A Norwegian gamer died of a degenerative muscular disease at age 25. His parents mourned what they thought had been a lonely and isolated life—but soon discovered they were wrong.
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This is Holy
By Mack BrockMack Brock, a founder of Elevation Worship, emphasizes God’s past and present faithfulness with his 11-track solo record, This Is Holy.
Fearless as a Honey Badger, Brave like a Wolverine: Living with Down Syndrome, Loving Animals, Learning Courage
By Andrew Olshine (with David Olshine)This journey of 50 days, written by a young man with Down Syndrome and his dad, will help you take steps to handle worry, anxiety, and fear. Perfect for family devotions.
Your to-be-read pile just got a bit bigger with these three suggestions for reading during Native American Heritage Month, from a Native alternative to Little House on the Prairie to a YA thriller.
Stealing Little Moon: The Legacy of the American Indian Boarding Schools
By Dan SaSuWeh JonesDan SaSuWeh Jones chronicles his family's time at Chilocco—starting with his grandmother Little Moon's arrival when the school first opened and ending with him working on the maintenance crew when the school shut down nearly 100 years later.
The Space Adventure Series is Back, with More Thrills, Humor, and Timely Questions
Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity
By Soo Jin Lee and Linda YoonAn essential resource that addresses the unique experiences of trauma, healing, and mental health in Asian and Asian American communities.
Being Home
By Traci Sorell. Illustrated by Michaela GoadeFrom Sibert Honor–winning author Traci Sorell and Caldecott Medal–winning artist Michaela Goade comes a heartwarming picture book about a Native American family moving back to their ancestral land.
Zion Learns to See
By Terence Lester and Zion Lester. Illustrated by Subi BosaJoin Zion as she learns about people experiencing homelessness, and see how she is moved to respond as she recognizes that all people matter to God.
Police Inspector Geordie Keating and new vicar Alphy Kottaram get off on the wrong foot but soon find themselves investigating murders in the quaint English village of Cambridgeshire.
Unspoken IV
By UnspokenChristian pop band releases album focusing on our worth and identity in Christ
Let's Go! haw ekwa!
By Julie FlettEvery day, a little boy watches kids pass by on skateboards and dreams of joining them. One day, his mother brings a surprise: her old skateboard. But can he find the confidence to join the skateboarders?
This Special Blessing for You
By Eric Schrotenboer and Meredith Schrotenboer. Illustrated by Denise HughesEncourage the kids in your life to spread love and kindness with this engaging rhyming picture book.
The last season of the extraordinary biopic of Queen Elizabeth II and her family poignantly draws the curtain on her life and the life of Princess Diana.
Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible
By Dietrich BonhoefferFor millennia, humans have been shaped by the Psalms. And before the Nazis banned him from publishing, German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer published this book on the Psalms.
The Science Behind Your Salad shines a spotlight on the innovation, technology, and sustainability for healthy food made by BASF (a chemical company) in Agriculture.
Until Our Time Comes
By Nicole M. MillerThis epic story of escape, capture, resistance, and love is based on true events of the uncommon heroes in World War II Poland.
Fall into reading, from a creative memoir by Charlie Peacock and his wife to a mesmerizing novel about Burma in World War II.
Estranged Pioneers: Race, Faith, Leadership in a Diverse World
By Korie Little Edwards & Rebecca KimBook examines how pastors of color lead the scarce but growing numbers of multiracial congregations in the United States
Renowned historian and bestselling author Kristin Kobes Du Mez explores the culture of submission and sexual abuse within some evangelical communities in this half-hour documentary.
Miracles for Skeptics: Encountering the Paranormal Ministry of Jesus
By Frank G. HoneycuttDigging into these “unbelievable” stories can widen our spiritual imaginations and point to the promise of Christ’s new world.
The Likes of Us
By Big Big TrainThe Likes of Us is the 15th studio album by English progressive rock band Big Big Train, their first since the death of their lead singer.
Set in Nazi-occupied France, a young Jewish girl is hidden away by a boy and his family after her life is abruptly changed. Suddenly the boy she and her classmates once shunned becomes her savior and best friend.
Evangelicals and Abortion: Historical, Theological, Practical Perspectives
By J. Cameron FraserEvangelicals and Abortion traces the history and theological development of evangelical involvement in the abortion issue, and recommends some models of a biblically based response.