Traci Rhoades encourages readers to explore practices—some ancient and others unconventional—that offer solace for those times when “the bottom drops out.”
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With engaging rhyme and lovely illustrations, this picture book sparks readers’ imaginations with the idea that God created human beings to make, model, and work like him.
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A Syrian refugee struggles to settle into his new Canadian small-town life, caught between his dream to become a doctor and preserving his family's chocolate-making legacy.
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Prog Rock outfit Glass Hammer returns with their third album in the Skallagrim trilogy, based on the writings of fantasy writers such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien.
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From a children’s nonfiction book about wolves in Yellowstone to the memoir of a Frenchman who’s a former atheist, here’s a list of 12 books for every age and taste.
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Aunt Dorothy loved me. There was no doubt about that.
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God was more worried about pride than any sexual sin.
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This question usually arises when we consider using undesirable actions or approaches to work toward noble or legitimate ends.
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The story of Joey Moss, a man with Down Syndrome who was handpicked by Wayne Gretzky to work in the Edmonton Oilers’ equipment room and became a fixture to fans.
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The true story of Father Stuart Long’s journey from pugilist to priest.
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This book provides a comprehensive biblical and theological survey of the people of God in the Old and New Testaments, offering insights for today's transformed and ethnically diverse church.
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Every week hundreds of people shuffle past this quiet image, which captures everything essential the church wants to communicate.
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When our livelihood and community depend upon our ability to lead well, sharing openly that we are not doing well takes a leap of faith—sometimes an extraordinary one.
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Who’s responsible for my faith growth?
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You have probably seen a tree with most of its leaves still on the branches even though its neighbors have dropped their foliage.
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They got what they needed each day—no more, no less.
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When I was growing up, I never worried about the bills being paid each month. These concerns were beyond my comprehension, grasp, and concern.
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Streaming series follows a team of vigilantes as they combat super-powered individuals who abuse their abilities.
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Psychologically wise novel explores hiddenness, forgiveness, love
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A joyful rhyming book that encourages children to not only value all people but to also make room for their differences to make a better and more beautiful world.
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How different my own mealtime prayers feel from the solemn longing of the men of Gondor. I suspect many of us might feel the same.
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A mystery about a Black classical musician whose family heirloom violin is stolen on the eve of the most prestigious classical music competition.
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A warm, personal record that conveys God’s deep love for his children.
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Three engrossing documentaries cover topics as wide-ranging as polygamists, DNA tests, and Contemporary Christian Music.