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The article focuses on devotionals, which are publications featuring daily, weekly, or monthly readings and words from the Bible. It is reported that these devotionals are designed to help readers draw closer to God. It further discusses the enduring popularity of devotionals in the religious publishing industry, with books like Sarah Young's "Jesus Calling" often leading bestseller lists year after year.

The article presents the views of several publishers of academic religious books, including Jon Boyd, Richard Brown, and Katya Covrett, who discuss their plans for publishing programs.

The article reports that U.S. publishers in the religion category say younger readers want more titles published in Spanish. It mentions views of Cris Garrido, publisher of HarperCollins Christian Publishing's (HCCP) Spanish division on an appetite for Spanish or bilingual children's titles. It also mentions views of Giancarlo Montemayor, global publishing for Lifeway, on investment in original authors is harder than just translating resources.

The article focuses on religion publishers which explore the numerous ways faith and social issues overlap in today's political climate. It mentions books from religion and spirituality publishers are tackling hot-button social and political issues through the lens of faith leading up to the 2020 election. It also mentions book "Just Faith: Reclaiming Progressive Christianity" by Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons examines the past to make a case for how the religious left.

The article offers suggestions of librarians in Nashville, Tennessee by revealing best practices for religion publishers to reach the library market. Topics discussed include branches of Nashville Public Library system, diversity and inclusion as a librarian's top priorities when it comes to collection development and religious books; and struggle of librarians with budget cuts.

The article offers insight to the achievements of Beth Moore, author, Tyndale and Living Proof Ministries. It mentions that Moore has landed a publishing partnership with Tyndale for trade books, and backlist titles with Tyndale include "Chasing Vines: Finding Your Way with a More Fruitful Life," "So Long Insecurity," and "Made to Flourish: Cultivating an Abundant Life."

The article features David Moberg, senior vice president and group publisher at HarperCollins Christian Publishing and one of the industry members selected by the journal "Publishers Weekly" for his notable achievements in 2018. Topics include his working experience in Christian publishing, challenging trends he witnessed in the industry, and his retirement plan in June 2019.