BOOKS & BIBLES Cokesbury Fall 2019
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Inside Catalog New & Noteworthy ............................................... 2–9
Leadership ......................................................... 31–33
Christian Living .................................................. 10–13
Preaching & Worship ........................................ 34–35
Prayer & Devotion ............................................ 14–17
Study & Theology .............................................. 36–38
Spiritual Growth................................................ 18–21
Bibles .................................................................. 39–41
Biography & Memoir ........................................ 22–25
Children’s Bibles................................................ 42–43
Church & Culture .............................................. 26–30 Prices subject to change. For the most current pricing, call or visit Cokesbury.com. Prices shown in red reflect Cokesbury everyday discount off regular prices. Unless otherwise noted, all books are paperbound.
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Jen Hatmaker, sought-after speaker, Big Sister Emeritus, and Chief BFF, is the author of eleven Bible studies and books, including New York Times bestsellers For the Love and Of Mess and Moxie. Jen hosts the award-winning For The Love podcast and leads a tightly knit online community that reaches millions each week.
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7 Days of Christmas covers seven days during the Christmas season to practice both generosity and restraint in the areas [of excess] related to the book.... We’ll see the reasons why each area is important to Jen and also applicable to most American families. We’ll also see how that particular area of excess impacts the family unit, the community, and the world at large—complete with ideas on how to reduce thoughtless consumption and consider other practices that lead to less stuff but more joy.
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Simplify your life at Christmas & rediscover God’s abundance
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7 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS Jen Hatmaker Traditionally, Christmas is a time of giving, entertaining, decorating, and shopping. What if you bucked tradition this year and practiced restraint instead? In 7 Days of Christmas, best-selling author Jen Hatmaker shows how you can turn seven key areas of consumption—food, clothes, spending, media, possessions, waste, and stress—into thoughtful and practical generosity that captures the true spirit of Christmas. Throughout the book, snippets of Jen’s journey offer insight, humor, ideas, facts, and encouragement as you embrace this change. As you eliminate some of the excesses in your life, you’ll find them replaced by a new level of joy. Abingdon Press. Coming in October. 9781501888274. Hardcover. $21.99; $15.99
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Will Willimon is Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry and Director of the Doctor of Ministry at Duke Divinity School, Durham, North Carolina. He is an internationally renowned preacher and widely read author noted for his humor, his insight into the Christian faith, and his theological commitment. His many books have sold over a million copies.
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The “peculiar prophet” looks back
By turns poignant, hilarious, and thought-provoking—but always irresistibly engaging—Accidental Preacher is sure to join the well-remembered, classic memoirs of our time.
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ACCIDENTAL PREACHER: A Memoir Will Willimon The lively, inspiring memoir of an eminent Christian preacher and leader. In this book, one of today’s best-known Christian leaders recounts—with his signature wit and humor—memorable moments from his rich and full preaching life. A personal and vocational memoir, Will Willimon’s Accidental Preacher portrays the adventure of a life caught up in the purposes of a God who calls unlikely people to engage in work greater than themselves.
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Beginning with his childhood in a segregated South and moving through his student years, Willimon gives candid, inspiring, and humorous testimony to his experiences as a seminary professor, rural pastor, globe-trotting preacher, bishop, and popular theologian and writer. Above all, he shows how God has constantly had a call on his life. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780802876447. Hardcover. $24.99; $18.99
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Kate Bowler is the author of Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel and the New York Times bestselling memoir Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved, which she wrote after being diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at age 35. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The New Republic, The Guardian, TIME Magazine, The Atlantic, The Economist, The Washington Post, NPR, and the BBC. She is an assistant professor of the history of Christianity in North America at Duke Divinity School (currently on sabbatical).
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The Preacher’s Wife is a smart, thoughtprovoking account of contemporary women in megaministry, but it’s also a book about the extraordinary pressures faced by all women, religious or not, today. With empathy and humor, Kate Bowler paints an unforgettable portrait of a fascinating group of evangelical women. — Catherine Brekus, author of Strangers and Pilgrims: Female Preaching in America, 1740–1845
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EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON: And Other Lies I’ve Loved Kate Bowler
Kate Bowler is a professor at Duke Divinity School specializing in the study of the prosperity gospel, a creed that sees fortune as a blessing from God and misfortune as a mark of God’s disapproval. At thirtyfive, everything in her life points toward “blessing.” Then she is diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. Stripped of the certainty that everything happens for a reason, she discovers life is hard, but beautiful in a way it never has been before. Random House.
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THE PREACHER’S WIFE: The Precarious Power of Evangelical Women Celebrities Kate Bowler Since the 1970s, an important new figure has appeared on the center stage of American evangelicalism—the celebrity preacher’s wife. Although most evangelical traditions bar women from ordained ministry, many women have carved out unofficial positions of power in their husbands’ spiritual empires or their own ministries. The biggest stars―such as Beth Moore, Joyce Meyer, and Victoria Osteen―write best-selling books, grab high ratings on Christian television, and even preach. In this engaging book, Kate Bowler, an acclaimed historian of religion and the author of the best-selling memoir Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved, offers a sympathetic and revealing portrait of megachurch women celebrities, showing how they must balance the demands of celebrity culture and conservative, male-dominated faiths. The story of women who most often started off as somebody’s wife and ended up as everyone’s almost-pastor, The Preacher’s Wife is a compelling account of women’s search for spiritual authority in the age of celebrity. Princeton University Press. Coming in October. 9780691179612. Hardcover. $29.95; $21.79
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Adam Hamilton is the senior pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, one of the most influential mainline churches in America. He is the best-selling and award-winning author of The Journey, The Way, 24 Hours That Changed the World, Enough, and When Christians Get It Wrong.
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Daily devotional shows how to live with courage & hope
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LIVING UNAFRAID: Lessons on Hope from 31 of the Bible’s Most-Loved Stories Adam Hamilton
Our capacity to experience fear is a gift from God. It protects us from harm by sensing possible danger and motivating us to act. But fear can also dominate our lives. We worry about the future, about our health, about disappointing our friends and family. When these worries play over and over in our minds without resolution, it can rob us of joy and keep us from pursuing the life we’re meant to live.
Trusted pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton has won a wide audience for 40-day devotional books based on his major, hardcover releases. In Unafraid, he drew on the latest research, therapeutic insights, biblical principles, and personal experience to untangle the knots of fear and truly embrace Jesus’s recurring counsel to his followers: “Do not be afraid.” In this appealing, highly practical little book, he turns more pastoral, guiding readers in daily spiritual practice that will counter anxiety and fear. In Living Unafraid, he walks readers through 31 of the Bible’s most-loved stories, showing how the people of Scripture found hope in God in the face of adversity and some of life’s most frightening situations. Each day, he unpacks a new lesson—from Creation to the Gospels to the final words of Revelation—showing how God’s love and deliverance can empower us for the battles we face today. Convergent Books. 9781524760526. Hardcover. $18.99; $13.79
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THE WALK: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life Adam Hamilton
This Lent and Easter discover five essential spiritual practices rooted in Jesus’ own walk with God, and intended to be a part of our daily walk with Christ. Hamilton engagingly explores each practice, its New Testament foundation, and its potential effect on our personal lives and our lives together as the church. Abingdon Press. Coming in December. 9781501891182. Hardcover. $19.99; $13.99
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Max Lucado is America’s leading inspirational author— selling nearly 100 million copies of his books. He has written multiple bestsellers including Unshakable Hope, Anxious for Nothing, Because of Bethlehem, The Life Lessons series, Ten Women of the Bible, and You’ll Get Through This. He is also minister of writing and preaching for Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas.
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You aren’t in charge of the weather, the traffic, or the occupant of the White House. But you can always increase the number of smiles on our planet. You can lower the anger level in your city. You, yes you, can help people to sleep better, laugh more, hum instead of grumble, walk instead of stumble. And don’t be surprised when you begin to sense a newfound joy yourself. That’s what this book is about: the unexpected path to joy.
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ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World Max Lucado
Anxiety is at an all-time high, but there’s a prescription for dealing with it. In this study of Philippians 4:6-7, now in paperback, the Apostle Paul admonishes the followers of Christ, “Do not be anxious about anything...” Max guides readers through this Scripture passage and explains the key concepts. Thomas Nelson. Coming in October. 9780718074210. $17.99; $11.99
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Is there a secret to finding happiness?
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HAPPY TODAY: A Guided Journal to Genuine Joy Max Lucado Discover what happiness is and how to find that deep, lasting, heart-brimmingover kind of happy. In this guided journal, each week includes an excerpt of Max’s writing, primarily from How Happiness Happens. Each entry also includes a Scripture and a guided journal prompt, alongside journaling space with photos and beautiful illustrations on each spread. This book is great to work through independently or as you read Max Lucado’s How Happiness Happens. By walking through the “one another” passages found in Scripture, Max equips you with both an overarching way of living and practical day-to-day actions that produce a life of happiness and moments of true joy. You’ll discover the secret that the Bible teaches and research affirms: doing good does good for the doer. Thomas Nelson. 9781400217243. Hardcover. $16.99; $10.99
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Thomas Nelson. 9780718096137. Hardcover. $24.99; $15.79
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Cheryl Hale is a writer, blogger, and business owner who founded the Girl Be Brave online community, website GirlBeBrave.com, and product line in 2016. She started Girl Be Brave after reading a note that her grandmother, Frances, left her mother in her Bible, which ended with “girl be brave.” Cheryl’s hope is that Frances’ words reach every girl and woman who needs a reminder of her own bravery.
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GIRL BE BRAVE 100 Days to Chart Your Course Cheryl Hale Three simple words were all it took to help Cheryl Hale push through her fear and chart a course for her life. Of course, these weren’t just any words. Her grandmother wrote them in a note to her mother…a note Cheryl found tucked into the back of her grandmother’s Bible. Girl Be Brave: 100 Days to Chart Your Course includes 100 reflections inspired by Hale’s grandmother’s note. With honesty and a side of humor, her thoughts will encourage you to embrace the plan God has for you, to face your fears, and to discover that you are braver than you ever thought possible.
In Girl Be Brave, Chery Hale shares 100 days of encouragement, quotes, and photos, calling women everywhere to embrace lives of bravery. Inspired by the blog and online community of the same name, Hale helps readers chart their course to a more passionate and satisfying life with reflections like “Not Always Nice,” “No One Gets to Tell You,” and “Self-Care Is Not Vanity, Not Even Close,” accompanied by powerful images of brave women in action.
Whether you’re making a major decision, dealing with a difficult transition, or feeling afraid, Girl Be Brave will give you courage and confidence to move forward. Be fearless and spend the next 100 days discovering that you are braver than you think and stronger than you thought possible. This book comes in a beautiful case wrapped with a ribbon, making it perfect for gift-giving. Abingdon Press. 9781501885402. Hardcover. $18.99; $13.99
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Natalie Chambers Snapp is an author, blogger, and speaker known for her refreshing authenticity and practical approach to life and God’s Word. She is passionate about sharing the grace, mercy, and truth of God’s love with others “regardless of your track record.” Natalie is the author of the book Heart Sisters and the Bible study Becoming Heart Sisters. She has written for various blogs and online devotionals, including Proverbs 31.
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As we explore Bathsheba’s story, along with some practical insights for the journey to healing and wholeness, we’ll see that her suffering renovated her into a woman of confidence, wisdom, and love. And best of all, God didn’t just do this for Bathsheba. He promises healing and hope for all of us. We just have to be willing to listen to the One who is for us—the One who has come to give us life to the full.
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Find healing and hope when things haven’t gone as planned
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THE BATHSHEBA BATTLE: Finding Hope When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn Natalie Chambers Snapp As women, we try so hard to make things run smoothly, but very few of us have lived a life without an unexpected turn. So when something doesn’t go as planned, we’re left feeling especially hurt and even stuck when trying to move forward. In The Bathsheba Battle, Natalie Chambers Snapp shows us how much we have in common with one of the most misunderstood women in the Bible, Bathsheba. Despite unforeseen and tragic circumstances beyond her control, there are glimmers of hope in her story. By studying her life, you’ll find healing from your own painful past and hope for living fully as God intends. Includes discussion questions. Abingdon Press. 9781501890802. $16.99; $12.99
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Christian Living Staying busy is easy—staying well rested is the real challenge
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SACRED REST: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity Saundra Dalton-Smith How can you keep your energy, happiness, creativity, and relationships fresh and thriving in the midst of neverending family demands, career pressures, and the stress of everyday life? In Sacred Rest, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine doctor, reveals why rest can no longer remain optional. In Sacred Rest she shares seven types of rest she has found lacking in the lives of those she encounters in her clinical practice and research—physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, sensory, social, creative—and why a deficiency in any one of these types of rest can have unfavorable effects on your health, happiness, relationships, creativity, and productivity. By combining scientific research with personal stories, spiritual insight, and practical next steps, Sacred Rest gives the weary permission to embrace rest, set boundaries, and seek sanctuary without any guilt, shame, or fear. Faithwords. 9781478921684. $14.99; $10.99
SHE DREAMS: Live the Life You
MORE FOR MOM: Living Your
Were Created For Tiffany Bluhm
Whole and Holy Life Kristin Funston
Bluhm encourages you to discover and follow your God-given dreams through the biblical story of Moses. It took a lifetime for Moses to live out his dream, but by holding onto hope and trusting God it came to pass. So, too, can the dreams God has planted in your heart. Abingdon Press. 9781501878329. $16.99; $12.99
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More is always needed from mothers, and many of us believe that fulfilling the needs of our work life, our social life, and our family life is our purpose. Stop believing the lies! Instead discover that more is available for us…that God means for us to have a whole and holy life and that our day-to-day reality is complete just as it is. Abingdon Press. 9781501879715. $16.99; $11.79
DARE TO HOPE: Living Intentionally in an Unstable World Melissa Spoelstra
Despite life’s uncertainties, you can live with hope! This book draws upon Spoeltra’s best-selling Bible study Jeremiah: Daring to Hope in an Unstable World, highlighting six guidelines that enable us to overcome fear, worry, and doubt as we put our hope in God alone. With Scripture memory verses, five spiritual practices, and “Dare to Hope Challenges.” Abingdon Press. 9781501879654. $16.99; $11.99
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Saundra Dalton-Smith is an author, speaker and board-certified internal medicine physician with an active medical practice near Birmingham, AL. She is an international media resource on the mind, body, spirit connection and a top 100 medical expert in Good Housekeeping Doctors’ Secrets. She is the author of Set Free to Live and Come Empty.
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PLATINUM FAITH: Live Brilliant, Be Resilient, & Know Your Worth Michelle Medlock Adams and Bethany Jett
Silver and gold are precious, but when you hear the word “platinum,” don’t you think of something even more precious? The authors explore platinum’s qualities, showing how they apply to women’s lives and faith. With journaling and leader helps. Abingdon Press. Coming in October. 9781501890727. $18.99; $13.99 FB20
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Christian Living A compelling case for Christianity’s relevance in the modern world
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FOLLOWING JESUS: Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety Henri J. M. Nouwen
Henri J. M. Nouwen was a Dutch-born Catholic priest, professor, and pastor, who authored over 30 books on the spiritual life that have been translated into more than 30 languages, resonating with people across religious, spiritual, cultural, and political lines. He died in 1996, leaving a huge literary legacy for writers, readers, teachers, and seekers.
JESUS WEPT: When Faith and Depression Meet Barbara C. Crafton
Like all human experience, no two courses of depression and healing are the same. Faith can make depression easier, but can also make it harder as it makes us question our beliefs and God’s presence. Crafton’s beautiful, candid book reminds readers that God does not ordain our suffering but instead meets us in our darkest days to compassionately call us toward the light. Fortress Press. 9781506454559. $17.99; $12.99 FB20
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At one of the lowest points in Henri Nouwen’s life he gave a series of lectures on the importance of following Jesus in an age of anxiety. Drawn from those talks, this new work from the archives of the Nouwen estate reveals the deep turmoil and sometimes turbulent inner life of a man who has become an icon of compassion and vulnerablity for Christians and nonChristians alike. Here he writes eloquently about calling and purpose, fear and hope, and explains why, with so many choices available to the twenty-first-century seeker, including atheism and secularism, the greatest reward for those looking for fulfillment is to choose belief in God. Along the way he offers warm, insightful, practical spiritual practices to help keep readers navigate the narrow, sometimes arduous, but ultimately fulfilling road of conviction and faith. Convergent Books. 9781101906392. Hardcover. $25.00; $18.99
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Dr. Fraser seeks to motivate, mentor, and mobilize sufferers of depression in the church to see that serving is so much more than merely a short-lived distraction from your own suffering; it can be a powerful and restorative antidote—a transformative way of life that facilitates healing and hope. Good Books.
A message of hope and perseverance for all of us struggling with our faith in a world where nothing seems solid or permanent. Drawing from life experience plus a storehouse of literary, psychological, and theological insights, Rolheiser examines the fears and doubts that challenge us and lays out a path for faith. Image.
Finding Christ-Centered Hope and Joy Through Serving Others Ryan Noel Fraser
Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose Rebekah Lyons
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Daily struggles with anxiety and stress make it difficult to receive God’s peace. The author draws from her own battle with depression and anxiety and shares a pathway to establish four life-giving rhythms that quiet inner chaos and make room for a flourishing life. Zondervan. Coming in October.
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Finding Hope and Meaning in Our Daily Struggles to Be Human Ronald Rolheiser
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Christian Living We are meant to experience joy in our work
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DISCOVER JOY IN WORK: Transforming Your Occupation Into Your Vocation Shundrawn A. Thomas Business executive Shundrawn Thomas reveals how work is intended to produce lasting value and should be meaningful and productive. A healthy attitude toward work and the workplace requires intentionality and effort. Thomas helps us to a greater understanding of our abilities and passions, which in turn will help us develop into the people we are meant to be. He addresses issues of work ethic, character formation, and work-life synergy to find better harmony between what we do and who we are. Through empirical research and reallife stories, Thomas reveals fundamental truths in easy-toremember concepts for joy at work regardless of occupation, age, or career stage. You are designed to flourish in your workplace. Come on this journey to transcend your occupation and discover your true vocation. IVP Books. 9780830845743. Hardcover. $22.00; $15.99
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GLIMPSES OF THE NEW CREATION: Worship and the Formative Power of the Arts W. David O. Taylor
The author argues that the arts form us in worship by bringing us into intentional and intensive participation in the aesthetic aspect of our humanity—that is, our physical, emotional, imaginative, and metaphorical capacities. Wm B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780802876096. $22.00; $15.99
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Many of us believe we’ve found all the relevant answers to life’s questions or we shy away from asking because we fear uncertainty. But when we make certainty the end goal of faith, we miss out on knowing God more deeply. Learn strategies for leaning into your questions and embracing a life of curiosity. Fortress Press.
This book is carefully adapted and revised for modern readers from Robert Law’s century-old book, The Emotions of Jesus. It flashes light on our understanding and appreciation of who Jesus was, how he lived, and what it must have been like to follow him. With background information, notes, and questions for meditation or discussion. Church Publishing.
Questions and Doubts Can Save Your Faith Stephanie Williams O’Brien
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Shundrawn A. Thomas is president of a trilliondollar global investment management business and speaks nationally on topics including professional development, leadership, values, faith, strategy, and finance. He is the author of Ridiculous Faith: Ordinary People Living Extraordinary Lives and Driving Under the Influence: Finding Your Way on the Road of Life.
BE BOLD: Finding Your Fierce Rachel Billups
If you’ve ever felt put down, unsure, underestimated, or overlooked, this book will encourage you to recognize your own power and potential to be bold. Billups illustrates how she found her own kind of fierce, using her life stories about growing up in Appalachia and becoming a mother and a pastor and weaving them into the lives of biblical characters like Sarah, Mary, and Paul. Abingdon Press. 9781501879203. $18.99; $13.49 FB20
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Christian Living Connect with the God who will not fail you
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UNFAILING: Standing Strong on God’s Promises in the Uncertainties of Life Rob Renfroe
Rob Renfroe is the pastor of adult discipleship at The Woodlands United Methodist Church. He is also president of Good News, the oldest and largest of the evangelical renewal movements within The United Methodist Church, and regularly speaks to renewal groups.
We’ve all experienced the pain of broken promises. People fail us. Plans fail. But there is one who is unfailing, who always keeps his word. In Unfailing, Renfroe reminds us that because God is faithful to his Word we can base on lives on what he has said. And though hard times may follow where we experience confusion, loss, and pain, if we stand on the promises of God we, too, will not fail. Renfroe unpacks eight key ways in which God will not fail you, looking at God’s promises, grace, peace, presence, guidance, power, strength, and love. Each of these is an important and essential aspect of God’s trustworthy and unfailing character, reflecting his faithfulness to you. Each chapter includes a sample prayer as well as personal reflection questions that help you to further apply these truths to your life. Zondervan. 9781628245912. $16.99; $11.99
THIS IS THE DAY: Reclaim Your Dream. Ignite Your Passion. Live Your Purpose. Tim Tebow with A. J. Gregory
Heisman-winning football player Tim Tebow gives advice and encouragement to daily move from “pause” to “play” in finding deeper meaning and success. Tim illustrates the book’s themes with stories from his personal life that will delight readers. Waterbrook Press. 9780525650300. Hardcover. $25.00; $15.79 FB20
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LET GO: Leaning into the Future Without Fear Matt Miofsky
Imagine leaving everything you know, roaming through the unknown, going to a place you know nothing about to build a future. Let Go uses the story of the Exodus to lead us beyond fear and through our very own “wilderness” to a promising future. Great for individuals or groups. Abingdon Press. 9781501879623. $18.99; $13.49
UNSATISFIED: Finding Contentment in a Discontented World Ann C. Sullivan
Contentment doesn’t mean our lives will be perfect or that God has abandoned us when things go wrong. Sort through the reasons for your frustrations by connecting the dots that lead to genuine contentment and by learning that God is closer than you think. Abingdon Press. 9781501879685. $18.99; $11.99
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new THE READING LIFE:
The Joy of Seeing New Worlds Through Others’ Eyes C. S. Lewis
The revered teacher and best-selling author of such classic Christian works as Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters reflects on the power, importance, and joy of a life dedicated to reading books in this delightful collection drawn from his wide body of writings. HarperOne. 9780062849977. Hardcover. $24.99; $16.79
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Prayer & Devotion Shining your light through simple acts
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IN THE LIGHT OF THE NEW DAY: Daily Reflections on Finding Your Purpose Live out God’s purpose and bring good to the world daily We hear a lot these days about the importance of social media “influencers.” Although it may seem that the opinions of women are only highly sought after on blogs on the subjects of fashion and makeup, it turns out women are important influencers in many other ways. We are not only role models in society as a whole, we are spiritual role models as well.
In the Light of the New Day contains 100 inspirational devotions for women that speak to our talents, strengths, worth, and gifts for the purpose of fulfilling our hopes and dreams, and our mission to daily serve God, and to nourish family, friends, and others with acts of grace and love.
In the Light of the New Day includes one hundred inspirational devotions that will help you show the love of God on a daily basis through simple acts of kindness, an encouraging word, or an act of hospitality. Features a beautiful padded cover, tied with a ribbon, making it a lovely gift for mothers, daughters, friends, and co-workers. Abingdon Press. 9781501881121. Hardcover. $14.99; $10.99
HEART & HOME: Design Basics for
IN THE QUIET OF THE DAY: Daily
MORNINGS WITH BONHOEFFER:
40 DAYS OF DOUBT:
Your Soul and Living Space Victoria Duerstock
Reflections for Lasting Peace
100 Reflections on the Christian Life Donald K. McKim
Devotions for the Skeptic Eric Huffman
This 90-day book of devotions shows how there’s a clear connection between the basics of interior design and Scripture…one that can encourage spiritual growth within our hearts. Each day’s reading will inspire you to have both a captivating heart and home with applicable design tips and gorgeous full-color photographs of home interiors. Abingdon Press. 9781501881039. Hardcover. $19.99; $14.29
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Are you overwhelmed with pressures from family, friends, career, and daily routines? No matter what stage of life you’re in, as a woman, the claims on your time never seem to cease. Despite how much you give, you may feel you’ve fallen short. These 100 devotions will fortify you with Scripture, prayers, and thoughtful insights, offering an island of peace amidst the chaos of life. Abingdon Press. 9781501881091. Hardcover. $14.99; $10.49
The theologian, pastor, and Nazi dissident continues to inspire us through his true insights into the faith that sustained and redeemed him. This book pairs excerpts from his letters and passages from his sermons with daily devotions that offer timeless, moving reminders of God’s love for humanity. Abingdon Press. 9781501864810. $16.99; $11.99
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This devotional by pastor and author Eric Huffman helps us understand how we can deal with our doubt. It provides candid, insightful answers for those times in our spiritual journey when our minds and souls are fighting. You’ll not only find solace in these wonder-filled reflections; you’ll also discover that you are aren’t abnormal, after all, for having doubt. Abingdon Press. 9781501869136. $14.99; $10.99 FB20
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Prayer & Devotion A deeper relationship with Jesus
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JESUS CALLING: Enjoying Peace in His Presence Sarah Young
Sarah Young the author of the best-selling 365-day devotionals Jesus Calling® and Jesus Always, has sold more than 25 million books worldwide. Jesus Calling® has appeared on all major bestseller lists. Sarah and her husband were missionaries in Japan and Australia for many years.
In this #1 New York Times bestseller, the devotions are written as if Jesus himself is speaking directly to the reader and are based on Jesus’ own words of hope, guidance, and peace. Each entry is accompanied by Scripture. This new edition, with its neutral design, is sure to be a favorite. Thomas Nelson. 9781400215294. Leathersoft, Textured Gray. $22.99; $14.49
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JESUS CALLING FAMILY DEVOTIONAL: 100 Devotions for Families to Enjoy Peace in His Presence Sarah Young
Offers a daily adult devotion and a children’s devotion side by side so parents and children can read their own devotion and then read, talk, and pray together. Thomas Nelson. 9781400209958. Hardcover. $15.99; $11.99
DEAR DAUGHTERS: Love Letters
WHEN POETS PRAY
to the Next Generation Susie Davis
Marilyn McEntyre
When you were a young woman, did you ever wish you could talk to your older self? Dear Daughters is based on that idea. Full of letters from “spiritual mamas” to young women in search of spiritual guidance, it’s written in hopes that you will invite a younger woman to pore over the letters with you in authentic intergenerational female connection. Abingdon Press. 9781501881060. Hardcover. $19.99; $14.29 FB20
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Poetry and prayer are closely related. We often look to poets to give language to our deepest hopes, fears, losses— and prayers. This book contains thoughtful meditations by McEntyre on two dozen select poems/prayers and poems about prayer. Her beautifully written reflections are contemplative exercises, not scholarly analyses, meant more as invitation than instruction. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780802876584. Hardcover. $19.99; $14.99
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MAY IT BE SO: Forty Days with the Lord’s Prayer Justin McRoberts and Scott Erickson
3-MINUTE PRAYERS FOR WOMEN DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL
As people of faith, we all struggle at times to sustain a flourishing prayer life. Combining story-driven reflections with visual and written prayers, this simple, yet groundbreaking, 40-day prayer guide will help you reconnect with God creatively and organically by using the familiar refrains in the Lord’s Prayer as a guide. Waterbrook Press.
Take a few moments of your day to pause, reflect, and renew your spirit with these 3-minute prayers. Written for women just like you, each day’s reading includes a meditation on a brief Scripture selection, a prayer to jump-start a conversation with God, and a reflection on a question for further thought. Barbour Publishing.
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Prayer & Devotion A year’s worth of inspiration
Bob Goff
new LIVE IN GRACE, WALK IN LOVE: A 365-Day Journey Bob Goff
Bob Goff’s first two books, Love Does and Everybody, Always, spent dozens of weeks each as New York Times bestsellers with their unique combination of entertaining, witty storytelling, and challenging, surprising perspectives. Now Bob is back with a year-long devotional made up of his distinctive, entertaining, deceptively profound reflections on what it means to live every day in light of the grace of God. Built on Bob’s trademark storytelling and unique way of helping us to see things in a new way, Live in Grace, Walk in Love takes us through an entire calendar year of meditations on how we can step out in love and confidence in every aspect of our lives. More than a tweet, less than a blog post, these devotional readings—accompanied by Scripture—will inspire and galvanize you to live a more liberated, love- and life-giving existence than you ever thought possible. Thomas Nelson. Coming in October. 9781400203772. Hardcover. $16.99; $10.79
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THE MEANING OF MARRIAGE—A COUPLE’S DEVOTIONAL: A Year of Daily Devotions Timothy Keller and Kathy Keller
new DAILY GUIDEPOSTS 2020: A Spirit-Lifting Devotional from the editors at Guideposts
Brand-new devotions from 50 writers center on the theme “He Performs Wonders,” based on Job 5:9. Each day’s reading contains a Scripture, a true first-person story, and a brief prayer. Zondervan. Coming in October.
Married for 43 years, the Kellers share powerful instructions on how to have a successful marriage in this 365-day devotional. They expand upon lessons 9780310354666. Hardcover. they introduced in their first book with $22.99; $14.99 stories, daily Scriptures, and prayer prompts. Viking Books. Coming in October. 9780310354680. Leather Edition. 9780525560777. Hardcover. $20.00; $14.49
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THE INVITATION TO INTIMACY WITH GOD: My Daily Devotional Tracey Mitchell
Living in a fast-forward culture makes it easy to feel overlooked or forgotten. Mitchell partnered with over 50 women to create a devotional full of reflection and peace. Each brief but rich devotion includes Scripture and a prayer prompt to guide you through your day. Thomas Nelson. 9781400211173. Hardcover. $24.99; $18.99
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Bob Goff is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Love Does. The U.S. Department of State recognizes Goff as a diplomat and he is known as an Honorary Consul for the Republic of Uganda due to his work with Love Does, formerly known as Restore International, a non-profit organization he founded.
new JESUS, DAY BY DAY:
A One-Year, Through-The-Bible Devotional to Help You See Him on Every Page Sharon Kaselonis
This unique 365-day devotional infuses your daily Bible reading with deeper meaning, helping you develop the habit of looking for signs of Jesus woven throughout Scripture while meditating on the Bible with a chronological oneyear reading plan. Multnomah. 9780735291683. Hardcover. $16.99; $12.29 FB20
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Prayer & Devotion Read though the Bible in one year
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THE YEAR OF THE BIBLE, NEWLY REVISED: A Guide to Reading Scripture James E. Davison
James E. Davison is Director of Continuing Education and Lecturer in Greek language and exegesis at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Previously he was Senior Associate Pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair for 17 years. He has published other works including Journey through the World and Living Water.
WHY PRAY? Unpublished Writings by the Former Chaplain to the Shrine of Julian of Norwich Robert Llewelyn
In this previously unpublished collection of late writings, Robert Llewelyn, one of the wisest spiritual teachers of our time, offers advice and insights from a lifetime of spiritual experience, including lessons we can learn from Julian of Norwich. Paraclete Press. 9781640602717. Hardcover. $14.99; $10.99
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This popular, comprehensive Bible-reading program for individuals and group study offers a sweeping introduction to biblical themes and concepts. Complete with a detailed reading schedule for every day of one year, The Year of the Bible leads participants to a better understanding of Scripture and a greater sense of community within the church. Newcomers to Scripture and longtime Bible readers alike will find their Christian faith enhanced and feel a sense of accomplishment from reading the Bible in its entirety. The Year of the Bible is suitable for participants in a congregational program, to use with a small group, or for any individual one who wants a well-designed program to read through Scripture in the course of one year. Westminster John Knox Press. 9780664265427. $13.00; $10.99
CORE 52: A Fifteen-Minute Daily Guide to Build Your Bible IQ in a Year Mark E. Moore In just 15 minutes a day, you can master the 52 most important verses in the Bible in a year. While there are lots of one-year Bible reading plans, few help you understand the words that you’re reading. Moore coaches you through these “core” verses to help you clear the path to master dozens of other verses that run along the same principle path. Waterbrook. 9780525653257. $16.99; $11.49
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What does it mean to inhabit the life of liturgy? To be inhabited by Christ? This book connects the language of the Book of Common Prayer with the everyday realities of ordinary life, offering a way to rethink what we do when we pray, so that we do not so much call on God for help but join in a conversation. Church Publishing.
A remarkably accessible ancient prayer with contemporary appeal, The Sarum Prayer invokes a God who inhabits all things, including our senses. Like the Serenity Prayer, it appeals to our daily reliance on God. This step-by-step introduction to the prayer, with 40 short meditations, is also great as a Lenten prayer guide. Church Publishing. Coming in October.
The Way of Incarnate Love William Daniel
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Spiritual Growth Good News for here & now
Mike Slaughter Karen Perry Smit h new
REVOLUTIONARY KINGDOM: Following the Rebel Jesus Mike Slaughter with Karen Perry Smith Welcome to the revolution, a revolution led by Jesus, who provided us with the vision of a kingdom worth dying for, making him the most radical revolutionary of all time. In Revolutionary Kingdom, we learn that to join this revolution— to be considered true disciples of Christ—we must exchange comfortable cultural worldviews and values for the radical requirements of living out the Kingdom in the here and now. It’s when we get serious about God’s call that we, too, live revolutionary, world-changing lives. Additional components for this six-week study include a DVD featuring author Mike Slaughter and a comprehensive Leader Guide. Abingdon Press. 9781501887260. $16.99; $12.99
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THE GENEROSITY CHALLENGE: 28 Days of Gratitude, Prayer, and Faith Scott McKenzie and Kristine Miller
When we think of faith as an obligation or as a set of beliefs we must hold, we can lose sight of what is most important: experiencing a loving, personal relationship with God. The author shows how you can come to know and receive Jesus more deeply through the seven practices of the Way of Love, and shares personal and biblical stories. Church Publishing.
Many faithful churchgoers do not regularly support their church financially. This book is part of a 4-week group study and includes a weekly reading, self-assessment, journaling, and prayer that encourage members to embrace generosity. Includes leader helps. Abingdon Press.
9781640652408. $12.95; $9.49
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THE RELUCTANT WITNESS: Discovering the Delight of Spiritual Conversations Don Everts
New research finds that Christians are less comfortable today talking about their faith than they were 25 years ago. Unpacking what God’s Word says about spiritual conversations and with original research on digitalage faith talk, this book offers fresh insights and best practices for fruitful everyday conversations. IVP Books. 9780830845675. Hardcover. $17.00; $12.49
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Mike Slaughter is pastor emeritus at Ginghamsburg Church and an early innovator of small-group ministry and cyberministry. He is the author of multiple books including Renegade Gospel and Dare to Dream. Karen Perry Smith is Senior Executive Director of Ginghamsburg Church and Lead Facilitator at Passionate Churches LLC.
RECKLESS LOVE: Jesus’ Call to Love Our Neighbor Tom Berlin
As Christians, we strive to follow Jesus’ teaching to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, which, in turn, we hope can help us better love others. But what if we have that backwards? In Reckless Love, you’ll consider how your love for the people around you can completely renew your faith and give you a new experience of loving God. Abingdon Press.
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Spiritual Growth Ponders the themes of justice, poverty, freedom, and love
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THE GRACE OF LES MISÉRABLES Matt Rawle
Matt Rawle is the lead pastor at Asbury United Methodist church in Bossier City, LA, an international speaker, and the author of several books in The Pop in Culture Series, including The Faith of a Mockingbird, The Salvation of Doctor Who, and The Redemption of Scrooge.
THE AUTHENTICITY CHALLENGE: 21 Days to a More Content Life Sarah Heath
Social media gives us FOMO: the fear of missing out. Rather than longing for someone else’s life, what if you were to live your own with honesty and courage? In The Authenticity Challenge, learn to embrace authenticity in three key areas: vocation, relationships, and faith. A great standalone book or as part of a 3-session small group study. Abingdon Press.
Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables is a truly epic story. Whether you’ve read the novel, seen the Broadway musical, heard its soundtrack, or seen the several screen adaptations, you already know the power in the story. In the six-week study The Grace of Les Misérables, author and pastor Matt Rawle dives into six ideals found in the story—grace, justice, poverty, revolution, love, and hope—each represented by a character in Hugo’s story. In keeping with his previous works, Rawle brings us to the intersection of Church and Pop Culture by drawing parallels between the iconic story and musical and our Christian calling, inspiring us to both understand our faith and live it out in the world. Additional study components include a DVD, a comprehensive leader guide, a youth resource, and a Worship Resources Flash Drive. Abingdon Press. Coming in December. 9781501887109. $16.99; $12.99
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THE JESUS CHALLENGE: 21 Days of Loving God and Neighbor Justin LaRosa
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MOUNTAINTOP MOMENTS: Meeting God in the High Places Ed Robb
Life is full of distractions. To stay in relationship with God is a journey that requires focus. The Jesus Challenge can help us become more attentive to God, to move from forgetfulness to remembering, from distraction to intentionality, from self-sufficiency to reliance on God, so we can center our lives on loving God and others. With leader helps. Abingdon Press.
Associates “mountaintop moments”— times when we experience the power, love, and grace of God in a way that’s hard to put into words—with the mountains in the Bible and the events related to these sacred places, showing how their lessons can be woven into our everyday lives. Abingdon Press.
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new STORIES JESUS TOLD: How to Read a Parable Greg Carey
Teachers often use storytelling to clarify a difficult concept. Jesus told stories, or parables, for that very reason. However, some parables can be interpreted in more that one way, even by Bible scholars. In this book, you’ll explore six of Jesus’ parables to learn how to read, interpret, and live them in your daily life. Abingdon Press. 9781501884153. $16.99; $12.99
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Spiritual Growth Finding God in the rare beauty of nature
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THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS: A Spiritual Journey Brian D. McLaren Best-selling author Brian D. McLaren followed his love of nature (specifically, tortoises) all the way to the Galápagos Islands. There, he paid close attention to the flora and fauna around him but also to what was happening within him, how the natural world awakened his soul in a way that organized religion could not. McLaren’s descriptions of birds and reptiles, fish and flowers sing; he walks in the footsteps of Charles Darwin and grieves that Darwin has been demonized by his fellow Christians; and he reflects on how his own faith has evolved in the years since he left the pastorate. McLaren writes in the spirit of Aldo Leopold and Wendell Berry, weaving together the spiritual and the material. Even though most readers will never visit the Galápagos Islands, they can travel with McLaren and experience the beauty and fragility of this extraordinary place. Fortress Press. Coming in October. 9781506448251. $16.99; $13.49
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A PILGRIMAGE TO ETERNITY: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith Timothy Egan
After his mother’s death and a reckoning with his Irish Catholic faith, Egan followed in the footsteps of centuries of seekers. He embarked on a thousand-mile pilgrimage along the ancient Via Francigena to Rome to meet the pope, find God, and explore the collapse of religion in the world it created. Viking Press. Coming in October.
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Ronald Rolheiser
What is a monastery? It’s not so much a place set apart for monks and nuns as it is a place set apart, period. It’s a place to learn the value of powerlessness; that time is not ours, but God’s. Our home and our duties can teach us that too. In ten brief, powerful chapters, Fr. Ron explores how monastic life can apply to those who don’t live inside a cloister. Paraclete Press. Coming in October.
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SAVING GOD FROM RELIGION: A Minister’s Search for Faith in a Skeptical Age Robin R. Meyers
Meyers’ successor to Saving Jesus from the Church shows Christians how to rescue their faith from abstract doctrines and rigid morals and discover how God is present in the joys and ambiguities of everyday life. Convergent Books. Coming in January. 9781984822512. Hardcover. $25.00
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Brian D. McLaren, a leader in the emerging church, is a full-time author, speaker, and activist, and was the founding pastor of Cedar Ridge Community Church in Spencerville, MD. Recognized by Time Magazine as one of the 25 Most Influential Evangelists in America, he is the author of Way of Life, We Make the Road by Walking, and more.
CALLED: Hearing and Responding to God’s Voice Susan Robb
Samuel, Esther, Jonah all lived pretty ordinary lives—until they didn’t. In Called, learn how God interrupted the lives of six iconic biblical men and women, calling and empowering them to bring hope and transformation to the world. You, too, are being called. Discover how to hear and respond to the unique call God is placing on your life. Abingdon Press. 9781501879746. $16.99; $11.99
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Spiritual Growth Maximize your blessings from God
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DOUBLE BLESSING: How to Get It. How to Give It. Mark Batterson
Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of National Community Church— one church with seven campuses in Washington, DC. He is also the New York Times best-selling author of The Circle Maker, Play the Man, The Grave Robber, A Trip around the Sun, All In, and If.
The New York Times best-selling author and pastor invites readers to pursue, recognize, and maximize blessings from God. He provides the tools necessary to inventory one’s blessings and participate in double blessing—that moment when a blessing in your life is flipped to doubly bless another. Mark Batterson believes it’s possible to experience more of God’s blessing—but that might look different than you would initially expect. The first wave of blessing is that which God gives you: time, treasure, talent. The double blessing, the second movement in this relationship, is our giving back to God by giving to others. In a day where divine flourishing and godly stewardship has been reduced to hashtag: #blessed, Batterson challenges readers to pursue true, God-glorifying blessing and experience an exponential impact by participating in the double blessing. Multnomah. Coming in October. 9780735291119. Hardcover. $22.99; $16.49
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LEVITICUS: Finding God’s Love in God’s Law David Kalas
Why is studying the Old Testament as important as studying the New Testament? Didn’t everything change when Jesus entered the picture? Why learn about outdated, irrelevant spiritual laws? Kalas uses his thoughtful style to help you discover God’s love in God’s law. Abingdon Press. 9781501879401. $16.99; $11.99
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HOPE FOR HARD TIMES: Lessons on Faith from Elijah and Elisha Magrey R. deVega
When Elijah hid in a cave and when Elisha was surrounded by his enemies, neither gave up and neither lost hope. In Hope for Hard Times, read how these two great, biblical prophets trusted God to find a way for them. As you read, pray, and listen, you’ll receive encouragement and guidance for your own story of hurt, heartache, and hopelessness. Abingdon Press. 9781501881381. $16.99; $11.99
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BREAKING THE CODE, REVISED EDITION: Understanding the Book of Revelation Bruce M. Metzger; revised and updated by David A. deSilva
Many Christians find the Book of Revelation to be bizarre, bewildering, and sometimes frightening. Metzger’s important and trustworthy guide to Revelation now includes findings from current biblical research plus additional teaching from New Testament scholar deSilva. Abingdon Press. 9781501881503. $16.99; $11.99
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new UNTEACHABLE LESSONS: Why Wisdom Can’t Be Taught (and Why That’s Okay) Carl McColman
Using engaging and disarming stories from his own life, McColman gently leads readers toward a recognition that although the wisdom of the past is worth reading, hearing or reading others’ experience of God is ultimately no substitute for opening our own eyes, ears, and hearts to God. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780802875754. $16.99; $12.99
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Biography & Memoir The spiritual neighborhood of Fred Rogers
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EXACTLY AS YOU ARE: The Life and Faith of Mister Rogers Shea Tuttle Fred Rogers fiercely believed that all people deserve love. This conviction wasn’t simply sentimental: it came directly from his Christian faith. God, he insisted, loves us just the way we are. In Exactly as You Are, Shea Tuttle looks at Fred Rogers’s life, the people and places that made him who he was, and his work through Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. She pays particular attention to his faith—because Fred Rogers was a deeply spiritual person, ordained by his church with a one-of-a-kind charge: to minister to children and families through television. Tuttle explores this kind, influential, sometimes surprising man: the neighborhood he came from, the neighborhood he built, and the kind of neighbor he, by his example, calls all of us to be. Throughout, Tuttle shows how he was guided by his core belief: that God loves children, and everyone else, exactly as they are. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. Coming in October.
Shea Tuttle holds a master of divinity degree from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University and is a student in the master of fine arts in writing program at Spalding University. She is the author of Common Prayer and the co-editor of Can I Get a Witness? Thirteen Peacemakers, CommunityBuilders, and Agitators for Faith and Justice.
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The Life and Work of Fred Rogers Maxwell King
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The first full-length biography of Fred Rogers based on original interviews, oral histories, and archival documents, The Good Neighbor traces Rogers’ personal, professional, and artistic life through decades of work. It shows how he tackled complex issues such as divorce, discipline, mistakes, anger, and competition. A definitive portrait of a beloved figure. Abrams Press.
Wonderful Wisdom from Everyone’s Favorite Neighbor Melissa Wagner and Fred Rogers Productions; Max Dalton, illustrations
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A delightful gift book that shows how the wisdom of Mister Rogers is as relevant for adults as it is for children. Colorful illustrations and quotes touch on themes of kindness, empathy, selfcare, respect, and love. Clarkson Potter.
DEAR MISTER ROGERS, DOES IT EVER RAIN IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? Letters to Mister Rogers Fred Rogers
In this moving collection of letters to Mister Rogers and his replies, he encourages parents and teachers to cherish childrens’ questions and comments and crafts caring, thoughtful responses to them. He addresses real-life issues in chapters arranged by theme. Penguin Books. 9780140235159. $14.00; $9.99
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YOU ARE SPECIAL: Words of Wisdom for All Ages from a Beloved Neighbor Fred Rogers
This compilation of Rogers’ signature sayings and wise thoughts is organized by themes—such as “Relationships,” “Childhood,” “Parenthood,” and “Communicating”—all enriched by personal memories of growing up. Moving and inspiring to fans as well as anyone seeking straightforward, humane advice on how to get the most out of life. Penguin Books. 9780140235142. $14.00; $9.99 FB20
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Biography & Memoir A pop culture celebration of Mister Rogers
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KINDNESS AND WONDER: Why Mister Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever Gavin Edwards
Gavin Edwards is an American journalist and non-fiction writer. He is the author of eleven books, including the biographies The World According to Tom Hanks, Last Night at the Viper Room, and The Tao of Bill Murray. Edwards has written for Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Wired, and more.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO MISTER ROGERS: Important Things to Remember Fred Rogers
Distills the legacy and singular worldview of this beloved American figure. An inspiring collection of stories, anecdotes, and insights—with sections devoted to love, friendship, respect, individuality, and honesty, this book reminds us that there is much more in life that unites us than divides us. Hachette Books. 9780316492713. Hardcover. $17.00; $11.99
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For more than 30 years, Fred Rogers entered our homes and spoke directly to children—and parents—about curiosities, issues they may be facing, and above all, the importance of being yourself. Through a singular vision of kindness and love, Rogers changed the landscape of television. This book is the celebration of Mister Rogers’ legacy—the man who embodied the best of what we could be. Filled with history, insight and line illustrations, this book, from New York Times best-selling author Gavin Edwards, is the essential love letter to Fred Rogers and the perfect neighborhood he created. HarperCollins. Coming in October. 9780062950741. Hardcover. $23.99; $15.29
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MANY WAYS TO SAY I LOVE YOU: Wisdom for Parents and Children from Mister Rogers Fred Rogers
A treasury of segments from speeches and observations from Fred Rogers’ years of working with parents and children, as well as other materials from books, songs, TV commentary, and more. Using stories from his own life, Rogers discusses the importance of children and the role of parents. Hachette Books. 9780316492560. Hardcover. $17.00
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LIFE’S JOURNEYS ACCORDING TO MISTER ROGERS: Things to Remember Along the Way Fred Rogers
For all the roads we travel, Fred Rogers has an observation, a story, and insights to share. Whether you’re facing graduation, a new job, a new baby, marriage, or a change in life, the wisdom of Mister Rogers can contribute to the grace with which you handle the change. Hachette Books. 9780316493291. Hardcover. $17.00
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MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD: A Visual History Fred Rogers Productions, Tim Lybarger, Melissa Wagner, and J enna McGuiggan
Go behind the scenes of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood with this unprecedented dive into its storied history. Exclusive photographs; a guide to the characters, puppets, and episodes; original interviews; the show’s complete timeline, and more. Clarkson Potter. Coming in October.
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Biography & Memoir Exploring new territory of the heart
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RIVER OF FIRE: My Spiritual Journey Helen Prejean In this revelatory, intimate memoir from the author of Dead Man Walking, the nation’s foremost leader in efforts to abolish the death penalty shares the story of her growth as a spiritual leader, speaks out about the challenges of the Catholic Church, and shows that joy and religion are not mutually exclusive. Sister Helen Prejean’s work as an activist nun, campaigning to educate Americans about the inhumanity of the death penalty, is known to millions worldwide. Less widely known is the evolution of her spiritual journey from one who prayed for God to solve the world’s problems to one engaged full-tilt in the work to transform societal injustices. This honest and humorous account is for anyone interested in journeys of faith and spirituality, doubt and belief, and “catching on fire” to purpose and passion. Written in accessible, luminous prose, it is about how to live a spiritual life that is wide awake to the sufferings and creative opportunities of our world. Random House. 9781400067305. Hardcover. $27.00; $19.49
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GOOD THINGS OUT OF NAZARETH: The Uncollected Letters of Flannery O’Connor and Friends Flannery O’Connor; Benjamin B. Alexander, editor
This compilation of more than 100 unpublished letters to and from O’Connor offers insight into faith, religion, sex, culture, and the literary world of mid-20th-century America. Convergent Books. Coming in October. 9780525575061. Hardcover. $26.00; $18.99
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His Life, Teachings, and Practices Jon M. Sweeney
Part of the Essential Wisdom Library, this title offers a simple and universal introduction to Francis’ life, his key teachings, and the spiritual practices that enriched his faith and the lives of those who follow his legacy. Sweeney, one of the most popular Francis interpreters, introduces Francis as a man of his time and also one whose wisdom transcends eras. St. Martin’s Essentials. Coming in October. 9781250209658. $14.99; $10.79
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Helen Prejean is a Roman Catholic sister, a member of the Congregation of St. Joseph based in New Orleans. She founded the group SURVIVE to help families of victims of murder and related crimes and served as the National Chairperson of the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. She is known for her best-selling book, Dead Man Walking.
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PASSIONATE FOR JUSTICE: Ida B. Wells as Prophet for Our Time Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe
Wells, born a slave, was a profound witness for justice and equity from 1878–1931 for African Americans, women, and the poor. The authors are an African-American woman and a child of white supremacy. Both have dedicated themselves to ministries oriented toward justice, equity, and mercy. Church Publishing. 9781640651609. $18.95; $13.79 FB20
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Biography & Memoir A monk, a minstrel & the music that brought them together
Robert Hudson
THE MONK’S RECORD PLAYER: Thomas Merton, Bob Dylan, and the Perilous Summer of 1966 Robert Hudson
Robert Hudson is a member of the West Michigan Thomas Merton Society, the International Dante Society, and the Traherne Association, and he serves on the board of the Calvin College Center for Faith and Writing. He is the author of The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style: 4th Edition, Kiss the Earth When You Pray, and numerous articles and poems.
In 1965 writer-activist-monk Thomas Merton fulfilled a twentyfour-year dream and went to live as a hermit beyond the walls of his Trappist monastery. Seven months later, after a secret romance with a woman half his age, he was in danger of losing it all. Yet on the very day that his abbot uncovered the affair, Merton found solace in an unlikely place—the songs of Bob Dylan, who, as fate would have it, was experiencing his own personal and creative crises during the summer of 1966. In this striking parallel biography of two countercultural icons, Robert Hudson plumbs the depths of Dylan’s surprising influence on Merton’s life and writing, recounts each man’s interactions with the woman who linked them together—Joan Baez—and shows how each transcended his immediate troubles and went on to new heights of spiritual and artistic genius. Readers will discover here a riveting story of creativity and crisis, burnout and redemption, in the tumultuous era of 1960s America. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780802877550. $17.99; $12.99
GANDHI: Portrait of a Friend E. Stanley Jones
Jones credits Gandhi as the man who showed him “more of the spirit of Christ than perhaps any other…in East or West.” This book celebrates their unlikely friendship, and explains the principle of nonviolence and how it crosses national and faith boundaries. This edition includes new material from Anne Mathews-Younes, granddaughter of E. Stanley Jones, and Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi. Abingdon Press. 9781501871283. $16.99; $12.99 FB20
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new WE FED AN ISLAND:
The extraordinary untold story of the missionaries turned secret agents who carried out bombings and assassinations during WWII. After securing victory, those who survived helped establish the CIA, ensuring that religion continued to influence American foreign policy. Basic Books.
Four days after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, Chef Andrés addressed the crisis the only way he knew how: feeding people, eventually cooking 100,000 meals a day at more than a dozen kitchens across the island. An extraordinary story of hope in the face of disasters, natural and man-made, with suggestions on addressing future crises. HarperCollins.
The Missionaries Who Spied for the United States During the Second World War Matthew Avery Sutton
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The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time José Andrés with Richard Wolffe
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Church & Culture An exploration of Christian identity, patriotism, citizenship, and congregational life
Diana Butler Bass newly revised
BROKEN WE KNEEL, SECOND EDITION: Reflections on Faith and Citizenship Diana Butler Bass America’s unique and often fractious relationship between church and state is even more relevant to who we are as a nation than when Bass’ examination of it in Broken We Kneel was first published 16 years ago. This second edition contains a new foreword and introduction, as well as a new conclusion outlining her vision for the future. Born in the aftermath of 9/11 and now a spiritual classic, the book draws on both her personal experience and her knowledge of religious history. Bass looks at Christian identity, patriotism, citizenship, and congregational life in an attempt to answer the central question that so many are struggling with today: “To whom do Christians owe deepest allegiance? God or country?” Broken We Kneel is a call to remember that the core of Christian identity is not always compatible with national political policies. Church Publishing. Coming in October. 9781640651012. $18.95; $14.99
new CHRIST IN CRISIS:
Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus Jim Wallis
Writing in response to our current “constitutional crisis,” New York Times best-selling author and Christian activist Jim Wallis urges America to return to the tenets of Jesus as the means to save us from the polarizing bitterness and anger of our tribal nation. Provides a path of spiritual healing and solidarity. HarperOne. 9780062914767. Hardcover. $25.99; $18.79
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WHEN ONE RELIGION ISN’T ENOUGH: The Lives of Spiritually Fluid People Duane R. Bidwell
Through in-depth conversations with spiritually fluid people, Bidwell explores how people come to claim and be claimed by multiple religious traditions, how spiritually fluid people engage radically opposed truth claims, and what this growing population tells us about change within our communities. Beacon Press. 9780807039885. $16.95; $11.79
new OUTDOING JESUS: Seven Ways to Live Out the Promise of Greater Than Doug Pagitt
Shows how the seven actions of Jesus that the Gospel of John singles out as special “signs” challenge us to live into a greater future. When Jesus asserts that his followers “will do even greater things than these,” he is calling for us to extend his miracles for the benefit of all of humanity. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780802874405. $16.99; $12.49
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Diana Butler Bass is a popular speaker, retreat leader, and scholar of American religion who lives outside of Washington, D.C. She is an awardwinning author of several best-selling books and has taught at several colleges, universities, and the Virginia Theological Seminary. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia.
THE NEW CHRISTIANS: Dispatches from the Emergent Frontier Tony Jones
In this engaging exploration of the emergent church movement, Jones offers an in-depth view of this new “third way” of faith—its origins; its theology; its views of truth, Scripture, and interpretation; and its hopeful and life-giving sense of community. Fortress Press. 9781506454955. $17.99; $12.99
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Church & Culture Vital lessons from one of the greatest missional movements the world has ever known
Winfield Bevins
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MARKS OF A MOVEMENT: What the Church Today Can Learn from the Wesleyan Revival Winfield Bevins
Winfield Bevins is the Director of Church Planting at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He frequently speaks at conferences on a variety of topics and is a regular adjunct professor at several seminaries. Find out more about him at winfieldbevins.com.
Marks of a Movement calls us back to the disciple-making mandate of the church through the timeless wisdom of John Wesley and the Methodist movement of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. With a love for history and a passion for today’s church, Bevins helps us reimagine church multiplication in a way that focuses on making and multiplying disciples for the twenty-first century. The Methodist movement is an example of the power of multiplying movements that utilize the strategy of discipleship. Within a generation, one in thirty people who were living in Britain had become Methodists, and the movement soon became a worldwide phenomenon. We in the Western Church need a movement of historic proportions once again. What would such a multiplication movement look like for us today? We must look to the past to gain wisdom for the future. Zondervan. 9780310098355. $17.99; $13.49
THE METHODIST STORY Donald W. Haynes
The “catholic spirit” has held Methodists together through many divisive issues. In this current context, it seems appropriate to consider “the way it was,” as we seek our “way forward.” This 2-volume set both applauds our noble past and is candid in recognizing the human frailty of our leaders in every generation. Market Square Publishing. Hardcover. Each, $18.95 9781732309265. Vol. 1, 1703–1791. 9781950899005. Vol. 2, 1792–2019. FB20
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RICHARD DAWKINS, C. S. LEWIS AND THE MEANING OF LIFE Alister McGrath
A former atheist—now one of the world’s most respected Christian theologians—Alister McGrath has written to great acclaim on both Richard Dawkins and C. S. Lewis. Here he brings these two intriguing writers into a conversation. They could hardly have more different perspectives! Engaging with their views is a brilliant way of sharpening up our own thinking on the meaning of life. SPCK. 9780281080199. $12.00; $9.99
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THE SPIRIT OF METHODISM: From the Wesleys
TENDING SOUL, MIND, AND BODY: The Art and Science
to a Global Communion Jeffrey W. Barbeau
of Spiritual Formation Gerald Hiestand and Todd Wilson, editors
Methodist theologian Jeffrey W. Barbeau provides a brief and helpful introduction to the history of Methodism—from the time of the Wesleys, through developments in North America, to its diverse and global communion today—as well as its primary beliefs and practices. IVP Academic. 9780830852543. $20.00; $14.99
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Jesus consistently demonstrated love for the whole person. This book explores the relationships between three fields of study—theological anthropology, spiritual formation, and modern psychology—which together form a vibrant whole-person theology. IVP Academic. Coming in October. 9780830853878. $25.00; $18.99
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Church & Culture Working against racism is part of what it means to call Jesus Lord and Savior
Teesha Hadra and John Hambrick BLACK AND WHITE: Disrupting Racism One Friendship at a Time Teesha Hadra and John Hambrick Most of us don’t need to make speeches. We need to make friends. This is the core message of authors Teesha Hadra, a young African American woman, and John Hambrick, a 60-year-old white man, who became friends while working together at Buckhead Church. The book helps us see the various and often subtle ways racism continues to be a part of American culture, but then, using their story of friendship as an example, we learn how racism can be disrupted when we risk forging friendships with those who do not look like us. Black and White equips readers to take faithful, practical, next steps in obedience to God’s call to join the movement against racism, changing the way we see the world, which, in turn, could actually bring change to the world. Abingdon Press. 9781501879173. Hardcover. $22.99; $16.49
new FAITHFUL FRIENDSHIPS: Embracing Diversity in Christian Community Dana L. Robert
With our busy, isolated lives, friendships can become shallow, tenuous, and homogeneous. Robert insists that good friendships are a vital part of the Christian life, and that making friends across cultural, racial, socioeconomic, and religious lines can be life-changing, even worldchanging. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780802825711. $19.00; $13.99
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new TALKING TO STRANGERS:
What We Should Know about the People We Don’t Know Malcolm Gladwell
Something is very wrong with the tools and strategies we use to make sense of people we don’t know. And so we are inviting conflict and misunderstanding in ways that have a profound effect on our lives and our world. Here, Gladwell gives readers a gripping guidebook for troubled times. Little, Brown and Company.
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RAISING WHITE KIDS: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America Jennifer Harvey
Helps parents, teachers, and churches enter into a dialogue about the impact of racism on our children and offers guidance for sharing our commitment to equity and justice and helping children address racism when they encounter it. Abingdon Press.
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Teesha Hadra left her law practice in 2013 to begin full-time ministry. She is currently the Executive Pastor at Church of the Resurrection, an Anglican Parish in Los Angeles. John Hambrick is an ordained Presbyterian pastor who works at Buckhead Church, the urban campus of North Point Ministries in Atlanta.
DEAR CHURCH: A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the U.S. Lenny Duncan
Duncan is a black preacher in the predominantly white Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Connecting the church’s lack of diversity with its lack of vitality, he offers a bold vision for the future of his denomination and the broader mainline Christianity to follow in Jesus’ revolutionary path. Fortress Press. 9781506452562. $16.99; $12.49 FB20
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Church & Culture Preserving our hard-fought religious freedom
Ste ven Waldman SACRED LIBERTY: America’s Long, Bloody, and Ongoing Struggle for Religious Freedom Steven Waldman
Steven Waldman is the bestselling author of Founding Faith and the co-founder of Beliefnet, the award-winning multifaith website. His writings have also appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsweek, National Review, Christianity Today, The Atlantic, First Things, The Washington Monthly, Slate, The New Republic, and others.
THE IMMORAL MAJORITY: Why Evangelicals Chose Political Power Over Christian Values Ben Howe
Howe—still a believer and still deeply conservative—analyzes and debunks the intellectual dishonesty and manipulative rhetoric that evangelical leaders use to convince Christians to toe the Republican Party line. His book walks us through the history of the Christian Right and events of the last three decades which led to the current state of conservatism. Broadside Books. 9780062797117. Hardcover. $26.99; $19.99
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A dramatic, sweeping survey of how America built a unique model of religious freedom, perhaps the nation’s “greatest invention.” Waldman shows how early ideas about religious liberty were tested and refined amidst the brutal persecution of Catholics, Baptists, Mormons, Quakers, African slaves, Native Americans, Muslims, Jews, and Jehovah’s Witnesses. While American leaders drove religious freedom forward, the biggest heroes were the regular Americans who risked their lives or reputations by demanding to practice their faiths freely. This book brings to life the remarkable story of how America became one of the few nations in world history that has religious freedom, diversity, and high levels of piety at the same time. It also provides a roadmap for how, in the face of modern threats to religious freedom, this great achievement can be preserved. HarperOne. 9780062743145. Hardcover. $28.99; $20.99
new RELIGION AS WE KNOW IT: new OUT OF MANY FAITHS:
WHY CHURCH? A Basic Introduction Scott W. Sunquist
Set in the context of Christian history and global diversity, historian and missionary Scott Sunquist brings us a portrait of the church in motion. Why Church? clarifies the two primary purposes of the church: worship and witness. Sunquist unpacks what the church is, and what it ought to be. IVP Academic. 9780830852383. $22.00; $13.99
An Origin Story Jack Miles
Acclaimed scholar Jack Miles poses a question: How did our forebears begin to think about religion as a distinct domain, separate from other activities that were once inseparable from it? Miles’ book challenges readers to unmoor themselves from traditional thinking and observe how the events of the still-unfolding past continue to shape how we think of religion today. W. W. Norton & Co. Coming in November. 9781324002789. $14.95; $10.79
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Religious Diversity and the American Promise Eboo Patel
America is the most religiously diverse nation on the planet. Former faith advisor to President Obama, Eboo Patel, draws on his personal experience as a Muslim in America to examine the importance of religious diversity in the nation’s cultural, political, and economic life. Princeton University Press. 9780691196817. $17.95; $12.99
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Church & Culture A global look at universal basic income
Annie Lowrey GIVE PEOPLE MONEY: How a Universal Basic Income Would End Poverty, Revolutionize Work, and Remake the World Annie Lowrey Imagine if every month the government deposited $1,000 into your bank account, with nothing expected in return. It sounds crazy. But it has become one of the most influential and hotly debated policy ideas of our time. In this sparkling and provocative book, economics writer Annie Lowrey examines the UBI movement from many angles. She explores the potential of such a sweeping policy and the challenges the movement faces, among them contradictory aims, uncomfortable costs, and, most powerfully, the entrenched belief that no one should get something for nothing. In the end, she shows how this arcane policy has the potential to solve some of our most intractable economic problems, while offering a new vision of citizenship and a firmer foundation for our society in this turbulent age.
Annie Lowrey is a contributing editor for The Atlantic. A former writer for the New York Times, the New York Times Magazine, and Slate, among other publications, she is a frequent guest on CNN, MSNBC, and NPR. Lowrey lives in Washington, DC.
Broadway Books. 9781524758776. $16.00; $10.99
new TASTING GRACE:
Discovering the Power of Food to Connect Us to God, One Another, and Ourselves Melissa D’Arabian
The winner of The Next Food Network Star season five and New York Times best-selling author of Ten Dollar Dinners shares how God used food to draw her into community, redeem her moments of greatest tragedy, and connect her more to him. Waterbrook Press. 9780525652731. Hardcover. $21.99; $15.99
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SHREWD SAMARITAN: Faith, Economics, and the Road to Loving Our Global Neighbor Bruce Wydick
SILENCE CAN KILL: Speaking Up to End Hunger and Make Our Economy Work for Everyone Arthur Simon
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Learn to live the message of the Good Samaritan and make a global impact using the resources already at your disposal—your time, talents, opportunities, and money—on behalf of those who are victims of injustice, disease, violence, and poverty. Thomas Nelson.
This book addresses all people of goodwill, including agnostics and atheists, but with a special word of concern for religious people— Christians in particular—who help through charity, but neglect to use the power of their citizenship against hunger. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing.
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WE WILL FEAST: Rethinking Dinner, Worship, and the Community of God Kendall Vanderslice
This book provides vision and inspiration to readers longing to experience community in a real, physical way as it explores the practice of eating together as Christian worship. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780802876300. $18.99; $13.79
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Leadership Can persons who forget God, know God?
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MINISTRY WITH THE FORGOTTEN: Dementia through a Spiritual Lens Kenneth L. Carder
Kenneth L. Carder is Ruth W. and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Duke Divinity School and Senior Visiting Professor of Wesley Studies at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC. Carder is a retired Bishop in The United Methodist Church.
ULTIMATE RELIANCE: Breakthrough Prayer Practices for Leaders Sue Nilson Kibbey Breakthrough Prayer is extremely effective for personal spiritual renewal and can significantly impact church leadership teams as well, transforming what might have become routine administrative work into a God-led spiritual adventure. Study resources available. Abingdon Press. 9781501870934. $17.99; $12.99
Dementia. The disease strikes so many, including those whom we love dearly. It seems to “choose” its victims randomly, causing us anxiety…wondering if we may be next. Could such fears and personal feelings be behind why pastors and congregations tend to minister to and for those with the disease rather than with them. Ken Carder reminds us that those with dementia maintain their identity and worth as beloved children of God. He confronts the deep personal and theological questions created by loving people with dementia and equips us with practical ways to nurture and incorporate them into the church’s life and ministry. Abingdon Press. 9781501880247. $22.99; $16.49
CONNECTING FOR A CHANGE: How to Engage People, Churches, and Partners to Inspire Hope in Your Community Joseph W. Daniels Jr. and Christie Latona
Gives practical and systematic instruction on how you can implement a Mission Strategy in your faith community: aligning the what, who, how, and when with God’s why. Abingdon Press.
new GROWING THROUGH DISASTER: Tools for Financial
and Trauma Recovery in Your Faith Community Clayton L. Smith and Matt Schoenfeld
Learn how you can lead your community through the process of spiritually-rooted renewal and revitalization following a disaster. Abingdon Press. 9781501890918. $17.99; $13.49
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CARING: Six Steps for Effective Pastoral Conversations Denise Massey
Practical guidance for pastoral conversations, using an easy six-step process to coach people how to access their own spirituality, invoking both God’s help and the person’s own deep inner wisdom. Abingdon Press. Coming in November. 9781501884580. $18.99; $13.99
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Leadership A simplified, accountable leadership model
Kay Kotan and Blake Bradford MISSION POSSIBLE: A Simple Structure for Missional Effectiveness, Second Edition Kay Kotan and Blake Bradford In this book aimed at congregational leaders, particularly United Methodists, the authors provide practical, field-tested steps to simplify your church structure and unleash more people into ministry.
Kay Kotan is a credentialed coach, church consultant, and speaker. She serves on the Healthy Church Initiative executive team for the Missouri Annual Conference.
Too often churches try to simplify their structures by just having fewer people at the meeting table. But real simplification and accountable leadership means that meetings—and leaders—are transformed. In this revised and expanded second edition, Kay and Blake walk you through both the technical and adaptive changes to simplify your structure for missional effectiveness. Market Square Publishing. 9781732309272. $16.95
SCRAPPY CHURCH: God’s Not
THE MILLENNIAL NARRATIVE:
Done Yet Thom S. Rainer
Sharing a Good Life with the Next Generation Jaco J. Hammon
“We can’t compete with the megachurch in our town.” “We can’t reach young families.” “We don’t have enough money or people.” Church leaders don’t want to feel this way. They want their churches to make a difference. And God gives hope and possibilities. What does a scrappy church look like? Let’s take a look together. B&H Books. 9781535945813. Hardcover. $12.99; $8.29
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Our old narratives have lost their meaning and power as millennials question all authorities and struggle to flourish in a world come of age. Drawing on wisdom from the Book of Joel, this book is written for pastoral leaders who want to welcome millennials, both inside and outside their congregation. Abingdon Press. 9781501839139. $19.99; $14.29
BLANK SLATE: Write Your Own Rules for a 22nd-Century Church Movement Lia McIntosh, Jasmine Rose Smothers, and Rodney Thomas Smothers If we can’t make church relevant to younger people, it will die right along with us. Let go of what you think church should be! Here are new tools to change the ministry landscape and engage the next generation so the church will thrive. Abingdon Press. 9781501876264. $15.99; $11.49
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Blake Bradford is an author and the Chief Mission Strategist and Superintendent of the Central District of the Arkansas Conference.
ROOTS AND ROUTES: Calling, Ministry, and the Power of Place Randy G. Litchfield
Why do so many pastors and leaders in seminary and local church ministry feel confused, dissatisfied, or, strangely enough, like they’ve missed their calling? Learn to develop vocational imagination. This interpretive life skill helps you see calling as a life-long process of discernment and response. Abingdon Press. 9781501868153. $29.99; $20.29 FB20
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Leadership The most influential leaders are the ones who lead with their authentic selves
Tyler Reagin THE LIFE-GIVING LEADER: Learning to Lead from Your Truest Self Tyler Reagin
Tyler Reagin is the president of Catalyst, a leadership development organization that connects with over 100,000 church leaders from around the world through live events, weekly podcast, digital resources, and a community-building app.
WOMEN BISHOPS OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Extraordinary Gifts of the Spirit Sharon Zimmerman Rader and Margaret Ann Crain
Learn what enabled these women Bishops to persevere, claim authority, define leadership in their own ways, and rise to the episcopacy. Their stories reveal how they changed the church, blazing leadership trails both before and after their elections. Abingdon Press. 9781501886300. $19.99; $13.49 FB20
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With clear biblical teaching and personal accounts, Tyler Reagin not only demonstrates the necessity of life-giving leadership, but also provides the steps you’ll need to begin knowing and leading from your truest self. From his experiences in high-impact leadership roles at some of our nation’s largest churches and ministries, Reagin has learned firsthand the importance of identity-based leadership. His desire is to help each reader become an empowered, confident leader that brings life and vibrancy to every room they enter. Waterbrook Press. 9780735290945. Hardcover. $21.99; $14.99
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CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP:
HERE, NOW, WITH YOU: Six
a Smart Church Olu Brown
Speaking to God for the People, Speaking to the People for God Maxie Dunnam
Movements of Compassion for Life and Leadership Gregg Louis Taylor
The founding pastor of the fifth fastest growing United Methodist congregation in the U.S. offers tools to help you reboot your church or guide you through seemingly irreversible decline. No matter where your church ministry falls on the spectrum of church health, the book will leave you feeling more informed, equipped, and inspired to face the future. Abingdon Press. 9781501880223. $16.99; $12.49
Leadership as vocation begins with self-leadership, finding and showing how our identity and security lie in God—not in success, pleasing others, being seen as a good person, or being loved by the faith community we lead. Stay grounded in God through deliberate attention to prayer and self-reflection. Abingdon Press. 9781501883118. $17.99; $12.99
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Isolation has been called the greatest public health crisis of our time. This book provides an interactive framework that leaders can use to facilitate meaningful conversations about compassion, imagination, and application in their unique context. A perfect starting place for churches who want to learn to see and be seen with compassion. Abingdon Press. 9781501868177. $17.99; $15.99
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Preaching & Wor ship All you need to begin the journey toward a sermon!
William H. Willimon new
WILL WILLIMON’S LECTIONARY SERMON RESOURCE: Year A, Part 1 William H. Willimon Will Willimon is widely acclaimed as one of the top ten preachers in the world. For each Sunday of the Christian year, Will provides just what you need to begin the journey toward a sermon. His guide will fuel your imagination and leave plenty of room to insert your own illustrations, make connections within your congregational context, and speak the Word in your distinctive voice. Year A Part 1 is part of a seven-volume set that includes years A, B, and C (2 volumes per year) in the Revised Common Lectionary, along with a volume focusing solely on the Psalms. Part 1 includes the First Sunday in Advent through Easter. Abingdon Press. 9781501847509. $24.99; $16.99
Also available: Coming in December. 9781501847523. Year A, Part 2. $24.99; $17.99 9781501890963. Preaching the Psalms. $24.99; $17.99 9781501890987. Seven-Volume Set. $174.99; $117.29
PLANNING FOR RITES AND RITUALS: A Resource for Episcopal
THE ABINGDON WORSHIP ANNUAL 2020: Worship Planning
Worship: Year A, 2019-2020
Resources for Every Sunday of the Year Mary Scifres and B.J. Beu, editors
This all-in-one liturgical worship planner follows the three-year Revised Common Lectionary cycle and the church calendar. Presiders and preachers, worship team leaders, musicians, Christian educators, sacristans, and altar guilds will find this to be the perfect resource, putting all the elements for planning worship and seasonal observances in one handy volume. Church Publishing. 9781640652033. $39.95; $28.79
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Fresh resources for all who plan and implement weekly worship. Based on the lectionary readings from the Common English Bible, weekly prayers and litanies follow a basic pattern of Christian worship. Plus liturgies and prayers for New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Eve, and more. Abingdon Press.
PREPARE! 2019–2020: An Ecumenical Music & Worship Planner Mary Scifres and David L. Bone
An all-in-one resource that helps both the music director and pastor plan the worship services for each Sunday and holy day of the church year, Prepare! is lectionary-based and places everything you need at your fingertips. Abingdon Press. Spiral-bound. 9781501881190. CEB. $25.99; $17.99 9781501881213. NRSV. $25.99; $18.99
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William H. Willimon’s deepest calling is to be a preacher and truth-teller of Jesus Christ. The author of many books, he serves as Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry at Duke University Divinity School and is a retired Bishop of the North Alabama Conference of The United Methodist Church.
CALENDAR & WORKBOOK FOR CHURCH LEADERS 2020
An enhanced appointment calendar for clergy, choir directors, church school workers, and all church staff. View appointments for the entire week at once! Includes extra space on Sunday to record worship service details like attendance and offerings, a chart of lectionary readings, liturgical days and colors, major Jewish and Christian holidays, and more. Abingdon Press. 9781501881633. Spiral-bound. $18.99; $13.99 FB20
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Preaching & Wor ship Inspiration and edification for pastors
Tanya Linn Bennett THE ABINGDON PREACHING ANNUAL 2020: Planning Sermons and Services for Fifty-Two Sundays Tanya Linn Bennett, editor The Abingdon Preaching Annual 2020 is a source of inspiration and edification for pastors, who so rarely are on the receiving end of preaching.
Tanya Linn Bennett is a commissioned elder in the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference currently serving as assistant pastor for youth and worship at Chatham United Methodist Church and director of the chapel and special programs at Drew Theological School.
The Annual is lectionary-based and follows the calendar year (January–December). Each week’s entry includes Primary Theme, Secondary Themes and Worship Helps. The volume also includes essays on preaching topics, full sermons, and sermon series ideas. Designed to stir the preacher’s imagination; offer fresh, intriguing ideas; and point the preacher in a good direction. Abingdon Press. 9781501881244. $26.99; $18.99
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As a pastor, you prepare your weekly message knowing that, thanks to these challenging times, you’ll face an unsettled congregation. This book invites preachers to re-imagine their identities as teachers and tackle tough issues within an ethical framework that presents our world in the shape of the kingdom of God. Abingdon Press.
Uses the analogy of physics—with its concepts of the big bang, time, space, matter, energy, and chaos—to explain the actions, reactions, outpourings, and responses of a worship service. A practical and immediately useful instruction that helps equip worship leaders to plan and lead worship well. Abingdon Press.
Share the basic meaning and purpose of worship with everyone in your congregation, using Jesus’ model of worship. By presenting the most essential features of worship and helping Christ-followers understand their role in worship, believers will be able to worship in exciting and profound ways. Abingdon Press. Coming in October.
Inspire People to Think and Act Richard Voelz
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A Multisensory Introduction for Students and Practitioners O. Wesley Allen Jr.
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A Guide for Every Follower Constance M. Cherry
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OF THE TEXT: Preaching in Front of the Bible to Create a New World James Henry Harris
A new, transformative approach to corrective, creative, and prophetic preaching that is refreshing and liberating for pastors and preaching students. Uses the Book of Jonah as an example to encourage readers to “get in front of the text” to understand preaching as a transformative act. Abingdon Press. Coming in October. 9781501889066. $24.99; $18.99
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Study & Theology Using comics to teach the gospel
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SUBMITTING TO BE MORE VILE: The Illustrated Adventures of John & Charles Wesley Charlie Baber To say Charlie Baber teaches Wesleyan theology, history, and practice unlike anyone else is an understatement. Through his Wesley Bros Comics, he created “webcomics”—an online world where historical church figures all exist at the same time… our time. In Submitting to Be More Vile, Baber collects his comics in printed form and includes group-discussion guides that make the book perfect for youth groups, adults, and college/seminary students. Those new to the Wesleyan tradition will find Baber’s style easily accessible and those who have a strong United Methodist background will themselves chuckling at his unique approach. Abingdon Press. Coming in October. 9781501889479. $19.99; $14.99
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THE BEGINNING OF DIFFERENCE: Discovering Identity in God’s Diverse World Theodore Hiebert
How we engage difference matters to our well-being and survival. Difference can enrich us or tear us apart. Hiebert re-examines Bible stories explaining difference and providing us with constructive resources of living with difference today. Abingdon Press. Coming in November. 9781501871023. $17.99; $11.99
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EXCLUSION AND EMBRACE, REVISED AND UPDATED: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation Miroslav Volf This second edition of Exclusion and Embrace features additional examples of cultural, ethnic, and racial conflict that help to illustrate Volf’s point that embracing otherness is rooted in God’s self-giving love and forgiveness. Abingdon Press. 9781501861079. $32.99; $24.99
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NEW TESTAMENT CONVERSATIONS: A Literary, Historical, and Pluralistic Introduction Suzanne Watts Henderson
New Testament Conversations combines standard historical and literary scholarship on New Testament writings with selected excerpts from non-Christian traditions, presenting theological questions as mutually illuminating, rather than oppositional. Abingdon Press. 9781501854927. $49.99; $36.99 FB20
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HOW REASON CAN LEAD TO GOD: A Philosopher’s Bridge to Faith Joshua Rasmussen
Joshua Rasmussen, Ph.D., is an associate professor of philosophy at Azusa Pacific University. His area of expertise is analytic metaphysics, with a focus on the foundations of existence and the philosophy of mind. He is author of Defending the Correspondence Theory of Truth and Necessary Existence.
WHY READ THE BIBLE? A Little Book of Guidance Tom Wright
Unpacks the contents of the Bible and explains the meaning of its inspiration, impact, and authority. Intended for people looking for answers to life’s biggest questions, this little book of guidance will appeal to anyone, whether believer or nonbeliever, looking for a quick and easy way into the topic. SPCK. 9780281073269. $6.00
Do you value reason, science, and independent thinking? Are you skeptical of beliefs that people maintain merely “on faith,” yet you remain interested in the big questions of life? Do you hope there could be a greater purpose to the universe, if only that were realistic? If so, then philosopher Joshua Rasmussen can encourage you in your journey. Beginning with his own story of losing faith and the belief in any ultimate purpose in life, he then builds a bridge to a series of universal truths about ultimate reality. Using only the instruments of reason and common experience, Rasmussen constructs a pathway—step by step, brick by brick—that he argues can lead to meaning and, ultimately, a vision of God. IVP Academic. 9780830852529. $20.00; $14.99
new GOSPEL ALLEGIANCE: What Faith in Jesus Misses for Salvation in Christ Matthew W. Bates
Is faith in Jesus enough for salvation? Perhaps, says Bates, but we’re missing pieces of the gospel. He explains that saving faith doesn’t come through trust in Jesus’ death on the cross alone but through allegiance to Christ the king. Includes a discussion guide. Brazos Press. 9781587434297. $17.99; $13.49
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THE LOST ART OF SCRIPTURE: Rescuing the
about Scripture, Faith, and the Thickness of Relationship Walter Brueggemann and Clover Reuter Beal; Timothy Beal, editor
Sacred Texts Karen Armstrong
Drawn from public conversations with Brueggemann and his former student and longtime friend, this book explores Brueggemann’s most influential biblical-theological concepts and methods. Westminster John Knox Press. Coming in October. 9780664264130. $18.00; $14.49
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At a time of intolerance and mutual incomprehension, The Lost Art of Scripture shines fresh light on the world’s major religions to help us build bridges between faiths and rediscover a creative and spiritual engagement with holy texts. Alfred A. Knopf. Coming in November. 9780451494863. Hardcover. $35.00; $31.79
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Study & Theology Interpreting the Bible as literature & theology
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HOLY IMAGINATION: A Literary and Theological Introduction to the Whole Bible Judy Fentress-Williams Study the whole Bible through both literary and theological lenses. Typically, theology students are introduced to the Bible through a critical tour of the historical events and cultures that were present when the authors were at work. Holy Imagination, however, groups sections of the Bible by genre, to include the whole canon. For example, when studying Genesis, the book asks readers to examine how we use the term “myth” when it is applied to the Creation story…and to consider how the stories of sibling rivalry shape national identity then and now. Through Judy Fentress-Williams’ encompassing work, all readers will learn to see the Bible more as a library than as a single book and will gain a new understanding of how it can be interpreted in a variety of ways. Abingdon Press. Coming in November. 9781426775314. $29.99; $21.99
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JOSEPH AND THE WAY OF FORGIVENESS: A Biblical Tale Retold Stephen Mitchell
A riveting novelistic version of the biblical tale with lyrical, witty, vivid prose that is informed by a wisdom that brings fresh insight. The retelling, which reads like a postmodern novel, interweaves the narrative with brief meditations that expand the narrative and illuminate its main themes. St. Martin’s Essentials. 9781250237521. Hardcover. $21.99; $15.99
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REDISCOVERING SCRIPTURE’S VISION FOR WOMEN: Fresh Perspectives on Disputed Texts Lucy Peppiatt
Does God call women to serve as equal partners in marriage and as leaders in the church? With careful exegetical work, Peppiatt considers relevant biblical passages and finds a story of God releasing women to serve on the basis of character and gifting, rather than biological sex. IVP Academic. 9780830852710. $22.00; $15.99
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JESUS AND THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS: Unlocking the Jewish Roots of Christianity John Bergsma
Bergsma, one of only a handful of American scholars who has had access to the original Dead Sea manuscripts, reveals how the Essenes, a radical preChristian Jewish religious community, directly influenced the beliefs and practices of early Christianity. Image Books. Coming in October. 9781984823120. Hardcover. $25.00; $18.99
Judy Fentress-Williams is a professor of Old Testament at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia. She received her MDiv and her PhD in Hebrew Bible from Yale University. She served as Old Testament Editor for the CEB Women’s Bible. Judy serves as minister at Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA.
DISABILITY AND THE WAY OF JESUS: Holistic Healing in the Gospels and the Church Bethany McKinney Fox
Fox believes Christian communities are better off when people with disabilities are an integral part of our common life. After examining the narratives of Jesus’ healings in their biblical and cultural contexts, Fox considers perspectives from medical doctors, disability scholars, and pastors. Includes suggestions for concrete practices. IVP Academic. 9780830852390. $28.00; $18.99
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Bibles The Common English Bible translation is a readable, reliable, and relevant invitation to Scripture. It was built on the assembled knowledge of a diverse, cross-denominational group of 120 biblical scholars, translating directly from the original ancient texts—not revising tradition or inserting church doctrine. The times change, but the CEB meets you where you are.
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CEB COMMON ENGLISH BIBLE THINLINE The CEB Thinline editions are easy to read with generous 9-point type and easy to carry with a convenient trim size and bulk that is thinner than an inch. Common English Bible. Coming in October. 9781609262235. Bonded Leather, Burgundy. $29.99; $20.99
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THE CEB LECTIO DIVINA PRAYER BIBLE
The ancient Christian discipline of lectio divina, or “Divine Reading”— a systematic reading of each section of a book with pauses for reflection and prayer—has been a practice in the church since the earliest centuries and provides the structure for this Bible. Common English Bible. 9781609262174. Hardcover. $31.99; $21.99 9781609262181. Bonded Leather, Green. $49.99; $27.49 FB20
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The CEB Super Giant Print Bible is the ideal size for a pulpit or lectern. It may also be used by readers needing extremely large, 16-point type. This hardcover is wrapped with black leather-like material for increased durability. An elegant silver-foil embossing of the words “Holy Bible” completes the package. Common English Bible. 9781609262228. Hardcover, Black. $89.99; $61.99
NRSV WESLEY STUDY BIBLE
CEB WESLEY STUDY BIBLE
Joel B. Green and William H. Willimon, general editors
Joel B. Green and William H. Willimon, general editors
9781501881237. Decotone, Sage Thicket. $49.99; $32.99 9781501847554. Bonded Leather, Charcoal. $59.99; $32.99
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This Bible will inspire you to transform the world. Contributors from across the Wesleyan family join together to help you experience God in fresh ways. Features 19 pages of full-color maps; cross references; and a summary of each biblical book. Abingdon Press.
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Highlights the depth of John Wesley’s perspectives on Scripture. Features accessibly written notes and articles from pastors, theologians, and Bible scholars. Clearly explains core terms on the following themes: eternal life, forgiveness, grace, heaven, holiness, justice, and mission. Common English Bible.
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NIV OUR FAMILY STORY BIBLE: Capture Your Generation’s Legacy with Memory-Creating Activities With a modern look and helpful hints for documenting the Bible’s impact on your family, this NIV Bible is carefully crafted to store the precious legacy of your family. Cherished moments can be recorded throughout its thick, white pages— ideal for note-taking—as you and your family explore multiple guided memory-creating activity spaces. There is also plenty of open space for recording key Bible verses and what they mean to you and your loved ones. Zondervan. 9780310454151. Hardcover. $59.99; $38.99
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Answers thousands of your questions about the Bible. Over 7,000 notes written in an engaging Q and A format; nearly 350 articles investigate the most asked questions about the Bible; book introductions that answer questions about each book; article and expanded subject indexes; maps, charts, timelines, and more. Zondervan.
BIBLE, UPDATED EDITION, PEEL/ STICK BIBLE TABS: 600+ Full-Color
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A beautiful and engaging compilation of these beloved books of the Bible in the exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print. With high-quality Bible paper and room for recording notes. Perfect for gift-giving or personal use, this will be a treasured keepsake. Zondervan.
Colorful, illustrated verse art. Red letter, single column edition. Wide margins for notes, journal entries, artwork. Comfort Print® 9.9-pt. type. Zondervan. Coming in October.
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2011 NIV LOOSE LEAF BIBLE
If you make copious notes while studying, sometimes even a widemargin Bible doesn’t provide enough space. Here’s your solution. Loose-leaf 81/2 " x 11" pages have 11/4 " margins so you can add as many pages and notes as you need. With 9.5-pt. type, center-column references, and concordance. Fits any standard 3-ring binder. Hendrickson Publishers. 9781683072454. With Binder. $84.95; $56.99 9781683070542. Without Binder. $59.95; $41.99 FB20
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NRSV THINLINE REFERENCE BIBLE
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THE MESSAGE DELUXE GIFT BIBLE: The Bible in
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Translated from the original Greek and Hebrew Scriptures by scholar, pastor, author, poet, Eugene Peterson. Colorful presentation page. NavPress Publishing. Imitation Leather. 9781641581264. Amethyst Gem. $16.99; $15.29 9781641581257. Crosshatch Denim. $16.99; $12.99 9781641581219. Full Size, August Sky. $49.99; $31.49 FB20
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With a new, easy-to-read typeface, the NRSV Thinline Reference Bible invites you to deeply explore Scripture. Expertly designed for the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) text, Comfort Print® delivers a smooth reading experience that complements the foremost Bible translation vetted by Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, and Jewish scholars. Renowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV faithfully serves the church in personal spiritual formation, in the liturgy, and in the academy. This reference Bible includes thousands of cross-references, a concordance, and eight pages of full-color maps. Zondervan. 9780310453239. Leathersoft, Brown. $34.99; $22.99
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NIV LIFE APPLICATION STUDY BIBLE, THIRD EDITION
Meaningfully updated study notes and features. Fresh 2-color interior. Verse-by-verse commentary answers your questions. Features vital statistics, overviews, outlines, timelines, maps, charts, more. Tyndale House Publishers. Coming in October. 9781496433831. Hardcover. $49.99; $33.99 9781496439413. Hardcover, Indexed. $59.99; $39.99
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9780785224648. Hardcover, Gray. $49.99; $31.99
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Ever feel lost in translation? NET pairs a readable, everyday English translation with the largest set of translators’ notes ever created for a Bible. Its 60,000 notes bring complete transparency to every major translation decision. With full-color maps and Comfort Print® typeface. Thomas Nelson. Coming in October.
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Full NIV cross-references and bottom-of-the-page topical links make Scripture themes come together and enhance your study. Black-letter, single-column. Exclusive Comfort Print® typeface. Zondervan. Coming in October.
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NIRV ADVENTURE BIBLE FOR EARLY READERS, POLAR EXPLORATION EDITION Ready for a frosty Adventure? Embark on a fun, exciting trek through God’s Word with this NIrV Adventure Bible, with an all-new polar exploration theme. Along the way, readers meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of facts about the Bible. Most importantly, they’ll grow closer to God. Written at a third-grade reading level just for developing readers. Features full-color images; book introductions for each book of the Bible; Life in Bible Times—articles and illustrations describing life in ancient days; 20 special polar-themed pages; Words to Treasure—verses to memorize; Did You Know?—interesting facts; People in Bible Times articles; Live It—hands-on activities; a dictionary; and color maps. Zonderkidz. 9780310765080. Hardcover. $29.99; $19.99
Also available: NIV Adventure Bible, Polar Exploration Edition. 9780310765059. Hardcover. $29.99; $19.99
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Perfect for those looking for an easy-to-carry, extremely readable Bible for children and developing readers. Written at a third-grade reading level. Features Comfort Print® typeface, 11.4-point print size, presentation page for gift giving, ribbon marker. Zonderkidz.
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NIRV ADVENTURE BIBLE BOOK OF DEVOTIONS FOR EARLY READERS: Polar Exploration Edition: 365 Days of Adventure Takes kids on a thrilling, enriching quest through the Bible. This 365-day devotional is filled with exciting daily devotions on topics like self-esteem, courage, friendship, and many more. Topical and scriptural indexes are included. Boys and girls will learn more about God and the Bible and be inspired to live a life of faith. A companion to the NIrV Adventure Bible for Early Readers, Polar Exploration Edition this devotional book is written at a third-grade reading level that is perfect for developing readers. Zonderkidz. 9780310765097. Hardcover. $15.99; $11.99
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5-MINUTE ADVENTURE BIBLE STORIES, POLAR EXPLORATION EDITION Jim Madsen Children will love these timeless 5-minute Bible adventures, now featuring cool polar accents. With text and art from the best-selling Adventure Bibles, more than 30 stories come alive with bright, colorful illustrations and fun, interactive elements. Each of these stories can be shared in just five minutes, making this collection perfect for families on the go, children learning to read, and bedtime. Zonderkidz.
NIRV THE ILLUSTRATED HOLY BIBLE FOR KIDS: Over 750 Images
Kids ages 4–8 can read the full Bible without distracting chapter and verse numbers. Presents the story of God’s people in a single column format with an 9-point Comfort Print® type and full-color illustrations on nearly every page, plus kid-friendly maps. Bonus double-side poster. Indexed. Zonderkidz. 9780310765790. Hardcover. $29.99; $19.99
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Children’s Bibles A simpler way to give kids a strong biblical foundation— get back to the basics! BIBLE BASICS STORYBOOK Brittany Sky; Ralph Voltz, illustrations The voice of a child praying. The face of a little one captivated by a Bible story. A family sharing a daily devotional. Bible Basics Storybook helps you create such special family moments with 149 core stories from both the Old and New Testaments that will invite your children into the Word and will keep their attention from start to finish with their beautiful and colorful illustrations. Along with the Bible stories, the prayers to start the day, to say at bedtime, and to share before meals will help you provide a solid faith foundation for the dear children in your life. Abingdon Press. 9781501881497. Hardcover. $19.99; $15.99
Key Features: • Hundreds of attentiongrabbing, faith-building stories from the Old and New Testament. • Beautiful 4-color illustrations. • Prayers appropriate for young children.
Jonah and the Fish Jonah 1:1–2:10 One day God called Jonah. “Jonah!” said God. “I want you to go to a city named Nineveh. Tell the people to worship me.” “But God,” whined Jonah, “I don’t want to go to Nineveh.” Jonah ran away instead of going to Nineveh. He got on a ship and went to sleep. But the ship sailed right into a storm. The sailors were afraid the ship was going to break apart! “Wake up, Jonah! The ship is about to sink. Pray for help,” said the sailor. Jonah knew that the storm was his fault. He told the sailors to throw him into the sea. When they did, the storm stopped. God sent a very big fish to swallow Jonah. Jonah lived inside the belly of the fish for three days. “God, I’m sorry,” prayed Jonah from inside the fish. “I made a bad choice when I tried to run away from you. I promise that I will go to Nineveh.” The fish spit Jonah out onto dry land. This time, Jonah went to Nineveh.
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Key Features: • 4-color throughout. • Presentation page • In-text subject headings • Bible dictionary • Eight full-color maps exclusively from National Geographic
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