Imagine The God Of Heaven Devotional Aims To Encourage Believers With 60 Daily Readings This October

CAROL STREAM, IL – New York Times bestselling author John Burke, along with co-author and wife Kathy Burke, have penned Imagine the God of Heaven Devotional, 60 Reflections on the Heart of God from the Bible & Near-Death Experiences (Tyndale Elevate, October 2025).

John and Kathy Burke’s Imagine the God of Heaven Devotional will challenge readers to expand their minds and deepen their hearts as they envision what scripture says about our mysterious, loving and personal God. Near-death experiences are interwoven into sixty daily reflections aimed to inspire everyday life and relationships.

“Imagination is God’s gift to help us set our minds on what is unseen,” says John in his book. “We hope and pray the words of Scripture come to life as they are illustrated through the eyes of those who experienced what each quality of God felt like in his presence, and we pray our commentary, and reflection will inspire you to apply these truths to your life today.”

Explore the Supernatural Evidence of Near-Death Experiences Illuminating Biblical Truth:

• The God You Imagine Versus the God Who Is: Scriptural truths and near-death experiences that reveal aspects of God’s character
• Faith Meets Supernatural Evidence of Life After Clinical Death: A catalyst for honest, thought-provoking dialogue exploring faith, science, and mystery
• Heaven’s Transcendent Wonder Stirs Our Souls: Testimonies of the exhilarating life to come that will resonate deeply

John Burke, the New York Times bestselling author of Imagine Heaven and Imagine the God of Heaven, has researched 1500 cases of near-death experiences and how they correlate with the Bible. As an international speaker and leading expert, John has addressed over a million people in 30 countries on topics of leadership, spiritual growth, and the exhilarating life to come. The Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke currently reaches over 80 countries.

Kathy Burke, is the primary author of the Imagine Heaven Devotional and the Imagine the God of Heaven Devotional and contributed to Imagine Heaven and Imagine the God of Heaven. She has worked in ministry for over three decades.  John and Kathy co-founded Gateway Community Church, a multisite church based in Austin, Texas, as well as recently founded the non-profit Imagine Heaven Ministries. They have two married children and two granddaughters.

• Website: https://imagineheaven.net
• Instagram: @johnburkeofficial  @Kathycburke
• Facebook: @johnburkeofficial
• YouTube: @JohnBurkeImagineHeaven
• New Book: mediacenter.tyndale.com

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT), and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a majority of annual revenue—more than $110 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

Media Contacts:
Andrea Martin, 630-784-5318, andreamartin@tyndale.com
Leanne Bush, 630-784-5255, leannebush@tyndale.com

New Book Empowers Everyday Believers with ‘The EASY Bible Study Method’

CHICAGO, Aug. 19, 2025 — The creators of Coffee and Bible Time, Ashley Armijo, Taylor Mitchell, and Ellen Krause, have mentored more than two million people on how to engage with Scripture. In their new release, The EASY Bible Study Method: A Guide to Understanding, Applying, and Delighting in God’s Word, they present a practical, four-step approach designed to help readers develop a meaningful and lasting habit of Bible study.

Already generating buzz and climbing the charts in Christian Education, The EASY Bible Study Method is ideal for both beginners and seasoned believers looking to go deeper in God’s Word.

“This book will make you want to open your Bible again and again, not out of obligation, but out of sheer joy.”- Jordan Raynor, author of The Sacredness of Secular Work and Redeeming Your Time

This powerful guide offers:

• A beginner-friendly daily study framework that builds strong spiritual habits.
• A simple four-step method that brings fresh insight every time you open your Bible.
• A versatile resource for small groups, mentorship, or personal devotion.

The authors—sisters Ashley and Taylor, and their mother, Ellen (also known as Mentor Mama)—developed the EASY method to help women approach the Bible with clarity and confidence. Drawing from their diverse experience in ministry, education, and media, they crafted a tool that’s accessible, practical, and deeply rooted in Scripture.

About the Authors:
Ashley (Krause) Armijo, Taylor (Krause) Mitchell, and Ellen Krause are the voices behind the popular Coffee and Bible Time ministry (coffeeandbibletime.com). Through their YouTube channel, podcast, Instagram, Bible Study Academy, #1-selling prayer journal, and other products, as well as community engagement, they encourage thousands of women each week to know and love God’s Word.

BOOK INFORMATION
Title: The EASY Bible Study Method: A Guide to Understanding, Applying, and Delighting in God’s Word
Authors: Ashley Armijo, Taylor Krause, and Ellen Krause
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Release Date: August 5, 2025
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0802434193
ISBN-13: 978-0802434197Pages: 192
Available at: Amazon, Moody Publishers, Barnes & Noble, target.com, walmart.com, Christian Book, Mardel, AWBC (Books-A-Million), Readerlink

Perfect for women, small groups, and students who want to move beyond simply highlighting verses and into rich, transformative study.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Ellen Krause, ellen.krause@coffeeandbibletime.com

Abilene, TX — If your car runs out of gas, your day is ruined. If you run out of gas, months of your life are ruined.

In Running on Full, organizational leader and executive coach Mitch Harrison offers a step-by-step guide to preventing and beating burnout. It is a plan shared with over a thousand organizational leaders and business executives in settings nationwide. His blueprint centers on practicing five rhythms that replenish us all the time instead of just reacting when stresses start to wear us out:

• Rest—taking periods when we stop working
• Release—setting down the emotional weight we’re carrying
• Receive—finding inspiration for our purpose
• Recreate—developing rhythms of life-giving times of enjoyment and fun
• Relate—connecting deeply with the people who fill our souls

Without any one of these, we are in danger of a crash. Keeping our tanks full requires intentional work, but it’s worth it. It pays off in our ability to show up at our best in the most important places with the most important people in our lives.

“Real. Authentic. Raw. Mitch Harrison first reveals his own personal journey in and through burnout. From there, he shares the ‘secret sauce’ of the fight back to health and how YOU as a leader can intervene now to prevent burnout for yourself and those you lead. Whether you lead at home, in a huge business, or in a nonprofit, Running on Full is a must-read for anyone working to make an impact in the world.”
—Doug Parks, Founder and CEO, Intentional Churches

Running on Full
By Mitch Harrison
September 2025, Softcover
192 Pages, $17.99
ISBN: 9781684262830

Mitch Harrison is the founder of Refill Coaching and the Development Pastor at Canyon Ridge Christian Church in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Media Contact:  Kaylin Graves, publicity@leafwoodpublishers.com

Ada, Mich. (Aug. 18, 2025)—Dr. Caroline Leaf, bestselling author and clinical neuroscientist, has achieved dual bestseller status with her latest release Help in a Hurry, which landed on both the USA Today Bestsellers list at number 18 and the Publisher’s Weekly bestseller list at number 7 following its August 5th release.

“Congratulations to Caroline and the talented team who launched Help in a Hurry. We’ve been looking forward to sharing Caroline’s incredible book with the world, and we’re thrilled it’s a USA Today and PW bestseller,” said Brian Vos, Editorial Director, Baker Books.

Help in a Hurry contains actionable, evidence-based strategies to handle the most common challenges in life. This practical guide offers the tools to prevent a descent into chaos and instead find peace and strength amid the turmoil of daily life.

Dr. Caroline Leaf is the author of many books including the bestsellers Switch On Your Brain and Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess.

About Dr. Caroline Leaf: Dr. Caroline Leaf is a world-renowned clinical and research neuroscientist, communication pathologist and audiologist, bestselling author, and leading expert in the science of mind-management, neuroplasticity, and emotional resilience. With over 40 years of groundbreaking research, Dr. Leaf has become a trailblazer in understanding the intricate connection between the mind, thoughts, the brain, and behaviors—and how we can harness this knowledge to transform our lives. Dr. Leaf conducted pioneering research in neuroplasticity as early as the 1990s, focusing on traumatic brain injury, learning disabilities, cognitive decline related to neurological disorders, and trauma. Dr. Leaf’s work focuses on the power of neuroplasticity, the mind’s ability to change and rewire itself, and how we can actively direct this process through practical, science-backed methods. Her 5-Step Neurocycle® formula has helped thousands of people take control of their mental, emotional, and physical well-being by rewiring toxic thought patterns, cultivating emotional resilience, and building lasting habits for success.

Baker Publishing Group publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers.

Contact:  Kelli Smith, ksmith@bakerpublishinggroup.com

ST. LOUIS (August 19, 2025)—Strong and Courageous: Studying God’s Promises in Joshua, a 2025 Concordia Publishing House Bible study written by Donna Snow, has been named The Christian Market Bible Study Book of the Year by the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA) as a part of the 2025 Golden Scrolls Awards.

“It is a humbling distinction to receive this profound honor in Christian publishing, and I give all glory to God for the mighty ways He is sending His Word to the ends of the earth,” Snow said. “With deep gratitude, I rejoice in the privilege of writing to point hearts to the unfailing hope we find in Christ alone.”

AWSA, the sponsor of the Golden Scroll Awards Banquet, is an outreach program of Right to the Heart Ministries and consists of nearly 900 top women authors who both publish and speak nationally. AWSA has presented the Golden Scroll Awards for 17 years. The Golden Scroll Awards are open to the over 1,100 members of AWSA.

“As a writer, Donna Snow digs deep into research, takes time to understand fully the subject, consults with Bible scholars, and strives for accuracy and clarity, resulting in a powerful study of God’s Word,” Peggy Kuethe, senior editor at CPH, said. “What a joy it is that her work in Strong and Courageous is recognized for her consistently excellent writing.”

Visit cph.org/joshua for more information about Strong and Courageous. Contact Erica Sontag to schedule an interview with Donna Snow.

About Donna Snow
A soul-stirring, engaging speaker, author, Bible teacher, and worship leader, Donna Snow has a passion for studying and teaching God’s Word. Her clear, down-to-earth style encourages women of all ages to wholeheartedly love, serve, and live for Jesus Christ. Since launching Artesian Ministries in 2007, Snow has scratched out more than 30 Bible studies and books and enjoys the incredible privilege of traveling throughout the United States and internationally to speak and teach where the Lord opens doors. Snow writes regularly on her blog, Hydrated Living, as she seeks to find beauty in the quiet and sacred in the chaos, treasuring the knowledge that this path is a holy experience planned by God before the beginning of time. A native, lifelong Texan, Snow fuels her incredible journey with the Word, coffee, chocolate, family, friends, and worship.

About Concordia Publishing House
Concordia Publishing House (CPH) is the publishing arm of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. For 155 years, CPH has been providing individuals, churches, and schools with products that are faithful to the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions. From books and Bibles to church supplies, curriculum, and software, CPH offers more than 10,000 products to support the proclamation of the Gospel worldwide. Visit CPH online at cph.org.

CONTACT:  Erica Sontag, Public Relations, 314-268-1303, erica.sontag@cph.org      

August 11, 2025 | Duluth GA — Each year the Logos Bookstores gather at the Logos Annual Conference prior to the Christian Product Expo (CPE), held this year in Duluth Georgia, for a time of education, fellowship and celebration. Part of that celebration was the announcement of this year’s awards for Vendor of the Year, Author of the Year and Books of the Year in seven categories.

August 2025 | LISLE, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) is excited to announce the signing of a contract with Terry M. Wildman for the First Nations Version of the Old Testament. This historic project will be a continuation of the First Nations Version: An Indigenous Bible Translation of the New Testament (FNV) and the First Nations Version Psalms and Proverbs, the newest translation that released in August 2025.

The FNV is a dynamic equivalence translation of Scripture that captures the simplicity, clarity, and beauty of Native storytellers in English, while remaining faithful to the original language of the Bible. The project was birthed out of a desire to provide an English Bible that connects, in a culturally sensitive way, to the traditional heart languages of the over six million English-speaking First Nations people of North America.

“Ever since we published the FNV New Testament in 2021, readers have been asking us when the FNV Old Testament will be coming along,” said Al Hsu, associate editorial director at IVP and the project editor for the FNV. “We’re thrilled that Psalms and Proverbs is the first installment to be released, and that the rest of the FNV Old Testament has been contracted to be released over the next decade. Terry and the FNV Translation Council are doing monumental work that will be a gift to the church for generations.”

The FNV Old Testament will be released in four phases over the next ten years. Genesis through Joshua will release in 2029, Judges through Esther in 2032, the Major and Minor Prophets in 2034, and the full FNV Bible of both the Old and New Testaments together in 2035.

“The FNV truly is a groundbreaking project, both in the scope of the translation work and in its profound ministry impact,” said IVP president and publisher Terumi Echols.

More than 100,000 copies of the FNV New Testament have been sold, and more than eight million people have looked up a New Testament chapter in the FNV translation at Bible.com.

Echols said, “We are grateful for the ways God called Terry to pursue this Bible translation. And we are especially thankful for the courage and faithfulness of Terry and the First Nations Version Translation Council to that call, one that has impacted countless lives with this fresh reading of the Christian Scriptures, of Creator’s Story.”

Much like the FNV New Testament and Psalms and Proverbs, the FNV Old Testament will be a collaboration with a translation council that consists of multiple Native North American elders, pastors, young adults, and men and women from different tribes and diverse geographic locations.

Casey Church, pastor of Good Medicine Way in Albuquerque, New Mexico, said, “The FNV is written for a particular time, place, and people—the indigenous people of North America. The First Nations Version is a Bible for us. With estimates that a mere 5 percent of indigenous people of North America have a relationship with Creator Sets Free (Jesus), it’s time for us to have a Bible translation of our own that speaks to our culture, our values, and our hearts through Creator’s Word.”

Wildman says that he is blessed to know that so many Native people are resonating with the FNV. Wildman adds that that it’s more than that: “We also consider the FNV a gift to non-native people.”

Matthew Schlimm, professor of Old Testament at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, attests to that. He said, “The First Nations Version is far and away the most creative Bible translation I’ve ever read. It’s an exciting alternative to the boring, stodgy renderings that have dominated the English market for centuries. All readers can open the FNV and experience old passages in new perspectives. Talk about it with your kids. Study it in churches and classrooms. Use it in worship. The Bible becomes alive!”

To learn more about the story behind the FNV, read this interview with Wildman.

Contact:  Krista Clayton | kclayton@ivpress.com

August 2025 | LISLE, IL— InterVarsity Press (IVP) is delighted to announce that The Association of Logos Bookstores has awarded James Bryan Smith with this year’s Author of the Year award. Smith joins many other distinguished authors, such as J. I. Packer, Dallas Willard, and Richard Foster, in receiving the award.

“We are pleased to announce that James Bryan Smith is this year’s Author of the Year, for his body of works and the role his books have played in changing lives through the written word,” said Becky Gorczyca, executive director of Logos Bookstores.

The Association of Logos Bookstores is a member-owned, non-profit trade association of independent Christian booksellers with locations across the United States, in Canada, and in the Bahamas. The 51-year-old organization is headquartered in Kent, Ohio.

The Logos Bookstores gather at the Logos Annual Conference each summer for a time of education, fellowship, and celebration. Part of that celebration is the awarding of Books of the Year, Reps of the Year, Vendor of the Year, and Author of the Year, which Logos Bookstores nominate and then vote for.

Of Smith’s The Good and Beautiful Series, fellow Author of the Year award-winner Dallas Willard said, “The [Good and Beautiful] Series is the best practice I have seen in Christian spiritual formation.” Over 250,000 copies of Smith’s The Good and Beautiful God have been sold.

James Bryan Smith is the author of The Good and Beautiful Series, including The Good and Beautiful God, The Good and Beautiful Life, The Good and Beautiful Community, The Good and Beautiful Journal, and The Good and Beautiful You. He is also the author of The Kingdom and the Cross, Hidden in Christ, The Magnificent Story, The Magnificent Journey, Room of Marvels, and Rich Mullins, and the editor of A Spiritual Formation Workbook and Devotional Classics (with Richard Foster). Smith’s writing invites readers to explore the God that Jesus knew while uncovering the truth about themselves, their communities, and their lives as disciples of Christ.

“It has been an honor for me to work with author James Bryan Smith on ten books at InterVarsity Press. His commitment to IVP and to a publishing relationship is a mark of his integrity and his commitment to kingdom values in all parts of his life. I have met countless readers who have expressed appreciation for his work and described how it has shaped their experience of a rich life with God every day,” said Cindy Bunch, vice president of IVP Editorial. “During the time that IVP has been working with Jim, he has also established the Apprentice Institute at Friends University, and it has been a delight to see the growth and influence of that part of his work as well. His work is truly shaping the work of spiritual formation in this generation.”

For a complete list of IVP award-winning titles, visit https://www.ivpress.com/award-winners.

Contact:  Eva Pankratz | epankratz@ivpress.com

AUGUST 22, 2025 — WaterBrook has signed therapist, speaker, and founder of Let’s Move Albaner Eugene Jr. for a two-book deal for MOMENTUM, a bold, action-oriented 100-day devotional for readers ready to move again, offering short daily reflections and practical steps to reclaim energy, renew faith, and create forward motion, and THE WILDERNESS, a biblically anchored and emotionally grounded roadmap for readers who feel stuck, hidden, or in transition, using Jesus’s time in the wilderness as a model for growth, identity formation, and spiritual maturity.

Deal went to Kimberly Von Fange at Waterbrook, at auction, in a two-book deal, for publication Fall 2026 and Spring 2028, respectively, by Jevon Bolden at Embolden Media Group (World Rights).

For rights inquiries, contact Denise Cronin, decronin@penguinrandomhouse.com

WaterBrook is an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC.

Carol Stream, Il. — Tyndale House Publishers expresses its deep appreciation for the remarkable life and ministry of Dr. James C. Dobson, who faithfully served families and the Christian community for decades.

As a long-standing Tyndale author, Dr. Dobson profoundly shaped conversations on family, faith, and parenting. We are honored to have published many of his bestselling and enduring works, including Dare to Discipline (1970), What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew about Women (1975), The Strong-Willed Child (1978), When God Doesn’t Make Sense (1993), Bringing Up Boys (2001), and Bringing Up Girls (2010). These books have touched millions of readers, offering biblical wisdom, practical guidance, and encouragement for generations of families.

Beyond his books, Dr. Dobson’s influence reached into homes worldwide through his radio ministry at Focus on the Family and later through the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute. His vision also extended to the public square, where he co-founded Alliance Defending Freedom, leaving a lasting impact on the cause of religious liberty and family advocacy.

With heartfelt sympathy, Tyndale House Publishers extends condolences to Shirley Dobson, Danae Dobson, and Ryan Dobson on the loss of their loving husband and father. “We at Tyndale are deeply grateful for Dr. Dobson’s unwavering commitment to strengthening families and equipping believers,” said Ron Beers, Chief Publishing Officer at Tyndale House.

Dr. Dobson’s life was a testimony to his faith in Christ and his steadfast dedication to serving families everywhere. His influence will endure for generations to come.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT), and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a majority of annual revenue—more than $110 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Andrea Martin, andreamartin@tyndale.com