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
The Will to Dream: Hymn Recommendations
There is something sacred about a congregation lifting voices together. In an age of earbuds and curated playlists, communal singing may feel countercultural—and that’s precisely why it’s so vital.
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?