Ryan Gosling stars in a winsome space epic, based on the novel by Andy Weir, about a man on a last-ditch mission to protect the sun—and planet Earth—from a dire threat.
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God's Colorful Easter: The Good News Is for Everyone
By Esau McCaulley. Illustrated by Rogerio CoelhoREAD MORENoted biblical scholar, theologian, professor, and author Esau McCaulley has written an Easter storybook honoring God's diverse and colorful kingdom.
Rebecca Sue: A Sister’s Reflections on Disability, Faith, and Love
By Kathleen NorrisREAD MORENew York Times-bestselling author Kathleen Norris fulfills a wish expressed by her sister with this heartfelt and honest memoir of sisterhood, disability, and resilience.
7 Million Steps: The True Story of Dick Gregory’s Run for the Hungry
By Derrick Barnes and Christian Gregory; illustrated by Frank MorrisonREAD MOREFrom award-winning creators Derrick Barnes, Frank Morrison, and Christian Gregory comes the true story of comedian and activist Dick Gregory’s remarkable Food Run of 1976.
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The film’s textured animation is combined with a soundtrack that blends folk music with sweeping orchestration to tell a story about unmerited grace.
Consider the Birds
By Jennifer Grant. Illustrated by Julianna SwaneyREAD MOREThis is the first book of the Consider picture book series, which celebrates nature and inviting gratitude.
The Bell Tolls at Traeger Hall
By Jaime Jo WrightREAD MOREFollow two timelines set centuries apart in this clean, Gothic suspense tale of unsolved murders, haunting rumors, and a troubling family legacy.
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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.
Different Kind of Water
By Ginny OwensREAD MOREGinny Owens releases a five-song EP, her first new music in three years.
We Served Side by Side: the Cooperation of the Christian Reformed Japan Mission and the Reformed Church in Japan, 1951-2017
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, 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.
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.