Bear Witness: The Pursuit of Justice in a Violent Land

Bear Witness: The Pursuit of Justice in a Violent Land is an amazing tale of courage and persistence. Written by Ross Halperin and published by Liveright, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company, the book tells the story of Kurt Ver Beek and Carlos Hernández, who live...

Delight in the Word Bible Stories Workbook

In the introduction to Delight in the Word Bible Stories Workbook, author Karen H. Gouede states that the workbook will nurture not only learners’ faith but also their reading and writing skills. The book can be used with learners of various ages in a group setting or...

You’re in Good Company

Ashlee Gadd’s You’re in Good Company is one of those rare books that gives you time to take a deep breath and realize what it means to be a creative woman living in the tension of these times and that creativity is a God-given gift woven into our being. Gadd’s...

Sparrow’s Easter Garden

If I threw it back to the 1990s and made a David Letterman-style Top Ten Questions I Get In Children’s and Family Ministries, “How do I address Lent and Holy Week with children?” would be in the top 5. Part of the curiosity stems from wanting to address the events,...

Taking Faith Home: RCL

When I walk into a church, I often wear many hats. Sometimes, I’m the consultant helping a congregation reimagine and revamp their faith formation ministries. Sometimes, I’m a parent attending worship with my seven children. Sometimes, I’m the parent chauffeuring my...

The Way of the Wildflower

The Way of the Wildflower: Gospel Meditations to Unburden Your Anxious Soul, published by Thomas Nelson, is written by Ruth Chou Simons, an accomplished author and talented artist. She writes thirty Gospel-focused meditations that help release our burdens and focus on...