Books

Our Church Year: An Illustrated Devotional of Christian Seasons & Holy Days (IVP 2027)

Discover the ancient rhythms that have guided Christian communities for centuries with Our Church Year, a beautifully illustrated devotional that invites you into the rich tapestry of the liturgical calendar.

Our Church Year brings the liturgical calendar to life as a beautifully illustrated devotional, guiding readers through the major seasons and holy days of the Christian calendar from Advent through Ordinary Time.

Each of the fifty entries features

• Full-color artwork and historical narrative by Ben Lansing, bringing each day to life;

• A Scripture passage and devotional meditation by D. J. Marotta, inviting readers into deeper discipleship; 

• A collect (a short, historic prayer) and hymn selection inviting deeper spiritual engagement.

This book offers modern believers a pathway to deeper spiritual roots through the sacred seasons that have shaped Christian worship for generations. Whether you’re already following the church calendar or just beginning to explore liturgical traditions, this devotional provides a welcoming introduction to the saints, seasons, and sacred moments that have sustained Christian communities including Baptist, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, and beyond. 

Our Church Speaks: An Illustrated Devotional of Saints from Every Era & Place (IVP 2024)

• Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Winner 

• InterVarsity Press Reader's Choice Award Winner

Find Strength in the Legacy of the Saints Who Walked Before Us

Step into the stories of faith, courage, and perseverance that have defined Christian history through the ages. Our Church Speaks offers a beautifully illustrated, deeply inspiring devotional that bridges the teaching of Scripture with our embodied, everyday lives through the lives of great men and women from throughout the history of the church. 

Our Church Speaks Features 

• Full Color Illustrations: Fifty-two vividly illustrated devotionals bring the lives of saints to life through art and narrative.

• A Global and Historical Scope: Learn the stories of Christian men and women from every continent and era of church history. 

• Faithfulness for Today: The artwork, biographies, devotionals, and prayers in this book are meant to spark your imagination, helping you be faithful in your own time and place. 

Whether you're looking to deepen your spiritual life, find inspiration for your daily walk of faith, or learn more about the figureswho have shaped Christianity, Our Church Speaks will encourage faithfulness in the here and now.