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It is no surprise that the Bible describes our Creator God as an artist and craftsman
Evangelicals and Abortion: Historical, Theological, Practical Perspectives
By J. Cameron FraserREAD MOREEvangelicals and Abortion traces the history and theological development of evangelical involvement in the abortion issue, and recommends some models of a biblically based response.
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Widower Kenzaburo from Japan travels to England with his estranged son to fulfill his late wife's dying wish.
Abigail and the Big Start Over
By Bethany McIlrath. Illustrated by Kate SaundersREAD MOREFun, absorbing novel that helps kids ages 7 and older to engage with the Bible as they learn that God’s grace never runs out.
No One Knows Me Like You
By The Rock MusicREAD MOREThe Rock Music group of Salt Lake City offers a stirring five-song EP focusing on the beauty of Jesus and his care for each one of us.
Demon Copperhead
By Barbara KingsolverREAD MOREFrom the author of The Poisonwood Bible comes a brilliant novel that enthralls, compels, and captures the heart as it evokes a young hero’s unforgettable journey to maturity.
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We are constantly told that voting is our civic duty. Is this true? And if voting is a civic duty, is it also a moral duty?
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Imagine it's December and much of the Midwest is under a cold snap.
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Relive the 2023 NFL season through the eyes of five of the best pass catchers in the league.
Back Home: Story Time with My Father
By Arlene Elizabeth Casimer. Illustrated by Ken DaleyREAD MOREA lyrical text and vivid, luminous imagery transport readers to Haiti through a father’s tales and a child’s imagination—and invite them to tell stories of their own.
Across So Many Seas
By Ruth BeharREAD MORESpanning over 500 years, Pura Belpré Award-winner Ruth Behar’s epic novel tells the stories of four girls from different generations of a Jewish family, many of them forced to leave their countries and start a new life.
All of My Days
By Ellie HolcombREAD MORESinger-songwriter Ellie Holcomb offers a gentle, stirring EP of songs based on the Psalms
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As I turn over the earth, mostly I relish the exercise, the rich soil and earthworms, and the sun or wind on my face.
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I understand the difficulty, slow pace, and painfulness of change in many cases, but it can become frustrating when we miss our stated vision and goals.
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Wonder who makes up the team putting together the news, features, media reviews, and ads that make up The Banner in print and online each month?
Failures of Forgiveness: What We Get Wrong and How to Do Better
By Myisha CherryREAD MOREPhilosopher Myisha Cherry brings a novel approach to what to do with wrongdoing in our lives and the world.
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A hilarious, fresh love story for the over-60 crowd.
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As a reader, this month offers the chance for me to learn more about my Hispanic neighbors through the pages of books. Here are four titles that will elevate your reading life.
As I Am
By Hannah KerrREAD MOREPop singer-songwriter Hannah Kerr releases an authentic, 14-song album brimming with God’s love.
Song of the Seasons
By Glenys Nellist. Illustrated by C. B. CangaREAD MOREFrom bestselling author Glenys Nellist comes a rhyming, whimsical, faith-building journey through the four seasons—for early readers who love nature and wonder.
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My mom took a phone call from someone claiming to be her granddaughter, saying she had been in a car crash, was in jail, and needed help. Thankfully Mom figured out it wasn’t her grandchild and hung up. How do we guard ourselves from scammers?
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We often think our riders, our conscious reasoning, are in control, but really our elephants, our subconscious intuitions, rule.
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How can we understand God’s sovereignty without logically implying that God was the creator of evil?