This holiday season, we invite you to share comfort, quiet, or excitement with each person on your gift list. From beautifully illustrated Bibles and devotionals to novels and picture books, this guide holds the perfect book for every reader—including yourself.
So, stuff those stories into stockings, wrap collections with care, tuck a book or two into your own nightstand, and join us in celebrating the wonder of reading this Christmas.
Seasonal & Gift Books
Return to the Hope, Joy, Love, and Peace of Christmas.
Come Home for Christmas
Matthew West
Return to the Hope, Joy, Love, and Peace of Christmas.
Matthew West’s Come Home for Christmas invites readers to rediscover the joy, peace, and hope of the season by returning their hearts to Jesus. With humor, storytelling, and Bible teaching, West challenges us to experience Christmas as a homecoming to God’s love. The book includes Bible readings, small group discussion questions, and an Advent challenge to help restore relationships and embrace the true meaning of Christmas.
For the perfect family read-aloud, make Little Christmas Carol a part of your family’s Christmas tradition.
Little Christmas Carol: The Illustrated Edition
Joe Sutphin
For the perfect family read-aloud, make Little Christmas Carol a part of your family’s Christmas tradition.
Enjoy Charles Dickens’ beloved masterpiece, freshly imagined within an enchanting woodland realm.
In 1843, Charles Dickens penned a story—a classic Christmas tale full of ghosts and the endearing humbug Ebenezer Scrooge. That story—which has captivated readers for over 150 years—is now accompanied by the delightful illustrations of Joe Sutphin. With charming woodland characters and settings that families will adore, readers will be transformed by Little Christmas Carol. A tale of greed, regret, loneliness, reflection, compassion, hope, and a joyfully changed life, this beautifully illustrated edition will enliven the timeless classic for readers young and old.
This new edition makes a wonderful gift.
Advent is for all of us, so come to Jesus in this season, no matter what situation you find yourself in.
Merry & Bright
Julie Fisk, Kendra Roehl, & Kristin Demery
Advent is for all of us, so come to Jesus in this season, no matter what situation you find yourself in.
In Merry & Bright, beloved authors Kristin Demery, Kendra Roehl, and Julie Fisk unwrap what coming home means this Christmas season—for ourselves and our families, friends, and community. Through this beautiful Advent devotional journey, you’ll experience his hope, comfort, love, and joy, with an invitation to share these gifts with the world around us.
Oh Come! Come and adore Jesus Christ the Lord!
Recapturing the Glory of Christmas
R. Albert Mohler Jr.
Oh Come! Come and adore Jesus Christ the Lord!
Christmas should spark worship and adoration, and R. Albert Mohler offers a book that mines the depths of the Advent season, and all the theological riches God has gifted to his people. Recapturing the Glory of Christmas is a call to worship and praise. Indeed, Christmas beckons the world to come and adore the Savior King—the King exulted by the angels; the King who took on flesh; the King who deserves all glory, all honor, and all praise. O come! Come and adore Jesus Christ the Lord.
A seamless retelling of the Christmas story in a way that helps you understand the cultural context and appreciate the beauty of the Father’s heart.
Rediscovering Christmas
John Greco
A seamless retelling of the Christmas story in a way that helps you understand the cultural context and appreciate the beauty of the Father’s heart.
Year after year, countless believers immerse themselves in the story of the first Christmas, rehearsing the well-known tale of the baby King who was born into the humblest of circumstances. But for some, the Nativity story has become so familiar, it has been robbed of its power. For others, the biblical narrative is more like a puzzle: the pieces are all there, but it’s not clear how they all fit together. Luke talks about shepherds and a census, while Matthew deals with wise men and an escape to Egypt. There’s a star and a manger and more angels than you can count—it can be hard to keep it all straight.
Rediscovering Christmas is a modern paraphrase of the Christmas story, drawn directly from the Gospels and created to help readers see the Father’s heart in details that are all-too-often overlooked. The result is a seamless retelling of Jesus’s birth that will fascinate new and mature believers alike. This beautiful, hardcover volume is perfect for quiet times, group study, or family reading and is sure to become a favorite holiday tradition.
“Well written and timely! Nancy Golden gets down to the heart of the true meaning of Christmas, providing practical and easy ways to celebrate Advent. I highly recommend this book.”— Joshua West, executive director, World Challenge
Taking Back Advent
Nancy Golden
“Well written and timely! Nancy Golden gets down to the heart of the true meaning of Christmas, providing practical and easy ways to celebrate Advent. I highly recommend this book.”— Joshua West, executive director, World Challenge
The beginning of Advent marks the first day of the Christian calendar and is a period of anticipation and preparation for the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. This Advent devotional is not denomination specific and may be the perfect way to keep the miracle of Christmas in your days. In these pages, you will find an easy-to-understand book that is intentionally not very long, so you can savor each reading in a short period of time. You will find it convenient to fit this devotional into even the busiest of schedules, yet it will help you experience the peace and joy that this special time of year brings.
While the start of Advent fluctuates each year and traditionally begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, this daily devotional starts as an entry point into the Advent season on December 1. At the end of each devotional is a section called Today’s Activity, and there you will find simple suggestions on how to implement what you have been reading about. Nothing complicated, just small ways to help you move from the mundane to the miraculous during the course of your day.
Let’s take back Advent!
“If you are looking for wise and perceptive guidance to help you see and experience the deep impact of God’s words in Scripture, you will love this devotional.” — Tim Challies, blogger
Truth For Life (Gift Edition) -Volume 1
Alistair Begg
“If you are looking for wise and perceptive guidance to help you see and experience the deep impact of God’s words in Scripture, you will love this devotional.” — Tim Challies, blogger
A year’s worth of gospel-saturated devotions that will engage your mind and stir your heart.
“God’s Word is a glorious gift. Our Father has given it to us in order that we might know his Son and that we might live in the power of his Spirit, in obedience to his truth.”
Alistair Begg is senior pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher at Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world. He served two churches in Scotland before moving to Ohio. The author of several books including Pray Big and Brave by Faith, Alistair is married to Susan, and they have three children and eight grandchildren.
“Lynn Austin is a master at exploring the depths of human relationships.” — Susan Meissner, bestselling author
Waiting for Christmas
Lynn Austin
“Lynn Austin is a master at exploring the depths of human relationships.” — Susan Meissner, bestselling author
In this hope-filled Gilded Age Christmas novella from bestselling author Lynn Austin, the year is 1901 and the hustle and bustle of the holidays is descending on New York’s Fifth Avenue.
For the first time in her privileged life, Adelaide Forsythe won’t be swept up in it. She couldn’t be happier about the prospect of a quieter Christmas. That’s not to say her transition from Miss to Mrs. has been without challenge. Though she doesn’t regret marrying for love instead of wealth, she can barely light the hearth or cook more than burnt toast.
Then, on the first Sunday of Advent, winter winds bring change through two unlikely means: a young orphan boy, hiding near Adelaide’s front steps, and a seasoned housekeeper who seems too good to be true.
The boy, Jack, claims he isn’t an orphan at all and is desperate to reunite his family. Adelaide and her husband, Howard, work tirelessly to solve the riddle of Jack’s story, while Adelaide’s new endeavors open her eyes to a world beyond her past experience—and all the challenge and possibility it holds. As Christmas approaches, small glimmers of wonder light the way toward the most miraculous gift of all.
“The stories here are only a foretaste of a global church that today is feeding and caring for neighbors around the world, forming bonds that may last and last.” — Mindy Belz, editor
The Globe Issue
Christianity Today
“The stories here are only a foretaste of a global church that today is feeding and caring for neighbors around the world, forming bonds that may last and last.” — Mindy Belz, editor
The Globe Issue is a space for the stories that are being told by individuals and ministries around the world. You will experience a glimpse of how God is moving in every nation, tribe, and tongue. In this issue, you will meet a pastor in Haiti, church in Ukraine, village in Vietnam, and ministry director in Thailand. Get a taste of what the global church is doing today.
Devotionals & Spiritual Formation
Broken Still Chosen is a powerful, inspiring testament to resilience and faith. This book is deeply transformative and unexpectedly hilarious.” — Jennifer Dukes Lee, bestselling author
Broken Still Chosen
Rob Roozeboom with Kathleen Hauk Groom
Broken Still Chosen is a powerful, inspiring testament to resilience and faith. This book is deeply transformative and unexpectedly hilarious.” — Jennifer Dukes Lee, bestselling author
Experience the blessings of brokenness.
We’re all broken. Mentally, physically, relationally, or emotionally—it looks different for each person. But the pain, grief, and hopelessness we feel are the same.
Diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at age five, Rob Roozeboom watched helplessly as his illness destroyed his dreams. Feeling painfully different and forgotten, he questioned his very existence, rebelling against God. But God wasn’t done with him yet. Weaving his inspiring story with biblical teaching, Rob offers help for anyone feeling unloved, unseen, or unworthy, including how to:
- Process feelings of insecurity, inferiority, disappointment, and hopelessness.
- Replace lies and negative cultural labels with truths from God’s Word.
- Wrestle with your faith when everything’s out of control.
- Experience strength in your weakness.
- Receive the hope available in Jesus.
In your dark hours, God still chooses you and still has purpose for you. Turning to him is the first step toward your brighter future.
Rob Roozeboom is founder and president of RISE Ministries, Inc. and RiseFest, a large Christian music festival. The recipient of numerous humanitarian awards, he’s also the host of the Enjoying the Journey podcast. Learn more at RISEMinistries.com.
Read with fresh eyes, how the coming reign of Christ impacts us today.
The Coming Golden Age
Dr. David Jeremiah
Read with fresh eyes, how the coming reign of Christ impacts us today.
In this highly anticipated book, esteemed Bible teacher and pastor David Jeremiah sheds light on the profound significance of the Second Coming of Christ and his millennium reign on earth. With unmatched clarity, Jeremiah guides readers through the compelling narrative of how understanding these monumental events can transform our present lives. He addresses the feeling of elusive peace and distant hope that many experience today, proposing that focusing on the Return of the King is the key to grounding our hope and securing the peace we long for. This book invites readers to reimagine their role in the grand story of Christ’s victorious reign, highlighting how we can actively participate in ushering in a new golden age. Through a fresh interpretation, Jeremiah illustrates that the coming reign is not just a distant promise but an immediate source of strength and purpose. As we anticipate the day when all wrongs will be righted, this insightful examination equips believers with the tools to live intentionally and confidently in the light of Christ’s imminent return. Dive into this transformative journey and discover the empowering impact his future reign can have on your life today.
“This book guides readers through the storm of societal upheaval and provides resources for the church to bring Jesus, the friend of sinners, to the world.” — Rev. Michael W. Newman
How the Light Shines Through: Resilient Witness in Dark Times
Chad Lakies
“This book guides readers through the storm of societal upheaval and provides resources for the church to bring Jesus, the friend of sinners, to the world.” — Rev. Michael W. Newman
Times have changed. It is not as easy to do ministry or live as a Christian as it has been in the past. This brings up all sorts of emotions—nostalgia, frustration, or resentment, to name a few—that can cause Christians to react in unhelpful ways. And the consequences of those reactions matter intensely for our witness to the watching world.
Will people meet Jesus in us if we aggressively respond in kind to the threats we feel? Or are they more likely to meet Jesus in us if we patiently endure the challenges set before us, constantly leaning back in reliance upon him?
How the Light Shines Through helps us in this task by first acknowledging our new reality and how the church has reacted to it thus far. Then, it explores some of the challenges Christians face as we navigate and engage with a culture defined by fracture and division. Finally, in revisiting the practices of the early church, it invites us to imagine better ways to interact with the world around us—ways to let the light shine through and reflect the life-changing love of Jesus to our neighbors.
Being a foster parent is hard. Journey through Scripture with a mom who gets it, and find encouragement, direction, and hope for your calling.
Filled
Jamie C. Finn
Being a foster parent is hard. Journey through Scripture with a mom who gets it, and find encouragement, direction, and hope for your calling.
Though the words foster care are not in the Bible, the call for God’s people to care for the vulnerable is clear throughout all of Scripture. Foster parents—filled with faith and love and purpose—follow this call into caring for vulnerable kids and families. Too often, these same foster parents find themselves feeling overwhelmed, confused, and emptied, in need of being refreshed and encouraged for the day to come.
With 60 devotions written especially for foster parents by a foster parent, Filled offers life-giving promises and hope-filled truths specific to the unique joys and challenges faced by those who open their homes and hearts to kids. Each reading includes Scripture, a real-life anecdote from the author’s experience as a foster parent, an explanation of the biblical text, and suggestions for continued reading.
“This is the faith and mental health book you’ve been waiting for.” — Christine Caine
The Garden Within
Dr. Anita Phillips
“This is the faith and mental health book you’ve been waiting for.” — Christine Caine
In this game-changing New York Times bestseller, trauma therapist and mental health expert Anita Phillips reveals how embracing emotion is the key to living your most powerful life. Just as gardens thrive in good ground, the abundant life you’ve been seeking canonly be grown in the soil of your heart.
Blending the stories of Jesus and his own experience with emotion, the latest discoveries in neurobiology, and her own research and work as a licensed therapist, Phillips shows you how to cultivate a state of emotional well-being that can:
- Strengthen your body and reverse the effects of trauma.
- Calm anxiety and renew your mind.
- Unleash a new level of spiritual power in your life.
This book will equip you with the tools you need to nurture a part of yourself that has been misunderstood for too long—your heart—setting you free to live just as the Creator intended.
A Journey into the stories, people, and faith that changed the world forever.
Herod & Mary
Kathie Lee Gifford
A Journey into the stories, people, and faith that changed the world forever.
“I have been completely fascinated by Herod the Great—known mostly to the world for the few references to him in the biblical narrative of Jesus’ birth—since I went on my first rabbinical-guided trip to the Holy Land in 2012 . . .”
So began Kathie Lee Gifford’s yearslong quest to learn as much as she could about the tyrant who ruled Judea at the coming of the Messiah. The result of her curiosity, research, and pursuit of truth is this engaging collaboration with biblical scholar and professor Dr. Bryan Litfin. While Herod & Mary isn’t fictional, it is filled with all the elements of an engrossing novel, including a sweeping plot arc spanning Jerusalem to Rome, Judea to Egypt, and beyond.
Herod’s tyrannical rule frames this instructive, often-tragic saga—an epic tale of bluster and bloodshed—while the story soars with a quieter, humbler thread of hope and redemption: the life of a faith-filled teenage girl and the birth of a Messiah who transformed the world for time and eternity.
“Reading the devotions of Immeasurably More brings new insights into God’s grace and mercy, woven into the daily routines of our lives.” — LaDonna Stanosheck
Immeasurably More: 100 Devotions on God’s Extravagant Grace
Deb Burma
“Reading the devotions of Immeasurably More brings new insights into God’s grace and mercy, woven into the daily routines of our lives.” — LaDonna Stanosheck
More than we ask . . . more than we imagine.
Just think—God’s power, gifts, and provision are unhindered and unlimited. He exceeds our circumstances and imagination. By his strength, working through the Holy Spirit’s power, God accomplishes immeasurably more than we can comprehend.
The Creator of the universe cares about you, your needs, and your life in this moment and forever. Your heavenly Father holds you in the palm of his hand and loves you unconditionally through the work of Jesus Christ on your behalf.
Organized by topics such as grace, joy, peace, and purpose, these 100 devotions will affirm that God is always mightily at work within you. Each devotion includes a journal prompt and prayer starter to help you take these messages to heart.
Readings and Recipes to Feed Your Soul, Nourish Your Faith, and Bring Joy to the Table
The Kitchen Devotional
Readings and Recipes to Feed Your Soul, Nourish Your Faith, and Bring Joy to the Table
Nothing satisfies our hunger for good food and good friends like sharing a home-cooked meal. And nothing satisfies our hunger for God like time spent in prayer or reflecting on his Word. Combine the two and you have a recipe that will delight your soul.
Through 90 readings and more than 50 recipes, The Kitchen Devotional offers you a daily serving of faith and encouragement. You’ll enjoy reading about gathering with family and friends, lessons learned in the kitchen, the ministry of hospitality, feasting on the Word, the ingredients of a memory, and the recipe for soul care.
Whether you’re the consummate host, the ultimate foodie, or just someone who loves spending time in the kitchen or gathered around the dinner table, you’ll savor the timeless truths found in these pages.
Jesus promises that if we value the eternal, we will have treasure in heaven that no stock market crash can ever take away.
The Leader’s Devotional
David Green with Bill High
Jesus promises that if we value the eternal, we will have treasure in heaven that no stock market crash can ever take away.
If we desire to honor God in all we do, we need to be in his book every day. Through the Bible, God offers us so much more wisdom for living and leading—and for every domain of life—than anything this world can ever give us.
That’s why Hobby Lobby founder and CEO David Green wrote The Leader’s Devotional. By sharing the biblical principles that are the foundation of his life and leadership, he challenges and encourages each of us to seek God’s guidance for our lives, for our families, and for our organizations.
With Scripture, reflection questions, and a short prayer, each devotional hits on a topic that is close to the heart. Do you want to live and work according to God’s plans, hear what he’s saying to you, and put it into practice? Then this is the devotional for you.
You don’t have to be blooming to be growing. Your right now matters. Discover how to press in and not check out.
Now and Not Yet
Ruth Chou Simons
You don’t have to be blooming to be growing. Your right now matters. Discover how to press in and not check out.
Do you ever feel like your present moment is so far from where you really long to be? Do you ever struggle with embracing your right now because you are so focused on the future? Too often, we feel disappointed with our “right now”: our life circumstances, our relationships, our lack of progress towards our dreams and goals, our daily grind. We want to do so many things—good, godly things—but our situations don’t allow us to step into them.
In Now and Not Yet, bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons has a powerful message for you when you’re restless in your current season of life and just waiting. She reminds you that it’s okay to not like the right now we’ve been given, but we don’t have to like it to lean in.
Learn to discern how the difficult parts of your life are actually a unique gift from God by discovering five ways to flip the script on a hard season. Stop feeling trapped when you’re not where you want to be with guided liturgies for what you are facing today.
With deep compassion, Chou Simons will help you see how God is profoundly present, how he wastes nothing, and how he’s active and using this exact moment for the very purposes he’s calling you to.
“Nick Harrison’s insights will help us pray for a fresh spiritual awakening in such a way that heaven is moved.” — Anne Graham Lotz
Our Cry for Revival
Nick Harrison
“Nick Harrison’s insights will help us pray for a fresh spiritual awakening in such a way that heaven is moved.” — Anne Graham Lotz
What Christian isn’t hungering for revival? Not just an emotional display of faith, but a revival that changes lives, renews churches, and can even change history. Such revivals as the Great Awakening, the Welsh Revival, and the Jesus Movement have earned their place in church history and are evidence that God is still alive and active. Even smaller revivals such as the recent revival at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, caught the attention of the world as upwards of 50,000 Christians traveled to the college campus to witness this move of God.
Make no mistake, there is a worldwide hunger for revival, and especially so among American Christians. The great news is that every Christian has a part to play in bringing about revival. That part is first, last, and always prayer. With daily Scripture readings, reflections, prayer prompts, and quotes from classic Christian leaders, this 365-day guide will aid you in your quest to experience both personal and widespread revival through persistent prayer.
Yes, revival is on its way. Will you be one of the prayer warriors to usher in this next great move of God?
“My friend Tyler Staton is a world-class leader, a gifted pastor, an extraordinary writer, and a man of prayer. By reading this book, you will be learning from a master.” —John Mark Comer
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools
Tyler Staton
“My friend Tyler Staton is a world-class leader, a gifted pastor, an extraordinary writer, and a man of prayer. By reading this book, you will be learning from a master.” —John Mark Comer
It’s time to experience prayer in its purest form—a vital, sustaining, powerful connection with God that is more real and alive than you could have ever imagined. In these pages, Tyler Staton—author, pastor, and US national director of the 24-7 Prayer movement—addresses common roadblocks to prayer and gives you the confidence to come to God just as you are.
This book will help you to:
- Express your doubts and disappointments about prayer.
- Practice multiple postures of prayer, including silence, persistence, confession, and more.
- Open or reopen the line of communication with your Creator.
- Understand and embrace the wonder and mystery of prayer in everyday life.
“Edith has left us a gift in Songs I Love to Sing.” — Ed Stetzer, executive director of the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College
Songs I Love to Sing
Edith L. Blumhofer
“Edith has left us a gift in Songs I Love to Sing.” — Ed Stetzer, executive director of the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College
Learn the surprising history shared by some of today’s most popular hymns.
How did “How Great Thou Art,” an obscure Swedish hymn, get covered by Elvis? How did “Just as I Am” save Johnny Cash? How did dc Talk sanctify ’90s pop rock?
In short: the Billy Graham crusades.
Music animated these evangelistic extravaganzas, all of it carefully orchestrated by the “chord of three”: celebrated preacher Billy Graham, Gospel Music Hall of Fame baritone George Beverly Shea, and choral conductor and emcee Clifford Barrows. And the crusades went on to change the larger face of American music, influencing iconic popular artists in the second half of the 20th century. The crusade songbook also took root in churches, its use spreading beyond evangelical soil into mainline Protestant and Catholic congregations.
In Songs I Love to Sing, Edith L. Blumhofer narrates the “biographies” of some of the most beloved songs in modern hymnody with verve and affection. Move beyond mere nostalgia. Discover the fascinating stories behind the soundtrack of American Christianity.
Seeing Christ’s redemptive and healing love in these women’s lives brought me so much hope. For the first time, I clearly saw the beauty of God’s hand in my own story. I know Jesus loves me, and with his love I found freedom.
Unshakable Moxie
Lina AbuJamra
Seeing Christ’s redemptive and healing love in these women’s lives brought me so much hope. For the first time, I clearly saw the beauty of God’s hand in my own story. I know Jesus loves me, and with his love I found freedom.
Become a woman of unshakable moxie.
God equips us to be women of unwavering hope, powerful perseverance, and dependent trust—women with resilient faith—one personal struggle at a time.
In a world that cries out for women to be independent, assertive, and reliant on our own strength, it doesn’t take long for us to discover our weaknesses and shortcomings. Brokenness, setbacks, and hardships leave us in despair and desperate for hope. But our stories don’t have to end there.
Join Lina AbuJamra as she walks you through biblical lessons on trust, perseverance, and faith. Each chapter connects you with a 30-minute video (available through QR codes) featuring Toni Collier and Moriah Smallbone interviewing godly women who, through struggles of their own, have found their source of strength. You’ll meet Ruth Chou Simons, Joni Eareckson Tada, and more.
Experience God’s faithfulness through Scripture alongside these inspiring stories, and allow the Spirit to transform you, too, into a woman of unshakable moxie.
“Filled with empowering teaching, this resource prepares and equips men to face the challenges of life with confidence and conviction.” — Chris Broussard, sports broadcaster; founder and president, The K.I.N.G. Movement
The Whole Man
Edited by Rasool Berry, Dr. Maliek Blad, Jerome Gay Jr.
“Filled with empowering teaching, this resource prepares and equips men to face the challenges of life with confidence and conviction.” — Chris Broussard, sports broadcaster; founder and president, The K.I.N.G. Movement
Written by Christian Black men who speak to common issues that many men face, these 40 devotions support the spiritual development of your whole self. Organized in four sections, the head (mental health and theological truth), heart (emotional health and relationships), hands (vocation and physical health), and soul (spiritual health and community) are addressed.
Each reading shares Scripture and practical wisdom, while authentic life stories model how to win spiritually. A closing prayer and reflection questions guide you to apply the reading’s message and gain success in your own life. QR codes linking to specially created videos help you further understand the themes of the devotions and discuss them in community.
Nonfiction
“Metaxas presents Bonhoeffer as a clear-headed, deeply convicted Christian who submitted to no one and nothing except God and his Word.” — Christianity Today
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
Eric Metaxas
“Metaxas presents Bonhoeffer as a clear-headed, deeply convicted Christian who submitted to no one and nothing except God and his Word.” — Christianity Today
As Adolf Hitler and the Nazis seduced a nation, bullied a continent, and attempted to exterminate the Jews of Europe, a small number of dissidents and saboteurs worked to dismantle the Third Reich from the inside. One of these was Dietrich Bonhoeffer—a pastor and author, known as much for such spiritual classics as The Cost of Discipleship and Life Together, as for his 1945 execution in a concentration camp for his part in the plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler.
In the first major biography of Bonhoeffer in 40 years, which has now been adapted to a major motion picture by Angel Studios, New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas takes both strands of Bonhoeffer’s life—the theologian and the spy—and draws them together to tell a searing story of incredible moral courage in the face of monstrous evil. In a deeply moving narrative, Metaxas uses previously unavailable documents—including personal letters, detailed journal entries, and firsthand personal accounts—to reveal dimensions of Bonhoeffer’s life and theology never before seen. Bonhoeffer brings the reader face-to-face with a man determined to do the will of God radically, courageously, and joyfully—even to the point of death.
“The triumph of John and Betty Stam, freshly told, will reveal again the truth of how a life committed to the gospel can ultimately change the world.” — James Hudson Taylor IV
By Life or By Death
Andrew Montonera
“The triumph of John and Betty Stam, freshly told, will reveal again the truth of how a life committed to the gospel can ultimately change the world.” — James Hudson Taylor IV
As a young boy, Andrew Montonera stumbled upon a cabinet of books in his grandparents’ house. He was captivated by what he discovered—the library of his distant relatives, John and Betty. By Life or by Death shares the story of these two remarkable people who were inspirations of contagious joy and kingdom-focused lives.
Using family scrapbooks and unpublished sources, Montonera takes a fresh look at how two missionaries and their baby were kidnapped by Chinese soldiers and ransomed. Montonera recounts the courage and martyrdom of the Stams, as well as the succeeding miraculous tale that captured the world’s attention.
The Stams’ lives were cut short, but their faithfulness continues to impact Christianity in China today. By Life or by Death looks at the legacy of the Stams, including new testimonies of those shaped by their commitment to the gospel.
Shortly before his death, John Stam mailed a letter to the mission authorities. He wrote, “May God be glorified whether by life or by death” (Phil. 1:20).
Discover how that prayer was answered both in the lives and deaths of John and Betty Stam.
Free yourself from society’s expectations and find your true identity.
A Crown That Lasts
Demi Leigh Tebow
Free yourself from society’s expectations and find your true identity.
In A Crown that Lasts, Demi Tebow, celebrated former Miss Universe and Miss South Africa, candidly shares her journey of discovering the perils of anchoring our identities to personal achievements. Through captivating storytelling, she invites readers to uncover the genuine essence of who they are meant to be, emphasizing the importance of using their platforms—regardless of size—for meaningful, eternal impact. Tebow challenges societal norms by illustrating that life’s ultimate goal should not be about collecting trophies or gaining fame. Instead, it’s about serving a more significant purpose, which transcends self-glorification. As she narrates her evolution from relying on temporary accolades to finding unwavering confidence in her faith, she offers insightful guidance on facing life’s unexpected challenges, embracing God-confidence, and making an eternal impact. Inspiring readers to shift focus from personal ambitions to serving God and others, Tebow encourages embracing one’s story to maintain a deep sense of worth and to lead a life marked by significance rather than mere success. With A Crown that Lasts, she provides a roadmap for staying true to one’s divine identity and purpose, offering confidence and solace in a world often fixated on external validation.
Reachable is a must-read for anyone committed to mentoring the next generation. Dr. Skinner offers timeless wisdom and practical tools for guiding young hearts in faith and leadership.
Reachable: 7 Keys to Loving, Mentoring, and Leading the Church of the Next Generation
Dr. Jeffery D. Skinner
Reachable is a must-read for anyone committed to mentoring the next generation. Dr. Skinner offers timeless wisdom and practical tools for guiding young hearts in faith and leadership.
In a world filled with distractions and uncertainty, reaching the hearts and minds of the next generation has never been more crucial—or more challenging. In Reachable, Jeffrey D. Skinner provides a practical roadmap for pastors, parents, and mentors to bridge the generational gap and lead with love, wisdom, and authenticity.
Drawing on his extensive experience in ministry and leadership, Skinner outlines seven essential keys to foster meaningful relationships, nurture spiritual growth, and guide young people toward a vibrant Christian identity. Each chapter is packed with actionable insights, real-life examples, and biblical principles designed to empower you to make a lasting impact.
Whether you’re leading a church, mentoring a youth group, or simply striving to raise your children in the faith, Reachable offers the tools you need to connect deeply and guide effectively. Discover how you can become a beacon of hope and faith in the lives of the next generation—and help them become the leaders God intended them to be.
Are you ready to reach the next generation? Start today with Reachable.
“Playful. Readable. Utterly profound. You should read this book, for your soul’s sake.” — John Eldredge, author of Wild at Heart, Get Your Life Back, and Resilient.
Reconnected
Carlos Whittaker
“Playful. Readable. Utterly profound. You should read this book, for your soul’s sake.” — John Eldredge, author of Wild at Heart, Get Your Life Back, and Resilient.
Most of us have gotten so used to notifications and alerts that even if we don’t want to be on our phones so much, we don’t know what to do about it. The constant flow of information affects our brains, relationships, and emotional well-being. We feel stuck, overwhelmed, and overstimulated, and we want a way out.
Carlos Whittaker had lived for years in an always-on, always-connected world—and he felt more disconnected than ever from God, his community, and even himself. When he realized how many hours he was on his phone, he took extreme measures to see how unplugging could change his body and soul.
Whittaker shares the challenges and profound insights of his self-imposed exile from technology, spending nearly two months screen-free at a monastery, an Amish farm, and back at home. As you follow this life-changing experiment, you’ll discover how to retrain yourself to notice the world before you notice your texts and why turning down your phone’s volume turns up God’s voice in your life.
Reconnected will inspire and equip you to reset your life in a tech-saturated world. It’s time to take back control and recover the lost art of being human.
Children's Books & Bibles
Experience the New Testament narratives and letters, interwoven with action-packed graphic novel tales of its origin in the early church.
Bible Origins: The Underground Story
Brian D. Brown, Siku, and Jeff Anderson
Experience the New Testament narratives and letters, interwoven with action-packed graphic novel tales of its origin in the early church.
Bible Origins: The Underground Story is an exciting hybrid graphic novel that brings the New Testament to life for readers ages 8 and up. Blending vibrant, full-color illustrations with portions of Scripture, it offers an engaging way to explore the early church’s history.
Through six action-packed graphic novel stories, readers will follow brave couriers as they risk their lives to deliver the gospels and letters about Jesus to secret gatherings in Rome and Jerusalem. Illustrated by renowned artists Siku and Jeff Anderson, these stories provide a fresh perspective on the spread of God’s Word amid persecution and hardships.
The book features a dynamic paraphrase of New Testament passages, making the stories both accessible and inspiring. With a mix of spiritual wisdom and historical context, Bible Origins: The Underground Story captivates and educates young readers, making biblical stories engaging for people of all backgrounds.
“This delightful story will motivate all ages to engage in conversation with God at any time, in any way they can.” — Hunter Beless
Fritz and the Midnight Meetup
Megan Hill
“This delightful story will motivate all ages to engage in conversation with God at any time, in any way they can.” — Hunter Beless
One by one, the children tiptoe down the stairs . . .
It’s midnight at the orphanage, and a group of children are sneaking to the kitchen to pray together. Would anyone else come too? they wonder. Night after night, more children join the fireside prayer meeting. But a bully named Fritz threatens to disrupt the group. When he sneaks down to scare the other children, will Fritz be the one who is surprised?
In this heartwarming story, readers will share the excitement as the boys and girls creep down the dark stairs, and they will feel the tension of the bully’s threats. But most of all they will discover the difference children can make when they pray together. Based on a true story from a German orphanage in 1860, Fritz and the Midnight Meetup celebrates the blessing of corporate prayer—and how children play a valuable part.
Home Is Right Where You Are is bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons’s first children’s book—a beautiful treasure of God’s promises combined with her moving art.
Home is Right Where You Are
Ruth Chou Simons
Home Is Right Where You Are is bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons’s first children’s book—a beautiful treasure of God’s promises combined with her moving art.
Ruth Chou Simons shares from her heart the words she’s spoken over her own six children, from their very young days into adulthood. Ruth’s lyrical text and whimsical art take children and families on a journey that reminds all of us that no matter where we go, no matter what comes our way in life, the Lord keeps us close to him.
Indescribable Atlas Adventures is for ages 6 to 10 and features an overview of each country’s population, languages, and prominent features, and biblical and inspirational pieces.
Indescribable Atlas Adventures
Louie Giglio
Indescribable Atlas Adventures is for ages 6 to 10 and features an overview of each country’s population, languages, and prominent features, and biblical and inspirational pieces.
In Indescribable Atlas Adventures, your explorer will embark on a self-guided tour across the seven continents, over 50 countries, and some of Earth’s most amazing ecosystems, discovering more than 1,500 faith-building facts along the way. Easy-to-read maps offer a treasure trove of insights into the world’s unique people, languages, terrain, climate, wildlife, and landmarks. Your child will delve deeper into each country’s culture and faith and be inspired by devotional thoughts and Bible verses, all showcasing God’s incredible handiwork in every corner of the Earth.
“The Go Bible is simply brilliant. Colorful illustrations and interesting information will help your kids go deep with each Bible story.” — Brock Eastman, Faith and Science with Dr. Fizzlebop
NLT Go Bible for Kids
New Living Translation
“The Go Bible is simply brilliant. Colorful illustrations and interesting information will help your kids go deep with each Bible story.” — Brock Eastman, Faith and Science with Dr. Fizzlebop
Key benefits of the Go Bible:
- Easy to understand—The NLT’s accurate and accessible Bible text uses familiar words that speak to the hearts and minds of readers without having to process technical biblical language.
- Big font size and colored text—The Go Bible is the full Bible formatted with a 9.5-point font size and a two-column format. Chapter numbers are red and verse numbers are blue, making them easy for children to find. It is perfect for reading alone or out loud with an adult.
- Emphasizes the theme of transformation—The message of the Bible has transformative effects on the lives of believers. That’s why every feature in the Go Bible emphasizes how God’s power transforms the lives of people in the Bible, and our lives today.
- Packed with more than 600 features connecting Bible truths to everyday life—Includes several features tying Bible truth to modern-day life.
Perfect for kids ages 7 to 12, the Go Bible helps your kids grow closer to Jesus and understand and apply God’s Word. The Go Bible encourages kids to think more deeply about the Bible and to understand how it fits into their everyday lives.
Fiction
“A masterful blend of fact, fiction, and faith—of history and a lesson for people of what Cuba’s ‘paradise’ and the true nature of communism looks like.” — Cal Thomas, syndicated columnist
The Pardon
Rodney Powell
“A masterful blend of fact, fiction, and faith—of history and a lesson for people of what Cuba’s ‘paradise’ and the true nature of communism looks like.” — Cal Thomas, syndicated columnist
Suspenseful – thought-provoking – consequential… At the height of the Cold War, a plane crash strands a Soviet officer in America. Living among those he thought to be the enemy, he transforms into the capitalist he once fought against. His life is entangled with a merciless Cuban prosecutor out for revenge. Both men are torn between ideologies, save for one: their ever-hardening rejection of God.
The Pardon is filled with action and uncompromised Christian truth, the story contrasts freedom and capitalism with the devastating realities of communism. The plot explores the consequences of human choices, spinning an intricate web of envy, treachery, life and death, and how God’s search for man transcends all political and geographic boundaries.
- WINNER—18th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards in Religion Fiction
- THIRD PLACE—2024 Christian Indie Awards in Historical Fiction
- FINALIST—2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards in Christian Fiction
Bibles
Short and succinct or deep and deliberate—it’s entirely up to you! This book provides 365 daily Scripture readings with study resources and reflection points along the way.
The Daily Walk Bible
New Living Translation
Short and succinct or deep and deliberate—it’s entirely up to you! This book provides 365 daily Scripture readings with study resources and reflection points along the way.
The Daily Walk Bible takes you on a guided path through Scripture. Each of the 365 daily Bible readings is enhanced with a short overview that emphasizes different aspects of God’s story and a devotional to immerse you in what you have just experienced. Every seventh day you’ll pause to reflect, reconnect with what you have read, consider areas where deeper understanding beckons, and open your heart to hear God’s voice.
Ready to go deeper? Just download the Filament Bible app and scan the page number with the icon at the top of each page for an in-depth exploration of the passage you are reading, including notes, devotionals, videos, graphics, and more.
Let The Daily Walk Bible be your guide as you explore Scripture throughout the year and discover more of who God is through his Word.
Thorough without being overwhelming, the NIV Foundation Study Bible strives to make studying the Bible accessible for everyone.
NIV Foundation Study Bible
New International Version
Thorough without being overwhelming, the NIV Foundation Study Bible strives to make studying the Bible accessible for everyone.
The NIV Foundation Study Bible in the world’s most popular modern-English Bible translation—the New International Version—features an approachable and easy-to-use layout, with straightforward and broad study notes that help you discover the beauty and truth of God’s Word. Concise study notes provide helpful comments on passages of Scripture, while theological notes draw attention to important doctrinal content in the Bible and are indexed in the back of the Bible. Translators’ footnotes offer clarification and information about the original-language texts.
Intended for both beginning and experienced students of Scripture who want a Bible that contains the key features of a study Bible in a convenient, compact, and concise form, the NIV Foundation Study Bible is perfect for students, church leaders, and homeschool use.
The NIV Beautiful Word Bible is the perfect way to take a few moments to seek encouragement and peace in God’s Word.
NIV Beautiful Word Bible
New International Version
The NIV Beautiful Word Bible is the perfect way to take a few moments to seek encouragement and peace in God’s Word.
Featuring over 600 illustrated verses, the NIV Beautiful Word™ Bible, Updated Edition offers a unique visual treatment of Scripture for a more beautiful quiet time. Take a moment each day to breathe, reset, and engage with the hope and encouragement found in God’s Word. The full-color artwork brings God’s message to life, while the wide margins allow you room to express your feelings, fears, and prayers through words or pictures. If you wish, add the peel and stick Bible book tabs to make finding the individual books of the Bible easier.
The NIV Beautiful Word Bible will help you to find even more beauty in the Word of God as you discover wisdom to sustain you in every season.
From its start in 1995, the Passion movement has had a singular mission—calling students from campuses across the nation and around the world to live for what matters most.
The Jesus Bible
New International Version
From its start in 1995, the Passion movement has had a singular mission—calling students from campuses across the nation and around the world to live for what matters most.
Encounter the living Jesus in all of Scripture. From the Passion movement, The Jesus Bible, NIV Edition, lifts Jesus up as the lead story of the Bible and encourages you to faithfully follow him as you participate in his story.
Profound yet accessible study features help you meet Jesus throughout Scripture. See him in every book so that you may know him more intimately, love him more passionately, and walk with him more faithfully.
This edition has been set in the exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface, increasing readability without sacrificing portability. Expertly designed specifically to be used for the New International Version (NIV) text, Comfort Print offers an easier reading experience that complements the most widely read modern-English Bible translation.
The Quest Study Bible was conceived in 1989 when Zondervan and Christianity Today International developed a Bible that would answer the questions that arose as people read Scripture.
NIV Quest Study Bible, Large Print
New International Version
The Quest Study Bible was conceived in 1989 when Zondervan and Christianity Today International developed a Bible that would answer the questions that arose as people read Scripture.
One of the best ways to learn is to ask questions as you study. The NIV Quest Study Bible guides you in that endeavor with thousands of questions you want answers for, including the top 100 most-asked questions about the Bible. It features over 7,000 notes written in an engaging question and answer format that give insight into the common, uncommon, and sometimes perplexing passages from the Bible.
If you’ve ever read the Bible and found yourself asking, “Why did that happen?,” “What does this verse mean?,” or “How does this story impact my life today?,” then the NIV Quest Study Bible is the ideal resource. Dive in to discover that you’re not the only one with questions—and finally get the answers you’ve been looking for.
The only question and answer Bible also features the exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® for smooth reading. Expertly designed specifically to be used for the New International Version (NIV) text, Comfort Print offers an easier reading experience that complements the most widely read modern-English Bible translation.
2021 ECPA Bible of the Year Recipient
NIV Study Bible
New International Version
2021 ECPA Bible of the Year Recipient
This stunning, full-color study Bible answers your pressing questions with just the right amount of information, placed in just the right location.
With its decades-long legacy of helping readers grasp the Bible’s meaning, the NIV Study Bible embodies the mission of the NIV translation to be an accurate, readable, and clear guide into Scripture. Specifically designed to expand upon the NIV, the NIV Study Bible’s editorial team crafts that same accuracy and clarity into every study note.
Now the study Bible millions have come to trust has been fully revised and updated. A new committee of top biblical scholars—who are current and former NIV translators with a passion for making the Bible’s meaning clear—have pored over every note, every article, every chart, and every essay to refine this treasured resource even more. Thousands of newly written or revised notes and articles combine with hundreds of four-color maps, charts, photos, and illustrations to create an entire library of study helps designed to increase your understanding and application of God’s Word.
Preston Sprinkle is a biblical scholar, speaker, and a New York Times bestselling author who’s written more than a dozen books.
NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible
New International Version
Preston Sprinkle is a biblical scholar, speaker, and a New York Times bestselling author who’s written more than a dozen books.
God calls believers to live faithfully in a way that flips the wisdom of worldly kingdoms on its head. In a culture that has become exponentially polarized, it can be difficult to think deeply and love widely. The NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible provides readers with thoughtful, Scripture-based notes from a diverse set of trusted Christian voices and explores difficult issues facing Christians today, with features that are honest, nuanced, and filled with grace.
The NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible provides hundreds of side-column notes, full page articles, essays, and book introductions that skillfully and thoughtfully address topics such as: race and ethnicity, creation care, science, abortion, wealth and poverty, gender and sexuality, politics, baptism, technology, and others.
Since context is key, this Bible opens doors of understanding.
Chronological Life Application Study Bible
New Living Translation
Since context is key, this Bible opens doors of understanding.
The Chronological Life Application Study Bible opens doors of understanding as you discover Bible events in the order they actually happened. Created in partnership with Jews for Jesus, this insightful study Bible brings the rich historical context of the Bible to life, allowing you to explore how its timeless truth applies to your life today.
The Chronological Life Application Study Bible helps connect our Christian faith to its Jewish roots. See Scripture through the lens of ancient culture, and experience how it is woven together to display God’s amazing story. It’s your key to a more profound understanding of God’s Word and its relevance in your life.
This beautiful, full-color Bible takes you on a visual journey through Scripture. Though it includes every word of the 66 books of the Bible, they are arranged a little unexpectedly. Instead of grouping books by category, this chronological Bible intermingles the passages within 10 eras of biblical history, so you can immerse yourself in God’s unfolding story.
Immerse yourself in grace as you spend a few moments each day in God’s Word.
Grace for the Moment Daily Bible
New King James Version
Immerse yourself in grace as you spend a few moments each day in God’s Word.
You have not been spattered with grace. You have not been sprinkled with forgiveness. You have not been dusted with kindness. You have been immersed in it. As a child of God, you are submerged in his mercy. Welcome God’s pure gift. Drink deeply from God’s endless aquifer of grace.
Bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado invites you to drench yourself in grace as you spend a few moments each day in God’s Word. Excerpts from Lucado’s works, on topics that are relevant to your life, help you connect daily with the Savior and experience the fullness of his grace. Each of the 365 readings features a selection from Grace for the Moment™, and portions from the Old and New Testaments, Psalms, and Proverbs.
Features include:
- Bible in a year plan with portions of the Old and New Testaments, Psalms, and Proverbs
- A devotional each day from Max Lucado tailored to the day’s reading to easily connect God’s Word to your life
- 365 daily readings from the first and second volumes of Grace for the Moment™
- Double-column layout
- The complete text of Scripture in the New King James Version of the Bible
- Clear and readable 8.5-point NKJV Comfort Print
It is also available in the New American Standard Bible (NASB), 1995 Text, as well as super giant print editions and audio downloads.
NIV Daily Scripture
New International Version
It is also available in the New American Standard Bible (NASB), 1995 Text, as well as super giant print editions and audio downloads.
The NIV Daily Scripture will help you on your journey to read through the Bible in one year. From day one, each reading includes a portion from the Old Testament, the New Testament, and a psalm or proverb. Before each day’s reading, a succinct applicational overview section will set the stage for that day’s segment, helping you step right back in where you left off the prior day. You don’t even have to wait until January 1 to start; the daily readings are not date-specific, so you can begin your 365-day journey at any point in the year.
N. T. Wright is the chair of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and is the award-winning author of many books.
The New Testament for Everyone
N. T. Wright
N. T. Wright is the chair of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and is the award-winning author of many books.
If the Bible cannot be understood by everyone, then it is not good news. But from the very first days of the church at Pentecost, the good news of Jesus was translated into languages of everyday people through the power of the Holy Spirit, spreading like wildfire to the ends of the earth. Many modern readers of the New Testament have grown overly familiar with the biblical text, losing sight of the wonder and breadth of its innovative ideas and world-changing teachings about the life and role of Jesus of Nazareth.
The New Testament for Everyone is an updated translation of the New Testament by renowned biblical scholar and author N.T. Wright, which builds upon the work done in N. T. Wright’s The Kingdom New Testament. This newly typeset edition features slight translation revisions from N. T. Wright along with new book introductions—providing a fresh and dynamic translation of the New Testament for the next generation. The language used in this translation seeks to convey the meaning of the original Greek while also being accessible to the modern reader, making it a valuable resource for scholars, pastors, and laypeople alike.
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