“God can choose any avenue through which to reveal himself, his truth, his beauty. Over and over again, we see him choose stories," says Keelia Clarkson. Read the IVP article by Eva Pankratz: https://ivpress.com/pages/content/how-ivp-fiction-can-grow-you-spiritually

If you've never read J. I. Packer, there's no better time to start. His writing is clear, grounded in Scripture, and has shaped the faith of millions. Packer's words point us to the God who is worth knowing. Read the sampler: https://www.ivpress.com/pages/content/celebrating-j-i-packer-s-legacy

Justin Giboney argues that the Black church tradition offers a path to combining deep Christian faith with commitment to justice based on his book, 'Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around.' Register to join online this Friday: https://ttf.org/events/online-conversation-with-justin-giboney/

"Before anyone called them Christians, they were called something stranger and more beautiful. People of the Way." Read the article from Graham Hill, author of forthcoming book, 'Ten Movements of the Jesus Way': https://grahamjosephhill.substack.com/p/people-of-the-way

COMING SOON... 🍎 🚌 ✏️ 🎒 New school years, new routines, and new experiences can feel big for little hearts. In 'Doing Something New,' award-winning author @Mitali perkin reminds kids that Jesus is with them in every change and understands exactly how hard new things can feel. Preorder now!

A fresh edition of a beloved book. Culture Care by @iamfujimura.bsky.social is here with a beautiful new cover, expanded content, a foreword by David Brooks, and a pastoral afterword by Mark Labberton. For 15 years, this book has encouraged artists, pastors, and communities around the world.

"Division implies isolation: ordinary Christians are exposed to a small part of the church and its history." Read the article by Gerald Sittser, author of 'Water from a Deep Well': https://www.ivpress.com/pages/content/all-things-are-yours

America turns 250 today, a milestone worth marking and reflecting on. This reading list covers topics including democracy, race, abolition, settler colonialism, Christian nationalism, and more. Read here: https://www.ivpress.com/pages/content/books-to-read-for-america-s-250th-anniversary

As the global church sends more and more missionaries, how can we learn from the past, develop new ways of partnering, and avoid repeating the same mistakes? The book of Acts provides a role model. Barnabas. 'The Barnabas Factor' is out now!

What does it take to find peace in a culture engineered for distraction? John Ortberg sits down with Jay Kim, pastor and author of 'The Pace of Peace,' whose life was interrupted by a panic attack—and reshaped by an ancient prayer practice: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5aIiRINWCRJJ88BVecDOLa

In light of our announcement about Terumi Echols' retirement, we're hiring a president and publisher for InterVarsity Press. Interested? Apply here: https://intervarsity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/InterVarsity_Press_Careers/details/President-Publisher-of-InterVarsity-Press_R0002006

After five years as the president and publisher of InterVarsity Press, Terumi Echols has announced she will be retiring from her role. Read the press release: https://www.ivpress.com/press-releases/2026/intervarsity-press-president-and-publisher-announces-retirement

"There cannot be a better time in our modern history to write a book on friendship." —Medard Ngueita, executive director of World Relief Western Washington Parfait Bassalé redefines friendship as a countercultural antidote to "othering" and a pathway to liberation. Available now!

"Screenwriter and actress Clarkson’s debut novel draws on her industry experience to create a town that readers will want to return to in future books." Read @libraryjournal.bsky.social's review of 'Chapter One Again': https://www.libraryjournal.com/review/chapter-one-again-100010831

"The modern soul is disenchanted because we have sealed off the soul from heaven." Read the article "Whatever happened to heaven?" by Brian Zahnd, author of 'Unseen Existences': https://baptistnews.com/article/whatever-happened-to-heaven/

We loved seeing so many authors and readers at TGCW26!

Learning to pastor like a midwife helps us embrace what God is doing in our pain and see new life in unlikely places. Like a midwife, a pastor partners with God in the birth of new creation. Shawna Songer Gaines gives a vision for pastoral leadership shaped by the wisdom of midwives.

We don’t like pain. Yet our afflictions present an opportunity to encounter God and allow him to redeem our suffering. Listen to James Bryan Smith's episode with Liz Hall and Kelly Kapic: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversation-with-liz-hall-and-kelly-kapic/id1421285432?i=1000769856730

As we remain committed to the historic Christian teachings about marriage and sexuality, American evangelical churches have also harmed a community we have not understood. 'Love All Our Neighbors' embodies another way. One that embraces people and clings to historic witness.

God is already participating in our hobbies with us, sharing in the joy they bring. We often view play as a distraction from life's serious responsibilities, but God uses our hobbies to form us in worship. 'Created to Play' by Brianna Lambert is out now.

A bedtime book that helps hearts unwind, hands unclench, and the body prepare for sleep. 😴 In 'The Unwinding Path,' written and illustrated by Betony Coons, kids can trace the labyrinth's path with their fingers. They are invited to slow down and experience God's presence in the world around them.

Conversation about heaven has been caught between extremes: "escapist" theology that reduces salvation to the afterlife or hyper-focusing on the here and now and losing sight of the spiritual reality beyond. 'Unseen Existences' by Brian Zahnd leads us to re-embrace the divine mystery of heaven.

Finding it hard to connect with God in motherhood? Kathy Tuan-MacLean and Tara Edelschick, authors of 'Moms at the Well' and 'Moms on the Way,' know the experience well. Join them in this upcoming webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1OwAUoadR_Guv4lava5OeA#/registration

What if you saw your hobbies as a form of worship? Maybe you're an athlete or collector, a chef or film critic, a painter or video gamer. The same God who formed your muscles and nervous system also formed the specific ways you love to play. Preorder 'Created to Play' by Brianna Lambert now!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when we can intentionally care for our mental health as embodied believers. Whether for yourself, a loved one, or your ministry, these resources offer theological insight and gentle, practical guidance to help you understand and support mental health.

TOMORROW: Join us for an online book event! @mereorthodoxy.bsky.social will be hosting the launch of 'To Live Well,' a new book by Alan Noble. Spots are limited! Sign up for free now: https://mereorthodoxy.com/forum

Competing voices tell us who to be, what to want, and how to live. We're left to cobble together something resembling a life. If you're longing for more in a world that just wants to sell you more temporary stuff, 'To Live Well' is a good place to begin. Available now!

“We tend to think our limits are sinful even though they’re often the result of being a creature. We don’t have to apologize for human limitations.” Read or listen to the RAPT interview with Kelly Kapic, coauthor of 'When the Journey Hurts': https://raptinterviews.com/features/kelly-kapic

Our creativity emulates God's creativity 🎨 "When we look at the process of creation, everything else was spoken into existence. But when it comes to Adam, God decided to get his hands dirty." —Nathan L. Nicholson, 'In the Beginning We Create' 'In the Beginning We Create' is out now!

The whole church benefits when men actively support and advocate for women. ⬇️ In Scripture, 🤝 Boaz is an ally in the Old Testament 🤝 Jesus is an ally in the New Testament 🤝 Paul is an ally in the early church 'Allies in Ministry' by Rob Dixon is out now!