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Recognizing Excellence in Christ-Centered Writing
The Christian Book Excellence Awards exist to recognize and celebrate outstanding Christian books across genres and publishing paths. Open to both self-published and traditionally published authors, our annual awards honor the highest standards of excellence in Christian publishing—highlighting works that demonstrate biblical faithfulness, literary quality, and meaningful contribution to Christian thought and discipleship. Through this program, we aim to support Christian authors, elevate their work, and help their books gain visibility, credibility, and momentum in their publishing journey.
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FEATURED WINNING TITLES
Hand-selected by our Head Evaluator, these standout award-winning titles are well worth adding to your reading list.
In Hope from On High, Jenae Alexander has crafted a beautiful and unique devotional that invites readers into a lived understanding of the hope we have in Christ. With the tenderness and warmth of a shepherdess and the conviction of a faithful disciple, Alexander weaves biblical truth, thoughtful reflection, and heartfelt, practical encouragement into each reading. More than a collection of daily meditations, this devotional offers a powerful invitation to transformation through our living hope, Jesus Christ.
Category: Devotional and Meditation Literature
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Why read it, from our head evaluator:
"This devotional is in a league of its own. Jenae meets readers in the quiet places of the heart—the places where we are carrying questions, disappointments, and circumstances we cannot control. Her warmth and wisdom create space for readers to slow down, truly encounter Scripture, reflect with intention, pray with heart, and apply the truth of God’s Word in a personal, accessible, and unique way. Jenae Alexander has a gift for presenting the Word with humility, friendly warmth, clarity, and tender, thoughtful prose. Her reflections invite us to seek hope from God, and to know the God who is Himself our hope. This devotional will bless anyone walking through seasons of suffering. It offers a needed reminder that our circumstances are not where our hope lies and calls us to fix our eyes on the faithfulness of our Saviour, who will never leave or forsake us. It is a beautiful invitation to lift our eyes upward and anchor our hearts in Christ, and to be changed as we abide in Him."
Introduction to Faith and God's Existence: Using Christian Apologetics to Have Daily Discussions with Our Children
By Michael P Peppers, Rph, Pharmd.
In Introduction to Faith and God's Existence, Michael Peppers offers a compelling, Christ-centered guide to helping children—and the adults who love them—navigate some of life's biggest questions with confidence and biblical truth. Drawing on his background in science and his deep love for Scripture, Peppers presents a compelling defense of the Christian faith that is both academically rigorous and wonderfully accessible. This is an exceptional resource for parents seeking to strengthen their own faith while equipping the next generation to stand firm in an increasingly secular world.
Category: Apologetics & Worldview Literature
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Why read it, from our head evaluator:
"In a culture where our children are constantly confronted with questions about faith, science, and truth, Michael Peppers has created one of the most accessible apologetics resources I've read. What makes this book so exceptional is that it never forces readers to choose between intellectual rigor and heartfelt faith—it wonderfully weaves the two together. Written from the heart of a loving family patriarch, it equips families to engage difficult questions with confidence, humility, and biblical wisdom. Whether you're raising children, discipling grandchildren, leading a small group, or simply wanting to better understand why the Christian faith is both intellectually credible and deeply beautiful, this is a resource you'll want to add to your library and return to again and again."
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In a kingdom of pink castles and endless treasures, one little princess discovers that none of it can fix the empty place inside her—until a sparkle in the creek changes everything! Amy Sun's Heart of the Kingdom is a sweet, beautifully illustrated fable that turns a simple bedtime story into a child's first glimpse of the Gospel, written from a mother's heart for her own little princess. Charming, tender, and profound, it's a storybook little girls will ask for again and again, and a discipleship tool that parents will treasure reading aloud.
Category: Children's Books (Illustrated)
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Why read it, from our head evaluator:
"Few children's books manage to be both genuinely magical and theologically profound without being preachy. Heart of the Kingdom pulls it off beautifully. Amy Sun never preaches at little hearts; she trusts the story to do the work, and it does it well. Amy's fairy tale lines up with Scripture at every turn instead of softening it, and it is written with the timeless, once-upon-a-time charm of classics like Aesop's Fables. The artwork is absolutely precious, the rhythm is made for bedtime read-alouds, and the closing note to parents hands moms and dads exactly what they need to walk their own little princesses toward Jesus Christ. Underneath the sparkle and the pink castle is an amazing discipleship tool, clearly created by a loving mother and Jesus follower after God's own heart."
In a nation plagued by division, moral confusion, and spiritual drift, what can one woman do? Read this beautifully-written and hopeful devotional to find out. One Nation Under God offers 40 Scripture-rooted devotions for women who love America and long to see it renewed. Without partisan agenda or divisive rhetoric, Amanda C. Bauch guides readers through honest reflection, repentance, and powerful prayer, equipping women to stand faithfully in any circumstance.
Category: Devotional & Meditations
Awarded with Special Distinction: Emerging Voice
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Why read it, from our head evaluator:
"One Nation Under God is a rare devotional that speaks to the condition of a nation by first addressing the condition of the Spirit. Bauch writes with biblical conviction but without contempt. Honest, never hateful, faithful, never fearful. For women weary of today's cultural tone, this book offers a tender and thoughtful Christlike path marked by prayer, repentance, and genuine faithfulness to Jesus Christ. Well-written and biblically rich, this is perfect for any woman who loves her country."
'The Harmonyville Tales: The Adventures of Bear & Donkey' by K. W. Oliver
K.W. Oliver invites readers into Harmonyville, a place where the simple adventures of Bear and Donkey reveal profound truths about friendship, faith, and the quiet ways God works in everyday life. Alongside a cast of beloved companions, these warm and reflective stories remind readers that even life’s smallest moments can carry divine purpose. The Harmonyville Tales gently encourages readers of all ages to see God’s hand at work in the ordinary and to remember that we never walk through life alone.
Category: Christian Living & Discipleship
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Why read it, from our head evaluator:
"This warm, engaging, and pastoral collection blends fable, memoir, and devotional storytelling into memorable tales rooted in biblical truth. A true contemporary classic for families and readers of all ages, it's the kind of book you will return to again and again."
In Faith in the Flames, Shawna Foster shares a raw and deeply personal journey through suffering, loss, and the refining work of God in seasons she never expected to face. With honesty and vulnerability, she opens a window into what it looks like to cling to faith when life feels overwhelming and answers seem absent. This is a compelling read for those navigating deep trials who are looking for hope that is not theoretical, but tested in the middle of real-life fire.
Category: Women's Ministry Literature
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Why read it, from our head evaluator:
"This is the kind of book that feels like sitting across from a trusted friend who has walked through real fire and come out with wisdom, not bitterness. Shawna Foster writes with the wisdom of a Titus 2 woman, offering grounded, compassionate insight that speaks gently but truthfully into pain, especially the deep ache of parental alienation. This book also reaches far beyond Shawna's struggle, resonating with anyone navigating seasons of suffering. For anyone in need of encouragement that feels both personal and biblically-anchored, this is a meaningful and steady companion for helping you walk through your own flames and find the victory through our Living Hope, Jesus Christ.”
From Battlefield To Breakthrough: The Foundation Taking Authority Over Your Mind And Identity
By Kristina Gibbons
Does spiritual warfare have to feel like guesswork? Pastor Kristina Gibbons answers with a clear no—and she gives believers an actual roadmap for the fight. From Battlefield to Breakthrough: The Foundation is a Spirit-empowered training manual: biblically grounded teaching paired with practical application that moves readers from striving to lasting freedom in Christ.
Category: Spiritual Formation
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Why read it, from our head evaluator:
"This is a uniquely comprehensive, theologically-rigorous, Holy Spirit-empowered training manual that will equip any believer for real spiritual warfare and breakthrough! Spirit-filled and highly practical for any and all believers, it is a workbook you will return to again and again. Kristina Gibbons is a gifted teacher, and there is truly nothing like this book in the Christian space today. Pastor Kristina's voice is grounded and trustworthy, her framework is illuminating, and her teaching is anchored wholly in Scripture. For the believer feeling spiritually stuck or in need of a breakthrough, this workbook delivers."
'Upon Them All: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Purpose: True Stories to Ignite Your Faith'
by Elliana Olivia
Does God still move in miracles, signs, and wonders today? Elliana Olivia answers with a resounding yes—and she shares the multi-generational family stories that testify to it. Upon Them All is a Spirit-filled treasure: four generations of testimonies from ordinary believers who walked so closely with Jesus that the miraculous became a way of life. This is the perfect read for anyone hungry for more of God, tired of dead religion, and ready to be reminded that the outpouring of His Spirit is for everyone in the Church.
Category: Evangelism & Missions
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Why read it, from our head evaluator:
"This is a unique, genuinely Spirit-filled collection of testimonies that will inspire any believer! Theologically sound, honest about the miraculous without being sensational, and written with a warmth, biblical depth, and vigor that is hard to find in the charismatic space. Elliana Olivia is a gifted writer and, clearly, a woman who walks closely with God. Her voice is measured and trustworthy, her stories inspiring, and her theology grounded in Scripture. For the believer hungry for more of the Holy Spirit, tired of dry doctrine, or simply in need of encouragement that God is still powerfully at work today, this book delivers. A beautiful, well-crafted reminder that the outpouring is for everyone."
'Samia, Come Forth! Trading Graveclothes for Purpose' by Samia Young
Samia Young shares the raw, heart-wrenching, and inspiring testimony of how she gained victory over abuse, rejection, abandonment, homosexuality, depression, and more through Christ Jesus. This book is a clarion call for those who are stuck in tombs of trauma and other dead places to come out. It is for those who have been unknowingly wearing their trauma, failures, and insecurities like graveclothes. Are you ready to come forth and be loosed once and for all?
Category: Memoir &Testimony
Awarded with Special Distinction: Emerging Voice
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Why read it, from our head evaluator:
"This is a powerful and anointed work distinguished by a prophetic voice and strong ministry value. For readers in any season of faith, this book holds the potential to change lives and draw you deeper into the freedom and abundance available in Christ."