Choosing a storybook Bible can feel overwhelming—there are so many options, each with its own tone, theology, and style. In this guide, I share how I evaluate storybook Bibles as a pastor, parent, and member of the Illustrated Ministry team. You’ll learn what to look for, how to discern what matters most, and my top progressive, inclusive recommendations.
Faith Formation
From Prophetic Hope to Prophetic Resistance: Imagining God’s Kin(g)dom from Advent to Easter
Each year, the church walks a familiar path from Advent’s longing to Easter’s joy. But what if we saw this journey not as a straight line of triumph, but as a living cycle of grief, resistance, and imagination?
A Beaded Examen: Colorful, Creative Prayer for Kids
A Beaded Examen turns prayer into something kids can see, touch, and feel. It creates space for naming emotions, noticing God’s presence, and practicing gratitude—all while holding a rainbow of beads in their hands.