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The Blossoming Summer
By Anna Rose JohnsonREAD MOREWhen English 13-year-old Rosemary is evacuated to her grandmother in America at the start of World War II, she uncovers the family secret—they are Anishinaabe and passing as white.
Living with Grief
By Nicholas WolterstorffREAD MOREDr. Nicolas Wolterstorff offers thoughtful lessons about grief
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A singer leaves the Atlanta music scene and starts over in small-town Tennessee, where she finds love and new purpose but can't escape the past.
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At a Christian summer camp, teens tackle personal struggles. They grow through music, friendship, and faith.
Trouble Dog: From Shelter Dog to Conservation Hero
By Carol A. Foote. Illustrated by Larry DayREAD MOREA rambunctious shelter dog finds the perfect job and a loving home in this heartwarming story based on the real heroes of Working Dogs for Conservation.
First Nations Version Psalms and Proverbs: An Indigenous Bible Translation
By Terry M. Wildman and First Nations Version Translation CouncilREAD MOREThe latest volume from the critically acclaimed First Nations Version translation brings the ancient Sacred Songs and Wise Sayings of the Hebrew Scriptures to life through the vibrant, poetic imagery of Native American oral storytelling.
'In Guns We Trust' Challenges White Evangelicals to Rethink Their Alliance with Firearms
By Kathryn PostREAD MOREA journalist investigates the evangelical obsession with guns in America.
Hosea
By Rachel WillhelmREAD MORENovel album doubles as a Bible study of the book of Hosea.
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Immerse yourself in reading, from a novel about an Albertan homesteader to a memoir that asks whether you can ever go home again.
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This unique 30-day devotional reminds you that God is greater than your troubled heart and more present than your anxious thoughts.
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Four retirees spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.
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The Bible story of Ruth is imaginatively brought to life in this biblically faithful chapter book that helps kids 8 and older engage with God’s word.
Being Fully Known: The Joyful Satisfaction of Beholding, Becoming, and Belonging
By Saundra Dalton-SmithREAD MOREA weaving of biblical insight, behavioral science, and personal reflection prompts, Being Fully Known tackles the negative self-talk and limiting beliefs that leave women stuck in lives that are not their own.
How Do You Eat Color?
By Mabi David. Illustrated by Yas DoctorREAD MORETranslated from Filipino, this imaginative book features produce harvested from the Philippines and around the world. How Do You Eat Color? offers dozens of different—and delicious—opportunities to eat something new.
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A journalist on a yacht witnesses a passenger thrown overboard but is told it didn't happen. She seeks answers, putting her life in danger.
Yoli's Favorite Things
Patricia SantanaREAD MORETwelve-year-old Yolanda Sahagún, an aspiring nun raised by strict Mexican immigrant parents, likes to envision her family of nine siblings as the von Trapps from The Sound of Music. And like them, Yoli, too, is coming of age as war looms.
Restored: Partnering With God in Transforming Our Broken Places
By Meshali MitchellREAD MOREIn this beautiful, full-color book, Meshali Mitchell shares the inspiring story of how the Lord drew her out to embark on a home renovation during her difficult journey to healing.
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Representing Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Colombia, three Latina authors reveal truths about life, humanity, and Hispanic cultures in a trio of engrossing novels.
Candle Island
By Lauren WolkREAD MOREA moving portrait of loss and the restorative power of art from Lauren Wolk, the Newbery Honor-winning author of Beyond the Bright Sea.
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Based on the novel by Sharon Draper, this heartwarming movie tells the story of a young girl with cerebral palsy who learns to use her voice.
One Body, One Spirit: Disability and Community in the Church
By Paul Pettit and B. Jason EppsREAD MOREThis award-winning book focuses primarily on social barriers disabled people face while striving for meaningful connections.
Mamiachi & Me
By Jolene Gutierrez and Dakota Gutierrez. Illustrated by Mirelle OrtegaREAD MOREThis lyrical and empowering picture book illustrated by Mirelle Ortega, winner of a Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor, is about what it means to be a mariachi in an all‑female band.
When Sally O'Malley Discovered the Sea
By Karen CushmanREAD MOREFrom the Newbery Award-winning author of Catherine, Called Birdy comes the story of an orphan who decides to go West—with nothing but gumption as her guide.