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Ruth E. Van Reken

Ruth E. Van Reken has taught and developed Bible studies for more than 30 years, including the Fisherman Bible Studyguide Who Is the Holy Spirit? She is also the coauthor of Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds and travels nationally and internationally working with globally mobile families. The mother of three grown children and many grandchildren, she lives with her husband, David, in Indianapolis.
When Faith Is All You Have
Who Is the Holy Spirit?
Who Is Jesus?
Images of Redemption

Books

When Faith Is All You Have
Who Is the Holy Spirit?
Who Is Jesus?
Images of Redemption

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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