Seamlessly weaving between the Great Depression and a journey aboard the Titanic, Nikki Shannon Smith tells a story about what it means to survive, and all those we leave behind to do so.
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Through the eyes of three siblings and their moshom (grandfather), readers are taken on a journey filled with cherished moments, from cheering at sports events to sharing traditional Cree knowledge and language.
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Motherhood is overwhelming, tender, exhausting, and beautiful—and can feel like a spiritual desert. But what if motherhood offers us a deeper understanding of who God is?
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The plot is inspired by the real-life actions of Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus, a Jewish couple from Philadelphia who successfully navigated bureaucratic loopholes to rescue 50 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Austria in 1939.
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A tiny mouse faces down an incoming storm to protect her home in this tribute to courage and the rugged beauty of Cape Cod from Newbery Honor–winning author Lauren Wolk.
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Singer-songwriter Justin Gambino uses a garden metaphor for his first collection of worship songs.
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From the author and illustrator team of The Creator in You, this picture book offers a kid-friendly introduction to what God saved us from and what God saved us for—the good works prepared in advance for us to do.
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This warm, romantic homage to Jane Austen set in historical Korea is about a reader and a writer who secretly fight against government book banning and find themselves irresistibly drawn together.
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Disability appears throughout Scripture, yet most pastors lack the tools to preach about it with confidence and sensitivity. In this book Bill Gaventa fills this critical gap with wisdom gleaned from decades working at the intersection of faith and disability.
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Sandra McCracken's Homecoming is a unique collaboration with prominent theologian and Anglican bishop N.T. Wright.
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“If you’re patient enough to look, you can see there are plenty of signs of hope, plenty of signs of vitality.”
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This adventure-packed novel for ages 8-12 is sure to entertain and inform readers about God’s creation of dolphins.
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Our reviewer gave this faith-based novel about Appalachia in the early 1900s five stars.
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Through cinematic storytelling and intimate interviews, House of Worship explores the origins and impact of the most beloved worship songs.
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What lies behind the brilliant colors and intricate patterns of a traditional Mayan tunic? A Guatemalan girl reveals the ways a handwoven garment connects her to generations of women before her.
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Through eight lyrical and reflective essays, this thoughtful spiritual writer explores the idea of the “proximate”—a word from the Latin “proximatus,” to draw near.
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After surviving a plane crash, a former special forces soldier finds himself trapped in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness with his combat dog.
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A young boy is pronounced dead. Then, the unimaginable: almost 45 minutes after he drew his last breath—commotion, tears, shock. He's alive.
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This sweeping novel follows a correspondent trapped behind enemy lines during the Korean War and the women who help her find her way home.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15. If you’re looking for a good read that will teach you about Hispanic cultures and histories, check out our picks: two mainstream books and one faith-based book.
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Join the Johnson family as they learn important faith lessons with the loving guidance of Dad. This sweet and thoughtful picture book features the eldest, Isaiah, and explores how we all need forgiveness—even parents.
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Worthy themes emerge in this wooly and cozy mystery.
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This book is an uplifting celebration of familial love and support through the generations.
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A profound exploration of the art and magic of writing by New York Times-bestselling author Isabel Allende.