Melissa B. Kruger

Jude and the Extraordinary, Spectacular, Miraculous Day

Children & Youth

“One of the greatest gifts a children’s book can offer is to spark curiosity about God’s word—and Jessica Bush’s Jude and the Extraordinary, Spectacular, Miraculous Day beautifully accomplishes this for young readers. With imaginative storytelling and vivid illustrations, Bush invites young readers into the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand through the eyes of the boy who shared his loaves and fish. This delightful retelling points little hearts to Jesus and inspires them to explore Scripture for themselves.”

Polly and the Screen Time Overload

Children & Youth

“Our children are surrounded by technology—TVs, computers, phones, video games, and tablets. Just like our children need guidance in choosing healthy foods over sugary snacks, they need help learning how to manage their consumption of screen time. Polly and the Screen Time Overload by Betsy Howard is a wonderful opportunity to start the conversation about technology with our children from a young age. With lovely illustrations and an insightful message, this book helps children (and their parents!) understand all the fun they may miss out on by spending too much time on screens.”

Praying Together

Christian Living

“Praying Together made me want to grab a friend and pray. Megan Hill reminds us of the privilege, duty, and delight that await us as we join one another in communion with God. Weaving together the Bible’s testimony about prayer and the blessing it has been to the church through the ages, this book will drive you to your knees in the anticipation of the great things God will do.”

Spiritual Mothering

Christian Living

“I first read Spiritual Mothering almost twenty years ago. After years of ministry, I am more convinced that this book should be read by every woman seeking to invest in other women. Susan Hunt wisely unpacks Titus 2 with theological precision, practical application, and faithful encouragement. I recommend this book in the hope that Susan’s words will spur us on to share Jesus—woman to woman, generation to generation, so that the entire church will be built up and strengthened, all to the glory of God.”

Strong in the Lord

Bible Studies & Devotionals

Foreword

“In this book, you’ll hear from godly women who have experienced their share of weakness and struggle and are relying on God’s strength every day as they follow Christ. You won’t find five steps to an easier Christian life or a hack to revolutionize your quiet time. But you will find thoughtful reflections to help you understand each piece of spiritual armor and how it gives us strength to live in light of the gospel. If you feel weak and weary, let this devotional point you to our God—’the one who gives power and strength to his people’ (Ps. 68:35).”

The Biggest Story Bible Storybook

Church Leadership & Ministry

“As parents, we want to teach our children about the Bible, but sometimes it’s intimidating to know where or how to begin. Kevin DeYoung’s new book The Biggest Story Bible Storybook is a wonderful way to introduce children to individual stories of the Bible while helping them grasp the main storyline of Scripture. It’s beautifully illustrated, fun to read, and will help parents teach big truths to young hearts.”

The Gospel Comes with a House Key

Evangelism & Missions

“It’s easier than ever to live in communities with no real sense of community. Neighbors don’t know neighbors, and our lives are lived online rather than on the front porch. Rosaria Butterfield demonstrates how living a life of radically ordinary hospitality can allow strangers to become neighbors, and, by God’s power, those neighbors can become part of God’s family. I couldn’t put this book down—it’s compelling, challenging, and convicting.”

The Promise

Children & Youth

“The Promise by Jason Helopoulos is a stunning book with a powerful message for both children and adults. Each beautifully illustrated page takes young readers on a journey through the Old Testament, helping them understand how all the stories fit together into one grand and glorious story of redemption. This wonderful book helps children to see Jesus as the perfect prophet, priest, and king who fulfills all the promises of God.”

The Whole Christ

Theology

“Writing with a pastoral heart and scholarly mind, Sinclair Ferguson provides a biblical understanding of grace that sets a solid foundation for life, ministry, and worship. Using the backdrop of the Marrow Controversy, Ferguson exposes the subtle hues of legalism and antinomianism that continue to permeate the church today. I found The Whole Christ personally convicting, theologically challenging, and Christ exalting.”

Word-Filled Women's Ministry

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Women’s ministry is ultimately not about women. Nor is it about programs. It’s about the glory of God and the health of his church. Word-Filled Women’s Ministry is a much-needed resource for both men and women to consider the necessity of ministry among women as well as the centrality of the Word for cultivating a church in which women flourish.”

Worship

Christian Living

“The Disciplines of Devotion series is a timely and valuable resource for women who long to grow in spiritual depth and maturity. With biblical insight and godly wisdom, each volume offers practical help for cultivating habits that lead us closer to Christ. I’m thankful for this series and eager to see how God will use it to strengthen and encourage the hearts of women.”