.O.DREAD MOREVeritas is the 11th studio album by American Christian nu metal band P.O.D.
Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle: A Celebration of Friendship and Thanksgiving
By Laura Sassi. Illustrated by Farah ShahREAD MOREJoin Boo and Belle for a heartwarming autumn adventure filled with friendship, thanksgiving, and a dash of misunderstanding!
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How do you start again after all you threw yourself into crumbles before you, when everything you’ve worked for turns to ash?
Journey With a Giant: Choose Your Guide, Pursue Your Purpose, and Grow in Your Walk with God
By Lori G. MeltonNovember 21, 2025| |READ MOREEmbark on a year-long journey alongside a “giant” of faith, inspired by the author’s year of studying the life of Mister Rogers, America’s favorite neighbor.
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Dan Hurley is one of the most infamous head coaches in America today. Despite his winning record, his on-court eruptions and face-offs with refs and even fans are legendary. In his memoir, he shares his own take.
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Sin is not just about doing wrong; it’s about turning away from love, trust, and communion.
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Art worth seeing or reading, in short, needs no qualifier. It stands and falls on excellence alone.
God's Little Oceanographer
By Tina Cho. Illustrated by Marta Alvarez MiguensREAD MORERide the waves before diving into the depths of the sea to uncover the wonders of the ocean—and God’s deep love for you and me!
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A road trip movie invites viewers into a redemptive story.
Little Shoes
By David A. Robertson. Illustrated by Maya McKibbinREAD MOREFrom the bestselling author of On the Trapline comes a beautifully told and comforting picture book about a boy’s journey to overcome generational trauma of residential schools.
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There are two great stories that have shaped my life. The first is the story of Dutch Calvinism. The second is the story of World War II.
The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down and Out, and Everyone in Between
By Ian Morgan CronREAD MOREDid you know that anyone—addicts or non-addicts—can benefit from working the 12 Steps and find the freedom, joy, and intimacy with God that their hearts long for?
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When prayers are not answered the way we want, how do I help my child understand?
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Taking my turn for a guest editorial in November has me thinking about birthdays.
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