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.
Youth Ministry
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.
Love Thy Neighbor: How One Teen Turned Compassion into Action
Keliah’s story isn’t about solving everything. It’s about showing up with what you have, where you are, and offering it freely. It’s about turning compassion into something people can hold in their hands—a flyer, a connection, a hot meal.



