Back Porch Book Chat: a casual conversation about books and writing. Today we’re visiting with William Boekestein. Bill is an author best known around here for his histories of major Reformed confessions (such as the Westminster Confession of Faith), written for middle graders. He’s also a pastor, husband and father, and author most recently of… The post Back Porch Book Chat with William Boekestein appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

The Minor Miracle is a light-hearted, fun read with lots of heart, perfect for fans of comic books, superheroes, and friends. The post The Minor Miracle by Meredith Davis appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Kristyn is the founder, along with her husband Keith, of Getty Music. She is an award-winning hymn writer and the author of Sing! and a brand-new children’s biography of Joni Eareckson Tada (read our starred review!). Kristyn and Keith live in Nashville with their four children. Thanks so much for taking the time to talk… The post Back Porch Book Chat: Kristyn Getty (Singer, Hymn Writer, and Author) appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

A beautiful picture book chronicling the origin of the Granny Smith apple variety through the life of one determined woman. *Granny Smith was Not An Apple: The Story of Orchardist Maria Ann Smith by Sarah Glenn Fortson and illustrated by Kris Aro McLeod, Peter Pauper Press, 2023. 32 pages. Crunch, crunch, crunch. A sour-faced woman… The post *Granny Smith was Not an Apple by Sarah Glenn Fortson appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

A new biography of Joni Eareckson Tada for kids demonstrates how anyone can honor God no matter the circumstances. The post *Joni Eareckson Tada by Kristyn Getty appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Build a House shows the resilience and hope of human nature through a story about a family who perseveres in building a house, setting down roots, and making music in spite of hardship. Build a House by Rhiannon Giddens, illustrated by Monica Mikai, Candlewick Press, 2022. 40 pages. Written in the style of a traditional… The post Build a House by Rhiannon Giddens appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

A silver mine, a single man in possession of a great fortune who is in want of a wife, a wedding, a house project, a birth, a funeral, pigs, another house project, and a happy ending…with delightful humor, vocabulary, and illustrations. *Moving the Millers’ Minnie Moore Mine Mansion by Dave Eggers, illustrated by Júlia Sardà,… The post *Moving the Millers’ Minnie Moore Mine Mansion: A true story by Dave Eggers appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Finding My Vocation offers a concise yet comprehensive guide for Christian teens considering their first steps into adulthood. The post Finding My Vocation by William Boekestein appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Lasts Long After Midnight One Midnight With You by Shari Low is a heartfelt contemporary novel that I really enjoyed. The action is set over twenty four hours on the 31st December as we follow a cast of characters all coping with varying emotions. The book is broken down into two hour chunks as we […]

These devotionals for teens are not all specifically for “teens,” but all are accessible to teens, all are grounded in God’s Word, and all have merit. The post 3 Devotionals for Teens (or Families with Teens) appeared first on Redeemed Reader.