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Merry Christmas!
Festive holiday card with the message 'Merry Christmas from Baker Books' displayed over a background of a close-up on a decorated Christmas tree, adorned with silver baubles and a red ribbon at the top.
December 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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"While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them." (Luke 2: 6-7, NIV)
"Merry Christmas Eve" text in large letters at the top, above a cheerful snowman wearing a hat and scarf, flanked by decorated trees on a textured background.
December 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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"Up past the clouds, past the sun, past the stars, to the God who knows exactly who you are." -- Julia Jeffress Sadler⭐
Promotional image featuring the book cover of 'You Can Pray Big Things' by Julia Jeffress Sadler. The cover is displayed alongside a quote from the book, a decorative ribbon, and an illustration of a snowman.
December 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Okay, we might already be thinking ahead to the new year (busted!). We love setting reading goals - even if you set a goal to finish just 6 books in 2026, no time spent reading is time wasted.
Promotional image titled 'New Year Reads' featuring three books: 'The 40-Day Sugar Fast' by Wendy Speake, 'Crush Your Career' by Dee Ann Turner, and 'Your New Playlist' by Jon Acuff. The background is a soft textured beige, and there's a small Christmas tree to the right. Logo of Baker Books at the bottom.
December 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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God's love is big enough for every family!
A picture book about foster care titled 'God Loves Kids' by Jamie C. Finn is placed in a wooden tray on a marble surface, with a hint of greenery in the corner.
December 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Set holiday overwhelm aside to find your rest in the Lord!
Post featuring "Rest & Rely" by Maddie Joy Fischer, a new release from Baker Books, featuring a book cover beside a snowman and a Christmas tree.
December 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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In the lead-up to Christmas, Advent can get lost in the shuffle, and we can forget to spend time reflecting on the Gospels and preparing our hearts for Jesus's birth. Do you have a go-to Advent practice or read?
Promotional image for 'Advent Reads' featuring two books titled 'The Gifts of Christmas' and 'The Little Drummer Boy' by Sheila Walsh, with a festive red bow and holiday decorations in the background, published by Baker Books.
December 2, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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What are you giving thanks for today? We hope you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving post with a festive design featuring the words 'Happy Thanksgiving' at the top and 'We are thankful for you!' at the bottom, decorated with illustrations of pumpkins and wheat sheaves on a textured beige background.
November 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Do you view conflict in your relationships as a catastrophe or as an opportunity?
Promotional image featuring the book cover of "Why Do I Do What I Don't Want to Do?" by Jonathan "JP" Pokluda with Jon Green, published by Baker Books. The cover shows a peaceful beach scene at sunset. Above the cover, a quote from the book reads, "We can choose to view each conflict as an opportunity to be sanctified, to glorify God, to grow as a Christian, and to heal a relationship." Decorative elements include faded flowers in the top left corner and a small pumpkin in the bottom right.
November 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Just giving a little love to a few of our new releases this holiday season!
❄️ What Comes Next by Jess Connolly
❄️ The Little Drummer Girl by Sheila Walsh
❄️God Loves Kids by Jamie C. Finn
❄️ The Legacy Life Devotional by David Green with Bill High
Promotional image for a book titled "What Comes Next" by Jess Connolly, featuring a book cover next to a Christmas tree and a snowman decoration, with text above stating "Discover What God Has Ahead For You or a Loved One." Promotional image for the book 'The Little Drummer Girl' by Sheila Walsh, featuring the book cover with an illustration of a child playing a drum beside a dog, set against a Christmas-themed background with decorated trees. Promotional image featuring the book "God Loves Kids: A Gospel-Centered Book about Foster Care" by Jamie C. Finn, decorated with a Christmas theme including a red bow and Christmas tree in the background. Text above reads "Share God's Good Plan to Redeem Every Single Story." Promotional image featuring the book 'The Legacy Life Devotional' by David Green and Bill High next to a snowman and a decorated Christmas tree, with the text 'Build a Legacy' at the top. The publisher's logo for Baker Books is visible at the bottom.
November 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Meet the author . . . Ginny Yurich! You may know Ginny as the author of Until the Streetlights Come On and Homeschooling and as founder of 1000 Hours Outside but did you know she is a mother to five and based out of Michigan (and so are we!)?
Promotional image featuring the founder and CEO of 1000 Hours Outside, standing before a light background, adorned with graphic elements of pumpkins at the top and bottom. Text overlay includes 'Meet the Author' and mentions the founder's role and location in Michigan. Promotional image for Baker Books featuring two books titled "Until the Streetlights Come On" by Ginny Yurich and "Homeschooling: You're Doing it Right Just by Doing It" by Ginny Yurich, decorated with illustrations of a forest and a log cabin, and adorned with drawings of flowers at the top.
November 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Counting our blessings in the number of books read/lives lived. 📖
Promotional image featuring the book 'I'd Rather Be Reading' by Anne Bogel. The book is displayed in front of a backdrop of a cozy reading nook with a full bookshelf. Above the book is the quote, "I'm grateful for my one life, but I'd prefer to live a thousand— and my favorite books allow me to experience more on the page than I ever could in my actual life." Below are decorative elements including pumpkins.
November 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Are you an avid Christian nonfiction reader with a platform (blog, social media, etc.) where you talk about the books that have changed your life? (Or perhaps you know of someone who does?) Join our book reviewer team! https://bitl.to/5If9
Promotional graphic for Baker Publishing Group's Reviewer Program, inviting participants to join a community of Christian nonfiction readers to help promote new releases. The design features the Baker Publishing Group logo and text on a blue background.
November 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Thanksgiving Reads 🦃 Books to Encourage Gratitude and Contentment
🍂 The Power of Christian Contentment by Andrew M. Davis
🍂Overcoming Bitterness by Stephen Viars
🍂 The Negativity Remedy by Nicole J. Phillips
Promotional graphic for Baker Books titled 'Thanksgiving Reads to Add to Your List This Season', featuring illustrations of pumpkins and a slice of pumpkin pie. Book cover of "The Power of Christian Contentment: Finding Deeper, Richer Christ-Centered Joy" by Andrew M. Davis, featuring an orange backdrop with white silhouettes of trees and birds, and surrounded by illustrations of cotton plants. Published by Baker Books. Promotional image featuring the book "Overcoming Bitterness: Moving from Life's Greatest Hurts to a Life Filled with Joy" by Stephen Viars, displayed vertically with decorative pumpkins around it on a light background. Book cover of "The Negativity Remedy: Unlocking More Joy, Less Stress, and Better Relationships through Kindness" by Nicole J. Phillip. The cover features a stylized image of a light bulb casting a light on the title, against a soft beige background decorated with illustrations of orange pumpkins. Published by Baker Books.
November 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Losing a loved one--whether a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or friend--leaves people feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Holidays and other special occasions seem to intensify the pain. Yet, it's so important to grieve, so that we can live and love again.
Promotional image for the book "The Empty Chair: Handling Grief on Holidays and Special Occasions" by Susan J. Zonnebelt-Smeenge and Robert C. De Vries, published by Baker Books. The background features decorative images of pumpkins.
November 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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"As I opened up my awareness to Emmanuel's presence, I experienced feeling safe, seen, soothed, and secure." - Summer Joy Gross. 💛
Promotional image for the book "The Emmanuel Promise" by Summer Joy Gross, featuring the book cover with an illustration of a bird on a twig wrapped in a ribbon, surrounded by pumpkins. Presented by Baker Books.
November 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Meet the author . . . Kathy Izard! Did you know she co-led the citywide effort to build Moore Place, Charlotte's first permanent, supportive housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness? We love her book Trust the Whisper!
Promotional "Meet the Author" post featuring author Kathy Izard, a national leader and citywide advocate, noted for the Christopher Moore Place award received in 2017. The background includes decorative elements of orange fruits. Promotional image for 'Trust the Whisper' by Kathy Izard, published by Baker Books. The book cover features a scenic watercolor background with text overlay. Above and below are images of pumpkins.
November 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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"My life had always belonged to God, and I had just been trying to steal it. So now, I gave it back to him." - Merissa A. Alink 💛
Book cover titled "Living Slower" by Merissa A. Alink, featuring a subtitle "Simple Ideas to Eliminate Excess and Make Time for What Matters," displayed against a background with decorative elements including a pumpkin illustration.
October 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Meet the author - Jamie Rasmussen! You might know Jamie as a pastor and author but you might not know that he worked as a pastor in London, Ontario (Canada)!
Promotional post featuring Jamie Rasmussen, Senior Pastor of Scottsdale Bible Church and author. The image shows the pastor smiling, dressed in a suit, with decorative images of pumpkins around. Text on the poster reads: 'Meet the Author,' highlighting his role and over 25 years of service, based in Arizona. Promotional image for Baker Books featuring two book covers by Jamie Rasmusen titled "When God Feels Far Away" and "How Joyful People Think", adorned with illustrations of pumpkins.
October 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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"The truest thing about me is that I am God's beloved." - Erin Hicks Moon, I've Got Questions. We are so in love with this quote!
Promotional image featuring the book 'I've Got Questions' by Erin Hicks Moon, published by BakerBooks. The cover is richly illustrated with vibrant colors and the title in bold typography. Decorative elements include pumpkins, displayed around the book.
October 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Meet the author - Jamin Goggin! You might know him best as a writer, pastor, and associate professor at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, but did you know he's also a father of 4? His new book, Pastoral Confessions, releases TOMORROW!
Promotional post titled 'Meet the Author' featuring Jamin Goggin, Director of the Healthy Pastor initiative at Finishing the Task. The person, smiling with a grey beard, wears a striped shirt and stands in front of a faded background with decorative pumpkins at the top. Promotional image for 'Pastoral Confessions: The Healing Path to Faithful Ministry' by Jamin Goggin, published by Baker Books. The cover features a dark green background with golden accents and stylized sunburst design, displayed next to illustrations of pale orange pumpkin.
October 20, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Are you a Christian nonfiction reader interested in getting the inside scoop from our nonfiction divisions? Our newsletter, Baker Publishing Group Nonfiction Insider, just launched! Check it out: https://bit.ly/3IWMGvK
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October 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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"Grief is wild like the sea, but it doesn't need to destroy us. We can't conquer it, but we can learn to navigate it. And we can find Jesus there, too." - Adriel Booker, Grace Like Scarlett. In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we sit with those who have experienced this loss.
Book cover of "Grace Like Scarlett: Grieving with Hope after Miscarriage and Loss" by Adriel Booker, featuring floral and wave designs with decorative pumpkins around the edges, published by Baker Books, for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Quote about grief from "Grace Like Scarlett" by Adriel Booker, surrounded by illustrations of pumpkins, on a textured background with the Baker Books logo at the bottom.
October 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Three Reads to Check Out this Fall:
🍂 Free of Me by Sharon Hodde Miller.
🍂 Safe Church by Dr. Andrew J. Bauman.
🍂 Until the Streetlights Come On by Ginny Yurich.
Promotional post for Baker Books featuring the text 'Three Fall Reads to Add to Your List This Season', decorated with illustrations of pumpkins. Book cover of "Free of Me" by Sharon Hodde Miller surrounded by illustrations of orange flowers, published by Baker Books. Cover of the book 'Safe Church' by Dr. Andrew J. Bauman, subtitled 'How to Safeguard Against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities.' The cover features an illustration of mountains and foliage, with pumpkins grouped at the corners. Published by Baker Books. Book cover of 'Until the Streetlights Come On' by Ginny Yurich, published by Baker Books. The cover features a scenic illustration of a forest with a bike.
October 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Are you truly honest with God in your prayers?
Promotional image for the book "Where Prayer Becomes Real" by Kyle Strobel and John Coe, published by Baker Books. The cover features a lush, leafy background with the title and authors' names prominently displayed. Decorative elements include small pumpkins and floral accents at the top.
October 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM