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IVP Academic finalizes contract for “The Old Testament in Color”

May 18, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

MAY 2026 | LISLE, IL—IVP Academic is excited to announce the finalized contract for the highly anticipated The Old Testament in Color.

Rachel Hastings said, “Immediately after the publication of The New Testament in Color, many people asked me when we would have a volume for the Old Testament, so I am thrilled that we can now begin work on this exciting and needed resource.”

The New Testament in Color, the first volume of its kind written by a multiethnic team of scholars, released in August 2024. Since then it has been recognized for its unique contribution to biblical understanding for both the academy and the church. The New Testament in Color received the Christianity Today Book Award in the Biblical Studies category and received honorable mentions by both Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards and SOLA Network’s Asian American Book Awards.

Soong-Chan Rah, Robert B. Munger Professor of Evangelism at Fuller Theological Seminary, said, “The American evangelical church has desperately needed this book, The New Testament in Color. For those of us who value the power and authority of God’s Word while aware of the diverse experiences and realities that shape our own culturally unique stories, we have longed for this book. This text reminds us that God is a transcendent God who speaks through a transcendent source, but that God is also God with us, immanent in the Word and also in our lives.”

Similar to the New Testament commentary, The Old Testament in Color, tentatively scheduled to release in 2030, will feature a multiethnic team of scholars holding orthodox Christian beliefs. Each scholar will bring exegetical expertise coupled with a unique interpretive lens to illuminate the ways social location and biblical interpretation work together.

Hastings added, “We’ve received countless insights from readers of the first volume, and it’s certainly sparked a lot of exciting discourse within both the academy and the church. Not only has The New Testament in Color filled a gap in commentary resources, but it’s also spurred the theological imagination of readers about what they would like to see in The Old Testament in Color. This volume will build on the groundbreaking foundation of The New Testament in Color while continuing the conversation around social located biblical interpretation.”

Editors for The Old Testament in Color will include Dominick Hernandez and Carmen Imes, both associate professors of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University; Chloe Sun, professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary; and Esau McCaulley, The Jonathan Blanchard Associate Professor of New Testament and Public Theology at Wheaton College. McCaulley also served as the general editor for The New Testament in Color.

Contact:  Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

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Worthy Books releases “The God Worth Trusting” by Ryan Maher on May 19, 2026

May 18, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

A thoughtful, encouraging reason to believe that God is good, even when life is not.

Many of us want to trust God, but we just can’t. We have trust issues. We see heartbreak in the world, or experience it personally, and don’t understand how a good God could have allowed it.

We have questions.

  • How could a good God allow so much pain?
  • Why would God allow this to happen?
  • If God could have stopped it, why didn’t he stop it? 
  • Why is God doing this to me?
  • Do I even want to trust in a God who would allow this? 

Ryan Maher—pastor and co-leader of digital ministries that reach hundreds of millions each month, including Trust God Bro, Her True Worth, and The Prayer Channel—knows the kind of gut-wrenching, life-changing pain that can make a person question everything.

Ryan draws from his own story and those of others to wrestle with the hard questions about God’s goodness, human suffering, and what trust really looks like. This is not a book of easy answers, but an honest path back to the God who invites our questions and walks with us through the pain.

With biblical clarity and deep empathy, this book offers hope for the doubter, healing for the wounded, and a vision of a God who meets us in our pain, redeems what’s been broken, and proves Himself faithful—again and again.

Since 2001, Ryan Maher has used technology to reach people for Jesus on the internet with a passion to proclaim the goodness of God. He was one of the first Christian influencers on Instagram, the creator of the popular Bible Lock Screens App, and the co-leader of popular social media ministries like Trust God Bro and Her True Worth reaching well over 500 million people every month. In addition, Ryan runs the most popular broadcast channel on Instagram, The Prayer Channel with over 4 million members. Ryan and his wife Brittany, invest most of their time sharing the Gospel, equipping and empowering God’s people for digital evangelism across the globe. Ryan and Brittany live in Michigan with their 2 kids.

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Richard Blackaby and sons expand ‘Experiencing God’ legacy with new Bible study on spiritual formation

May 18, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Experiencing God in Everyday Life releases June 1

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — For decades, Henry Blackaby’s “Experiencing God” has transformed the way people live in relationship with God. Now, Blackaby’s oldest son Richard and grandsons Mike and Daniel have joined together to create a new study focusing on seeking God in the day-to-day.

“Experiencing God in Everyday Life: A Journey Toward Spiritual Maturity” releases June 1, 2026, from Lifeway Christian Resources. The eight-week study, designed for individual or group use, builds on the foundation established by Henry Blackaby’s bestseller “Experiencing God,” while shifting the focus toward spiritual formation in ordinary, day-to-day life.

The authors were deeply influenced by the ministry of Henry Blackaby within the church and his own family.

“It is an incredible privilege and honor to continue to build upon the legacy of my father and ‘Experiencing God,’” said Richard. “Being able to work on this study with my sons and see the Lord’s faithfulness throughout its creation has been a true blessing. My prayer is that this study will have an impact on believers for generations to come, just as my father’s work has continued to do so to this day.”

The study emerged from a need the authors observed among Christians who completed “Experiencing God.” While the resource shaped believers’ understanding of encountering God through event-driven faith experiences, it did not address cultivating faithfulness in the mundane.

“Many devotionals focus on the big mountaintop moments of faith, but this study meets people in the valleys,” said Mike Blackaby. “Spiritual maturity doesn’t occur from just a single moment. You can build it through small, consistent steps taken every day.”

In a world constantly seeking what is new, “Experiencing God in Everyday Life” invites individuals to nurture and mature their relationship with Jesus in mundane living through short-term and long-term spiritual habits and rhythms. The short-term habits, such as gratitude, silence and giving, as well as long-term habits like fasting and retreating, work together to help develop lasting spiritual growth.

“‘Experiencing God in Everyday Life’ is designed for fostering genuine spiritual health,” said Daniel Blackaby. “It’s crucial for believers to develop fruit-bearing habits that sustain their walk with God. The eight central truths throughout this study are centered around this exact kind of long-lasting spiritual growth.”

“Experiencing God in Everyday Life” is available from Lifeway Christian Resources on June 1, 2026. For more information, visit lifeway.com.

About Lifeway Christian Resources
In operation since 1891, Lifeway Christian Resources is one of the leading providers of Christian resources, including Bibles, books, Bible studies, group curriculum, Christian music and movies, Vacation Bible School and church supplies, as well as camps and events for all ages. Lifeway is the world’s largest provider of Spanish Bibles. Based in Brentwood, Tennessee, Lifeway operates as a self-supporting nonprofit. For more information, visit Lifeway.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Aaron Earls, Aaron.earls@lifeway.com

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BroadStreet Publishing to release “Trusting God with Every Breath: 365 Devotional Journal” by Amy Mecham

May 11, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Sales of 100k copies lead to next project for author Amy Mecham

Minneapolis, MN — April 2026  BroadStreet Publishing announces the release of Trusting God with Every Breath: 365 Devotional Journal by Amy Mecham, available May 5, 2026.

Inspired by the bestselling devotional Trusting God with Every Breath, which has sold more than 100,000 copies and earned the ECPA Bronze Milestone Sales Award, this 365-day devotional journal offers readers an opportunity to engage more deeply with its message through daily reflection and written response. Each entry includes a brief excerpt adapted from the original work, carefully paired with Scripture, thoughtful prompts, and space for personal journaling.

Produced in a lay-flat, spiral-bound format to support daily use, the journal is designed for both individual study and gift giving. It functions as a complementary resource to the original devotional while also standing on its own as a comprehensive yearlong guide to cultivating trust in God.

Trusting God with Every Breath: 365 Devotional Journal will be available wherever books are sold.

Amy Mecham’s forthcoming title, Trusting God with All My Heart, a prayer book, is scheduled for release in Fall 2026.

For more information contact: 
Suzanne Niles, Suzanne.niles@broadstreetpublishing.com, 213.434.3331

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Sissy Goff and David Thomas’s “Capable” lands on NYT bestsellers list and USA TODAY bestsellers list

May 11, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

ADA, Mich. (May 1, 2026) — Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce that Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience by Sissy Goff and David Thomas has landed on the USA TODAY Bestsellers List and at #10 on the NYT Bestsellers list.

The book, released April 21, 2026, pairs more than 60 years of combined counseling experience with up-to-date research to help parents raise children who can face hard things and keep moving forward.

“Sissy and David are both so knowledgeable and wise. I can’t imagine better guides for parents trying to raise children who overcome obstacles and reach their potential. We knew this was an important message for our time, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the response so far,” said Andy McGuire, VP of editorial at Bethany House.

Capable arrives at a moment when today’s kids face unprecedented levels of anxiety, depression, and emotional distress. Despite parents’ best efforts, children continue to struggle under internal and external pressures that weigh on their mental health. Goff and Thomas—two of the most trusted voices in Christian counseling—argue that the missing piece is captured in a single word: capable.

Capable kids are confident kids who don’t shrink from challenges. They are resilient kids who get back up when life knocks them down. They are thriving kids because they hold a deep belief in their ability to do hard things, overcome roadblocks, and keep going.

Drawing on decades of clinical work at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, the authors offer evidence-based insight and practical strategies that equip parents to nurture capability—the internalized belief that a child can face adversity, navigate challenges, manage stress, and grow in confidence about who they are and who God has made them to be. The book features a foreword by Hope Heals authors and speakers Katherine and Jay Wolf.

About the Authors

Sissy Goff, LPC-MHSP, is the co-executive director of Daystar Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee. The bestselling author of several books, she is a sought-after speaker and media guest, and cohost of the chart-topping podcast Raising Boys and Girls. Learn more at RaisingBoysAndGirls.com.

David Thomas, LMSW, is co-executive director of Daystar Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee, and the author of several books. A frequent media guest and speaker, he cohosts the top parenting podcast Raising Boys and Girls. Learn more at RaisingBoysAndGirls.com.

About Bethany House Publishers
Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, seeks to uplift readers’ faith, families, and free time with a library of books that emphasize living in alignment with God’s Word. Baker Publishing Group publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers.

Contact:  Kelli Smith, Director of Publicity, ksmith@bakerpublishinggroup.com

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Phil Wickham announces new book EVERYDAY HALLELUJAH with Nelson Books

May 11, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

A Timely Call to Rediscover Worship in Everyday Life

Nelson Books announces the upcoming release of EVERYDAY HALLELUJAH: Unlocking Deep Joy Through Everyday Acts of Worship by Grammy nominated worship leader Phil Wickham, available August 11, 2026. The announcement comes as Wickham shares a first look at the cover with his social media audience of over 5.9 million followers. The book inspired a new song also titled “Everyday Hallelujah”, which he is currently performing acoustically on his 40-city arena tour, the Song of the Saints tour. At a time when many are searching for meaning, resilience, and spiritual grounding, EVERYDAY HALLELUJAH offers a timely and compelling invitation to rediscover worship as a way of life.

In EVERYDAY HALLELUJAH, Wickham expands the conversation beyond music and into the rhythms of daily living, exploring how worship is not confined to church services or moments on stage but expressed through ordinary acts of faith, gratitude, and surrender. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and 20 years of leading worship around the world, he reframes worship as a posture of the heart that can transform work, family life, relationships, and even seasons of struggle. The book traces a biblical vision of worship from Genesis to Revelation while offering readers a practical and deeply personal pathway to experience God’s presence in everyday moments. The message resonates with audiences navigating a culture marked by distraction and pressure, inviting them into a more grounded and enduring sense of joy, purpose, and connection with God.

“Through writing this book, it became so clear to me that God is with us in every moment, and that when we turn our hearts toward Him, even the ordinary parts of life can become acts of worship. My hope is that this message helps people see their lives as a song of praise, an anthem of worship, an everyday hallelujah,” Wickham said while reflecting on the heart behind the book.

The release also marks a unique intersection of Wickham’s music and writing. The book directly inspired his new song “Everyday Hallelujah,” which has already begun connecting with audiences during his current tour. Performed in intimate acoustic settings, the song brings the core message of the book to life in real time, creating a cohesive experience that bridges worship music and spiritual formation. Together, the song and book reflect a unified vision that encourages people to see every moment as an opportunity for worship.

“In EVERYDAY HALLELUJAH, Phil Wickham remind readers that worship isn’t characterized by certain creative expressions or moments, but instead is a beautiful, powerful part of daily life,” said Andrew Stoddard, VP and Publisher of Nelson Books. “We are proud to publish Phil and we believe that this book will inspire and encourage readers to encounter God in meaningful way every day.”

About Phil Wickham
PHIL WICKHAM is a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award–winning worship leader whose songs have amassed billions of streams and become staples in churches around the world. Known for writing modern worship anthems that unite congregations in powerful declarations of faith, Phil has become one of the most trusted and influential voices in contemporary worship music. Born and raised in Southern California, Phil began leading worship at just thirteen years old. Since then, he has traveled the world ministering through music–from local churches to arenas and stadiums. Through it all his heart’s mission has remained the same: to create moments where people encounter God and respond to Him in authentic worship. Everyday Hallelujah is a natural extension of that calling, inviting readers to carry a lifestyle of worship into their everyday lives. He currently resides in Southern California with his wife and their four children.

About Nelson Books
Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, is a leader in the Christian nonfiction publishing realm. Nelson Books is dedicated to acquiring, developing, and promoting authors whose content inspires, informs, and invokes real change. The imprint publishes dozens of new titles each year in the areas of spiritual growth, inspiration, and practical living with select memoirs, biography, history, and culture releases. The Nelson Books roster of best-selling authors includes Max Lucado, Lysa TerKeurst, Bob Goff, John Eldredge, Dr. Anita Phillips, and Jefferson Bethke.

Contact:  Devin Duke, Senior Publicity Manager, Nelson Books, Devin.Duke@HarperCollins.com

 

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Awana’s president Matt Markins releases new book for children and their dads with New Growth Press

May 11, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

A Father’s Love Runs Deep and Wide—but God’s Love Is Even Greater

Just in time for Father’s Day, families will be able to get their hands on the new children’s book Daddy, How Much Do You Love Me?, from Awana president, Matt Markins. This illustrated picture book written for ages 4-7 celebrates the joy of fatherhood and inspires dads to create intentional, joy-filled moments with their kids.

Daddy, How Much Do You Love Me? tells the tender story of a father and his son and points children to the even greater love of their heavenly Father. A dad and his son journey through familiar places, making memories as they read, wrestle, dance, and explore the deepest oceans, tallest mountains, and brightest stars. Along the way, the boy asks, “Daddy, how much do you love me?” and discovers that while his dad’s love is big, God’s love is even bigger, farther, deeper, and higher than he could ever imagine.

The story encourages kids to ask questions and have meaningful conversations with their parents. Children will love its gentle reminder of the everyday adventures and rhythms of life that show just how deeply they are loved—by their dads and by God. Yet Markins didn’t just write this book for children. He wrote it for their dads too. Markins, a leading researcher in child discipleship and children’s ministry, explains, “I want to encourage fathers to read with their children, and in the process,​inspire fathers to connect with their children relationally by making memories together. While Bible engagement is the most foundational factor in child faith formation, relational connection is the biggest catalyst in faith formation.”

Markins passion for fathers connecting with their children and building a lasting relationship runs deep. His own father left his family when Markins was preschool aged, and the vivid memory of the traumatic day remains with him. When he was 16, his father told him over the phone that he didn’t want to see him anymore. The impact of those events has massively shaped his ministry and journey as a father to two sons.

Daddy, How Much Do You Love Me? includes a parent page guiding dads in learning to love like God the Father by being present, patient, and pursuing their children. In his note to dads, Markins shares observations from the Parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15:11-32, “In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus takes the opportunity to describe what God is like by telling a story about, of all things, a father and two sons. What is Jesus trying to tell us about God as a father? And what can we as fathers learn from the father in the parable? The father has two sons. The younger son is immoral and rebellious; the older son, good and self-righteous. Although in some ways the two young men seem incredibly different, I think deep down they are both asking the same question: Daddy, how much do you love me?”

Daddy, How Much Do You Love Me?
by Matt Markins, Illustrated by Daniela Sosa
June 1, 2026
Print ISBN: 978-1-64507-581-3 / Retail Price: $16.99
RELIGION / Christian / Family

Matt Markins serves as the President and CEO of Awana, a global leader in child discipleship. As a leading researcher in child discipleship and children’s ministry, Matt has commissioned fourteen research projects since 2013, including a study conducted by Barna Group called, Children’s Ministry in a New Reality. He’s a board member at large for the National Association of Evangelicals and is the coauthor of six books, most notably Forming Faith: Discipling the Next Generation in a Post-Christian Culture and his newest release, Daddy How Much Do You Love Me? He’s also the cofounder of the Child Discipleship Forum and D6 Conference. Matt and his wife Katie have been involved in children’s ministry for more than twenty-five years and live in Nashville. They have two adult sons and daughter-in-law. You can follow Matt Markins on X (@Markins).

For review copy and interview information, contact:
Audra Jennings – audra@newgrowthpress.com

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David Ecklebarger, founder of Editorial Unilit and pioneer of Spanish-language Christian literature, has passed away

May 11, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

May 7, 2026 — With hope in Christ and heartfelt gratitude for his life, we announce that David Ecklebarger, founder of Spanish House Ministries and Editorial Unilit, has gone to be in the presence of God. His life and vision marked a watershed moment in the distribution and publication of Spanish-language Christian literature on a global scale.

David devoted his life to serving God through the expansion of the Christian message by means of books, making a lasting impact on millions of people throughout the Spanish-speaking world. His legacy lives on in every Bible, every published title, and every life transformed by the resources he helped make possible.

We stand in prayer with his wife, Cathy, his family, his friends, and all who mourn his passing today.

A life shaped by a calling

From an early age, David answered God’s call. In 1956, at just fourteen years old, he felt a clear sense of vocation toward missionary work through the medium of literature — a conviction that led him to enroll at the Moody Bible Institute in 1959. It was there that he met his wife, Cathy, whom he married in 1961, and together they built a family fully committed to ministry.

After graduating, he joined Moody Press in 1963. Though he initially leaned toward writing, he soon found his true passion in the world of bookselling and distribution. Under the mentorship of Dr. Ken Taylor, he gained foundational training that would shape everything that followed.

The birth of a vision

In 1967, David and his family were sent as missionaries to Panama, where they managed a Christian bookstore. It was there that he encountered firsthand the challenges of accessing Spanish-language Christian literature — an experience that ignited a groundbreaking vision: to streamline distribution through a centralized system.

A clear mission came into focus: the need for an international distribution hub that would broaden access to Christian resources in Spanish.

That vision became a reality in 1974 with the founding of Spanish House in Miami, in partnership with Ken Taylor of Tyndale House Publishers. Built around the innovative concept of “One order, one shipment, one check,” Spanish House quickly became the foremost international distributor of Spanish-language evangelical literature.

From distribution to global publishing impact

As the industry grew, so did the vision. In the late 1980s, Editorial Unilit emerged as the publishing division of Spanish House Ministries, marking the transition from distribution to the production of books, Bibles, and inspirational resources.

Its first publications included gift books aimed at the general market, alongside works by celebrated authors such as Luis Palau and Alberto Mottesi. Within a few years, Unilit had established itself as one of the leading Christian publishers in Spanish, reaching a production output of dozens of titles annually and building a catalog of hundreds of books.

In 2001, the publishing house reached a landmark milestone with the release of More Than a Carpenter, which surpassed one million copies sold in Spanish — a turning point that left an indelible mark on the industry.

Over the decades, millions of Unilit books have reached readers in more than one hundred countries, distributed through bookstores, retail shops, airports, and mass-market channels, carrying a message of faith, hope, and transformation.

A leadership that shaped an industry

Beyond his role as president of Spanish House Ministries and Editorial Unilit, David played pivotal roles in the development of the global Christian publishing industry. He was a founding member of SEPA (the Evangelical Publishers Association), the founder and president of Expolit — the premier international Spanish-language Christian literature fair, first held in Miami in 1992 — and also served as coordinator of Operation Mobilization for North America and as a member of its board of directors.

His leadership not only drove editorial growth but also strengthened missionary work around the world, supporting initiatives that have left their mark on countless nations.

A legacy that transcends generations

In 2024, Editorial Unilit celebrated 50 years of unbroken impact — a testament to a life lived in obedience, faith, and vision.

David Ecklebarger lived with a clear sense of purpose: to be a witness for Jesus Christ “to the ends of the earth.” Today, his legacy carries forward through every book, every ministry, and every life transformed.

We honor his life by committing ourselves to continue the mission he began: to bring a message of hope to the world through the written word.

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“Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table” by Louie Giglio achieves five years of impact

May 11, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Author and publishers reflect on lives impacted, book sales milestone, and plans for continued outreach

W Publishing, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, and Passion Publishing celebrate the 5-year anniversary of Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It’s Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind by Louie Giglio. Pastor of Passion City Church in Atlanta, Ga., and Original Visionary of the Passion Movement. Released in May 2021, the book, its accompanying study guide, and curriculum surpassed more than 1 million units sold across all English-language formats. The book has been translated into 12 languages globally.

Since its release, Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table has inspired readers worldwide to reclaim their thoughts and live with renewed purpose. Giglio’s powerful message, rooted in Psalm 23, has resonated deeply with audiences, offering practical tools to overcome negative thinking and embrace God’s truth.

The book has become a powerful transformative tool for individual readers, churches, small and large groups, prison ministries, and more. The title has been featured on the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association’s bestseller list as well as Publishers Weekly’s bestseller list.

“This message has never been more relevant. In a world filled with noise and anxiety, we still have the opportunity to take back our thoughts, fix our eyes on Jesus, and live from a place of peace and truth,” said Giglio.

“Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table has proven to be an enduring message and has resonated with readers around the world,” said W Publishing VP and Publisher Damon Reiss. “We are honored to be part of this journey and look forward to seeing how Louie Giglio’s words continue to inspire and bring hope to even more lives in the years to come.”

Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table is available wherever books are sold. For more information, visit https://louiegiglio.com/book/dont-give-the-enemy-a-seat-at-your-table/.

About Louie Giglio
Louie Giglio is Pastor of Passion City Church and Original Visionary of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus. Since 1997, Passion Conferences has gathered over one million collegiate-aged young people in events across the U.S. and around the world, all under the banner of leveraging their lives for what matters most—the name and renown of Jesus. Louie is the national-bestselling author of over a dozen books including Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table as well as Seeing God as a Perfect Father, Goliath Must Fall, Indescribable: 100 Devotions about God & Science, The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, and others. As a communicator, Louie is widely known for messages like Indescribable and How Great is Our God. An Atlanta native and graduate of Georgia State University, Louie has done post-graduate work at Baylor University and holds a master’s degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Louie and Shelley make their home in Atlanta.

About Thomas Nelson
Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational product for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information visit www.thomasnelson.com.

Contact:  Allison Carter, Sr. Publicity Dir., W Publishing Group, 615-902-2143, allison.carter@harpercollins.com

 

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Ruth Chou Simons’ “The Way of the Wildflower” blooms past 100,000 copies sold

May 4, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Nashville, TN (April 27, 2026) — The Way of the Wildflower by bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons has officially surpassed 100,000 copies sold, marking a significant milestone for the beloved message of releasing burdens and flourishing in Christ.

Published by Thomas Nelson Gift, the book has resonated deeply with readers seeking biblical encouragement in seasons of waiting, obscurity, and doubt. Through rich storytelling, Scripture-rooted devotions, and Simons’ signature watercolor artwork, The Way of the Wildflower invites women to embrace God’s design for their lives, even when it unfolds differently than expected.

“We are incredibly proud of how The Way of the Wildflower has connected with readers,” said Vice President and Publisher of Thomas Nelson Gift, Stephanie Newton. “This milestone reflects the hunger so many women have for biblical truth anchored in beauty and hope.”

Since its release, the book has become a staple in women’s book clubs, church groups, and personal devotional reading. Its themes of rest, identity, purpose, and renewal through creation’s lessons have sparked thousands of conversations online and in communities nationwide.

“The message of The Way of the Wildflower has always been about trusting the Gardener with the pace and place of our growth in every season,” said Simons. “In a culture that constantly pushes us to strive, prove, and perform, Scripture gently invites us to pause and consider how the wildflowers grow, to remember that the God who faithfully tends them is the same God who cares for us. My prayer is that this book continues to help anxious souls be still and find true rest in Him.”

Simons, founder of GraceLaced Co., is known for weaving together theology and artistry in a way that helps women see and savor the character of God in everyday life. The continued sales momentum underscores both her growing readership and the enduring relevance of the book’s message.

With more than 100,000 copies in readers’ hands, The Way of the Wildflower continues to encourage women to trust the Gardener who tends every season of their lives.

About the Author
Ruth Chou Simons is a bestselling and award-winning author of several books and Bible studies. She is an artist, podcaster, and speaker, and the founder, CEO, and Chief Creative Officer of GraceLaced, a Scripture art brand. Simons uses each of these platforms to spiritually sow the Word of God into people’s hearts, making deep truths beautifully accessible with her signature art and relatable communication style. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are parents to six boys—their greatest adventure.

About Thomas Nelson Gift
Thomas Nelson Gift, an imprint under HarperCollins Christian Publishing, offers curated collections of beautifully designed gift books that inspire, uplift, and celebrate life’s meaningful moments. Specializing in devotionals, journals, seasonal titles, and books for special occasions, the imprint focuses on nurturing faith and encouraging personal reflection through thoughtfully crafted content and stylish, on-trend design. Headquartered in Nashville, TN, you can explore the collections at ThomasNelson.com/gift.

Contact:
Chasity Edwards, Publicity Director, Thomas Nelson Gift, Chasity.Edwards@harpercollins.com

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