Author Nicole Baart’s latest is an engrossing read about a recently widowed adoptive mother who must unravel the mystery of her late husband’s death to save her family.
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Carrie Underwood’s voice continues to be one of the best in country music.
First Man is filled with strong performances, talented direction, and beautiful cinematography.
In this deftly crafted YA novel, two teens become friends in a Nazi concentration camp where they hope their sewing skills will keep them alive.
Sacred Signposts is a stimulating and rich exploration of God’s gifts to the church and their significance for our walk.
The Songs We Hide is a page-turner about a little-known aspect of European history.
Austin French’s debut album lives up to the anticipation that’s been building up ahead of it.
Jacqueline Woodson’s picture book shows how, when one person reaches out, a bridge is built.
Tori Kelly’s second album has a gospel vibe for good reason—it is co-written and produced by Kirk Franklin.
In this historical novel, Joy and Jack discover what it means to be truly known beyond the protective masks that humans so often hide behind.
The Good Place is one of the most intellectually ambitious things I’ve ever seen on network TV.
When India is partitioned into two nations in 1947, young Nisha and her family must flee.
A fairy tale goes wrong when three biological siblings find each other in this important documentary.
Lauren Daigle’s outstanding sophomore release is poised to be one of the most celebrated albums of 2018.
In this sometimes painful, always thought-provoking book, Austin Channing Brown shares her life journey toward understanding the effects of racism and the long road we have to travel to achieve real justice and reconciliation.
In Charles Frazier’s novel, young Varina marries the older landowner Jefferson Davis, only to be catapulted into the public eye when he becomes President of the Confederacy.
While many researchers focus on what AI can do, we need to begin to discern what we ought to do with AI.
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Lean on Pete is a closely observed portrait of a young man who needs someone to care for and commit to him, to give him love, stability, and a sense of belonging.
Culture Care is Makoto Fujimura’s gentle invitation to his readers to love and be stewards of the arts for the sake of flourishing in this world.
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha was a pediatrician in Flint, Mich., when the parents of her patients began mentioning that the water coming from their taps smelled foul and was brown.
Summary: Worship leaders David and Nicole Binion bring listeners into God’s presence with upbeat and reverent music.
In this deeply affecting picture book, young children will meet Temple Grandin and learn about the struggles and strengths of children on the autism spectrum.
Beautifully Broken is a faith-based film based on the unlikely but true stories of a trio of families who have experienced terrible trauma and amazing grace.