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After a few years of this, it occurred to me that maybe Vern thought Jesus was getting tortured and crucified every year—and rising from the dead every year.
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The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and The Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.
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A big-hearted, beautiful, and funny novel told from multiple viewpoints about neurodiversity, friendship, and community.
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The Banner’s Mixed Media editor previews the 2023 Oscars and highlights some of her favorite nominees.
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The women of an isolated religious colony reveal a shocking secret about the colony's men.
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Now a No. 1 New York Times bestseller, here is a touching and lyrical tale about a remarkable sea otter, from Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, author of Wishtree.
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I was overwhelmed when my friend asked me to run for Regional Council.
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What does the Bible mean when it says, “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God’” (Ps. 14:1)?
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If a loved one invites me to their same-sex wedding, can I show love by attending the wedding or would attending communicate that I agree with same-sex marriage?
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While daylight helps many plants and animals grow and prosper, darkness offers an equally important time to rest.
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From Sally Lloyd-Jones, the author of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, comes an uplifting new board book with a padded cover that is a perfect fit for little hands.
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A middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an incredible adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led.
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The Idealist is a complete portrait of Trice, Iowa State’s first Black football player.
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Get some of our top picks for reading, watching, and listening for March 2023.
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Visiting the city, a girl sees how a few packets of seeds, some helping hands, and hard work transform an empty lot in a housing project into a magical place where vegetables grow and family gathers.
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What might be signs of the kingdom of God at work?
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A new book reveals rich historical detail about the women of the New Testament.
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Too often in history the language of tough love has been abused to justify unloving ideas, actions, and systems. We need to be very careful.
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United Kingdom singer-songwriter Philippa Hanna’s beautiful and soothing voice highlights her six-song EP.
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Exiled to Tulsa, an old gangster starts a new life that looks like his old life.
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The propulsive story of 10 days in June 2015 when Obama and his chief speechwriter Cody Keenan composed a series of high-stakes speeches to meet a succession of stunning developments.
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Not much has changed since David’s day. There is still a famine of hope.
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A picture book celebrates and teaches positive associations with two important colors: black and brown.