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.
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Trans Inclusion in the Church: What Christians Need to Know
As anti-trans rhetoric and laws increase in the United States, Christian churches face a moral choice: to remain silent or to affirm the sacred worth of all people. For those committed to following Jesus’ example of love and justice, supporting trans people is not just a political act—it’s a theological one.
Welcoming and Affirming Queer Youth (Part Three)
Unlike queer adults, often queer youth and kids can’t choose what church they go to or what denomination they are apart of. This reality makes your presence and work as affirming youth practitioners incredibly valuable.



