The Clear Focus Bible uses the Bionic Reading method, which bolds the portion of each word most critical for comprehension and guides the eye from word to word over the text.
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We Served Side by Side: the Cooperation of the Christian Reformed Japan Mission and the Reformed Church in Japan, 1951-2017 by Richard E. Sytsma
By Richard E. SytsmaREAD MOREThis book records the history of the cooperation in mission between the Christian Reformed Japan Mission and the Reformed Church in Japan from 1951 to 2017.
The Atlas of Languages: Words Around the World by Rachel Lancashire
By Rachel Lancashire, Illustrated by Jenny ZemanekREAD MOREWhere did the word "banana" originate? What is the world's most secret language? This book takes the reader on a journey across the globe to explore the complexity and beauty of languages.
Different Kind of Water by Ginny Owens
By Ginny OwensREAD MOREGinny Owens releases a five-song EP, her first new music in three years.
What the River Keeps
By Cheryl Grey BostromREAD MORECRC award-winning author Cheryl Grey Bostrom returns with an environmental saga set in the Pacific Northwest.
On Our Way Home: Reflections on Heaven in the Face of Death
By Colleen ChaoREAD MOREFor the past three-and-a-half years, Colleen Chao has been living with a terminal diagnosis. In this precious time, she's been pondering questions about heaven.
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A wedding disaster leaves a groom stranded in Rome, heartbroken. But with help from a determined local and others, his ruined honeymoon becomes an unexpected adventure.
Bear Witness: The Pursuit of Justice in a Violent Land
By Ross HalperinREAD MOREA remarkable and dangerous feat of reportage, Bear Witness shows what happens when altruism, faith, and an obsession with justice are pushed to the extreme.
South of Somewhere: A Novel
By T.I. LoweREAD MOREA young mother filled with regret returns to Sullivan’s Island to rebuild her life and finds compassion in the most unexpected places in this faith-based fiction from T.I. Lowe.
Chichi and Didi Love Their Names
By Peace Amadi and Ndidi Amadi. Illustrated by Hayley BlackwoodREAD MOREThis empowering and joyous picture book shows kids the importance of loving your name, having pride in your culture, and standing up for yourself.
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The Quiet Girl offers a deceptively simple reminder that the smallest stories can leave a large emotional impact.
Twice Enslaved: Liberty and Justice for Henrietta Wood
By Selene Castrovilla. Illustrated by Erin K. RobinsonREAD MOREHere is the story of Henrietta Wood, who was enslaved twice—but who demanded justice and was awarded the largest reparations ever granted for enslavement. This nonfiction book for ages 9–12 puts a human face on the current issue of reparations.
Serving God Under Siege: How War Transformed a Ukrainian Community
By Valentyn SyniyREAD MOREWhen Russia invaded Ukraine, an evangelical seminary lost everything—except its commitment to serving God. Winner of the Christianity Today Book Awards Missions and the Global Church Award of Merit.
The Hunger Winter
Johanna M. SellesREAD MOREIn the fall of 1944, the Nazis were occupying the Netherlands. Sisters Ada, 22, and Lina, 18, discover their father’s documentation of Nazi war crimes and work to preserve the evidence until the war ends.
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Explore the Lord’s Prayer across the landscapes where Jesus first spoke it. Hosted by Brad Gray and featuring insights from N. T. Wright and others, learn about the prayer’s cultural, historical, and spiritual depth.
Sparrow
By Mary Tebo. Illustrated by E. B. LewisREAD MOREIn this School Library Journal Best Book, a small bird—nestled in a dusty crack in the Western Wall—feels a deep shift within, setting her on a path to overcoming her fear of change.
The Girl on the Bathroom Floor: Held Together When Everything is Falling Apart
By Amber Emily SmithREAD MOREAmber Smith, wife of former country music artist Granger Smith, invites you into the most vulnerable spaces of her life, where she wrestled with the traumatic death of their 3-year-old son.
The Gift of Freedom: How Harriet Tubman Rescued Her Brothers
By Glenette Tilley Turner. Illustrated by Laura FreemanREAD MOREFrom a bestselling illustrator and an award-winning author comes the little-known story of Harriet Tubman's daring rescue of her enslaved brothers on Christmas Day.
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Profound story explores the mystery of ordinary life.
Christ in Our Midst: Daily Lenten Reflections Through Scripture and Gregorian Chant
By Editors of Paraclete Press. Musical Performances by The Gloriae Dei Cantores ScholaREAD MOREDeepen your faith and enrich your journey to Easter with the centuries-old practice of Gregorian Chant, a beautiful gift of Scripture, prayer, and song.
People Are the Wealth: An African Vision for a People-Focused, Missional Christian Life
By Christian MungaiREAD MOREChristian Mungai presents an African vision for what missional Christian living is and explores the biblical concept that the people around us are our true wealth.
Hero & The Villain
By Dan BremnesREAD MORECanadian Christian artist Dan Bremnes wrestles with two sides of his character in his new album.
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Author Mary DeMuth invites you to journey through 40 days of entrusting specific areas of your life to God. Perfect for Lent.
Strong and Fearless Faith: 52 Inspiring Stories of Black Believers
By Jasmine Holmes. Illustrated by Jena HollidayREAD MOREMiddle-grade readers will encounter 52 short biographies of unsung heroes of the Christian faith, including activists, pastors, and missionaries.