2021 Christian Book Award® Winners

A leading advocate for racial reconciliation offers a clarion call for Christians to move toward relationship and deeper understanding in the midst of a divisive culture.

With racial tensions as high within the church as outside the church, it is time for Christians to become the leaders in the conversation on racial reconciliation. This power-packed guide helps readers deepen their understanding of historical factors and present realities, equipping them to participate in the ongoing dialogue and to serve as catalysts for righteousness, justice, healing, transformation, and reconciliation.

Know what the Bible says. Understand why the Bible matters.

The NIV Study Bible, Fully Revised Edition has been carefully updated to continue the legacy of trust, by millions of readers, as the premier study Bible in the NIV translation. A new committee of top biblical scholars-who are current and former NIV translators with a passion for making the Bible's meaning clear--have pored over every note, every article, every chart, and every essay to refine this treasured resource even more. Thousands of newly written or revised notes and articles combine with hundreds of four-color maps, charts, photos, and illustrations to create an entire library of study helps designed to increase your understanding and application of God's Word.

The New Testament in Its World is your passageway from the twenty-first century to the era of Jesus and the first Christians. A highly-readable, one-volume introduction placing the entire New Testament and early Christianity in its original context, it is the only such work by distinguished scholar and author N. T. (Tom) Wright.

Enter the Story of Ruth Like Never Before through This 6-Week Bible Study

Ruth was a vulnerable, widowed woman starting over in a foreign land. While Naomi was returning to community, Ruth was setting herself up to be the odd one out her whole life. What gave her the strength to do it? Could it be that she sensed all along that her journey away from Moab was a journey toward home?

The story of Ruth is a remarkable tale of bravery, calling, and God’s provision, and it will come to life in new ways as you dig deep in this 6-week Bible study. Tessa Afshar, author of award-winning biblical and historical fiction, teaches you how to study the text, discern meaning, pray through it, and live it out. She’ll show you how to draw on the same strength and courage that Ruth did and accept God’s invitation to new beginnings in your own life.

Acclaimed neurosurgeon Warren assumed he could accurately predict the outcome for his patients. But it became far more personal when his own family experienced an unimaginable tragedy. As he relates stories of real-life medical drama, he takes a raw, honest look at how we can find light during our darkest hours. 272 pages, hardcover from Waterbrook.

Extraordinary Women of the Bible by Michelle Sloan is a wonderful introduction for kids about some of the amazing women that are found in the Bible. The Bible is filled with so many incredible women, and it's time we were introduced to them! Meet Deborah, the only female judge of Israel; Lydia, successful businesswoman and early Christian; Priscilla, skilled tentmaker and determined missionary; and Rahab, quick-thinking, fearless protector of her family. This is only a few of the extraordinary women you can find in the Bible, so let's go and meet even more and learn how to be as amazing as them!

It's the most important question we can ask: Who is God? The wrong answer could spell our doom, but God has clearly revealed Himself and His majesty in His Word. Just as Moses asked the Lord on the summit of Sinai, we can approach God's Word with the ultimate request: "Show me Your glory."

In Show Me Your Glory: Understanding the Majestic Splendor of God, Dr. Steven Lawson takes us to the mountaintop of divine revelation by distilling the Bible's teaching about God Himself. Each chapter delves into the depths of God's awesome attributes, teaching that a deeper knowledge of our Creator can lead us into intimate fellowship with and reverent worship of the One who made us for Himself.

How Great is Our God is written for elementary-age kids who are curious about the natural world and God's role in it. Packed with amazing scientific facts, beautiful photography, and fun illustrations, this book covers topics like space and time, Earth and weather, the human body, animals, plants, and more! Recommended for ages 6 to 10 years.

A leading advocate for racial reconciliation offers a clarion call for Christians to move toward relationship and deeper understanding in the midst of a divisive culture.

With racial tensions as high within the church as outside the church, it is time for Christians to become the leaders in the conversation on racial reconciliation. This power-packed guide helps readers deepen their understanding of historical factors and present realities, equipping them to participate in the ongoing dialogue and to serve as catalysts for righteousness, justice, healing, transformation, and reconciliation.

For every celebrity pastor exiting in the spotlight, there are hundreds of lesser-known ministers fading quietly into the shadows. But why? Best-selling author Tripp suspects a weak leadership community is responsible. Providing biblical guidance, he suggests a dozen principles for gospel-centered leadership involving grace, limits, balance, character, spiritual warfare, servanthood, identity, restoration, longevity, and more.

Barton tells the honest and sometimes raw story of her journey through the loss of a child, divorce, cancer, rape, the death of her only sibling, her husband's substance abuse---and finding her way back to Jesus in the midst of it all. A touching, winsome, and funny book to share with those facing life's heart-wrenching circumstances. 224 pages, hardcover from Nelson.

Raise up strong, brave girls who know and trust in the Lord! Walsh teaches 11- to 14-year-olds to talk to their heavenly Father simply and honestly, to listen for his voice, that no problem is too big---or too small---to bring to him, and that prayer is their most powerful asset. A valuable resource for young women. 208 pages, hardcover from Baker.