Author: Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing Publisher: Worthy Books Genre: Christian / Advent ISBN: 978-1-5460-0452-3 Pages: 208 Price: $24.00 Author’s website Buy it at Amazon Every Christmas, we hear the story of the angel announcing to Mary that she has been chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus. And we see Mary kneeling in front of Jesus with Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men in our manger scenes. But is this all we know about Mary’s role in this miraculous birth? If we read deeper in the Bible, we can see a lot more that Mary would like us to know. In Mary’s Voice we visit with Mary as she experie ..read more

Author: Bob Lotich Publisher: WaterBrook Genre: Christian, Personal finance ISBN: 978-0-593-19365-5 Pages: 304 Price: $18.00 Author’s website Buy it at Amazon Many Christians believe that money is the root of all evil, but they have actually been misquoting the Bible. Our goal as Christians should be to avoid the love of money. Having money is not a bad thing, and can, in fact, be very good, if we are giving it away. Simple Money, Rich Life explores the journey Bob and Linda Lotich have been taking with regards to their own financial lives. In this unique look at money, they share how they ha ..read more

Author: Mirjam van der Vegt Publisher: Worthy Books Genre: Christian / Self improvement ISBN: 978-1-5460-1578-9 Pages: 224 Price: $21.00 Buy it at Amazon Author’s website Do you long for more silence in your life? Do you find that your prayers are short and squeezed in between daily activities? Would you love to go on a retreat but can’t find the time? If so, Stilte is perfect for you. After a brief explanation of the importance of silence, forty short meditations follow with ideas on how to cultivate it in our own lives. The include pruning, slowing down, and stopping the multitasking that n ..read more

Author: Justin Kane Genre: Christian ISBN: 978-1636251462 Pages: 407 Price: $19.99 Buy it at Amazon Many of us grew up in churches where we were expected to follow a set of rules in the hope that we could please God. But the sad reality is that we’re all sinners, and the only hope we have of getting to Heaven rests on the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for us in dying on the cross. But what if we have it all wrong? What if God only sees Jesus when he looks at us? Shifting from a functional gospel mindset to a relational one won’t be easy if we’ve already been conditioned to work for God’s approv ..read more

Author: Ben Young Publisher: David C Cook Genre: Children / Self-help ISBN: 978-0-7814-1464-7 Pages: 208 Price: $22.99 Author’s website Buy it at Amazon When it feels as if life is out of control and nothing is going right, it can be difficult to see the light. Those are the times that try our souls, and we struggle to fight our way out. Survive the Day was written in response to author Ben Young’s own life storm, and he shares the insights he learned in the process. Moving through painful circumstances takes time, and Young guides us, holding our hand the whole way. We face the challenge to ..read more

Authors: Christina Cimorelli , Katherine Cimorelli, Lisa Cimorelli, Amy Cimorelli, Lauren Cimorelli, Dani Cimorelli Publisher: Thomas Nelson Genre: Christian / Teen ISBN: 978-1-4002-1302-3 Pages: 192 Price: $18.99 Authors’ website Buy it at Amazon The Cimorelli sisters have received lots of mail from girls looking for advice on how to handle the ups and downs of their growing-up years. Since they can’t respond to each one directly, they decided the best way to reach everyone was to compile their collective wisdom in Believe in You. The topics they cover are: your relationship with you, spirit ..read more

Author: Ryan Mack Publisher: Health Communications Inc. Genre: Christian / Finance ISBN: 9780757323645 Pages: 384 Price: $16.95 Author’s website Buy it at Amazon Christians have a responsibility to manage their money in accordance with God’s word. But how does God feel about accumulating wealth? Surprisingly, He doesn’t have a problem with it, as long as the quest for money doesn’t become an obsession for believers. And, in fact, it can become a wonderful resource when giving to those in need. In Provisions for Abundance, author Ryan Mack offers 365 Christian daily devotionals for financial s ..read more

Author: Pierce Brantley Publisher: David C Cook Genre: Christian / Men ISBN: 978-0-8307-8073-0 Pages: 224 Price: $17.99 Author’s website Buy it at Amazon Many men see their jobs as nothing more than a weekly paycheck, but Pierce Brantley doesn’t agree. Instead, he asks men to see their jobs as a calling that has meaning and purpose. But how can they find that purpose in the daily grind? Calling shows them how. Throughout this book, Brantley shares his own experiences of growing up and working at various jobs. He has been laborer and business owner, and he shows how each has worked to further ..read more

Author: Jon Meacham Publisher: Convergent Books Genre: Christian ISBN: 978-0-593-23666-6 Pages: 144 Price: $22.00 Author’s website Buy it at Amazon In commemorating the Passion of Christ, Christians often focus on the last seven words of Jesus. Taken from the Gospels, these last words express essential Christian truths. The Hope of Glory is a collection of meditations on each of these last words, beginning with an explanation of their significance. These words are: The First Word: “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” The Second Word: “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will ..read more

Author: Dr. Kimberly D. Moore Publisher: Rockridge Press Genre: Christian / Bible study ISBN: 978-1-64152-815-3 Pages: 208 Price: $14.99 Author’s website Buy it at Amazon Have you thought about reading the Bible in a year? Many reading plans can be found on the internet, but maybe you’re looking for something more. The Bible in 52 Weeks provides a full reading plan along with 52 weekly meditations, as you study the scripture for the week. The scripture reading plan is more than a trip through the Bible, cover to cover. Mixing it up a little makes it easier to get through some of the books tha ..read more