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What Actually Changed My Life
If you’re reading this, you’re not after surface-level faith. You want real change—more of Jesus, more love, more power, more of the Spirit alive in you. You want to stop just hearing the Word and start walking it out. If that’s you—I see you. I’ve been you. Maybe you’re tired. Needing breakthrough. Longing to hear God more clearly. Craving healing—real healing—not just coping. You want to love God fully, like Scripture says, but wounds, habits, and life keep getting in the way. That was me too. Until one thing finally changed everything: Powerful. Unfiltered. Prayer. Not the kind you open or close meetings with. Not the distracted, mind-wandering kind. I’m…
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The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle by Anne Renaud
The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle is a fun picture book biography to enjoy alongside everyone’s favorite frozen treat (bonus: it includes science activities!). The post The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle by Anne Renaud appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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*The Crayon Man by Natascha Biebow
The Crayon Man boldly and boisterously tells the story of how Crayola crayons were invented. The post *The Crayon Man by Natascha Biebow appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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The Summer of the Bone Horses by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve
The Summer of the Bone Horses recalls a boy’s sojourn with his Dakota grandparents on the Rosebud Reservation. The post The Summer of the Bone Horses by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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*Benny on the Case by Wesley King
Benny on the Case introduces a sleuth with Mosaic Down Syndrome and an indomitable, loyal partner. The post *Benny on the Case by Wesley King appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Megan Woods & Katy Nichole: One Truth, Two Paths
Two of Christian music’s most talked-about young artists—Katy Nichole and Megan Woods—just dropped brand-new songs. Stylistically, they couldn’t be more different, but thematically, they’re surprisingly aligned. Both are 24 and riding the wave of breakout success, yet their latest releases reveal two unique artistic paths—one leaning into sweeping pop emotion, the other turning up the guitars. And both are courageously engaging with something Christian music has always wrestled with: doubt. Megan Woods Let’s start with Megan Woods. Her debut single, “The Truth,” was everything Christian radio could hope for—clean, clear, vertical, and grounded in identity in Christ. It hit No. 1 across multiple formats, earned more than 60 million streams,…
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God Only Knows: A CCM Tribute to Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys and one of the most influential songwriters in American history, passed away on June 10, 2025 at the age of 82. With him goes the final chapter of the original Wilson brothers—Dennis, Carl, and now Brian—whose harmonies helped define a generation. Yet for many Christian artists and fans, the influence of Wilson’s music goes far beyond the surf and sand. The Beach Boys are often mentioned as one of the few “approved” secular bands allowed in strict Christian households. Their lyrics—rarely profane or political—offered a sun-soaked soundtrack that could safely ride alongside your road trip to Orlando listening to Z88.3 in the family…
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Michael Tait Breaks Silence: My Confession
Content Warning: This article contains adult themes. It is intended for mature readers. Discretion is advised. In a powerful and heart-wrenching statement released today, Michael Tait—former lead singer of the Newsboys and longtime voice in Christian music—has publicly confessed to a pattern of self-destruction that he says spanned two decades. The singer, who abruptly stepped away from the Newsboys in January 2025, revealed he entered a treatment center shortly thereafter in what he describes as a desperate act to get help and escape a lifestyle he could no longer sustain. Newsboys issued their own statement saying their “hearts were shattered” by the news. Both statements are included in full below.…
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“My Savior My God” Turns 20: The Worship Anthem That Started on a Napkin
“I never could have tried to get it to where it was… God took that song places that I couldn’t have imagined.” — Aaron Shust Twenty years ago, a young worship leader from Pennsylvania penned a melody on a church piano and scribbled lyrics on a yellow Wendy’s napkin. He had no record deal, no grand plan—just a red Sharpie, a Bible, and a lyric that wrecked him. That song was “My Savior My God,” and the artist was Aaron Shust. In the two decades since, Aaron has become a beloved figure in the world of worship music—known not just for his songs, but for his depth, humility, and unwavering heart for…
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A Wizard of Earthsea: A Graphic Novel by Ursula LeGuin and Fred Fordham
A Wizard of Earthsea recasts a classic fantasy novel in graphic-novel format. The post A Wizard of Earthsea: A Graphic Novel by Ursula LeGuin and Fred Fordham appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
