The Action Bible

God’s Redemptive Story. David C. Cook Publishers. First edition © 2020. Illustrations by Sergio Cariello, internationally recognized for his work with Marvel Comics and DC Comics.

The most Epic Story ever told in comic book style. A blend of dramatic imagery and clear storytelling.

The Bible, New Living Translation (NLT)

Tyndale House Publishers © 1996, 2004, 2007 and 2015.

The goal of the NLT is a translation of the Bible into a clear, readable form of modern English. This enhances understanding the Bible at regular or high speed.

Baxter Family Children Series

by Karen Kingsbury with Tyler Russell

Karen Kingsbury’s Baxter Family books have captured the hearts of millions who have come to think of the Baxter family as their own. In this five-book children series, Kingsbury and her son tell the childhood stories of the beloved Baxter children, to inspire and entertain younger readers. Experience what it was like to grow up in the Baxter family, the best family ever.

The Christy Miller Collection

by Robin Jones Gunn

In this 4-volume, 15-book collection, 15-year-old Christy watches how her friends make life-altering choices and decides she wants the kind of friendships that last forever. Todd, Katie, Doug, Tracy, and Alissa become those Forever Friends, and together they journey through the highs and lows of high school, college, and into the years that follow.

The Fallacy Detective Workbook Edition

by Bluedorn & Bluedorn

This book includes 38 lessons on common logical fallacies and propaganda techniques, presenting them in the context in which they are often found: arguments at home, political debates, marketing, and more. It is self-teaching, meaning no other resources are needed. Using short chapters, clear examples, a touch of humor, and interesting exercises, The Fallacy Detective helps even reluctant scholars to enjoy learning how to identify fallacies. Available at ClassicalConversations.com (Bookstore)

He Loves Me!: Learning to Live in the Father's Affection

by Wayne Jacobsen

So many Christians believe God's love is fickle: when they sin, He turns away in disgust and anger. They vacillate between "He loves me" and "He loves me not" because of their behavior. That reasoning, writes Wayne Jacobsen, is as flawed as pulling petals from a daisy. Rather God's love is sturdy, enduring, and undisturbed by people's failings because God loves humankind not for what they do -- but who they are. They are God's beloved creation.

How To Think: A Crash Course in Critical Thinking

by Juan Valdes

We live in a world where people are spoon fed WHAT to think, but are seldom taught HOW to think. It is easier and far less demanding to be told what to think than to have to engage in the rational exercises of critical thinking and analysis. Nowhere is this more important than in the pursuit of truth. This crash course is aimed at equipping the reader with the necessary tools to engage and evaluate ideas in search of truth. There is freedom in knowing the truth and being able to support it with sound reason. Jesus said “You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free” John 8:32. Available at rforh.com (Store)

Mark of the Lion Trilogy

by Francine Rivers

This best-selling trilogy chronicles a tale of persecution and perseverance of 1st-century Christians in hedonistic Rome.

#1 A Voice in the Wind: Torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, a young slave girl clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of decadent Rome.

#2 An Echo in the Darkness: Turning away from the opulence of Rome, Marcus is led by a whispering voice from the past into a journey that could set him free from the darkness of his soul.

#3 As Sure As the Dawn: Atretes. German warrior. Revered gladiator. He won his freedom through his fierceness . . . but his life is about to change forever.

Mere Christianity

by C.S. Lewis

Exploration of the common ground upon which all of those of Christian faith stand together.

The Noticer, The Traveler’s Gift, The Little Things

by Andy Andrews

Three thought-provoking and inspirational novels written by a former homeless person turned best-selling New York Times novelist and keynote speaker.

by Steve Sorenson

Workbook with a set of five tools for disciples of Christ to become mature, effective, and to impact the lives of those who don’t have a relationship with Jesus Christ. Nutshells is great follow-up to Seeds of Faith. Both are available at vnbdiscipleship.org.

Redeeming Love

by Francine Rivers

National bestseller • Now a major motion picture • A story of love that won’t let go—no matter what! Redeeming Love is a historical romance novel set in the 1850s Gold Rush in California - a time when men sold their souls for a bag of gold and women sold their bodies for a place to sleep. A powerful retelling of the Bible’s story of Gomer and Hosea, Redeeming Love is a life-changing story of God’s unconditional, redemptive, all-consuming love.

Redemption Series Collection

by Karen Kingsbury with Gary Smalley

The best-selling five-book Redemption series centers around the Baxter family—their fears and desires, their strengths and weaknesses, their losses and victories. Each book explores key relationship themes as well as the larger theme of redemption, both in characters’ spiritual lives and in their relationships. Each book includes study questions for individual and small-group use as well as a "teaser" chapter of the next book in the series.

If you enjoy the Redemption series, you’ll want to continue to follow the lives of the Baxter family through 5 more progressive series: Firstborn, Sunrise, Above the Line, Bailey Flanigan, and The Baxter Family.

The Screwtape Letters

by C.S. Lewis

A classic satire on human weakness features Screwtape, an elderly devil, who writes a series of letters to Wormwood, his apprentice and nephew.

by Steve Sorenson

Apologetics uses logic and reason, archeology, ancient writings, Biblical manuscripts and confirmed science to support and defend Christianity. This workbook provides an understanding of ‘Why’ we believe what we believe about the Bible and Jesus. For those who wish to go further in their discipleship skills, Nutshells is a more comprehensive follow-up workbook. Both are available at vnbdiscipleship.org.

Walking with God: How to Hear His Voice

by John Eldredge

In this revised and updated edition of his classic Walking with God, John Eldredge opens his personal journals to share his journey of learning to live in conversation with God. Some of John's stories will help you recall lessons you didn’t know had been forgotten, open up new horizons, and help you tell and interpret your own story: the story of your intimate walk with God.