The story of MercyMe frontman Bart Millard doesn’t hide from the darkness and pain of abuse, yet it is full of hope for forgiveness and grace.
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This picture book would be a great Father’s Day gift from a child.
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Mat Kearney is an underrated musician who crafts lyrics that stand out as unique yet are universally true.
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This gripping memoir is an ode to the power of education.
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Kacey Musgraves has crafted an album with a sense of wonder and a wide variety of influences.
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Baptiste Paul’s picture book is a celebration of the game of soccer.
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Robin MacArthur has written a layered, multi-generational novel that explores the interconnectedness of human suffering and gives evidence of grace in an imperfect world.
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Solo gives us the backstory of Hollywood’s beloved smirking smuggler.
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Historian Nancy Koehn looks for the lessons we can learn from the lives and work of five historical leaders.
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Veteran Christian rocker Lincoln Brewster gives listeners another round of great guitar playing and meaningful lyrics.
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Randy Ribay’s engrossing young adult novel tackles real problems of friendship, race, and economic differences.
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Director Wim Wenders has crafted an understated and simply structured documentary, reflecting the man it portrays.
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Making friends is tough, especially if you are porcupine.
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Journalist and poet Dunya Mikhail tells the stories of women who have been kidnapped by ISIS and the man who would do anything in his power to rescue them.
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The United States puts a different spin on Canada’s annual battle of the books.
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Apollo and Athene hope to build the perfect society in Jo Walton’s science fiction trilogy.
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Paul Schrader’s beautifully filmed and acted First Reformed relies on his transcendental style of directing.
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Lord Huron’s new album presents a fantasy world worth experiencing.
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A Banner reader recommends CRC pastor John Moelker’s novel.
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Owen and Eleanor Move In is a sweet and humorous start to a series of chapter books for young readers.
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A powerful true story of forgiveness and reconciliation springing from God’s grace.
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An epic novel captures the majesty of Alaska and the terrible effects of PTSD.
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Singer-songwriter Sam Baker ventures into the “land of doubt” in his latest album.
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Economist and pastor Tom Nelson considers how congregations can help the economies of their communities.