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Chuck Girard Enters Heaven at 81. Amy Grant and More Share Tributes
“In my weakness, You always make me strong. All I wanna do now is praise You all day long.” In these soul-stirring lines, Chuck Girard captured the essence of what would become his life’s work: the raw honesty of weakness transformed by strength, and a heart entirely devoted to praise. On August 11, 2025, Girard entered his eternal home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy that helped shape the very foundation of Contemporary Christian Music. His wife, Karen, shared, “It is with great sorrow, yet also great joy, to let you know that Chuck has moved to Heaven and will be eternally…
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Picture This: How Pictures Work by Molly Bang
When you read a picture book, do you know how the pictures work? Can you “picture this”? The post Picture This: How Pictures Work by Molly Bang appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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*Frog’s Rainy-Day Story and Other Fables by Michael James Dowling
Frog’s Rainy Day Story is a collection of modern-day fables exposing contemporary follies in an amusing and discussion-worthy way. The post *Frog’s Rainy-Day Story and Other Fables by Michael James Dowling appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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The Keeper of Stories by Caroline Kusin Pritchard
In The Keeper of Stories, lyrical prose and engaging mixed media illustrations tell the story of the 1966 fire in New York’s Jewish Theological Seminary Library. The post The Keeper of Stories by Caroline Kusin Pritchard appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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The Giver by Lois Lowry
The Giver examines deep and foundational questions through a dystopian framework. The post The Giver by Lois Lowry appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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*Heckedy Peg by Audrey Wood
Heckedy Peg is a picture book about a brave mother who loves her children and cleverly wins them back from evil clutches. The post *Heckedy Peg by Audrey Wood appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Steve Taylor: The Monstrous Journey of Making a Monster Movie
When we launched the CCM Pop Culture & Oddities Archive, we needed something unforgettable to kick things off. Thankfully, Steve Taylor donated a very unique item back from his Squint tour. It’s an eery relic that now has a permanent home in our collection. But Steve didn’t just drop off a piece of Christian rock history. He stopped by to talk about the new movie he produced SKETCH which is out now in over 2,000 theaters across the country. Produced by Taylor and directed by Seth Worley, SKETCH is a deeply creative, visually rich, and emotional film. “Seth Worley, the writer-director, has been a longtime friend, and I’ve collaborated with him since…
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*The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner
In The King of Attolia, Gen must bring all his grit, cleverness, and convictions to bear as he works to earn the right to be king. The post *The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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*Thick as Thieves by Megan Whalen Turner
Kamet and Costis, two characters from earlier in the Queen’s Thief series, take center stage in Thick as Thieves. The post *Thick as Thieves by Megan Whalen Turner appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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*The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner
The Queen of Attolia is both diabolical and lovely; Eugenides loves her despite the choices she must make on behalf of her crown. The post *The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
