<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Christian Book Finder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indie Christian authors deserve better than gatekeepers. Subscribe for book discovery, launch support, and the storefront built just for you.]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YTeV!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6241223b-bd80-4de0-8f91-69bc36831f1b_1254x1254.png</url><title>Christian Book Finder</title><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:36:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Thomas M. Hamilton]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[christianbookstore@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[christianbookstore@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Thomas M. Hamilton]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Thomas M. Hamilton]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[christianbookstore@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[christianbookstore@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Thomas M. Hamilton]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Friend of God: The miraculous life of an ordinary person]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Rachel Yarworth]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/friend-of-god-the-miraculous-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/friend-of-god-the-miraculous-life</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lKg2!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c072120-d640-461b-a0f6-5135cc7e6cd9_938x1500.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4t9Hp54" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lKg2!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c072120-d640-461b-a0f6-5135cc7e6cd9_938x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lKg2!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c072120-d640-461b-a0f6-5135cc7e6cd9_938x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lKg2!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c072120-d640-461b-a0f6-5135cc7e6cd9_938x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lKg2!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c072120-d640-461b-a0f6-5135cc7e6cd9_938x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lKg2!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c072120-d640-461b-a0f6-5135cc7e6cd9_938x1500.jpeg" width="938" height="1500" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3c072120-d640-461b-a0f6-5135cc7e6cd9_938x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1500,&quot;width&quot;:938,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:173505,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4t9Hp54&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/196133618?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c072120-d640-461b-a0f6-5135cc7e6cd9_938x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lKg2!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c072120-d640-461b-a0f6-5135cc7e6cd9_938x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lKg2!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c072120-d640-461b-a0f6-5135cc7e6cd9_938x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lKg2!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c072120-d640-461b-a0f6-5135cc7e6cd9_938x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lKg2!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c072120-d640-461b-a0f6-5135cc7e6cd9_938x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#10024; What It&#8217;s About</strong></h3><p>From infertility diagnosis to multiple babies, from stupid decision to miraculous rescue, from college drop-out to accidental church leader, and many other encounters along the way, this is the story of one person&#8217;s friendship with God and how it transformed the highs, lows and the every-day stuff of her life.</p><p>Readers will be encouraged and inspired as they follow this account showing how God is ready and willing to be involved in all the areas of our life, how we do not have to be anyone &#8216;special&#8217; to be able to hear His voice, and how even our worst failures cannot stop Him from loving us and making something beautiful out of our lives.</p><p>In these pages Christians and non-Christians alike will discover a God of relationship rather than religion &#8211; and will hopefully get to know Him better for themselves too.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128101;Who is this Book For?</h2><p>Christians and non-Christians</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#127749; The Inspiration Behind the Book</h2><p>God spoke to me and said He wanted to be known. The best way I could think of contributing to that was to share my life story of getting to know Him as friend.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128205; Where to Find It</h2><p>You can learn more or purchase the book here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4t9Hp54&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://amzn.to/4t9Hp54"><span>Amazon</span></a></p><p>You can also explore more from this author at:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://rachelyarworth.substack.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Substack&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://rachelyarworth.substack.com/"><span>Substack</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>&#9997;&#65039; About the Author</h3><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Rachel Yarworth&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:324998806,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d1cf7479-2724-46cc-8786-3c44f5fca8a5_2402x2402.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;8262d3ea-bdd7-4f99-ac89-f74d4342b32e&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> lives in Worcestershire, UK with her husband Mike, their three sons and their miniature labradoodle. When not writing, Rachel can usually be found home educating her youngest son, leading a home church, or going for long walks in the countryside</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#129293; Closing</h2><p>At the Christian Substack Bookstore, we highlight Christ-centered books that nourish faith and strengthen the soul.</p><p>If you are an author with a faith-centered book, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. &#128218;</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/friend-of-god-the-miraculous-life?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/friend-of-god-the-miraculous-life?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><h2>Affiliate Disclosure</h2><p>Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support the work of sharing Christian authors at no additional cost to you.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Healing: Will a monk's habit help unlock his true identity? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Joy Margetts]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-healing-will-a-monks-habit-help</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-healing-will-a-monks-habit-help</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:02:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t010!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24e99f78-c1f2-4f64-9c5e-d0481b6ef1d1_980x1500.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4wbq6DF" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t010!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24e99f78-c1f2-4f64-9c5e-d0481b6ef1d1_980x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t010!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24e99f78-c1f2-4f64-9c5e-d0481b6ef1d1_980x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t010!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24e99f78-c1f2-4f64-9c5e-d0481b6ef1d1_980x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t010!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24e99f78-c1f2-4f64-9c5e-d0481b6ef1d1_980x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t010!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24e99f78-c1f2-4f64-9c5e-d0481b6ef1d1_980x1500.jpeg" width="980" height="1500" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/24e99f78-c1f2-4f64-9c5e-d0481b6ef1d1_980x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1500,&quot;width&quot;:980,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:242896,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4wbq6DF&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/196132917?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24e99f78-c1f2-4f64-9c5e-d0481b6ef1d1_980x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t010!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24e99f78-c1f2-4f64-9c5e-d0481b6ef1d1_980x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t010!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24e99f78-c1f2-4f64-9c5e-d0481b6ef1d1_980x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t010!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24e99f78-c1f2-4f64-9c5e-d0481b6ef1d1_980x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t010!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24e99f78-c1f2-4f64-9c5e-d0481b6ef1d1_980x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#10024; What It&#8217;s About</strong></h3><p><a href="https://amzn.to/4wbq6DF">The Healing</a> is a work of historical fiction, set in medieval Wales, it tells the story of nobleman Philip de Braose. Driven to despair by heart-breaking betrayal, he has lost faith in God and man. Working as a soldier for hire, he recklessly seeks death and is brutally injured, only for rescue to come in the unlikely form of a Cistercian monk. </p><p>This joy-filled, kind and compassionate man walks alongside Philip as his body slowly recovers and he is forced to confront the more painful wounds within. As they travel from France to an Abbey deep in his Welsh homeland, Philip disguises himself as a Cistercian and begins to rediscover the man God always intended him to be. </p><p>But when his past invades the present, his newly awakened faith is challenged by long-buried dreams and he must decide if he can live a life devoted to God outside the Abbey&#8217;s walls.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128101;Who is this Book For?</h2><p>Adults, young adults, older teens</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#127749; The Inspiration Behind the Book</h2><p>The Healing came directly out of my experience of God&#8217;s gentle and compassionate healing of a heart and body ravaged by a sudden illness. Through one of the darkest periods of my life, God brought people alongside me who spoke truth from scripture, encouraged me to hope again, and showed me Jesus. I wanted to tell my story, and chose to do so through fiction, including all the revelations and promises that God gave me during that season.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128205; Where to Find It</h2><p>You can learn more or purchase the book here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4wbq6DF&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://amzn.to/4wbq6DF"><span>Amazon</span></a></p><p>You can also explore more from this author at:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://substack.com/@joymargetts&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Substack&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://substack.com/@joymargetts"><span>Substack</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>&#9997;&#65039; About the Author</h3><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Joy Margetts&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:105950373,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/78f07e22-3028-4160-8f0c-f5b76c2af3d3_1080x1440.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;0b17df48-72e4-425f-b2a5-f8c0c26c6915&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> loves writing and loves the Word of God. A retired nurse, mother and grandmother, she also has a lifelong interest in history. Her works of Christian Historical Fiction are inspired by her own faith journey, and set amongst the beautiful Welsh landscapes of her adoptive homeland. Joy also blogs regularly and has published both an Advent Devotional and a Lent Devotional. www.joymargetts.org</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#129293; Closing</h2><p>At the Christian Substack Bookstore, we highlight Christ-centered books that nourish faith and strengthen the soul.</p><p>If you are an author with a faith-centered book, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. &#128218;</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-healing-will-a-monks-habit-help?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-healing-will-a-monks-habit-help?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><h2>Affiliate Disclosure</h2><p>Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support the work of sharing Christian authors at no additional cost to you.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stillwell Crossing: Book One]]></title><description><![CDATA[by John E. Dobbs]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/stillwell-crossing-book-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/stillwell-crossing-book-one</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:02:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZDNR!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18514969-f7dd-4aa6-80c8-5a34c1945991_938x1500.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4tGhjHX" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZDNR!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18514969-f7dd-4aa6-80c8-5a34c1945991_938x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZDNR!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18514969-f7dd-4aa6-80c8-5a34c1945991_938x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZDNR!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18514969-f7dd-4aa6-80c8-5a34c1945991_938x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZDNR!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18514969-f7dd-4aa6-80c8-5a34c1945991_938x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZDNR!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18514969-f7dd-4aa6-80c8-5a34c1945991_938x1500.jpeg" width="938" height="1500" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/18514969-f7dd-4aa6-80c8-5a34c1945991_938x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1500,&quot;width&quot;:938,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:142844,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4tGhjHX&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/196132161?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18514969-f7dd-4aa6-80c8-5a34c1945991_938x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZDNR!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18514969-f7dd-4aa6-80c8-5a34c1945991_938x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZDNR!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18514969-f7dd-4aa6-80c8-5a34c1945991_938x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZDNR!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18514969-f7dd-4aa6-80c8-5a34c1945991_938x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZDNR!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18514969-f7dd-4aa6-80c8-5a34c1945991_938x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#10024; What It&#8217;s About</strong></h3><p><em><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4tGhjHX">Stillwell Crossing</a></strong></em> is the first novella in a three-part easy-to-read fictional mystery series by Christian devotional author John Dobbs. </p><p>The quintessential small southern town of Stillwell Crossing rattles to life along the tracks through rural Mississippi. Enveloped in nostalgic fragrances of peach cobbler and sweet magnolias, the town square is the hub of business and leisure activity among the friendly longtime residents as well as a few mysterious newcomers. However, something sinister is about to disrupt this peaceful place, where quiet routine prevails. It&#8217;s up to local reporter, Mason McClain, to uncover the minute details surrounding this heinous crime. With the help of his city slicker friend, Jeremy Clanton, McClain gravely discovers there is more going on under the surface than the vibration of a passing train in the Crossing.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128101;Who is this Book For?</h2><p>Anyone who enjoys mysteries.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#127749; The Inspiration Behind the Book</h2><p>I love to read mysteries and wanted to write something that was clean and profanity free for Christian readers.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128205; Where to Find It</h2><p>You can learn more or purchase the book here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4tGhjHX&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://amzn.to/4tGhjHX"><span>Amazon</span></a></p><p>You can also explore more from this author at:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://johndobbs.substack.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Substack&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://johndobbs.substack.com/"><span>Substack</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>&#9997;&#65039; About the Author</h3><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;John E. Dobbs&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:4397234,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ve_Y!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fedccd422-bbde-4e31-94fe-7786c70ec27a_2105x2105.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;5c807811-797f-4fef-8ac6-0756b11b0170&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> says:  I&#8217;m a grace-dependent Jesus guy, author, amateur photographer, reluctant gym member, husband, parent, and grandparent.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#129293; Closing</h2><p>At the Christian Substack Bookstore, we highlight Christ-centered books that nourish faith and strengthen the soul.</p><p>If you are an author with a faith-centered book, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. &#128218;</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/stillwell-crossing-book-one?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/stillwell-crossing-book-one?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><h2>Affiliate Disclosure</h2><p>Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support the work of sharing Christian authors at no additional cost to you.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Roots: Grounding Our Faith in the Kingdom of God]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Chris Conrad]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/kingdom-roots-grounding-our-faith</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/kingdom-roots-grounding-our-faith</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:10:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W4FS!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff56f9a1b-1937-4977-90cd-3b3e742ce36b_806x1160.webp" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://heartforthekingdom.substack.com/p/what-are-the-kingdom-roots" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W4FS!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff56f9a1b-1937-4977-90cd-3b3e742ce36b_806x1160.webp 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W4FS!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff56f9a1b-1937-4977-90cd-3b3e742ce36b_806x1160.webp 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W4FS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff56f9a1b-1937-4977-90cd-3b3e742ce36b_806x1160.webp 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W4FS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff56f9a1b-1937-4977-90cd-3b3e742ce36b_806x1160.webp 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W4FS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff56f9a1b-1937-4977-90cd-3b3e742ce36b_806x1160.webp" width="806" height="1160" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f56f9a1b-1937-4977-90cd-3b3e742ce36b_806x1160.webp&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1160,&quot;width&quot;:806,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:60806,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/webp&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://heartforthekingdom.substack.com/p/what-are-the-kingdom-roots&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/196131090?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff56f9a1b-1937-4977-90cd-3b3e742ce36b_806x1160.webp&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W4FS!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff56f9a1b-1937-4977-90cd-3b3e742ce36b_806x1160.webp 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W4FS!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff56f9a1b-1937-4977-90cd-3b3e742ce36b_806x1160.webp 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W4FS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff56f9a1b-1937-4977-90cd-3b3e742ce36b_806x1160.webp 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W4FS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff56f9a1b-1937-4977-90cd-3b3e742ce36b_806x1160.webp 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#10024; What It&#8217;s About</strong></h3><p>In <em><strong><a href="https://heartforthekingdom.substack.com/p/what-are-the-kingdom-roots">Kingdom Roots</a></strong></em> the devotions will give a fresh perspective on the kingdom of God - one I believe the first-century Christians shared.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128101;Who is this Book For?</h2><p>All believers in Christ, young adult and older</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#127749; The Inspiration Behind the Book</h2><p>My young adult children had questions about faith... and in my search for answers, I began to see scripture from the perspective of a first-century believer in Christ.  </p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128205; Where to Find It</h2><p>You can learn more or purchase the book here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://heartforthekingdom.substack.com/p/what-are-the-kingdom-roots&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Website&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://heartforthekingdom.substack.com/p/what-are-the-kingdom-roots"><span>Website</span></a></p><p>You can also explore more from this author at:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://heartforthekingdom.substack.com&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Substack&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://heartforthekingdom.substack.com"><span>Substack</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>&#9997;&#65039; About the Author</h3><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Chris Conrad&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:462652699,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/25ba120c-6b85-4e95-b1fc-bf12131f2058_2189x2189.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;51b2f7da-a408-4d84-8dd0-9bff00dd808e&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> is an empty-nester dad who finally has time to write what God puts on his heart.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#129293; Closing</h2><p>At the Christian Substack Bookstore, we highlight Christ-centered books that nourish faith and strengthen the soul.</p><p>If you are an author with a faith-centered book, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. &#128218;</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/kingdom-roots-grounding-our-faith?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/kingdom-roots-grounding-our-faith?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><h2>Affiliate Disclosure</h2><p>Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support the work of sharing Christian authors at no additional cost to you.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cleft of the Rock: Cultivating Intimacy in the Secret Place with the Lord]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Kolby Alonzo]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-cleft-of-the-rock-cultivating</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-cleft-of-the-rock-cultivating</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:03:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2gKg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe386bca7-e7f9-4c75-8b04-bc48461791d3_1000x1500.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4eTrYdM" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2gKg!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe386bca7-e7f9-4c75-8b04-bc48461791d3_1000x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2gKg!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe386bca7-e7f9-4c75-8b04-bc48461791d3_1000x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2gKg!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe386bca7-e7f9-4c75-8b04-bc48461791d3_1000x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2gKg!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe386bca7-e7f9-4c75-8b04-bc48461791d3_1000x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2gKg!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe386bca7-e7f9-4c75-8b04-bc48461791d3_1000x1500.jpeg" width="1000" height="1500" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e386bca7-e7f9-4c75-8b04-bc48461791d3_1000x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1500,&quot;width&quot;:1000,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:206189,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4eTrYdM&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/196130110?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe386bca7-e7f9-4c75-8b04-bc48461791d3_1000x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2gKg!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe386bca7-e7f9-4c75-8b04-bc48461791d3_1000x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2gKg!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe386bca7-e7f9-4c75-8b04-bc48461791d3_1000x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2gKg!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe386bca7-e7f9-4c75-8b04-bc48461791d3_1000x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2gKg!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe386bca7-e7f9-4c75-8b04-bc48461791d3_1000x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#10024; What It&#8217;s About</strong></h3><p><em><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4eTrYdM">The Cleft of the Rock</a></strong></em> is all about cultivating intimacy through a personal prayer life with Jesus in the secret place. I break down Old Testament examples of God encountering people, and then bring a new Covenant perspective for what we have access to today. I also share some testimonies to inspire people and end the book with practical tips for going deeper with God. </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128101;Who is this Book For?</h2><p>Anyone and everyone, but my main person audience is young adults 18-30</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#127749; The Inspiration Behind the Book</h2><p>I encountered Jesus so deeply through prayer, and I had to share with others to inspire them.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128205; Where to Find It</h2><p>You can learn more or purchase the book here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4eTrYdM&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://amzn.to/4eTrYdM"><span>Amazon</span></a></p><p>You can also explore more from this author at:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://substack.com/@kolbyalonzo?r=6egf8t&amp;utm_medium=ios&amp;utm_source=stories&amp;shareImageVariant=light&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Substack&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://substack.com/@kolbyalonzo?r=6egf8t&amp;utm_medium=ios&amp;utm_source=stories&amp;shareImageVariant=light"><span>Substack</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>&#9997;&#65039; About the Author</h3><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Kolby Alonzo&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:387077933,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0e009499-c1aa-49e0-9e07-0d3e4a2b4d0a_1067x1067.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;e649feef-79db-41bf-b792-f977464f3c58&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> is an emerging Christian leader from Franklin, Tennessee, with a deep commitment to spreading the Gospel and uplifting communities. He plays a crucial role in training individuals for local missions, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact in their communities. Kolby&#8217;s experience in international missions has allowed him to share the love of Jesus across different cultures and nations, and raise up missionaries from different backgrounds to go to the ends of the earth with the message of the Gospel. </p><p>When he&#8217;s not writing, training others, or exploring new ministry opportunities, Kolby enjoys spending time with his family, and participating in various outdoor activities, specifically fishing and playing sports. His mission is to inspire others to live out their faith boldly and authentically, both locally and globally.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#129293; Closing</h2><p>At the Christian Substack Bookstore, we highlight Christ-centered books that nourish faith and strengthen the soul.</p><p>If you are an author with a faith-centered book, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. &#128218;</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-cleft-of-the-rock-cultivating?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-cleft-of-the-rock-cultivating?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><h2>Affiliate Disclosure</h2><p>Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support the work of sharing Christian authors at no additional cost to you.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[📚 This Week in the Christian Substack Bookstore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week of April 27, 2026]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/this-week-in-the-christian-substack-b71</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/this-week-in-the-christian-substack-b71</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:03:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg" width="1456" height="971" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:971,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:1859368,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/190888534?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading The Christian Substack Bookstore! Subscribe for free to receive new posts about Christian-centered books.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><p>Each week we feature Christian books submitted by members of the Substack community.</p><p><strong>Our goal is simple</strong>: to help readers discover Christ-centered writing and to give faithful authors a place where their work can be seen.</p><p>Here are the books we shared this week.</p><div><hr></div><h1>&#128214; Books Featured This Week</h1><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;e893ec21-a52a-48a3-ba26-47afd4ce72c5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;He Deemed Me Worthy&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:90381830,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Constance&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;I&#8217;m a Virginia high-school math teacher, devotional author, and creator of The Faithful Path, a series of scripture-centered journals designed to help readers slow down and stay rooted in God&#8217;s Word. #AvantLink or #1554181&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/85ad0610-6b0d-498e-9332-5d8b239f3ff4_2400x2400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:314858218,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Thomas M. Hamilton&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Helping Christian indie writers get seen and sell their work &#8212;without feeling like a Kenneth Copeland. I build web tools, networks, launch campaigns, and get your words in front of real readers. Free notes guide + playbook inside. Weekly testimonies.&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/16e873a6-67a9-4dd1-931f-8cb7be0eca83_1024x1024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:187000039,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Elvis DeFreese&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Jesus follower. Husband. Foster Parent. Apologetics PhD Resident &amp; Fellow @MBTS. Grateful American. Loyal Friend. Enjoys books and baseball and other things. Feel free to support my work at https://buymeacoffee.com/elviswdefreese&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ck2O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa565e912-1e57-4d8a-a376-ef88bf0e5a19_3024x3024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-27T11:00:58.755Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N3wy!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F268f8a4c-7a9c-49f7-bfc3-52155e1904e2_1057x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/he-deemed-me-worthy&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Featured Books&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:195484108,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:3,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:7948399,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Christian Substack Bookstore&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dpwb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5d89df46-e2a0-4a31-9b9b-89db14ee88db_1024x1024.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p>by Lerato Boikanyo of the <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Faith Chronicles by Lerato&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:344010667,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b998ded0-d968-48e4-bce6-896f688fea1c_1408x768.png&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;2376ebc3-49eb-4227-bc0f-2a72fd47faf9&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> </p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;72a4a140-865b-41c9-b1aa-37abe82fd632&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Tadeo Turtle&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:90381830,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Constance&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;I&#8217;m a Virginia high-school math teacher, devotional author, and creator of The Faithful Path, a series of scripture-centered journals designed to help readers slow down and stay rooted in God&#8217;s Word. #AvantLink or #1554181&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/85ad0610-6b0d-498e-9332-5d8b239f3ff4_2400x2400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:314858218,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Thomas M. Hamilton&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Helping Christian indie writers get seen and sell their work &#8212;without feeling like a Kenneth Copeland. I build web tools, networks, launch campaigns, and get your words in front of real readers. Free notes guide + playbook inside. Weekly testimonies.&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/16e873a6-67a9-4dd1-931f-8cb7be0eca83_1024x1024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:187000039,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Elvis DeFreese&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Jesus follower. Husband. Foster Parent. Apologetics PhD Resident &amp; Fellow @MBTS. Grateful American. Loyal Friend. Enjoys books and baseball and other things. Feel free to support my work at https://buymeacoffee.com/elviswdefreese&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ck2O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa565e912-1e57-4d8a-a376-ef88bf0e5a19_3024x3024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-28T11:03:58.300Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QZE_!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F97a98590-97f1-476f-8ce4-a9aa4936f8c2_1000x1000.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/tadeo-turtle&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Featured Books&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:195702408,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:2,&quot;comment_count&quot;:1,&quot;publication_id&quot;:7948399,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Christian Substack Bookstore&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dpwb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5d89df46-e2a0-4a31-9b9b-89db14ee88db_1024x1024.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p>by <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Janis Cox&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:36127641,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/289742eb-9dd3-4a08-ac65-b93fb977f6cb_600x602.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;af9fb003-f1c0-4b25-bcc8-7432ef2c744f&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> </p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;1d5e5b0d-5f79-4b66-915e-66158c64ac19&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Bethan's Identity (Songs of Redemption)&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:90381830,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Constance&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;I&#8217;m a Virginia high-school math teacher, devotional author, and creator of The Faithful Path, a series of scripture-centered journals designed to help readers slow down and stay rooted in God&#8217;s Word. #AvantLink or #1554181&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/85ad0610-6b0d-498e-9332-5d8b239f3ff4_2400x2400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:314858218,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Thomas M. Hamilton&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Helping Christian indie writers get seen and sell their work &#8212;without feeling like a Kenneth Copeland. I build web tools, networks, launch campaigns, and get your words in front of real readers. Free notes guide + playbook inside. Weekly testimonies.&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/16e873a6-67a9-4dd1-931f-8cb7be0eca83_1024x1024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:187000039,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Elvis DeFreese&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Jesus follower. Husband. Foster Parent. Apologetics PhD Resident &amp; Fellow @MBTS. Grateful American. Loyal Friend. Enjoys books and baseball and other things. Feel free to support my work at https://buymeacoffee.com/elviswdefreese&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ck2O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa565e912-1e57-4d8a-a376-ef88bf0e5a19_3024x3024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-29T11:03:28.349Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J26O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa4aa4767-50ba-40ff-b441-322fdf7d1f8b_1000x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/bethans-identity-songs-of-redemption&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Featured Books&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:195702879,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:0,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:7948399,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Christian Substack Bookstore&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dpwb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5d89df46-e2a0-4a31-9b9b-89db14ee88db_1024x1024.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p>by Jessica Hopson of <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;White Harvest Media&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:466388443,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/534d6ac0-7e7d-4792-a174-80ba8ffcc937_702x795.png&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;2ce7d154-9b50-4477-bf02-02bfcd791a89&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> </p><p></p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;a8d8b68a-a1ec-4555-8073-f9afbe2cc548&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;The Bride: Will Love's Power turn Betrayal into Belonging?&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:90381830,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Constance&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;I&#8217;m a Virginia high-school math teacher, devotional author, and creator of The Faithful Path, a series of scripture-centered journals designed to help readers slow down and stay rooted in God&#8217;s Word. #AvantLink or #1554181&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/85ad0610-6b0d-498e-9332-5d8b239f3ff4_2400x2400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:314858218,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Thomas M. Hamilton&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Helping Christian indie writers get seen and sell their work &#8212;without feeling like a Kenneth Copeland. I build web tools, networks, launch campaigns, and get your words in front of real readers. Free notes guide + playbook inside. Weekly testimonies.&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/16e873a6-67a9-4dd1-931f-8cb7be0eca83_1024x1024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:187000039,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Elvis DeFreese&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Jesus follower. Husband. Foster Parent. Apologetics PhD Resident &amp; Fellow @MBTS. Grateful American. Loyal Friend. Enjoys books and baseball and other things. Feel free to support my work at https://buymeacoffee.com/elviswdefreese&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ck2O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa565e912-1e57-4d8a-a376-ef88bf0e5a19_3024x3024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-30T11:03:13.914Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qnq3!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa41cbfd2-7f7f-4164-addd-a00f6bc4038c_984x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-bride-will-loves-power-turn-betrayal&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Featured Books&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:195928174,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:4,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:7948399,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Christian Substack Bookstore&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dpwb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5d89df46-e2a0-4a31-9b9b-89db14ee88db_1024x1024.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p>by <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Joy Margetts&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:105950373,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/78f07e22-3028-4160-8f0c-f5b76c2af3d3_1080x1440.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;e73affa2-810b-4d9e-9822-09a9b8012ddb&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> </p><p></p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;da856f5a-9c15-49c0-b912-202bf469bce4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;The Library at Alexandria: The Lost Chosen. Book One&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:90381830,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Constance&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;I&#8217;m a Virginia high-school math teacher, devotional author, and creator of The Faithful Path, a series of scripture-centered journals designed to help readers slow down and stay rooted in God&#8217;s Word. #AvantLink or #1554181&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/85ad0610-6b0d-498e-9332-5d8b239f3ff4_2400x2400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:314858218,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Thomas M. Hamilton&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Helping Christian indie writers get seen and sell their work &#8212;without feeling like a Kenneth Copeland. I build web tools, networks, launch campaigns, and get your words in front of real readers. Free notes guide + playbook inside. Weekly testimonies.&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/16e873a6-67a9-4dd1-931f-8cb7be0eca83_1024x1024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:187000039,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Elvis DeFreese&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Jesus follower. Husband. Foster Parent. Apologetics PhD Resident &amp; Fellow @MBTS. Grateful American. Loyal Friend. Enjoys books and baseball and other things. Feel free to support my work at https://buymeacoffee.com/elviswdefreese&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ck2O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa565e912-1e57-4d8a-a376-ef88bf0e5a19_3024x3024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-05-01T11:03:17.753Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mZR0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a35efb3-1abc-4b13-b334-f0cbd25f920e_938x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-library-at-alexandria-the-lost&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Featured Books&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:195929212,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:3,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:7948399,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Christian Substack Bookstore&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dpwb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5d89df46-e2a0-4a31-9b9b-89db14ee88db_1024x1024.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p>by <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Andrew McCauley&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:217781541,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a3a52a74-0c57-4d8e-87e2-d9b2bd792d58_3870x3870.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;ca629e02-7eba-4bae-8601-ae257f132b95&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> </p><p></p><div><hr></div><h1>&#128214; For Christian Readers</h1><p>Christian readers have always helped good books travel farther than algorithms ever could. If one of these books resonates with you, consider sharing it with a friend, your church community, or on your own Substack. The books that shape our faith are often the ones someone cared enough to pass along.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/this-week-in-the-christian-substack-b71?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/this-week-in-the-christian-substack-b71?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h1>&#9997;&#65039; For Christian Authors</h1><p>If you&#8217;ve written a Christ-centered book and would like it considered for a feature in the Christian Substack Bookstore, you can submit it here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/christianbookstore/p/submit-your-book-for-consideration?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Submission Form&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/christianbookstore/p/submit-your-book-for-consideration?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web"><span>Submission Form</span></a></p><p></p><blockquote><p>The Christian Substack Bookstore highlights books submitted by authors in the Substack community to help readers discover faith-centered writing.</p></blockquote><div><hr></div><p>&#127807; Grace and peace,</p><p>Constance, Elvis &amp; Thomas<br>Christian Substack Bookstore</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Library at Alexandria: The Lost Chosen. Book One]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Andrew McCauley]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-library-at-alexandria-the-lost</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-library-at-alexandria-the-lost</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mZR0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a35efb3-1abc-4b13-b334-f0cbd25f920e_938x1500.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4cET9rs" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mZR0!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a35efb3-1abc-4b13-b334-f0cbd25f920e_938x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mZR0!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a35efb3-1abc-4b13-b334-f0cbd25f920e_938x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mZR0!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a35efb3-1abc-4b13-b334-f0cbd25f920e_938x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mZR0!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a35efb3-1abc-4b13-b334-f0cbd25f920e_938x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mZR0!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a35efb3-1abc-4b13-b334-f0cbd25f920e_938x1500.jpeg" width="938" height="1500" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0a35efb3-1abc-4b13-b334-f0cbd25f920e_938x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1500,&quot;width&quot;:938,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:145630,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4cET9rs&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/195929212?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a35efb3-1abc-4b13-b334-f0cbd25f920e_938x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mZR0!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a35efb3-1abc-4b13-b334-f0cbd25f920e_938x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mZR0!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a35efb3-1abc-4b13-b334-f0cbd25f920e_938x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mZR0!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a35efb3-1abc-4b13-b334-f0cbd25f920e_938x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mZR0!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a35efb3-1abc-4b13-b334-f0cbd25f920e_938x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#10024; What It&#8217;s About</strong></h3><p>Historical Fiction</p><p>In &#8220;<em><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4cET9rs">The Library at Alexandria</a></strong></em>,&#8221; a chosen community must navigate religious conflicts between Catholics and Muslims while carrying the Holy Spirit through dark times.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128101;Who is this Book For?</h2><p>All are welcome! Ha! Mostly for Christian men who don&#8217;t read a lot, but are looking for something entertaining and edifying.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#127749; The Inspiration Behind the Book</h2><p>Raised Roman catholic, then after being saved by grace, began to wonder what the Holy Spirit was doing for 1000 years of bad theology from the &#8216;ruling class&#8217;.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128205; Where to Find It</h2><p>You can learn more or purchase the book here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4cET9rs&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://amzn.to/4cET9rs"><span>Amazon</span></a></p><p>You can also explore more from this author at:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://substack.com/profile/217781541-andrew-mccauley?utm_source=mention&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Substack&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://substack.com/profile/217781541-andrew-mccauley?utm_source=mention"><span>Substack</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>&#9997;&#65039; About the Author</h3><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Andrew McCauley&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:217781541,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a3a52a74-0c57-4d8e-87e2-d9b2bd792d58_3870x3870.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;85dc1d36-931d-4f4b-a402-006292e1122d&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> grew up on Long Island. Been in F&amp;B for many years and now teaching at a classical private school. Late bloomer to the writing world, but too many ideas to complete. </p><div><hr></div><h2>&#129293; Closing</h2><p>At the Christian Substack Bookstore, we highlight Christ-centered books that nourish faith and strengthen the soul.</p><p>If you are an author with a faith-centered book, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. &#128218;</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-library-at-alexandria-the-lost?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-library-at-alexandria-the-lost?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><h2>Affiliate Disclosure</h2><p>Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support the work of sharing Christian authors at no additional cost to you.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bride: Will Love's Power turn Betrayal into Belonging?]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Joy Margetts]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-bride-will-loves-power-turn-betrayal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-bride-will-loves-power-turn-betrayal</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:03:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qnq3!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa41cbfd2-7f7f-4164-addd-a00f6bc4038c_984x1500.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4w1Q3oT" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qnq3!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa41cbfd2-7f7f-4164-addd-a00f6bc4038c_984x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qnq3!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa41cbfd2-7f7f-4164-addd-a00f6bc4038c_984x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qnq3!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa41cbfd2-7f7f-4164-addd-a00f6bc4038c_984x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qnq3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa41cbfd2-7f7f-4164-addd-a00f6bc4038c_984x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qnq3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa41cbfd2-7f7f-4164-addd-a00f6bc4038c_984x1500.jpeg" width="984" height="1500" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a41cbfd2-7f7f-4164-addd-a00f6bc4038c_984x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1500,&quot;width&quot;:984,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:337440,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4w1Q3oT&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/195928174?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa41cbfd2-7f7f-4164-addd-a00f6bc4038c_984x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qnq3!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa41cbfd2-7f7f-4164-addd-a00f6bc4038c_984x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qnq3!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa41cbfd2-7f7f-4164-addd-a00f6bc4038c_984x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qnq3!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa41cbfd2-7f7f-4164-addd-a00f6bc4038c_984x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qnq3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa41cbfd2-7f7f-4164-addd-a00f6bc4038c_984x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#10024; What It&#8217;s About</strong></h3><p><em><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4w1Q3oT">The Bride</a></strong></em> is a historical fiction set among the Cistercian abbeys of medieval Wales. This is the story of Lady Efa, a woman who knows the pain of heartbreak and betrayal. Thrust into a marriage she did not choose, and made mother to three neglected children, she is deserted by the man she loved and forced to leave all she knows behind. </p><p>Yet amid bitterness and despair, unexpected friendships introduce Efa to a different kind of love, to a God who promises to turn her painful betrayal into joy-filled belonging. If only she will open her heart to Him, wounds could be healed, relationships restored and more lives than her own transformed.</p><p>When changing circumstances leave her adrift and without purpose, can Efa trust God for another place of belonging? And as her past invades the present, will love&#8217;s promises hold true?</p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128101;Who is this Book For?</h2><p>Adults, Young adults, older teens</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#127749; The Inspiration Behind the Book</h2><p>My own life experiences of coming to know the love of God as a Father, and as a bridegroom pursuing His bride. How that revelation healed my heart from feelings of worthlessness, feeling unloved and unloveable, not having purpose.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128205; Where to Find It</h2><p>You can learn more or purchase the book here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4w1Q3oT&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://amzn.to/4w1Q3oT"><span>Amazon</span></a></p><p>You can also explore more from this author at:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://substack.com/profile/105950373-joy-margetts?utm_source=mention&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Substack&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://substack.com/profile/105950373-joy-margetts?utm_source=mention"><span>Substack</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>&#9997;&#65039; About the Author</h3><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Joy Margetts&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:105950373,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/78f07e22-3028-4160-8f0c-f5b76c2af3d3_1080x1440.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;80d9ee0b-cb7b-4c6a-85cb-b0730ea17bba&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span>  loves writing and loves the Word of God. A retired nurse, mother and grandmother, she also has a lifelong interest in history. Her works of Christian Historical Fiction are inspired by her own faith journey, and set amongst the beautiful Welsh landscapes of her adoptive homeland. Joy also blogs regularly and has published both an Advent Devotional and a Lent Devotional.  www.joymargetts.org</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#129293; Closing</h2><p>At the Christian Substack Bookstore, we highlight Christ-centered books that nourish faith and strengthen the soul.</p><p>If you are an author with a faith-centered book, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. &#128218;</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-bride-will-loves-power-turn-betrayal?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-bride-will-loves-power-turn-betrayal?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><h2>Affiliate Disclosure</h2><p>Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support the work of sharing Christian authors at no additional cost to you.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bethan's Identity (Songs of Redemption)]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Jessica Hopson]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/bethans-identity-songs-of-redemption</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/bethans-identity-songs-of-redemption</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:03:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J26O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa4aa4767-50ba-40ff-b441-322fdf7d1f8b_1000x1500.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/42CJQSM" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J26O!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa4aa4767-50ba-40ff-b441-322fdf7d1f8b_1000x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J26O!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa4aa4767-50ba-40ff-b441-322fdf7d1f8b_1000x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J26O!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa4aa4767-50ba-40ff-b441-322fdf7d1f8b_1000x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J26O!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa4aa4767-50ba-40ff-b441-322fdf7d1f8b_1000x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J26O!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa4aa4767-50ba-40ff-b441-322fdf7d1f8b_1000x1500.jpeg" width="1000" height="1500" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a4aa4767-50ba-40ff-b441-322fdf7d1f8b_1000x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1500,&quot;width&quot;:1000,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:190253,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/42CJQSM&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/195702879?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa4aa4767-50ba-40ff-b441-322fdf7d1f8b_1000x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J26O!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa4aa4767-50ba-40ff-b441-322fdf7d1f8b_1000x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J26O!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa4aa4767-50ba-40ff-b441-322fdf7d1f8b_1000x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J26O!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa4aa4767-50ba-40ff-b441-322fdf7d1f8b_1000x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J26O!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa4aa4767-50ba-40ff-b441-322fdf7d1f8b_1000x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#10024; What It&#8217;s About</strong></h3><p><em><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/42CJQSM">Bethan&#8217;s Identity</a></strong></em> is a grounded Christian fantasy set in a fractured world where survival often demands compromise&#8212;and names can be lost long before chains are broken.</p><p>When Bethan is taken from her home, she makes a choice to enter a system that offers survival at the cost of herself. Language, loyalty, even her name begin to shift as she learns to navigate a world built on power and control. What begins as strategy slowly becomes transformation.</p><p>But freedom is not the end of her captivity.</p><p>When the chains fall away, Bethan faces a deeper crisis: she no longer knows who she is&#8212;or who Yah-Roi is. The God she once trusted feels distant, unfamiliar, and silent.</p><p>For readers who want Christian fiction that tells the truth about darkness without surrendering redemption, Bethan&#8217;s Identity is a story of identity, consequence, and the long road back to understanding that who she is can only be seen clearly through who Yah-Roi is.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128101;Who is this Book For?</h2><p>This book is for anyone who has looked at their own life and wondered, Is this who I am now?&#8212;for those marked by sin, worn by shame, and far enough in the dark that even God feels unfamiliar.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#127749; The Inspiration Behind the Book</h2><p>It started as a dream, but it took years of growth to write it honestly. I had to face my own wounds, my own questions about identity, and let the Lord reshape what I believed about Him. Alongside that, I&#8217;ve walked with others through their own stories of trauma and shame&#8212;and the same lie keeps surfacing: This is who you are now. This book was born out of pushing back against that lie and holding onto the truth that God is bigger than both our sin and our suffering.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128205; Where to Find It</h2><p>You can learn more or purchase the book here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/42CJQSM&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://amzn.to/42CJQSM"><span>Amazon</span></a></p><p>You can also explore more from this author at:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/whiteharvestmedia?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=android&amp;r=7pobmj&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Substack&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/whiteharvestmedia?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=android&amp;r=7pobmj"><span>Substack</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>&#9997;&#65039; About the Author</h3><p>Jessica Hopson writes stories for readers who want more than surface-level faith. Her work confronts sin, identity, and redemption without softening the cost. She is the writer behind White Harvest Media on Substack, where she challenges cultural narratives and calls readers back to truth, stewardship, and surrender to Christ. Shaped by her own journey and the lives of those she has walked alongside, her stories carry weight because they are lived, not imagined. She writes from her homestead, where she raises her children and builds a life that reflects the same convictions found in her work.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#129293; Closing</h2><p>At the Christian Substack Bookstore, we highlight Christ-centered books that nourish faith and strengthen the soul.</p><p>If you are an author with a faith-centered book, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. &#128218;</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/bethans-identity-songs-of-redemption?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/bethans-identity-songs-of-redemption?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><h2>Affiliate Disclosure</h2><p>Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support the work of sharing Christian authors at no additional cost to you.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Our Fifth VIP!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooke Stark - The Weavers Porch]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/meet-our-fifth-vip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/meet-our-fifth-vip</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas M. Hamilton]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:03:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!E5yp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35a3a673-326d-4ae0-9f76-f6e7d04562a5_1080x410.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;The Weaver&#8217;s Porch&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:205021410,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/97468a59-283b-4068-b68a-6761193bf277_3389x3175.heic&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;6d67ed78-9aa2-47c0-8de2-03b33c8a72d6&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> (Brooke Stark) shares Scripture and practical truth for life&#8217;s frayed edges, tracing the gold threads of joy found within His mending.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/@brookebstark" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!E5yp!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35a3a673-326d-4ae0-9f76-f6e7d04562a5_1080x410.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!E5yp!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35a3a673-326d-4ae0-9f76-f6e7d04562a5_1080x410.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!E5yp!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35a3a673-326d-4ae0-9f76-f6e7d04562a5_1080x410.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!E5yp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35a3a673-326d-4ae0-9f76-f6e7d04562a5_1080x410.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!E5yp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35a3a673-326d-4ae0-9f76-f6e7d04562a5_1080x410.png" width="1080" height="410" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/35a3a673-326d-4ae0-9f76-f6e7d04562a5_1080x410.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:410,&quot;width&quot;:1080,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:326783,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://substack.com/@brookebstark&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/195695746?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35a3a673-326d-4ae0-9f76-f6e7d04562a5_1080x410.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!E5yp!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35a3a673-326d-4ae0-9f76-f6e7d04562a5_1080x410.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!E5yp!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35a3a673-326d-4ae0-9f76-f6e7d04562a5_1080x410.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!E5yp!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35a3a673-326d-4ae0-9f76-f6e7d04562a5_1080x410.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!E5yp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35a3a673-326d-4ae0-9f76-f6e7d04562a5_1080x410.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tadeo Turtle]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Janis Cox]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/tadeo-turtle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/tadeo-turtle</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:03:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QZE_!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F97a98590-97f1-476f-8ce4-a9aa4936f8c2_1000x1000.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3P9fTqt" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QZE_!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F97a98590-97f1-476f-8ce4-a9aa4936f8c2_1000x1000.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QZE_!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F97a98590-97f1-476f-8ce4-a9aa4936f8c2_1000x1000.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QZE_!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F97a98590-97f1-476f-8ce4-a9aa4936f8c2_1000x1000.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QZE_!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F97a98590-97f1-476f-8ce4-a9aa4936f8c2_1000x1000.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QZE_!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F97a98590-97f1-476f-8ce4-a9aa4936f8c2_1000x1000.jpeg" width="1000" height="1000" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/97a98590-97f1-476f-8ce4-a9aa4936f8c2_1000x1000.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1000,&quot;width&quot;:1000,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:112157,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/3P9fTqt&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/195702408?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F97a98590-97f1-476f-8ce4-a9aa4936f8c2_1000x1000.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QZE_!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F97a98590-97f1-476f-8ce4-a9aa4936f8c2_1000x1000.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QZE_!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F97a98590-97f1-476f-8ce4-a9aa4936f8c2_1000x1000.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QZE_!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F97a98590-97f1-476f-8ce4-a9aa4936f8c2_1000x1000.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QZE_!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F97a98590-97f1-476f-8ce4-a9aa4936f8c2_1000x1000.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#10024; What It&#8217;s About</strong></h3><p>In the heartwarming tale of &#8220;<em><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3P9fTqt">Tadeo Turtle</a></strong></em>&#8221;, author Janis Cox takes young readers on an enchanting adventure. They will discover the profound beauty of being uniquely created.</p><p>Tadeo, a charming turtle who longs to be different, embarks on a journey of self-discovery.</p><p>Tadeo reaches out to all ages. But it&#8217;s not only about his journey. It strikes a chord in all of us.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128101;Who is this Book For?</h2><p>Ages under 8</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#127749; The Inspiration Behind the Book</h2><p>In my journal, I wrote a poem. It was about a turtle. His name was not Tadeo at that point. I was a new writer and belonged to The Word Guild (a Canadian Christian writers group). I received help in doing my own watercolour illustrations from my art teacher. She encouraged me. I first published 5 copies using Shutterfly. I took those copies to Write!Canada to show to editors and friends. I said to myself and God, if I sell at least 3 of them, I will publish this book. I did sell three (very expensive, too, at $25.00 each). I first published with a vanity publisher, but have since redone the book and published through Amazon.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128205; Where to Find It</h2><p>You can learn more or purchase the book here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/3P9fTqt&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://amzn.to/3P9fTqt"><span>Amazon</span></a></p><p>You can also explore more from this author at:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://authorjaniscox.substack.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Substack&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://authorjaniscox.substack.com/"><span>Substack</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>&#9997;&#65039; About the Author</h3><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Janis Cox&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:36127641,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/289742eb-9dd3-4a08-ac65-b93fb977f6cb_600x602.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;743c0146-ad00-4073-a029-b30372588e74&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> is a writer, artist, and grandmother who loves sharing God&#8217;s Word through stories and watercolour. Her creative work invites others to slow down, reflect, and grow in faith.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#129293; Closing</h2><p>At the Christian Substack Bookstore, we highlight Christ-centered books that nourish faith and strengthen the soul.</p><p>If you are an author with a faith-centered book, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. &#128218;</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/tadeo-turtle?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/tadeo-turtle?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><h2>Affiliate Disclosure</h2><p>Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support the work of sharing Christian authors at no additional cost to you.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[He Deemed Me Worthy]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Lerato Boikanyo]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/he-deemed-me-worthy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/he-deemed-me-worthy</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N3wy!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F268f8a4c-7a9c-49f7-bfc3-52155e1904e2_1057x1500.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4mRzmZ5" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N3wy!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F268f8a4c-7a9c-49f7-bfc3-52155e1904e2_1057x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N3wy!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F268f8a4c-7a9c-49f7-bfc3-52155e1904e2_1057x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N3wy!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F268f8a4c-7a9c-49f7-bfc3-52155e1904e2_1057x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N3wy!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F268f8a4c-7a9c-49f7-bfc3-52155e1904e2_1057x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N3wy!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F268f8a4c-7a9c-49f7-bfc3-52155e1904e2_1057x1500.jpeg" width="1057" height="1500" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/268f8a4c-7a9c-49f7-bfc3-52155e1904e2_1057x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1500,&quot;width&quot;:1057,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:96514,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4mRzmZ5&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/195484108?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F268f8a4c-7a9c-49f7-bfc3-52155e1904e2_1057x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N3wy!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F268f8a4c-7a9c-49f7-bfc3-52155e1904e2_1057x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N3wy!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F268f8a4c-7a9c-49f7-bfc3-52155e1904e2_1057x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N3wy!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F268f8a4c-7a9c-49f7-bfc3-52155e1904e2_1057x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N3wy!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F268f8a4c-7a9c-49f7-bfc3-52155e1904e2_1057x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#10024; What It&#8217;s About</strong></h3><p><em><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4mRzmZ5">He Deemed Me Worthy</a></strong></em> is a personal memoir describing the hopefulness I lived with before Salvation, and the complete transformation after receiving Christ as Savior. It takes you, the reader, through an interesting memory lane where you get a picture of how difficult life is for an introvert who does not know Christ, especially because they aren&#8217;t vocal, so there&#8217;s a lot of warfare they deal with on their own. And most of the time, it&#8217;s only through a unique encounter that God will intervene, such as in the author&#8217;s situation. In the book, she outlines every experience leading to her Salvation as well as the fruits it bore after it. </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128101;Who is this Book For?</h2><p>For Believers who are discouraged and need to find their way back to the Shepherd. For the unbelievers, too. This book will let them know that Jesus exists and He is not silent. He can and will meet them at their point of need, and they don&#8217;t have to do life on their own. </p><div><hr></div><h2>&#127749; The Inspiration Behind the Book</h2><p>I knew that I had to pen my testimony, but I just didn&#8217;t know where to start. Everything changed when I had a dream about someone handing me a set of keys, and as I enquired with the Lord, He confirmed that I should start writing, and the rest is history!</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128205; Where to Find It</h2><p>You can learn more or purchase the book here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4mRzmZ5&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://amzn.to/4mRzmZ5"><span>Amazon</span></a></p><p>You can also explore more from this author at:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://substack.com/@lerato805363?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=android&amp;r=5otcbv&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Substack&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://substack.com/@lerato805363?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=android&amp;r=5otcbv"><span>Substack</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>&#9997;&#65039; About the Author</h3><p>My name is Lerato, author of <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Faith Chronicles by Lerato&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:344010667,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b998ded0-d968-48e4-bce6-896f688fea1c_1408x768.png&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;762bd2ba-952a-4dd3-9d7d-a642d9a0a01c&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span>, but you can call me Lee. I&#8217;m a South African-born author,  and I absolutely love Jesus. I&#8217;m a married mom of 4, an entrepreneur, and a lover of writing, the outdoors, and Ministry work.  I&#8217;ve got the most unassuming personality, and I love God&#8217;s people. I&#8217;m a lady who&#8217;s always striving to make a difference in the world, even if it&#8217;s with just my smile &#9786; </p><div><hr></div><h2>&#129293; Closing</h2><p>At the Christian Substack Bookstore, we highlight Christ-centered books that nourish faith and strengthen the soul.</p><p>If you are an author with a faith-centered book, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. &#128218;</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/he-deemed-me-worthy?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/he-deemed-me-worthy?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><h2>Affiliate Disclosure</h2><p>Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support the work of sharing Christian authors at no additional cost to you.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[📚 This Week in the Christian Substack Bookstore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week of April 20, 2026]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/this-week-in-the-christian-substack-720</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/this-week-in-the-christian-substack-720</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:01:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg" width="1456" height="971" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:971,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:1859368,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/190888534?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading The Christian Substack Bookstore! Subscribe for free to receive new posts about Christian-centered books.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><p>Each week we feature Christian books submitted by members of the Substack community.</p><p><strong>Our goal is simple</strong>: to help readers discover Christ-centered writing and to give faithful authors a place where their work can be seen.</p><p>Here are the books we shared this week.</p><div><hr></div><h1>&#128214; Books Featured This Week</h1><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;f2a4c761-c543-42bf-95cb-f8a34e333580&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;The Signs Series&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:90381830,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Constance&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;I&#8217;m a Virginia high-school math teacher, devotional author, and creator of The Faithful Path, a series of scripture-centered journals designed to help readers slow down and stay rooted in God&#8217;s Word. #AvantLink or #1554181&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/85ad0610-6b0d-498e-9332-5d8b239f3ff4_2400x2400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:314858218,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Thomas M. Hamilton&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Helping Christian indie writers get seen and sell their work. 10+ years in customer acquisition and marketing. I build web tools, launch book and marketing campaigns. Free notes guide + playbook inside. Weekly testimonies. &quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a8c4901f-7227-43a1-afcc-cb4c83fe71be_1024x1536.png&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:187000039,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Elvis DeFreese&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Jesus follower. Husband. Foster Parent. Apologetics PhD Resident &amp; Fellow @MBTS. Grateful American. Loyal Friend. Enjoys books and baseball and other things. Feel free to support my work at https://buymeacoffee.com/elviswdefreese&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ck2O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa565e912-1e57-4d8a-a376-ef88bf0e5a19_3024x3024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-20T11:03:00.884Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vp-I!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6c960a09-a7c1-4f2d-b5f6-d7028259b825_342x300.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-signs-series&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Featured Books&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:194638095,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:6,&quot;comment_count&quot;:5,&quot;publication_id&quot;:7948399,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Christian Substack Bookstore&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dpwb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5d89df46-e2a0-4a31-9b9b-89db14ee88db_1024x1024.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p>by <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Ender E. Law&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:59384208,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/23fb2570-b3bc-4370-93e8-115947f1c44b_800x512.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;4d479c1a-aa8c-425d-9618-d31a09af89f3&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> </p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;dfcdd2a8-50c1-46c0-8b53-0d7df0719af0&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Finding Jesus in the Wilderness: 40 reflections for dry and difficult times&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:90381830,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Constance&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;I&#8217;m a Virginia high-school math teacher, devotional author, and creator of The Faithful Path, a series of scripture-centered journals designed to help readers slow down and stay rooted in God&#8217;s Word. #AvantLink or #1554181&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/85ad0610-6b0d-498e-9332-5d8b239f3ff4_2400x2400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:314858218,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Thomas M. Hamilton&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Helping Christian indie writers get seen and sell their work. 10+ years in customer acquisition and marketing. I build web tools, launch book and marketing campaigns. Free notes guide + playbook inside. Weekly testimonies. &quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a8c4901f-7227-43a1-afcc-cb4c83fe71be_1024x1536.png&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:187000039,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Elvis DeFreese&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Jesus follower. Husband. Foster Parent. Apologetics PhD Resident &amp; Fellow @MBTS. Grateful American. Loyal Friend. Enjoys books and baseball and other things. Feel free to support my work at https://buymeacoffee.com/elviswdefreese&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ck2O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa565e912-1e57-4d8a-a376-ef88bf0e5a19_3024x3024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-21T11:03:08.223Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sMLD!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e04c5b0-e83f-438f-aace-c596c78388c4_971x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/finding-jesus-in-the-wilderness-40&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Featured Books&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:194851769,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:5,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:7948399,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Christian Substack Bookstore&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dpwb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5d89df46-e2a0-4a31-9b9b-89db14ee88db_1024x1024.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p>by <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Rachel Yarworth&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:324998806,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d1cf7479-2724-46cc-8786-3c44f5fca8a5_2402x2402.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;9b813383-ff44-4258-a288-9a31a78bc141&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> </p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;d3f6b878-0044-472b-9a83-26792421fcfb&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Seven Signs, Seven Days: A Devotional Companion for John's Gospel&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:90381830,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Constance&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;I&#8217;m a Virginia high-school math teacher, devotional author, and creator of The Faithful Path, a series of scripture-centered journals designed to help readers slow down and stay rooted in God&#8217;s Word. #AvantLink or #1554181&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/85ad0610-6b0d-498e-9332-5d8b239f3ff4_2400x2400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:314858218,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Thomas M. Hamilton&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Helping Christian indie writers get seen and sell their work. 10+ years in customer acquisition and marketing. I build web tools, launch book and marketing campaigns. Free notes guide + playbook inside. Weekly testimonies. &quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a8c4901f-7227-43a1-afcc-cb4c83fe71be_1024x1536.png&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:187000039,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Elvis DeFreese&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Jesus follower. Husband. Foster Parent. Apologetics PhD Resident &amp; Fellow @MBTS. Grateful American. Loyal Friend. Enjoys books and baseball and other things. Feel free to support my work at https://buymeacoffee.com/elviswdefreese&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ck2O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa565e912-1e57-4d8a-a376-ef88bf0e5a19_3024x3024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-22T11:03:47.714Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fit7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F095ea1fb-4f09-4d1d-9581-e4e0b917908c_960x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/seven-signs-seven-days-a-devotional&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Featured Books&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:194857484,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:4,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:7948399,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Christian Substack Bookstore&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dpwb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5d89df46-e2a0-4a31-9b9b-89db14ee88db_1024x1024.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p>by <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;John E. Dobbs&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:4397234,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ve_Y!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fedccd422-bbde-4e31-94fe-7786c70ec27a_2105x2105.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;627003e3-d34c-44c6-9f3b-bf6c16bf936f&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> </p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;5901e6f1-85a1-4d15-8157-3408ba9795fd&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Making the Switch: Our Family's Journey from Public School to Home School&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:90381830,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Constance&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;I&#8217;m a Virginia high-school math teacher, devotional author, and creator of The Faithful Path, a series of scripture-centered journals designed to help readers slow down and stay rooted in God&#8217;s Word. #AvantLink or #1554181&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/85ad0610-6b0d-498e-9332-5d8b239f3ff4_2400x2400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:314858218,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Thomas M. Hamilton&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Helping Christian indie writers get seen and sell their work. 10+ years in customer acquisition and marketing. I build web tools, launch book and marketing campaigns. Free notes guide + playbook inside. Weekly testimonies. &quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a8c4901f-7227-43a1-afcc-cb4c83fe71be_1024x1536.png&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:187000039,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Elvis DeFreese&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Jesus follower. Husband. Foster Parent. Apologetics PhD Resident &amp; Fellow @MBTS. Grateful American. Loyal Friend. Enjoys books and baseball and other things. Feel free to support my work at https://buymeacoffee.com/elviswdefreese&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ck2O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa565e912-1e57-4d8a-a376-ef88bf0e5a19_3024x3024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-23T11:03:30.777Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ha1A!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0712e6f2-01f2-4be9-b42f-58788b2a5c1f_907x1360.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/making-the-switch-our-familys-journey&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Featured Books&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:194858304,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:4,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:7948399,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Christian Substack Bookstore&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dpwb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5d89df46-e2a0-4a31-9b9b-89db14ee88db_1024x1024.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p>by <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Leigh Ann Scott&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:123963831,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a307f7ec-d6c7-42a3-8e65-c72525c7fd68_828x828.png&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;95425c37-876d-43eb-a350-a4c50235f9ad&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> </p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;0880e76f-ae57-4b0b-b31a-f592a7a5764c&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;The Best Beginning: God&#8217;s Design for Love and Marriage&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:90381830,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Constance&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;I&#8217;m a Virginia high-school math teacher, devotional author, and creator of The Faithful Path, a series of scripture-centered journals designed to help readers slow down and stay rooted in God&#8217;s Word. #AvantLink or #1554181&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/85ad0610-6b0d-498e-9332-5d8b239f3ff4_2400x2400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:314858218,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Thomas M. Hamilton&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Helping Christian indie writers get seen and sell their work. 10+ years in customer acquisition and marketing. I build web tools, launch book and marketing campaigns. Free notes guide + playbook inside. Weekly testimonies. &quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a8c4901f-7227-43a1-afcc-cb4c83fe71be_1024x1536.png&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:187000039,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Elvis DeFreese&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Jesus follower. Husband. Foster Parent. Apologetics PhD Resident &amp; Fellow @MBTS. Grateful American. Loyal Friend. Enjoys books and baseball and other things. Feel free to support my work at https://buymeacoffee.com/elviswdefreese&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ck2O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa565e912-1e57-4d8a-a376-ef88bf0e5a19_3024x3024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-24T11:01:54.024Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!94Qd!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbbcbe783-e0af-4009-9038-9a66f4e9e718_940x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-best-beginning-gods-design-for&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Featured Books&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:194859160,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:3,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:7948399,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Christian Substack Bookstore&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dpwb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5d89df46-e2a0-4a31-9b9b-89db14ee88db_1024x1024.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p>by Duane Grider</p><p></p><div><hr></div><h1>&#128214; For Christian Readers</h1><p>Christian readers have always helped good books travel farther than algorithms ever could. If one of these books resonates with you, consider sharing it with a friend, your church community, or on your own Substack. The books that shape our faith are often the ones someone cared enough to pass along.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/this-week-in-the-christian-substack-720?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/this-week-in-the-christian-substack-720?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h1>&#9997;&#65039; For Christian Authors</h1><p>If you&#8217;ve written a Christ-centered book and would like it considered for a feature in the Christian Substack Bookstore, you can submit it here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/christianbookstore/p/submit-your-book-for-consideration?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Submission Form&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/christianbookstore/p/submit-your-book-for-consideration?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web"><span>Submission Form</span></a></p><p></p><blockquote><p>The Christian Substack Bookstore highlights books submitted by authors in the Substack community to help readers discover faith-centered writing.</p></blockquote><div><hr></div><p>&#127807; Grace and peace,</p><p>Constance, Elvis &amp; Thomas<br>Christian Substack Bookstore</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Beginning: God’s Design for Love and Marriage]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Duane Grider]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-best-beginning-gods-design-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-best-beginning-gods-design-for</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:01:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!94Qd!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbbcbe783-e0af-4009-9038-9a66f4e9e718_940x1500.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/42j2IpM" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!94Qd!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbbcbe783-e0af-4009-9038-9a66f4e9e718_940x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!94Qd!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbbcbe783-e0af-4009-9038-9a66f4e9e718_940x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!94Qd!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbbcbe783-e0af-4009-9038-9a66f4e9e718_940x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!94Qd!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbbcbe783-e0af-4009-9038-9a66f4e9e718_940x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!94Qd!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbbcbe783-e0af-4009-9038-9a66f4e9e718_940x1500.jpeg" width="940" height="1500" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/bbcbe783-e0af-4009-9038-9a66f4e9e718_940x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1500,&quot;width&quot;:940,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:33823,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/42j2IpM&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/194859160?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbbcbe783-e0af-4009-9038-9a66f4e9e718_940x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!94Qd!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbbcbe783-e0af-4009-9038-9a66f4e9e718_940x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!94Qd!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbbcbe783-e0af-4009-9038-9a66f4e9e718_940x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!94Qd!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbbcbe783-e0af-4009-9038-9a66f4e9e718_940x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!94Qd!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbbcbe783-e0af-4009-9038-9a66f4e9e718_940x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#10024; What It&#8217;s About</strong></h3><p><em><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/42j2IpM">The Best Beginning</a></strong></em> is a concise guide written to help couples build lifetime love according to God&#8217;s design.  For those considering marriage or Christian leaders providing counseling, it&#8217;s a short read to start the right conversations and ask the right questions.  </p><p>All marriages have challenges, but today far too many end in divorce. Although many couples hope that living together first will help avoid these outcomes, research consistently shows that this choice actually reduces the chances of building a lasting and fulfilling marriage. This honest, straightforward guide explains:</p><ul><li><p>Why a &#8220;trial run&#8221; of living together works against building a stable, trusting, and deeply connected lifelong marriage</p></li><li><p>How God&#8217;s design for marriage builds stability, trust, and</p><p>growth</p></li><li><p>Why commitment forms the foundation of a lasting marriage</p><p>and how to strengthen it early</p></li><li><p>Practical ways to communicate well, handle conflict, and</p><p>strengthen your connection</p></li></ul><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128101;Who is this Book For?</h2><p>Couples seeking marriage and Christian marriage counseling.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#127749; The Inspiration Behind the Book</h2><p>Led by the Spirit to share God&#8217;s design for love and marriage while mentoring a new Christian living with his girlfriend.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128205; Where to Find It</h2><p>You can learn more or purchase the book here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4vHzFKa&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://amzn.to/4vHzFKa"><span>Amazon</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>&#9997;&#65039; About the Author</h3><p>Married for thirty-seven years to his soulmate and kindred spirit, Ellen and has three children and grandchildren. Duane has led multiple Bible studies, and provided marriage mentoring for singles and couples alike. Duane holds degrees in Engineering, bringing a unique perspective and appreciation for God&#8217;s design of the constructs of marriage. </p><div><hr></div><h2>&#129293; Closing</h2><p>At the Christian Substack Bookstore, we highlight Christ-centered books that nourish faith and strengthen the soul.</p><p>If you are an author with a faith-centered book, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. &#128218;</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-best-beginning-gods-design-for?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-best-beginning-gods-design-for?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><h2>Affiliate Disclosure</h2><p>Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support the work of sharing Christian authors at no additional cost to you.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making the Switch: Our Family's Journey from Public School to Home School]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Leigh Ann Scott]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/making-the-switch-our-familys-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/making-the-switch-our-familys-journey</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:03:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ha1A!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0712e6f2-01f2-4be9-b42f-58788b2a5c1f_907x1360.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3OgBtZX" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ha1A!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0712e6f2-01f2-4be9-b42f-58788b2a5c1f_907x1360.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ha1A!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0712e6f2-01f2-4be9-b42f-58788b2a5c1f_907x1360.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ha1A!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0712e6f2-01f2-4be9-b42f-58788b2a5c1f_907x1360.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ha1A!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0712e6f2-01f2-4be9-b42f-58788b2a5c1f_907x1360.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ha1A!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0712e6f2-01f2-4be9-b42f-58788b2a5c1f_907x1360.jpeg" width="907" height="1360" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0712e6f2-01f2-4be9-b42f-58788b2a5c1f_907x1360.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1360,&quot;width&quot;:907,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:144570,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/3OgBtZX&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/194858304?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0712e6f2-01f2-4be9-b42f-58788b2a5c1f_907x1360.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ha1A!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0712e6f2-01f2-4be9-b42f-58788b2a5c1f_907x1360.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ha1A!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0712e6f2-01f2-4be9-b42f-58788b2a5c1f_907x1360.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ha1A!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0712e6f2-01f2-4be9-b42f-58788b2a5c1f_907x1360.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ha1A!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0712e6f2-01f2-4be9-b42f-58788b2a5c1f_907x1360.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#10024; What It&#8217;s About</strong></h3><p><em><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3OgBtZX">Making the Switch</a></strong></em> is the story of how and why I chose to pull my children from public school to home school them instead.  At the time, I was also working for the public school system, and continued to do so for a few years. I tell the story of this conflict of interest, but my convictions of having my children there, and how I followed God&#8217;s plan for my family. </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128101;Who is this Book For?</h2><p>Homeschool families who need inspiration, and those who might be considering homeschooling their children. </p><div><hr></div><h2>&#127749; The Inspiration Behind the Book</h2><p>My inspiration was my own convictions of raising my children in a system that went against my faith and how, with God&#8217;s help, my husband and I chose to change that. </p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128205; Where to Find It</h2><p>You can learn more or purchase the book here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/3OgBtZX&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://amzn.to/3OgBtZX"><span>Amazon</span></a></p><p>You can also explore more from this author at:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://substack.com/@livinthescottlife&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Substack&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://substack.com/@livinthescottlife"><span>Substack</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>&#9997;&#65039; About the Author</h3><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Leigh Ann Scott&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:123963831,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a307f7ec-d6c7-42a3-8e65-c72525c7fd68_828x828.png&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;0df86884-4bd8-40b2-8998-8782cca9b14a&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> is a wife and homeschooling mom of four.  She previously worked in the public school system for 20 years.  Leigh Ann continues to write and encourage families who are considering homeschooling.  </p><div><hr></div><h2>&#129293; Closing</h2><p>At the Christian Substack Bookstore, we highlight Christ-centered books that nourish faith and strengthen the soul.</p><p>If you are an author with a faith-centered book, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. &#128218;</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/making-the-switch-our-familys-journey?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/making-the-switch-our-familys-journey?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><h2>Affiliate Disclosure</h2><p>Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support the work of sharing Christian authors at no additional cost to you.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven Signs, Seven Days: A Devotional Companion for John's Gospel]]></title><description><![CDATA[by John E. Dobbs]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/seven-signs-seven-days-a-devotional</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/seven-signs-seven-days-a-devotional</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:03:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fit7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F095ea1fb-4f09-4d1d-9581-e4e0b917908c_960x1500.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4cTvweG" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fit7!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F095ea1fb-4f09-4d1d-9581-e4e0b917908c_960x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fit7!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F095ea1fb-4f09-4d1d-9581-e4e0b917908c_960x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fit7!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F095ea1fb-4f09-4d1d-9581-e4e0b917908c_960x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fit7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F095ea1fb-4f09-4d1d-9581-e4e0b917908c_960x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fit7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F095ea1fb-4f09-4d1d-9581-e4e0b917908c_960x1500.jpeg" width="960" height="1500" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/095ea1fb-4f09-4d1d-9581-e4e0b917908c_960x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1500,&quot;width&quot;:960,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:268182,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4cTvweG&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/194857484?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F095ea1fb-4f09-4d1d-9581-e4e0b917908c_960x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fit7!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F095ea1fb-4f09-4d1d-9581-e4e0b917908c_960x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fit7!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F095ea1fb-4f09-4d1d-9581-e4e0b917908c_960x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fit7!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F095ea1fb-4f09-4d1d-9581-e4e0b917908c_960x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fit7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F095ea1fb-4f09-4d1d-9581-e4e0b917908c_960x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#10024; What It&#8217;s About</strong></h3><p><em><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4cTvweG">Seven Signs, Seven Days: A Devotional Companion to John&#8217;s Gospel</a></strong></em> invites you to open your Bible and walk with Jesus through the story of His life, death, and resurrection. These reflections are written to draw you closer to the Savior as you contemplates the seven miraculous signs and the seven final days of Jesus&#8217; earthly ministry as presented by the Apostle John. Ideal for readers who love the Gospel of John and want a companion that points them back to Scripture and to the heart of Jesus. </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128101;Who is this Book For?</h2><p>Christians with an open Bible.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#127749; The Inspiration Behind the Book</h2><p>I wrote Seven Signs, Seven Days because I was preaching and teaching through John&#8217;s Gospel and wanted to share some thoughts about the stories and life of Jesus.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128205; Where to Find It</h2><p>You can learn more or purchase the book here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4cTvweG&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://amzn.to/4cTvweG"><span>Amazon</span></a></p><p>You can also explore more from this author at:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;http://johndobbs.substack.com&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Substack&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="http://johndobbs.substack.com"><span>Substack</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>&#9997;&#65039; About the Author</h3><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;John E. Dobbs&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:4397234,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ve_Y!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fedccd422-bbde-4e31-94fe-7786c70ec27a_2105x2105.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;6c2455cd-4799-45fe-8df7-31092d912565&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> is a husband, father, grandfather, grace-dependent Jesus guy, amateur photographer, and book addict. He enjoys a good conversation with friends over coffee. </p><div><hr></div><h2>&#129293; Closing</h2><p>At the Christian Substack Bookstore, we highlight Christ-centered books that nourish faith and strengthen the soul.</p><p>If you are an author with a faith-centered book, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. &#128218;</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/seven-signs-seven-days-a-devotional?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/seven-signs-seven-days-a-devotional?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><h2>Affiliate Disclosure</h2><p>Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support the work of sharing Christian authors at no additional cost to you.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Jesus in the Wilderness: 40 reflections for dry and difficult times]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Rachel Yarworth]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/finding-jesus-in-the-wilderness-40</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/finding-jesus-in-the-wilderness-40</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:03:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sMLD!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e04c5b0-e83f-438f-aace-c596c78388c4_971x1500.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4cHbVNz" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sMLD!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e04c5b0-e83f-438f-aace-c596c78388c4_971x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sMLD!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e04c5b0-e83f-438f-aace-c596c78388c4_971x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sMLD!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e04c5b0-e83f-438f-aace-c596c78388c4_971x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sMLD!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e04c5b0-e83f-438f-aace-c596c78388c4_971x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sMLD!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e04c5b0-e83f-438f-aace-c596c78388c4_971x1500.jpeg" width="971" height="1500" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0e04c5b0-e83f-438f-aace-c596c78388c4_971x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1500,&quot;width&quot;:971,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:167903,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4cHbVNz&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/194851769?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e04c5b0-e83f-438f-aace-c596c78388c4_971x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sMLD!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e04c5b0-e83f-438f-aace-c596c78388c4_971x1500.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sMLD!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e04c5b0-e83f-438f-aace-c596c78388c4_971x1500.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sMLD!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e04c5b0-e83f-438f-aace-c596c78388c4_971x1500.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sMLD!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e04c5b0-e83f-438f-aace-c596c78388c4_971x1500.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#10024; What It&#8217;s About</strong></h3><p><em><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4cHbVNz">Finding Jesus in the Wilderness</a></strong></em> - Wilderness seasons come to us all: those spiritually dry and difficult times when God feels far away, and the temptation to quit is everywhere. But it&#8217;s not all bad. There are treasures hidden among the difficulties that God has brought you here to find.</p><p>Shortlisted for the Association of Christian Writers&#8217; Book of the Year Award 2025, this book offers companionship to those who find themselves in a wilderness season - a hand to hold and a voice to encourage you to keep going. There is hope here after all. </p><p>Also suitable as a Lenten devotional, where reading a reflection every day will help you to identify with Jesus&#8217; own journey through the wilderness.</p><p> </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128101;Who is this Book For?</h2><p>Christians experiencing tough times</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#127749; The Inspiration Behind the Book</h2><p>My own wilderness season, when God asked me to write while still experiencing it, in order to help others.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128205; Where to Find It</h2><p>You can learn more or purchase the book here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4cHbVNz&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://amzn.to/4cHbVNz"><span>Amazon</span></a></p><p>You can also explore more from this author at:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://substack.com/@rachelyarworth&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Substack&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://substack.com/@rachelyarworth"><span>Substack</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>&#9997;&#65039; About the Author</h3><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Rachel Yarworth&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:324998806,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d1cf7479-2724-46cc-8786-3c44f5fca8a5_2402x2402.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;a417ce87-f585-47f6-ad2c-51db3d71206c&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> is a Christian author, editor, and book-coach living in Worcestershire, UK, with her husband, their three miracle sons, and miniature labradoodle. When not writing, she also home-educate my youngest son, and loves taking walks in nature with my trusty camera.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#129293; Closing</h2><p>At the Christian Substack Bookstore, we highlight Christ-centered books that nourish faith and strengthen the soul.</p><p>If you are an author with a faith-centered book, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. &#128218;</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/finding-jesus-in-the-wilderness-40?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/finding-jesus-in-the-wilderness-40?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><h2>Affiliate Disclosure</h2><p>Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support the work of sharing Christian authors at no additional cost to you.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Signs Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Ender Law]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-signs-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-signs-series</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:03:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vp-I!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6c960a09-a7c1-4f2d-b5f6-d7028259b825_342x300.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4vtJew6" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vp-I!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6c960a09-a7c1-4f2d-b5f6-d7028259b825_342x300.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vp-I!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6c960a09-a7c1-4f2d-b5f6-d7028259b825_342x300.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vp-I!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6c960a09-a7c1-4f2d-b5f6-d7028259b825_342x300.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vp-I!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6c960a09-a7c1-4f2d-b5f6-d7028259b825_342x300.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vp-I!,w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6c960a09-a7c1-4f2d-b5f6-d7028259b825_342x300.jpeg" width="1200" height="1052.6315789473683" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/6c960a09-a7c1-4f2d-b5f6-d7028259b825_342x300.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:false,&quot;imageSize&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:300,&quot;width&quot;:342,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:1200,&quot;bytes&quot;:19266,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4vtJew6&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/194638095?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6c960a09-a7c1-4f2d-b5f6-d7028259b825_342x300.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-large" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vp-I!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6c960a09-a7c1-4f2d-b5f6-d7028259b825_342x300.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vp-I!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6c960a09-a7c1-4f2d-b5f6-d7028259b825_342x300.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vp-I!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6c960a09-a7c1-4f2d-b5f6-d7028259b825_342x300.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vp-I!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6c960a09-a7c1-4f2d-b5f6-d7028259b825_342x300.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#10024; What It&#8217;s About</strong></h3><p><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4vtJew6">The Signs</a>:</strong></p><p>&#8220;What did the Magi see?&#8221;</p><p>Who were the Magi?</p><p>What was the Star of Bethlehem?</p><p>Who is the Seed of the Woman?</p><p>Was the Birth of Jesus on September 11th, 3 BC?</p><p>Was April 3rd, 33 AD, the sacrifice of the Passover Lamb?</p><p>Was there a blood moon the night of the Crucifixion of Jesus?</p><p>What if God&#8217;s clock truly marked the Lion and the Lamb?</p><p>What if modern software could aid in finding these signs?</p><p>Would this be evidence of Jesus Christ, Son of God?</p><p>Would this strengthen your faith in Jesus Immanuel?</p><p>Immanuel means &#8220;God with us.&#8221; This book will investigate and document the Signs of Immanuel for those seeking evidence to strengthen their faith, or those simply curious and looking for answers about the God of Heaven and Earth.</p><p> </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128101;Who is this Book For?</h2><p>Anyone who wants to build up their faith by investigating Jesus, Immanuel.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#127749; The Inspiration Behind the Book</h2><p>Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. </p><p>Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, </p><p>and shall call his name Immanuel.  </p><p>Isaiah 7:14, ESV</p><p>1And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. 2&nbsp;She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth.  </p><p>Revelation 12:1&#8211;2, ESV</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128205; Where to Find It</h2><p>You can learn more or purchase the book here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4vtJew6&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://amzn.to/4vtJew6"><span>Amazon</span></a></p><p>You can also explore more from this author at:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://ephesians610.substack.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Substack&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://ephesians610.substack.com/"><span>Substack</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>&#9997;&#65039; About the Author</h3><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Ender E. Law&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:59384208,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/23fb2570-b3bc-4370-93e8-115947f1c44b_800x512.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;721c3d8f-e100-4db1-bd0f-7ba4ce259af8&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> is a dedicated student of Bible prophecy, a researcher of apologetics and eschatology, and the author of The Sixth Seal Signs, The Covenant Signs, The Signs of Jonah, The Signs of the Four Horsemen, and The Signs of Immanuel. His work bridges scholarly research and biblical truth, revealing deep prophetic insights for today&#8217;s generation.</p><p><br>Ender has led over 80 small group lectures. He holds a Certificate of Biblical Studies and History from the late Dr. Michael Heiser&#8217;s AWKNG School of Theology, where he continues his studies. With over 30 years in the high-tech industry, he holds degrees in Engineering and an MBA, bringing a unique analytical approach to biblical prophecy and end-times signs.  In his younger days, he led worship for over a decade.</p><p><br>Through his research, writings, and speaking engagements, Ender continues to challenge, equip, and awaken believers to the urgent messages of Scripture. He is a husband, father, and&#8212;above all&#8212;a child of God. Ender E. Law is a pseudonym.<br></p><div><hr></div><h2>&#129293; Closing</h2><p>At the Christian Substack Bookstore, we highlight Christ-centered books that nourish faith and strengthen the soul.</p><p>If you are an author with a faith-centered book, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. &#128218;</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-signs-series?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-signs-series?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><h2>Affiliate Disclosure</h2><p>Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support the work of sharing Christian authors at no additional cost to you.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[📚 This Week in the Christian Substack Bookstore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week of April 13, 2026]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/this-week-in-the-christian-substack-c08</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/this-week-in-the-christian-substack-c08</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:01:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg" width="1456" height="971" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:971,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:1859368,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/190888534?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vob0!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff21c35fe-7508-44c9-8442-a0b2462b942a_1536x1024.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading The Christian Substack Bookstore! Subscribe for free to receive new posts about Christian-centered books.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><p>Each week we feature Christian books submitted by members of the Substack community.</p><p><strong>Our goal is simple</strong>: to help readers discover Christ-centered writing and to give faithful authors a place where their work can be seen.</p><p>Here are the books we shared this week.</p><div><hr></div><h1>&#128214; Books Featured This Week</h1><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;bf4bd907-d8ce-4b5d-8b7e-e6474c70c82a&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;The Way to My Heart: A small town, friends to lovers, farm loving, romance &quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:90381830,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Constance&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;I&#8217;m a Virginia high-school math teacher, devotional author, and creator of The Faithful Path, a series of scripture-centered journals designed to help readers slow down and stay rooted in God&#8217;s Word. #AvantLink or #1554181&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/85ad0610-6b0d-498e-9332-5d8b239f3ff4_2400x2400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:314858218,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Thomas M. Hamilton&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Helping Christian writers get seen and reach readers. Through The Christian Substack Bookstore + The Narrow Path Collective. Join a growing community. Free notes guide &amp; weekly testimonies. Husband | Father | Disciple &quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a8c4901f-7227-43a1-afcc-cb4c83fe71be_1024x1536.png&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:187000039,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Elvis DeFreese&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Jesus follower. Husband. Foster Parent. Apologetics PhD Resident &amp; Fellow @MBTS. Grateful American. Loyal Friend. Enjoys books and baseball and other things. Feel free to support my work at https://buymeacoffee.com/elviswdefreese&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ck2O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa565e912-1e57-4d8a-a376-ef88bf0e5a19_3024x3024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-13T11:00:57.466Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!aiNg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47d26a71-ec97-4b09-93f8-db5dee62d10f_940x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-way-to-my-heart-a-small-town&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Featured Books&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:193927890,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:4,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:7948399,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Christian Substack Bookstore&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dpwb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5d89df46-e2a0-4a31-9b9b-89db14ee88db_1024x1024.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p>by <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Jan Johnson&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:63625154,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1260f9ea-fd9d-4d24-82c3-6741a65349ea_300x300.png&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;0ace2bbe-c21f-4f56-846e-91b0f21989aa&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> </p><p></p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;250e4de2-9835-4e1f-bbd7-847b451f9d7e&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;The Return of Heaven&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:90381830,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Constance&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;I&#8217;m a Virginia high-school math teacher, devotional author, and creator of The Faithful Path, a series of scripture-centered journals designed to help readers slow down and stay rooted in God&#8217;s Word. #AvantLink or #1554181&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/85ad0610-6b0d-498e-9332-5d8b239f3ff4_2400x2400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-14T11:02:35.069Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ukyT!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff80bdb44-e8f9-4f36-bdab-3f643e4373a4_1000x1499.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/the-return-of-heaven&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Featured Books&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:194133694,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:1,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:7948399,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Christian Substack Bookstore&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dpwb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5d89df46-e2a0-4a31-9b9b-89db14ee88db_1024x1024.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p>by Steve Martin of <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Steve | Choregeo Letters&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:437225270,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/09344851-2935-4620-8677-2df9dc123342_2048x2048.png&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;b8f4b59d-3a01-4ed5-afcd-aebddb85bb7f&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> </p><p></p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;aecc310d-13d7-4af0-95d8-da281e405879&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Finding Peace, Purpose, and Love After Loss: A journey from heartbreak to wholeness&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:90381830,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Constance&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;I&#8217;m a Virginia high-school math teacher, devotional author, and creator of The Faithful Path, a series of scripture-centered journals designed to help readers slow down and stay rooted in God&#8217;s Word. #AvantLink or #1554181&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/85ad0610-6b0d-498e-9332-5d8b239f3ff4_2400x2400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-15T11:03:26.964Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RU04!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17c6575c-a614-47e3-8782-003ec36cf857_1000x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/finding-peace-purpose-and-love-after&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Featured Books&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:194134835,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:1,&quot;comment_count&quot;:1,&quot;publication_id&quot;:7948399,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Christian Substack Bookstore&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dpwb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5d89df46-e2a0-4a31-9b9b-89db14ee88db_1024x1024.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p>By <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Sandy Hancock&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:399918645,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/2175b27a-d6ff-488e-8800-897ea9a3de61_181x234.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;a069d640-1a4a-497c-8cb3-044e9318f637&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> </p><p></p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;7f9ed8c7-c9b1-47e0-951c-424f87a5498b&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;FOUNDATIONS: Creating a Hebrews 6 Disciple&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:90381830,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Constance&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;I&#8217;m a Virginia high-school math teacher, devotional author, and creator of The Faithful Path, a series of scripture-centered journals designed to help readers slow down and stay rooted in God&#8217;s Word. #AvantLink or #1554181&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/85ad0610-6b0d-498e-9332-5d8b239f3ff4_2400x2400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-16T11:02:34.392Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2yDt!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9974a537-59c1-42ee-9707-cc694b800663_971x1500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/foundations-creating-a-hebrews-6&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Featured Books&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:194135657,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:0,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:7948399,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Christian Substack Bookstore&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dpwb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5d89df46-e2a0-4a31-9b9b-89db14ee88db_1024x1024.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p>by <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;M Jeff Brown&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:477168196,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/51589307-a8ba-4960-b8c7-b7273fb8937e_1287x1065.png&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;97f5d96a-071c-49bd-bf34-cdda68da31a4&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> </p><p></p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;134ec6ec-3919-4983-b40c-e28b6d60fa8c&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Poppy's Miracle: The remarkable story of a Greek rescue dog&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:90381830,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Constance&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;I&#8217;m a Virginia high-school math teacher, devotional author, and creator of The Faithful Path, a series of scripture-centered journals designed to help readers slow down and stay rooted in God&#8217;s Word. #AvantLink or #1554181&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/85ad0610-6b0d-498e-9332-5d8b239f3ff4_2400x2400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:314858218,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Thomas M. Hamilton&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Helping Christian writers get seen and reach readers. Through The Christian Substack Bookstore + The Narrow Path Collective. Join a growing community. Free notes guide &amp; weekly testimonies. Husband | Father | Disciple &quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a8c4901f-7227-43a1-afcc-cb4c83fe71be_1024x1536.png&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:187000039,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Elvis DeFreese&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Jesus follower. Husband. Foster Parent. Apologetics PhD Resident &amp; Fellow @MBTS. Grateful American. Loyal Friend. Enjoys books and baseball and other things. Feel free to support my work at https://buymeacoffee.com/elviswdefreese&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ck2O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa565e912-1e57-4d8a-a376-ef88bf0e5a19_3024x3024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-17T11:02:34.156Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!POeF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa365146e-0ae4-45ce-994f-66dc0709da54_907x1360.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/poppys-miracle-the-remarkable-story&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Featured Books&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:194131723,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:2,&quot;comment_count&quot;:1,&quot;publication_id&quot;:7948399,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Christian Substack Bookstore&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dpwb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5d89df46-e2a0-4a31-9b9b-89db14ee88db_1024x1024.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p>by Michelle Foulia, of <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Words for Healing&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:217041670,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/6afacd15-04b5-4976-9297-cf95b24bd5bf_886x886.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;3f40427e-944c-44a7-aaa6-ea5de33a4948&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> </p><p></p><div><hr></div><h1>&#128214; For Christian Readers</h1><p>Christian readers have always helped good books travel farther than algorithms ever could. If one of these books resonates with you, consider sharing it with a friend, your church community, or on your own Substack. The books that shape our faith are often the ones someone cared enough to pass along.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/this-week-in-the-christian-substack-c08?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/this-week-in-the-christian-substack-c08?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h1>&#9997;&#65039; For Christian Authors</h1><p>If you&#8217;ve written a Christ-centered book and would like it considered for a feature in the Christian Substack Bookstore, you can submit it here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/christianbookstore/p/submit-your-book-for-consideration?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Submission Form&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/christianbookstore/p/submit-your-book-for-consideration?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web"><span>Submission Form</span></a></p><p></p><blockquote><p>The Christian Substack Bookstore highlights books submitted by authors in the Substack community to help readers discover faith-centered writing.</p></blockquote><div><hr></div><p>&#127807; Grace and peace,</p><p>Constance, Elvis &amp; Thomas<br>Christian Substack Bookstore</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poppy's Miracle: The remarkable story of a Greek rescue dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Michelle Foulia]]></description><link>https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/poppys-miracle-the-remarkable-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/poppys-miracle-the-remarkable-story</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Constance]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:02:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!POeF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa365146e-0ae4-45ce-994f-66dc0709da54_907x1360.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4vxHphW" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!POeF!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa365146e-0ae4-45ce-994f-66dc0709da54_907x1360.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!POeF!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa365146e-0ae4-45ce-994f-66dc0709da54_907x1360.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!POeF!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa365146e-0ae4-45ce-994f-66dc0709da54_907x1360.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!POeF!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa365146e-0ae4-45ce-994f-66dc0709da54_907x1360.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!POeF!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa365146e-0ae4-45ce-994f-66dc0709da54_907x1360.jpeg" width="907" height="1360" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a365146e-0ae4-45ce-994f-66dc0709da54_907x1360.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1360,&quot;width&quot;:907,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:210273,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/4vxHphW&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/i/194131723?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa365146e-0ae4-45ce-994f-66dc0709da54_907x1360.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!POeF!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa365146e-0ae4-45ce-994f-66dc0709da54_907x1360.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!POeF!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa365146e-0ae4-45ce-994f-66dc0709da54_907x1360.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!POeF!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa365146e-0ae4-45ce-994f-66dc0709da54_907x1360.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!POeF!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa365146e-0ae4-45ce-994f-66dc0709da54_907x1360.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#10024; What It&#8217;s About</strong></h3><p><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4vxHphW">Poppy&#8217;s Miracle</a></strong></p><p>Ten-year-old Alex doesn&#8217;t want to go on holiday to Greece with his family.</p><p>The only advantage is being far away from Jason, who bullies him for having ADHD. What Alex doesn&#8217;t realise is that this holiday will change his life forever when he meets a stray, abandoned puppy. When the puppy is injured, Alex is determined to care for her and take her back home to England.</p><p>Can Alex and his family overcome the mountain of challenges to reach his dream? And can he prove to his family that ADHD is a gift, not a disorder?</p><p>Will determination be enough to make this miracle come true?</p><p>This book, <em>written in dyslexia-friendly font</em>, also includes journal pages with activities to help the reader process, understand and celebrate themselves and their gifts.</p><p>Based on a true story.</p><p> </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128101;Who is this Book For?</h2><p>Neurodivergent Children aged 8-12</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#127749; The Inspiration Behind the Book</h2><p>Our family&#8217;s journey with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) following the diagnosis of my younger son&#8217;s ADHD &amp; Sensory Processing Disorder when he was 7. At the time we rescued an abandoned puppy and through her rescue, I learned to see my son for his gifts not his &#8216;disorder&#8217;, his &#8216;disorder&#8217; is also what makes him so compassionate, creative, funny and kind. I wanted to write the book for other families to understand ADHD and to look at their children&#8217;s gifts instead of focusing only on the challenges. </p><div><hr></div><h2>&#128205; Where to Find It</h2><p>You can learn more or purchase the book here:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://amzn.to/48zpYn5&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://amzn.to/48zpYn5"><span>Amazon</span></a></p><p>You can also explore more from this author at:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://substack.com/@wordsforhealing&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Substack&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://substack.com/@wordsforhealing"><span>Substack</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>&#9997;&#65039; About the Author</h3><p>Michelle Foulia, of <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Words for Healing&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:217041670,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/6afacd15-04b5-4976-9297-cf95b24bd5bf_886x886.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;c414cb43-7942-4f79-93f3-cd8a17ff4540&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span>, is a writer, bibliotherapist, and speaker with a passion for story as a tool for healing, belonging, and transformation. A former foster child, foster carer, and undiagnosed neurodivergent until adulthood, Michelle&#8217;s life has been shaped by both trauma and tenacity, threads she now weaves into everything she creates. </p><p>She is the founder of Words for Healing, where she crafts therapeutic journals and books, including her debut children&#8217;s book Poppy&#8217;s Miracle, inspired by her family&#8217;s journey with ADHD.</p><p>Michelle also writes a personal blog on Substack, Breaking Open, where she shares stories of faith, trauma, parenting, life, and rediscovering the person she was always meant to be.</p><p>A lifelong learner, Michelle brings fierce love, lived experience, and deep reverence for the power of words to all she does. She believes that words have the power to heal when used wisely. </p><p>Originally from the island of Cyprus, Michelle now lives in Wales, UK with her husband, three children, Poppy the dog, and Melon the cat. </p><div><hr></div><h2>&#129293; Closing</h2><p>At the Christian Substack Bookstore, we highlight Christ-centered books that nourish faith and strengthen the soul.</p><p>If you are an author with a faith-centered book, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. &#128218;</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/poppys-miracle-the-remarkable-story?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://christianbookstore.substack.com/p/poppys-miracle-the-remarkable-story?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><h2>Affiliate Disclosure</h2><p>Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support the work of sharing Christian authors at no additional cost to you.</p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>