Every Moment Holy: Rites of Passage:

Every Moment Holy

by Douglas Kaine McKelvey, Ned Bustard (Illustrator)

From the best-selling prayer book series Every Moment Holy, author Douglas Kaine McKelvey maps out the day-to-day trials, joys, hopes, and griefs of early adulthood and provides more than 150 liturgies for sustenance and guidance along the passage into the wide world of maturity.



Every Moment Rites of Passage is a perfect companion for graduates of high school or college, or anyone navigating the storms of early adulthood. The collection includes more than a dozen all new illustrations by acclaimed artist Ned Bustard and prayers for moments such



For Beginning a New JobBefore a Major Life DecisionFor Missing HomeWhen Your Vehicle Breaks DownFor Late Night TakeoutBefore a Season AbroadFor Finding Delight in DiscoveryFor Hanging Out with FriendsFor Lonely HoursFor Financial WorriesWhen You Feel Stuck in Your HometownFor Conflict with a RoommateAfter a Hard Breakup

. . . and dozens more, plus over 30 illustrations by Ned Bustard.

Genres: Christian

196 pages, Leather Bound

Published March 2, 2026

About the author

Douglas Kaine McKelvey is an author, song lyricist, and scriptwriter. His books include four volumes of the "Every Moment Holy" series (now approaching 700,000 books sold), the critically acclaimed middle-grade-reader novel "The Angel Knew Papa and the Dog", and others. He served as a scriptwriter and story editor for the first three seasons of the animated series The Wingfeather Saga, and has penned more than 400 lyrics recorded by a variety of artists. In 2026 Douglas launched the ongoing "Every Moment Holy: Prayer Songs" project (available on most streaming platforms), and an Every Moment Holy Live multi-artist, touring event. He is currently working on a nonfiction book for Waterbrook Press. Douglas and his wife Lise live in middle Tennessee.

Reviews

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Y’all. I felt so seen, just reading the table of contents, that I started crying.

I never cry. Even when I want to.

In language as soaringly beautiful and filled with grace as it is deep, truthful, and powerful, Rites of Passage has encouraged and blessed me. I look forward to pulling it off the shelf to help process life as often as I open other EMH volumes.

Well worth every penny I paid for it (even though that was a lot)!

[Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Rabbit Room sent me a copy of “Every Moment Holy: Rites of Passage” by Douglas Kaine McKelvey in exchange for an honest review.

Life is full of landmark moments, and when we face them we often do not know how to prepare or how to speak of them. This is the benefit of written prayers and liturgies. They disciple us by teaching us a God-honoring way to process these events. The Every Moment Holy series has been a phenomenal source for growth in prayer. This latest volume particularly focuses on the changes and challenges of college-age kids and other young adults. Despite this particular target demographic, the contents of this book can be beneficial to readers of all ages. The content orients you to God, and each liturgy ends with an excerpt from Scripture. Altogether, this is a fantastic resource. I especially recommend this as a graduation gift.

[Don Dunnington · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this as a college graduation gift. It is a wonderful collection of prayers dealing with many life issues faced by young adults. The prayers are thoughtful and sensitive, reflect a deep devotion to the way of Christ, and offer excellent counsel/guidance in the way of increasing Christian spiritual maturity. It is printed and bound in an attractive fashion. Recommended!

[Avery Bain · Rating 5 out of 5]

he does it again🤤 these liturgies give language to the beauty, ache, and hope of being a young adult navigating faithfulness to Christ. I feel so seen and grateful for this resource!!!!!!!!