Cokesbury's Books & Bibles 2019 Sping Catalog

BOOKS & BIBLES Cokesbury’s 2019 Spring Catalog

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HOW CAN WE HELP END RACISM & CHANGE THE WORLD? THE SOLUTION IS...

BLACK WHITE

...ONE FRIENDSHIP AT A TIME INSIDE CATALOG New & Noteworthy...................................................2–7

Leadership............................................................ 25–29

Church & Culture....................................................8–10

Preaching & Worship........................................... 30–31

Christian Living.......................................................11–15

Study & Theology..................................................32–35

Prayer & Devotion................................................16–18

History..........................................................................36

Spiritual Growth....................................................19–23

Bibles......................................................................37–38

Biography & Memoir..................................................24

New for Children.........................................................39

Prices subject to change. Prices shown in red reflect Cokesbury everyday discount off regular prices. Unless otherwise noted, all books are paperbound.

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Each and every one of us can pursue friendships across “the color line.” And it’s these friendships that have the enormous potential to disrupt racism. A few of us might make some speeches. But millions of us have the opportunity to go speak with the people next door. A few of us might engage in a peaceful march down Main Street. But millions of us can march across the street and invite our neighbor over for dinner.

Working against racism is part of being a Christian

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BLACK AND WHITE Disrupting Racism One Friendship at a Time Teesha Hadra and John Hambrick

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by John Hambrick

Most of us don’t need to make speeches. We need to make friends. This is the core message of Black and White by authors Teesha Hadra, a young African American woman, and John Hambrick, a 60-year-old white man. 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. Readers are equipped 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; $15.49

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Examining Jesus’ importance for worshippers & non-worshippers alike

Even for those who reject faith, Jesus’s life and his philosophy are important to study because of the insights they hold for us today.

Poring through Scripture, analyzing what historical scholarship has revealed about Jesus’s views on a number of subjects—including women—reveals surprising messages sure to be fascinating to all readers.

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JESUS FOR ATHEISTS: Why He Still Matters in Our Secular World Amy-Jill Levine The renowned biblical scholar, author, and Vanderbilt University Divinity School Professor argues that Jesus’ historic and cultural influence make him fascinating, provocative, and relevant for everyone, not only faithful Christians but nonbelievers as well.

Two thousand years after his birth and death, Jesus of Nazareth continues to be of vital interest. Yet much of the scholarship around Jesus focuses on his religious significance. Jesus for Atheists examines his most famous teachings from a fresh perspective, exploring how they have continued to shape ethics and civilization in the West for two millennia.

Placing Jesus of Nazareth within his historical context, Levine brings him vividly into focus and invites agnostics and the most committed nonbelievers to appreciate his lasting impact on the modern world.

OTHER BOOKS by the author

HarperOne. 9780062216724. Hardcover. $26.99; $19.99

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Rabbi Evan Moffic is a guide to Jewish wisdom for people of all faiths. He brings new understanding of the Jewish heritage to churches of varied denominations and beliefs. He is the spiritual leader of Congregation Solel on the North Shore of Chicago and has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, The Forward, and Christianity Today, and appears regularly as a religious commentator on Fox News and CNN. He is an active blogger/vlogger who has contributed to sites such as Beliefnet.com, Huffingtonpost.com, and MichaelHyatt.com.

OTHER BOOKS by the author

Is it really inconceivable for another Holocaust to happen?

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FIRST THE JEWS: Combating the World’s Longest-Running Hate Campaign Evan Moffic Why have Jews been the object of universal hatred throughout history? Why has there been a rise in reports of defaced synagogues and death threats against Jewish community centers in our lifetime? Is there a difference between antiSemitism in the past versus what we see in today’s culture? What can we do about it?

First the Jews offers new insights and unparalleled perspectives on some of the most recent, pressing developments since 9-11. In his book, Rabbi Evan Moffic helps us recognize anti-Semitism, shares insights from a Jewish perspective, and outlines the role Christians can play in encouraging positive change in interfaith relations.

Abingdon Press.

9781501870835. Hardcover. $22.99; $15.49

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How other religious traditions can renew your faith

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Christians are taught that God is everywhere—a tenet that is central to Barbara Brown Taylor’s life and faith. In Holy Envy, she continues her spiritual journey, contemplating the myriad ways she encountered God outside of the church while teaching a college course on the world’s religions.

HOLY ENVY: Finding God in the Faith of Others Barbara Brown Taylor The renowned and beloved Christian preacher and New York Times best-selling author recounts her moving discoveries of finding the sacred in unexpected places while teaching the world’s religions to undergraduates in Baptist-saturated rural Georgia, revealing how God delights in confounding our expectations.

In her interfaith class, Barbara introduces her students to other religious traditions. They ponder and debate how the knowledge and insights they have gained raise important questions about belief and they explore how different practices relate to their own faith.

Throughout Holy Envy, Barbara weaves together stories from her classroom with reflections on how her own spiritual journey has been challenged and renewed by connecting with people of other traditions—and by meeting God in her communion with them.

OTHER BOOKS by the author

At the heart of her odyssey is her trust in God and knowledge that God is always with her. Barbara contends that it is the Lord who pushes her beyond her comfortable boundaries and calls for her to “disown” her version of the divine— a change that ultimately deepens her relationship with both the world and with God. HarperOne. 9780062406569. Hardcover. $25.99; $18.99

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Richard Rohr, one of the world’s most influential spiritual thinkers, delivers his long-awaited book on Jesus. In this radical message of hope, Rohr shows how “Jesus” + “Christ” reveal the divine wholeness at the heart of things—and what that means for every one of us.

Is Christ another name for every “thing” in the universe?

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THE UNIVERSAL CHRIST: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe Richard Rohr In his decades as a globally recognized teacher, Richard Rohr has helped hundreds of thousands realize what is at stake in matters of faith—and it is not religion as usual. Yet Fr. Rohr has never written on the most perennially talked about topic in Christianity: Jesus Christ. Most know who Jesus was, but who was Christ? Is the word simply Jesus’ last name? Too often, declares Rohr, our understandings have been held captive by culture, nationalism, and Christianity itself.

OTHER BOOKS by the author

Drawing on history, theology, and psychology, Rohr articulates an exhilarating and ultimately more sensible view of Jesus Christ as a portrait, so to speak, of how God works. “The whole of creation is the beloved community—the child of God—not just Jesus,” he writes. In a world where religion too often divides, Rohr’s understanding of the Incarnation changes not just the significance of Christmas, but how we read history, relate to nature and each other, and find our highest purpose each day.

Fans of Rohr’s earlier works will find here a synthesis that reveals the broadest, most hopeful vision for humanity imaginable. Newcomers will be drawn to a science-friendly spirituality that feels both modern and timeless. All will value Rohr’s practical insights on mindfulness, prayer, and enlightened social action.

Convergent Books.

9781524762094. Hardcover. $26.00; $18.79

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Church & Culture Helping children to function in a diverse nation

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RAISING WHITE KIDS: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America Jennifer Harvey Like many in the white community, you may be under the impression that with today’s more racially diverse families, racial tension in our country has eased…that we are more tolerant, more accepting. Events over the past few years have shown us we are wrong. Our nation remains racially unjust and deeply segregated.

How are we supposed to talk to children about these issues? Should we teach children to be “colorblind”? Or, should we teach them to notice race? How do we equip them to address racism when they encounter it?

Raising White Kids 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.

Abingdon Press.

9781501878077. $18.99; $12.79

Also available: 9781501856426. Hardcover. $22.99; $16.99

NEW SHAMELESS: A Sexual

Reformation Nadia Bolz-Weber

Christians are obsessed with sex, but not in a good way. This obsession has often inflicted pain, suffering, and guilt on countless people. Shameless looks at religious messages about sex and explores the harm they have done, then offers, not a list of simple amendments, but a call to burn it all down and start over—a reformation. Convergent Books.

9781601427588. Hardcover. $25.00; $16.49

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WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE? ESSAYS Marilynne Robinson

Robinson has plumbed the human spirit in her renowned novels, including Lila and Gilead. In this new essay collection, she trains her incisive mind on our modern political climate and the mysteries of faith. She calls for Americans to remake American political and cultural life as “a great theater of heroic generosity.” Picador USA 9781250310385. $18.00; $12.29

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NEW BALM IN GILEAD: NEW THE TIME IS NOW: A Call A Theological Dialogue with to Uncommon Courage Marilynne Robinson Joan Chittister Timothy Larsen, Keith L. Johnson, editors Beloved nun and social activist Joan Robinson is one of the most eminent public intellectuals in America today.

This volume brings together the thoughts of leading theologians, historians, literary scholars, and church leaders who engaged in theological dialogue with Robinson and her work.

IVP Academic. Coming in April.

9780830853182. $28.00; $19.99

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Chittister has been a passionate voice for women’s rights for over 50 years.

Here she draws on the wisdom of prophets—both ancient and modern— to help us confront the societal forces that oppress and silence the sacred voices among us. This is spirituality in action—practical and powerful activism for our times. Convergent Books.

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Church & Culture Can the church help America heal its racial divides?

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HEALING RACIAL DIVIDES: Finding Strength in Our Diversity Terrell Carter While our faith inarguably calls Christians to unity, the hard fact remains: we’re still tragically divided when it comes to race, even—and especially, many say—in our churches. Racism pervades our faith, our relationships, and our institutions in deep, often imperceptible ways.

In Healing Racial Divides, Terrell Carter takes us on a revelatory journey into the abyss of the racial divide and shows us how we’ve arrived at this divisive place.

Understanding racism’s roots—and our place in it—we surface more committed and empowered to defeat racism once and for all. Drawing from the Bible, scholarly research, and personal experience as both a former police officer and a black pastor serving white congregations, Carter unpacks the deep roots of racism in America, how it continues to be perpetuated today, and practical strategies for racial reconciliation.

Looking forward, he shapes a bold and faithful vision for healing racial division through multicultural communities focused on relationship, listening, and learning from each other.

Chalice Press.

9780827215122. $19.99; $14.49

WORKING CLASS RAGE: A Field Guide to White Anger and Pain Tex Sample

There is a stereotype surrounding the demographic that decided the 2016 presidential election: white, workingclass, unintelligent, self-destructive, and all things racist. When we, as pastors and church leaders, fail to look past the stereotype, we cannot be effective.

Sample provides a reliable guide for understanding their realities and offers a way forward. Abingdon Press.

9781501868139. $17.99; $11.99

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SIDELINE CHURCH: Bridging the Chasm between Churches and Cultures Thomas G. Bandy

NEW BEATING GUNS: Hope for People Who Are Weary of Violence Shane Claiborne and Michael Martin

A provocative look at gun violence in Some established churches are like America and a clarion call to change spectators at a sporting event: they our hearts regarding one of the most observe cultural change but don’t significant moral issues of our time. The participate. They are unable or unwilling authors show why Christians should to bridge the culture gap because they be concerned about gun violence and worry about losing members rather how they can be part of the solution, than blessing strangers. Bandy shares transcending stale rhetoric and the key to help them cross the chasm: old debates to offer a creative and empathy. Abingdon Press. productive response. Brazos Press.

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NEW THE CHURCH OF US VS. THEM: Freedom from a Faith That Feeds on Making Enemies David E. Fitch

Takes a close look at what drives the vitriol in our congregations, tracing the enemy-making patterns in church history and diagnosing the divisiveness that marks the contemporary evangelical church. Shows a way for the church to be true to itself and find new patterns and practices to move beyond division.

Brazos Press. Coming in July.

9781587434143. Hardcover. $21.99; $16.99

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Church & Culture Illuminating words from literary greats who wrestled with faith HAUNTED BY CHRIST: Modern Writers and the Struggle for Faith Richard Harries W. H. Auden, T. S. Eliot, William Golding, Elizabeth Jennings, C. S. Lewis, Flannery O’Connor, Stevie Smith, Barbara Pym, Marilynne Robinson, R. S. Thomas. . . These are among some of the great poets and novelists whose struggles with faith find expression in their works, and whose works have helped countless readers to appreciate the different forms that faith can take in different times and places.

Richard Harries considers the work of twenty of these writers, painting vivid pictures of their lives and times, and providing us with numerous critically sympathetic insights into the spiritual dimension of their writings.

SPCK Publishing.

9780281079339. Hardcover. $27.00; $18.99

NEW ROGUE SAINTS: Spirituality NEW UNBELIEVABLE: for Good-Hearted Heathens Why Neither Ancient Creeds Nor Jerry Herships the Reformation Can Produce a Pastor Herships leads a church-ish Living Faith Today community of good-hearted heathens John Shelby Spong

A Christian Perspective on Movies and Meaning William D. Romanowski

Cultivating Common Ground to End an American Crisis Jeremy K. Everett

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who love people and want to do good.

They’re not against God, they just have little use for organized religion. But they long for something bigger: community, mission. Herships takes his experiences and shows other “heathens” that they don’t have to go to church to love and serve God. Westminster John Knox Press.

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Five hundred years after Martin Luther and his 95 Theses ushered in the Reformation, best-selling author and controversial bishop and teacher Spong delivers 12 forward-thinking theses to spark a new reformation to reinvigorate Christianity and ensure its future.

HarperOne. 9780062641304. $18.99; $13.99

NEW CINEMATIC FAITH:

This book explores how Christians can better hear, read, and view popular culture through the lens of film. It highlights the benefits of a faithinformed approach to film, showing how Christian faith contributes to the movie-going experience as well as a deeper understanding of life.

Baker Academic. Coming in May.

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NEW I WAS HUNGRY:

One in eight Americans struggles with hunger, and more than 13 million children live in food insecure homes.

Everett, a noted advocate for the hungry and poor, offers not only an assessment of the current crisis but also a strategy for addressing it, calling on Christians to work intentionally to end the hunger crisis. Brazos Press. Coming in August.

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Christian Living The former president contemplates how faith has sustained him

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FAITH: A Journey for All Jimmy Carter All his life, President Jimmy Carter has been a courageous exemplar of faith. Now he shares the lessons he learned. He writes, “The issue of faith arises in almost every area of human existence, so it is important to understand its multiple meanings. In this book, my primary goal is to explore the broader meaning of faith, its far-reaching effect on our lives, and its relationship to past, present, and future events in America and around the world. The religious aspects of faith are also covered, since this is how the word is most often used, and I have included a description of the ways my faith has guided and sustained me, as well as how it has challenged and driven me to seek a closer and better relationship with people and with God.” Quoting eminent Protestant theologians, in Faith President Carter describes his belief in religious freedom, moral politics, and the place of prayer in his daily life. He examines faith’s many meanings; he describes how to accept it, live it, how to doubt and find faith again. This is a serious and moving reflection from one of America’s most admired and respected citizens.

Simon & Schuster. Coming in April.

9781501184437. $17.00; $12.29

NEW LET GO: Leaning into the Future Without Fear Matt Miofsky

Letting go of the familiar and leading into change can be fearful for all of us.

In this three-part book, based on the story of Exodus, Matt Miofsky explores what it means for us to let go of the old, step into the transitional “wilderness,” and work toward the Promised Land of new life, new opportunities, and our full potential. Great for group study.

Abingdon Press. Coming in June.

9781501879623. $18.99; $12.79

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NEW THE BOOK OF MISTAKES: NEW FIND YOUR PLACE:

9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future Skip Prichard

In this self-help tale wrapped in fiction, you’ll learn the nine mistakes that prevent many from achieving their goals. You’ll learn how to overcome these hurdles and reinvent your life.

Packed with wisdom that will help you discover and follow your personal purpose. Center Street Publishing.

9781478970910. $14.99; $10.99

NEWLY REVISED

Locating Your Calling Through Your Gifts, Passions, and Story Rob Wegner and Brian Phipps

GOOD GRIEF: A Companion

We need a simple way to discover our calling, and GPS technology (Gifts, Passions, and Story), is widely known as a way to know where you are, as well as a way to guide you to get where you want to go. This book will help Christians discern their personal calling and take meaningful next steps to engage that calling. Zondervan.

For more than 50 years the timeless wisdom of Good Grief has helped millions. Grief is complex and deeply personal—there is no right way to grieve. The book identifies ten stages of grief that can offer valuable insights into the natural emotional and physical responses to grieving. With reflection questions. Fortress Press.

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for Every Loss Granger E. Westberg

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Christian Living Learning to go after your dreams with passion and confidence

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GIRL, STOP APOLOGIZING: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals Rachel Hollis Rachel Hollis—the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Girl, Wash Your Face and host of the top-rated Rise podcast—has seen it too often: women being afraid of their own goals. They’re afraid of embarrassment, of falling short of perfection, of not being enough. But the biggest fear of all is of being judged for having ambition at all.

Having been taught to define themselves in light of other people--whether as wife, mother, daughter, friend, or team member—many women have forgotten who they are and what they were meant to be. In Girl, Stop Apologizing, entrepreneur and online personality (TheChicSite.com) Rachel Hollis encourages women to own their hopes, desires, and goals and reminds them they don’t need permission to want more. With a call to women everywhere to stop talking themselves out of their dreams, Hollis identifies the excuses to let go of, the behaviors to adopt, and the skills to acquire on the path to growth, confidence, and the biggest possible version of their lives.

HarperCollins Leadership.

9781400209606. Hardcover. $24.99; $16.49

NEW SHE DREAMS: Live the Life

You Were Created For Tiffany Blum

NEW MORE FOR MOM: Living

Your Whole and Holy Life Kristin Funston

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 trusting God it came to pass. This book and 6-week women’s group study reveals how God calls, equips, and trains us to pursue our dreams.

Study components available at Cokesbury.com. Abingdon Press.

As mothers, more is always needed from us. Many of us believe that fulfilling the needs of work, social, and family life is our purpose. Funston wants us to stop believing this lie.

Instead, she wants us to discover that more is available for us. God means for us to have a whole and holy life and our day-to-day reality is complete just as it is. Abingdon Press. Coming in April.

9781501878329. $16.99; $11.49

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NEW MORE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE: When Life’s Overwhelming Pain Meets God’s Overcoming Grace Nate Pyle

“God won’t give you more than you can handle.” This is one of the most common, unhelpful (and unbiblical) Christian clichés around. Skillfully weaving together his story with stories of Jesus and others, Nate delivers a fresh and timely response to the pain we each experience. Zondervan.

9780310343400. $17.99; $13.49

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BURIED DREAMS: From Devastating Loss to Unimaginable Hope Lindsey R. Dennis

What can be more devastating than the death of a child? Lindsey Dennis experienced this loss twice. She lost two full-term babies 14 months apart. In Buried Dreams, she shares how she and her husband discovered that sorrow and suffering can be instruments in God’s hands that can forge in us the greatest joy and hope. Abingdon Press.

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Christian Living Learn to rest your hope in God alone

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DARE TO HOPE: Living Intentionally in an Unstable World Melissa Spoelstra When we look around at today’s world, hope usually isn’t the first word that comes to mind. In Dare to Hope, Melissa Spoelstra draws upon her best-selling Bible study Jeremiah: Daring to Hope in an Unstable World, highlighting six guidelines for intentional living that enable us to overcome fear, worry, and doubt as we surrender to and put our hope in God alone. Just as God brought a message of hope through Jeremiah, we, too, will discover that intentional living is possible even in an unstable world. The book includes Scripture memory verses, five spiritual practices, and “Dare to Hope Challenges” that will remind you that God is rich in mercy and love and has good plans for you.

Abingdon Press.

9781501879654. $16.99; $11.49

NEW REMARKABLE HOPE:

NEW UNSATISFIED:

When Jesus Revived Hope in Disappointed People Shauna Letellier

Finding Contentment in a Discontented World Ann C. Sullivan

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NEW BE BOLD:

Finding Your Fierce Rachel Billups

From her early life in Appalachia to Rediscover eight people in the Bible Do you feel unsatisfied with life but can’t success as pastor of a large church, Billups’s life stories show strength and whose hopes and expectations went put your finger on why? The author of grace even in the midst of doubt and from disappointment to life-changing Unsatisfied suggests that our definition transformation through Jesus. This of fulfillment is out of line. Contentment wondering. In Be Bold, she weaves her insightful and redemptive stories into book reveals a pattern of hope where doesn’t mean a perfect life or that God the lives of biblical characters. Learn individuals were surprised by Jesus in has abandoned you when things go drastic ways after placing their hope in wrong. Discover that God is closer than how being bold can bring you closer him. Their stories show his work was you think and connect the dots that lead to God and God’s plan for your life. rarely what they anticipated. Faithwords. to genuine contentment. Abingdon Press. Abingdon Press. Coming in April.

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NEW JANE AUSTEN’S LITTLE BOOK ABOUT LIFE Jane Austen; Terry Glaspey, editor

Jane Austen’s novels have delighted generations of readers with their keen observations, practical insights, and humorous quips. This collection of quotes from the mouths of some of her most beloved characters and from her own letters is exquisitely designed with rare photos, Scripture, and personal prayers from the author. Harvest House Publishers. Coming in April.

9780736976756. Hardcover. $12.99; $9.99

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Christian Living Discovering your shared purpose...together

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PRAYING CIRCLES AROUND YOUR MARRIAGE Joel and Nina Schmidgall with Mark Batterson Marriage is your most sacred relationship on this earth, and prayer is the single most powerful way to transform it. It’s time to learn the relational truths in the legend of Honi the Circle Maker—a man bold enough to draw a circle in the sand and not leave it until God answered his impossible prayer. The commitment made in the sacred circle of marriage requires the same kind of boldness and resolve as the Circle Maker.

Honi’s prayer saved a generation, and your prayers can transform your relationship.

Praying Circles around Your Marriage draws from the life-changing principles Mark Batterson outlines in his New York Times bestseller The Circle Maker. Joined by Pastor Joel and Nina Schmidgall who serve with Mark at National Community Church, the authors draw from personal stories, Scripture, and practical insight. You’ll discover seven key prayer circles for your marriage: Vision Circle, Romance Circle, War Circle, Dance Circle, Support Circle, Storm Circle, and Legacy Circle.

Zondervan.

9780310354888. Hardcover. $24.99; $17.49

NEW SURPRISED BY PARADOX: NEW THE MAKING OF US:

The Promise of “and” in an Either-Or World Jen Pollock Michel

Who We Can Become When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned Sheridan Voysey

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In a world filled with ambiguity, many of us long for straightforward answers.

While there are certainties in Christian faith, at its heart is also paradox. With personal stories and reflection on Scripture, literature, and culture, Michel helps us imagine a Christian faith open to mystery and into worship of the One who is Mystery. IVP Books. Coming in May.

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Beautifully written and deeply poignant, The Making of Us is part travel memoir, part pilgrim’s journal. The author’s transformational 100-mile pilgrimage along the northeast coast of England, inspired by the life of the monk Cuthbert, will lead readers to consider their own stories and reflect on God’s call for their lives. Thomas Nelson.

LOVE TO STAY: Six Keys to a Successful Marriage Adam Hamilton

HIDDEN TREASURES: Finding

Love to Stay explores how, with God’s help, marriage can last a lifetime.

Drawing upon surveys of couples and singles, interviews therapists, the latest research in the field, and wisdom from the Bible, Hamilton looks at what it takes to create and sustain healthy, meaningful romantic relationships over the course of a lifetime. Abingdon Press.

Learn how to inspire, motivate, and encourage patients, family members, and friends to begin to walk the road to heaven without the fear and anxiety associated with death and dying. Show them that hope is available, death with dignity is possible, and that there are hidden treasures to embrace along the way. Abingdon Press.

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Hope at the End of Life’s Journey Robin Bertram

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Christian Living No matter where you are in life...you can find hope in faith

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SHOTGUN ANGELS: My Story of Broken Roads and Unshakeable Hope Jay Demarcus with Timothy Willard Many celebrities are known to say how blessed they are, but when Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus says it, the word takes on a completely different meaning. From his humble beginnings in Ohio to the spark of early fame in Nashville to a fair share of surprises and setbacks in between, he’s learned firsthand that the blessing only comes through the broken road. And the only thing able to sustain a person along the way is hope.

With no shortage of humor, heart, and off-the-cuff candor, Jay gives readers a backstage pass to the story behind the music and the musician. Along the way, you’ll find the same constant source of strength that he has: hope that is powerful enough to hold you up through whatever twists, turns, or trials come your way.

Zondervan. Coming in April.

9780310355038. Hardcover. $26.99; $19.99

NEW NO IS A BEAUTIFUL WORD: Hope and Help for the

NEW SUSTAINING HOPE IN AN UNJUST WORLD: How to Keep

Overcommitted and (Occasionally) Exhausted Kevin G. Harney

Going When You Want to Give Up Timothy Charles Murphy

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In our faithful work toward building a better world, we may often feel we’re If your plate is full, your margin is thin, and your life feels overloaded, this book losing the battle. Real-life stories and reflections from the front lines of the will help you learn to say “No” to the things that don’t matter (or don’t matter social justice movement offer the faithful activist sustenance in difficult as much) so you can say “Yes” to the times. With discussion questions. things that bring life, hope, peace, and Chalice Press. Coming in May. lasting meaning. Zondervan.

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NEW PLACEMAKER: Cultivating Places of Comfort, Beauty, and Peace Christie Purifoy

Our souls desire beauty. In Placemaker, Purifoy weaves together her family’s journey with inspiring stories of botanical marvels and those who shaped the land generations ago. It is a timely yet timeless reminder that the cultivation of good and beautiful places is not a retreat from the real world but a holy pursuit of a world that is more real than we know. Zondervan.

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Prayer & Devotion Encouraging spiritual growth through our home & its design

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HEART & HOME: Design Basics for Your Soul and Living Space Victoria Duerstock Some of today’s most popular celebrities are interior designers and house remodelers. We love to see how they create a space to become a special place for families to live. Heart and Home, a ninety-day book of devotions, shows us how there is a clear connection between the basics of interior design and Scripture… a connection that actually encourages 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. Devotional topics include unity and harmony, negative space, flow, focal point and balance. Makes a great gift, too.

Abingdon Press. Coming in April.

9781501881039. Hardcover. $19.99; $13.49

NEW DEAR DAUGHTERS: Love Letters to the Next Generation Susie Davis

NEW PRAYER SPA: Ancient Treatments for the Modern Soul Jennifer Anna Rich

Dear daughters are young women in search of spiritual guidance and spiritual mamas are women just a little further down the road with age-old wisdom to share. Each group has valuable insight for the other. With Dear Daughters, Susie Davis creates a bridge between two groups of women.

Abingdon Press. Coming in April.

While many Christians like the idea of prayer, the act of spending time alone with God eludes them. Prayer Spa offers gentle instruction in honoring mind, body, and soul for a few minutes each day. Expand neural pathways, relax tight muscles, entice the senses, and nourish the interior self through prayer.

Paraclete Press. Coming in April.

9781501881060. Hardcover. $19.99; $13.49

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COLORING WOMEN OF THE BIBLE

30 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL STAMINA:

Natalie Turri and Christopher Rodkey

A Devotional Prayer Guide Melissa Spoelstra

Esther, Sarah, Noadiah, Mary, Rebekah, Priscilla, Bithiah, Achsah, Hagar, Jehosheba—names you’ve known your whole life, or names you’ll encounter for the first time. Through dozens of original illustrations by artist Natalie Turri, revel in the stories of the strong women of the Old and New Testaments. Discover your own image in their colorful lives. Chalice Press.

9780827203983. $14.99; $13.49

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Life is like a roller coaster—we need spiritual stamina in order to stay true to our faith and calling through the ups and downs. Prayer is essential for developing spiritual stamina. This prayer guide will help you strengthen your faith through a 30-day prayer challenge. Study resources available on Cokesbury.com. Abingdon Press.

9781501874352. $9.99; $7.99 SB19

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Prayer & Devotion Replacing overwhelming pressure with overwhelming peace

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IN THE QUIET OF THE DAY: Daily Reflections for Lasting Peace 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, sometimes you’re not sure how to manage the challenges of the day. And that can leave you with the feeling that you’ve fallen short.

With 100 devotionals that will fortify you with Scripture, thoughtful insights, and prayer, In the Quiet of the Day offers an island of peace amidst the chaos of life.

Throughout the devotionals, you’ll find encouragement from the Spirit with the clear message that you are accepted and loved by God just as you are. This is a book you’ll not only want for your own spiritual well-being but also as a gift for the special women in your life.

Abingdon Press. Coming in April.

9781501881091. Hardcover. $14.99; $9.99

MORNINGS WITH BONHOEFFER: BEGINNING WITH CHRIST: 100 Reflections on the Christian Life Donald K. McKim McKim pairs short excerpts from Bonhoeffer’s letters and sermons with daily devotions that offer timeless and moving reminders of God’s love for humanity. Not only will you be inspired by these 100 daily reflections, you’ll discover a heartrending portrait of Bonhoeffer and an inside look at the imperfect man behind the saintly image. Abingdon Press.

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Timeless Wisdom for Complicated Times E. Stanley Jones

NEW SIMPLY PRAY

Johannes Hartl

In this refreshingly different look at prayer, Hartl explores twelve simple ways to build a thriving prayer life— This timeless collection of Jones’ twelve steps that have transformed his devotional writings is compiled by life. Simply Pray not only encourages his granddaughter, Anne MathewsYounes, and is organized by theme and readers to explore different forms of prayer, it offers inspiring stories, arranged in order of when they were written. A nice gift for mature Christians spiritual exercises, and practical ideas as well as someone new to the Christian to help you develop daily rhythms of prayer, even in the hectic pace of faith. Abingdon Press. day-to-day life. Muddy Pearl.

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NEW THIS IS HOW WE PRAY:

Discovering a Life of Intimate Friendship with God Adam Dressler

A unique, more intimate perspective on prayer. Through personal anecdotes; biblical stories; ancient wisdom; and modern insights from spiritual writers, philosophers, and even cooking shows, Dressler walks through the realities we face every day, and shows how they can direct us to deeper friendship with God through prayer. Faithwords.

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Prayer & Devotion Turning our passion to know God into our destiny THE SOUL AT REST: A 40-Day Journey Into a Life of Prayer Tricia McCary Rhodes Many Christians today struggle with having a consistent or life-giving quiet time. They are looking for a form of prayer that doesn’t make them feel like they’re begging or being judged by God. The Soul at Rest is a quiet-time companion that introduces “inward disciplines” from throughout Christian history to those who hunger for greater intimacy with God. The Soul at Rest is a 40-day guided experience of prayer that puts readers in the presence of God and allows them to enter and enjoy God’s rest. It guides readers into a rhythm of quiet, contemplative prayer, easing them into God’s presence and demonstrating how prayer is not so much a duty as it is a gift. By the time someone finishes The Soul at Rest, they’ll not only understand prayer better; they’ll be engaging in it as a regular rhythm of life.

NavPress.

9781631468605. $15.99; $10.99

NEW AMERICA’S HOLY NEW 501 THINGS TO PRAY GROUND: 60 Faithful Reflections on ABOUT: Journal & Notebook Our National Parks Brad Lyons and Bruce Barkhauer

America’s 60 national parks are beloved around the world for their inspiring natural beauty and unmatched diversity. They can also be places to reconnect with God and the sacred.

This book highlights a unique aspect of each park, re-framing how you think about the parks and your faith.

Chalice Press. Coming in April.

9780827200753. $21.99; $15.99

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JoAnne Simmons

A unique prayer journal that presents thought-provoking prompts alongside a numbered list of 501 things to pray about, including: home, church, the world, kids, family, and more! Every spread features a prompt, a prayerthemed Scripture selection, a list of things to talk to God about, plus space to journal personal thoughts and prayers. Barbour Publishing.

9781683228417. $14.99; $10.99

A MORNING AND EVENING PRAYERBOOK

40 DAYS OF DOUBT:

Jeanie and David Gushee, editors

Devotions for the Skeptic Eric Huffman

9781404109384. Hardcover. $19.99; $14.99

9781501869136. $14.99; $9.99

A collection of morning and evening prayers, a different one for every day and night of the year, drawn from the treasury of Christian prayer throughout the ages. Selected to mirror the seasons and the liturgical calendar, the prayers are intended not to replace your personal, spontaneous prayers but to serve as a springboard for them.

Thomas Nelson.

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Have you ever asked a question in Bible study that made others roll their eyes and made you feel like an abnormal Christian? Or wondered whether your questions mean your faith isn’t “real”?

This book provides candid, insightful answers about doubt. You’ll not only find solace in these wonder-filled reflections; you’ll discover you are aren’t abnormal, after all. Abingdon Press.

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Spiritual Growth Rediscover the love of God in Old Testament law

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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LEVITICUS: Finding God’s Love in God’s Law David Kalas It seems hard sometimes to understand why studying the Old Testament is as important as studying the New Testament. Everything changed when Jesus entered the picture, so why learn about outdated, irrelevant spiritual laws?

In The Gospel According to Leviticus, author and pastor David Kalas uses his thoughtful and assuring style to assist you in discovering the gospel in the Old Testament… to help you find God’s love in God’s law. This follow-up to When Did God Become a Christian? can be used as a stand-alone resource or a six-week, small group study when combined with the additional Leader Guide.

Abingdon Press.

9781501879401. $16.99; $11.49

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UNDAUNTED: Daring to Do What God Calls You to Do Christine Caine

Christine Caine faced hurdles that seemed insurmountable—abuse, abandonment, the loss of a child. Yet she decided to answer God’s call no matter where it lead. In Undaunted, she challenges you to embrace the reality of God’s love so you can speak it to others as you live out your own unique calling. Zondervan. Coming in May. 9780310355885. $17.99; $12.99 SB19

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NEW CALLED: Hearing and Responding to God’s Voice Susan Robb

Discover how to hear and respond to the unique call God is placing on your life in this six-week study. Robb shows us how God interrupts the lives of ordinary men and women, calling and empowering them to lives of service they never would have imagined on their own. Additional components include a DVD and a comprehensive Leader Guide. Abingdon Press.

9781501879746. $16.99; $11.49

NEW THE JESUS CHALLENGE:

21 Days of Loving God and Neighbor Justin LaRosa To stay in relationship with God is a journey that never ends. This 3-week study will help us become more attentive to our relationship with God as we move from forgetfulness to remembering, from being distracted to becoming intentional, and from self-sufficiency to reliance on God, so we can focus on loving God and loving others as ourselves. Abingdon Press.

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NEW THE AUTHENTICITY CHALLENGE: 21 Days to a More Content Life Sarah Heath

Rather than longing for and chasing after someone else’s life, what if you were to live your own with honesty and courage? The Authenticity Challenge invites you to embrace authenticity in three key areas of your life: vocation (the what), relationships (the who), and faith (the why). Abingdon Press.

9781501882661. $14.99; $9.99

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Spiritual Growth Loving God more deeply by learning to love your neighbor better

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RECKLESS LOVE: Jesus’ Call to Love Our Neighbor Tom Berlin Maybe we have it a little backward. As Christians, we strive to follow Jesus’ teaching to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength which, in turn, we hope will help us better love our family, friends, and leaders…our neighbors. But what if we turned that around and put the emphasis on loving our family, friends, leaders, and, yes, our neighbors? Might we then find that becoming a better neighbor leads us into the deep and loving relationship we’re striving to have with God? In Reckless Love, you will consider how to follow the Greatest Commandment and learn how your love for the people around you can completely renew your faith and give you a new experience of loving God. In addition to the book, this six-week study includes a comprehensive Leader Guide and a DVD featuring Tom Berlin.

Abingdon Press. Coming in April.

9781501879869. $16.99; $12.99

NEW WRETCHED SAINTS:

NEW INSIDE THE MIRACLES OF JESUS: Discovering the Power

Transformed by the Relentless Grace of God Noel Jesse Heikkinen

of Desperation Jessica LaGrone

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Have you ever wondered if God could really save you? Have you ever thought grace might not be enough?

Wretched Saints shows how grace is the ridiculously unwarranted posture of God that transforms sinners into saints, gives freedom to lavish grace on others, and stubbornly shapes us all to look like Jesus. David C Cook Publishing.

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There is divine power behind miracles, but on the receiving end there are desperate human needs. Miracles are windows into God’s grand story—gifts that open us to the dramatic power of God through our desperate need for him. They remind us that we need God on our best days just as much as we do on our worst. Abingdon Press.

INTO THE DEEP: Diving into a Life

SHAME OFF YOU: From Hiding

of Courageous Faith Lauren Gaskill

to Healing Denise Pass

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Are you ever overwhelmed by fear and frustration? Into the Deep invites you to dive headfirst into a life of courageous faith. It examines the character of God and the lives of women and men of the Bible who chose to dive deeper with God, providing practical examples and tools to help you take your faith to the next level by learning to make decisions by faith alone. Abingdon Press.

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The award-winning CCM recording artist lived a life of shame, but she learned to develop healthy thinking patterns, silence the lies, and break the cycle of shame. In Shame Off You, she shares her experience, gives you practical helps, inspires you to change your thinking about shame, and encourages you to claim a shame-free life. Abingdon Press.

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Spiritual Growth A chronicle of faith that’s as funny as it is wise

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CONFESSIONS OF A CHRISTIAN MYSTIC River Jordan With a unique mix of passionate revelation and quirky humor, River Jordan takes us on a journey through her Southern childhood to her present-day life as a novelist. Her stories run the gamut from dancing disco nights and midnight desert rides to surprise visitations with the Divine. Included are comforting letters to personal friends and loved ones about faith, death, heartbreaks, and their futures.

Confessions of a Christian Mystic is a highly original work about an extraordinary faith that never loses touch with current culture or everyday realities. Jordan invites us to join in on her wild ride searching for the holy mysteries of God. This haunting work will leave you deeply comforted and full of hope. Hailed as “a book for our times,” Confessions gently leads us closer to that Divine mystery that shapes us and gives us life.

Faithwords. Coming in April.

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SOUL SEEING: Light, Love, Forgiveness Michael Leach and friends

Drawn from the multi-award winning spirituality column Soul Seeing (in National Catholic Reporter) these 56 firstperson accounts reveal the kindness in familiar faces, the divine in unexpected places, the sweetness in the sad, and the power in brokenness. Among the contributors are Joyce Rupp, James Martin, Richard Rohr, Sue Stanton, and Michael Morwood. Orbis Books.

9781626982956. $22.00; $15.99

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MINDFUL SILENCE: The Heart of Christian Contemplation Phileena Heuertz

Filled with insights and wisdom from her own experiences, Heuertz introduces us to themes and teachers of contemplative spirituality, as well as several prayer practices, and invites us to greater healing and wholeness by learning to practice faith through prayer. This is an opportunity to go deeper with God―to experience the Divine and be transformed. IVP Books.

9780830846498. Hardcover. $20.00; $13.99

NEW EMBRACING CONTEMPLATION: Reclaiming a

NEW THE ROCK, THE ROAD, AND THE RABBI: My Journey Into

Christian Spiritual Practice John H. Coe and Kyle C. Strobel, editors

the Heart of Scriptural Faith and the Land Where It All Began Kathie Lee Gifford with Rabbi Jason Sobel

Bringing together scholars and practitioners of spiritual formation from across the Protestant spectrum, this volume considers the benefits of contemplation. Contributors draw on historical examples from the church to consider how contemplative prayer can shape Christian living today.

IVP Academic.

9780830852307. $32.00; $22.99

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Gifford had always desired a deeper understanding of God’s Word. But not until she began studying the biblical texts in Hebrew and Greek—along with actually hiking the ancient paths of Israel—did she find the deeper connection she sought. Thomas Nelson.

9780785222231. $16.99; $11.99

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Spiritual Growth Learning to experience life with new eyes A RESURRECTION SHAPED LIFE: Dying and Rising on Planet Earth Jake Owensby Jesus’ resurrection was an extraordinary, singular event. But Bishop Jake Owensby says we, too, can experience extraordinary resurrection even within the realm of our ordinary lives on earth.

In A Resurrection Shaped Life, Owensby leads us through a re-examination of the biblical concept of resurrection and illustrates how it can influence us as Christians every day. We’ll learn that a resurrection-shaped life finds hope through honest reflection on the past, moves beyond shame and blame toward self-acceptance and compassion, and draws strength from the hope of life after life.

The book includes readings appropriate for every season, but is especially suitable during Lent.

Abingdon Press.

9781501870811. $16.99; $11.99

NEW FINDING QUIET: My Story of Overcoming Anxiety and the Practices That Brought Peace J. P. Moreland

Explores spiritual and physical aspects of mental illness, pointing readers toward sound sources of information, treatment, and recovery. Bracing and honest, Finding Quiet validates the experiences of believers with mental illness and reminds them they are not alone. Zondervan. Coming in May. 9780310597209. $17.99; $13.49

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NEW IN PAPERBACK

NEW AS I RECALL: Discovering the Place of Memories in Our Turning Off My Phone Taught Me Spiritual Life about Happiness, Gratitude, and Focus Casey Tygrett How we hold and carry our memories— Jesse Itzler LIVING WITH THE MONKS: What

Equal parts memoir and road map to living a less stressful and more vibrant life, this is an illuminating, entertaining, and unexpected trip for anyone looking to feel calmer and more controlled in our crazy, hectic world. Center Street.

Coming in July.

9781478993438. $16.99; $12.29

NEW KNOWING OUR FAITH:

A Guide for Believers, Seekers, and Christian Communities Justo L. González

good and bad—is a part of what forms us spiritually. Tygrett explores the power of memory and offers biblical texts and practices to guide us in bringing our memories to God for spiritual transformation.

IVP Books. Coming in April.

Introduces Christianity for those new to the faith, using direct, contemporary language. Focuses on the core beliefs of the Christian church through the centuries, including key topics such as revelation, God, Jesus Christ, the Spirit, the church, Christian hope, and more.

William B. Eerdmans Publishing.

9780830846528. Hardcover. $20.00; $14.49

9780802877062. $16.00; $11.99

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Spiritual Growth Open your eyes and your hands to find hope from God in hard times

NEW HOPE FOR HARD TIMES: Lessons on Faith from Elijah and Elisha

Magrey deVega

There is hope for you in hard times. Your story of hurt, heartache, and hopelessness has been heard, and God has a message for you: don’t give up, don’t lose hope. God is with you and will give you everything you need. It’s the same message God gave to Elijah when he was so alone he hid in a cave. And it’s the same message he gave to Elisha when he was surrounded by his enemies.

In Hope for Hard Times you’ll discover how these two great, biblical prophets trusted God to find a way for them. Read these stories, pray, and listen as you receive encouragement and guidance for whatever you are facing today.

Components for this 4-session study include the book and a Leader Guide.

Abingdon Press. Coming in April.

9781501881381. $16.99; $12.99

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GRATEFUL: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks Diana Butler Bass

Many people are finding God beyond the walls of the church, but they often miss the community and the shared practice of gratitude. In Grateful, Bass shows how people and communities can practice gratitude and thrive, whether or not they are part of a traditional religious community.

HarperOne. Coming in April.

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A NEW REFORMATION:

NEW BREAKING THE CODE:

NEW IN CONVERSATION:

From Luther’s World to Ours Rob Fuquay

Understanding the Book of Revelation, Revised Edition Bruce Metzger

Rowan Williams and Greg Garrett

9781501864018. $14.99; $10.99

9781501881503. $16.99

9781472945549. Christ the Heart of Creation (Hardcover). $35.00; $22.49

Justified by faith. We are accustomed to this theology today, but when Martin Luther shared his belief in this concept during the sixteenth century, it was anything but typical—it sparked the Reformation. Author Rob Fuquay says that although “justified by faith” is not a new idea, the message is as revolutionary today as ever.

Abingdon Press.

Listen in as dear friends—Rowan Williams, the past Archbishop of Although many Christians find the Book Canterbury and Greg Garrett (“one of the Episcopal Church’s most engaging of Revelation to be full of great beauty evangelists”)—discuss their longtime and comfort, others find this part of passions and shared interests. Church the Bible confusing, even frightening.

Publishing. Coming in May. Metzger provides one of the most 9781640651296. $14.95; $11.99 important and trustworthy guides of Also available from Rowan Williams: Revelation, now revised to include the 9780802876560. Being Human: Bodies, most current biblical research.

Minds, Persons. $12.00; $8.99 Abingdon Press. Coming in May.

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Biography & Memoir Deep insights into the nature of suffering, compassion, & creativity

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LEARNING FROM HENRI NOUWEN AND VINCENT VAN GOGH: A Portrait of the Compassionate Life Carol A. Berry Carol Berry and her husband met and befriended Henri Nouwen when she sat in his course on compassion at Yale Divinity School in the 1970s. At the request of Henri Nouwen’s literary estate, she has written this book, which includes unpublished material recorded from Nouwen’s lectures. As an art educator, Berry is uniquely situated to develop Nouwen’s work on Vincent van Gogh and to add her own research. She fills in background on the much misunderstood spiritual context of van Gogh’s work, and reinterprets van Gogh’s art (presented here in full color) in light of Nouwen’s lectures. Berry also brings in her own experience in ministry, sharing how Nouwen and van Gogh, each in his own way, led her to the richness and beauty of the compassionate life.

IVP Books. Coming in May. 9780830846511. Hardcover. $22.00; $15.99

NEW GANDHI: PORTRAIT OF A FRIEND E. Stanley Jones

E. Stanley Jones credits Mahatma Gandhi as the man who showed him “more of the spirit of Christ than perhaps any other…in East or West.”

Gandhi and Jones forged a strong bond.

This book celebrates their friendship, helping us to better understand the strength of the principle of a nonviolent approach and how it can cross national and faith boundaries. Abingdon Press.

9781501871283. $16.99; $12.99

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NEW THE GOSPEL OF TREES:

A Memoir Apricot Irving

Poignant and explosive, Irving weaves a portrait of a missionary family that is unflinchingly honest: her father’s unswerving commitment to his mission, her mother’s misgivings about his loyalty, the brutal history of colonization.

Drawing from research, interviews, and journals, this memoir evokes a fractured family finding their way to kindness through honesty. Simon & Schuster.

9781451690460. $16.00; $11.79

NEW FOREVER AND EVER, AMEN: A Memoir of Music, Faith, and Braving the Storms of Life Randy Travis

The long-awaited, deeply personal story of one of American music’s greatest icons, a remarkable tale of the utmost heights of fame and success, the deepest lows of life’s sorrows, and a miraculous return from the brink of death—told as only Randy Travis can.

Thomas Nelson. Coming in May. 9781400207985. Hardcover. $26.99; $17.99

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ON THOMAS MERTON Mary Gordon

Thomas Merton was the author of some of the most influential spiritual writing of the 20th century. Gordon documents her exploration of Merton through his books. It’s a profoundly personal view of one of the great spiritual figures of our age, by an interpreter who, while disinclined to go easy on her famous subject, reveals a great admiration and fascination with him. Shambhala Publications.

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Leadership Welcome millennials and help them find meaning and purpose

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THE MILLENNIAL NARRATIVE: Sharing a Good Life with the Next Generation Jaco J. Hamman For the millennial generation (born 1982–2002), many social and religious narratives have lost their meaning and power as millennials question all authorities and struggle to flourish in a world come of age. With their needs for community and success, a strong spirituality, and believing that their gifts should be recognized and can make a difference, millennials increasingly find meaning and purpose outside the church.

The Millennial Narrative is written for pastoral leaders who want to welcome millennials, both inside and outside their congregation. It draws on the wisdom of the prophetic Book of Joel as a narrative worth living into, empowering pastoral leaders to: facilitate the work of mourning millennials are facing; envision a spiritual community that can welcome millennials; introduce a compassionate God that restores and indwells as the Spirit; reflect on God’s judgment through the lens of accountability; and support and encourage millennials to be a blessing to others.

Also includes a sermon outline and material for adult education.

Abingdon Press.

9781501839139. $19.99; $14.99

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UNLEASH: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders Marv Nelson

As older church leaders, it’s up to us to mentor and empower the generations that follow us into church leadership.

Unleash provides thought-provoking ideas and practical, real-time examples that will help us learn to know, equip, and expectantly release our younger church leaders into the future with trust and confidence. Abingdon Press.

9781501844577. $15.99; $11.49

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A MISSION THAT MATTERS: How To Do Short-Term Missions Without Long-Term Harm Jen Bradbury

Mission trips touch students in ways different from any other of their life experiences. However, youth often find it hard to integrate their mission experiences with their lives back home.

This book lays out a philosophy for mission trips that helps youth do just that. Abingdon Press.

9781501856686. $17.99; $12.99

NOW THAT YOU’RE A YOUTH LEADER: How to Handle the Challenging Yet Rewarding First Years of Youth Ministry Jeremy Steele

Gives you all the basics about how to manage a successful youth ministry, everything from counseling a teen to preparing a budget. You’ll find practical answers to your many questions and you’ll gain the confidence you need to lead. Abingdon Press.

9781501856662. $17.99; $13.49

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NEW BLANK SLATE: Write Your Own Rules for a Twenty-Second Century Church Movement Lia McIntosh, Jasmine Smothers, Rodney Thomas Smothers

If Baby Boomers can’t make church relevant to younger people, it will die right along with them. We must let go of what we think church should be.

This book gives us tools and helps us engage our children and our children’s children within the church so that it— and they—can thrive. Abingdon Press.

9781501876264. $15.99; $11.99

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Leadership Shaping the sacred vocation of ministry

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CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP: Speaking to God for the People and Speaking to the People for God Maxie Dunnam The bedrock grounding of church leaders is in God. This grounding comes through deliberate and explicit attention to God through prayer and self-reflection. Leadership as vocation, Christian leadership, begins with self-leadership, clarifying one’s own heart, one’s whole being, and one’s mind in order to find and show that one’s most basic identity and deepest and most concrete security lie in God—not in success or in pleasing someone else or in being seen as a good person or being loved by a congregation or the faith community we lead.

Abingdon Press.

9781501883118. $17.99; $11.99

NEW HERE, NOW, WITH YOU:

Six Movements of Compassion for Life and Leadership Gregg Louis Taylor

Many people in our communities suffer from being alone and disconnected.

This book tackles the social implications of this truth for our faith communities, helping pastors and church leaders spark meaningful conversations about compassion and imagination.

Abingdon Press.

9781501868177. $17.99; $11.99

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NEW ROOTS AND ROUTES:

NEW ULTIMATE RELIANCE:

Calling, Ministry, and the Power of Place Randy G. Litchfield

Breakthrough Prayer Practices for Leaders Sue Nilson Kibbey

9781501868153. $29.99; $19.99

9781501870934. $17.99; $11.99

Surprisingly, many church leaders feel they’ve missed their calling. This book helps us see calling as a life-long process of discernment and response.

It refocuses attention on the specifics of our ministry so we can better fulfill our mission of partnership with God’s creating, redeeming, and sustaining work in the world. Abingdon Press.

Breakthrough prayer—proven to be extremely effective for personal spiritual renewal—can have a significant impact on church leadership teams as well. Transform routine administrative work into a God-led spiritual adventure. This powerful, fiveweek study shows you how. Streaming videos available. Abingdon Press.

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EIGHT VIRTUES OF RAPIDLY GROWING CHURCHES Matt Miofsky and Jason Byassee

The authors have studied several highly successful church plants and found common practices and characteristics.

Here they present their discoveries and give you the opportunity to learn how you, too, can tap into a sense of hope about the new things you can do to grow your church plant or to rejuvenate your existing congregation.

Abingdon Press.

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Leadership Help your faith community spread hope through Mission Strategy

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CONNECTING FOR A CHANGE: How to Engage People, Churches, and Partners to Inspire Hope in Your Community Joseph W. Daniels Jr. and Christine Latona You’ve heard the term “Mission Strategy,” but what is that exactly? In Connecting for a Change, authors Joseph W. Daniels Jr. and Christie Latona explain that Mission Strategy is about aligning the what, who, how, and when with God’s why. Both authors have created vitality in existing congregations as well as in newly formed clusters of churches by creating zones of innovation and new ministry development.

The sky is the limit when pastors, church leaders, and laity in local churches begin emphasizing Mission Strategy in their conferences, regions, and neighborhoods, and this is the book that gives you practical and systematic instruction on how you can implement a Mission Strategy in your faith community.

Abingdon Press. Coming in April.

9781501874376. $15.99; $10.79

NEW 4D IMPACT: Smash Barriers NEW EVER ANCIENT, EVER

Like a Smart Church Olu Brown

Impact Church in Atlanta is the fifth fastest-growing United Methodist congregation in the U.S. Olu Brown, its founding pastor, examines four aspects of twenty-first century church ministry— culture, hospitality, worship, and technology—offering diagnostic tools and guidance for churches in decline that will leave you feeling informed, equipped, and inspired. Abingdon Press.

Coming in April.

NEW: The Allure of Liturgy for a

New Generation Winfield Bevins

A growing number of millennial Christians are returning to historic, creedal, and liturgical reflections of Christianity. Filled with many personal stories, this book introduces you to practices and principles that may help the church as it seeks to engage our postmodern world. Zondervan.

9780310566137. $16.99; $12.99

EMBRACING THE WIDENESS: The Shared Convictions of The United Methodist Church Kenneth H. Carter Jr.

In this discussion of two distinct conceptions of church within United Methodism, Carter challenges readers to avoid becoming immersed in emotional processes that pit people against one another and to acknowledge the miraculous source that can heal our schisms.

Abingdon Press.

9781501871566. $17.99; $11.99

GOD VS. MONEY: Winning Strategies in the Combat Zone J. Clif Christopher

Practical, up-to-date, expert advice on how to trust in God’s promises instead of falling for money’s false assurances.

Ideal for new and seasoned leaders alike, this book is especially helpful as you prepare for yearly giving campaigns. Includes chapters on how to preach about giving, the theology of giving, and the importance of budgeting. Abingdon Press.

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Leadership Intentionally craft a culture that develops women leaders

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DEVELOPING FEMALE LEADERS: Navigate the Minefields and Release the Potential of Women in Your Church Kadi Cole Christian leaders use only a small portion of their female volunteer potential for several reasons. Some don’t know how to intentionally and professionally develop and deploy women’s talents and abilities. Others don’t have the staff or resources.

Then there are those who can’t get past unfortunate cultural traditions and organizational systems that commonly leave women with the choice to either limit their potential or go outside their church or volunteer organization for training and then invest their skills elsewhere. Developing Female Leaders is the book for leaders who face these challenges.

Using contemporary interviews with and about women in key church and organizational roles, Kadi Cole—a world-class creative thinker and 30-year veteran in leadership and people development—has created eight easy-to-implement “best practices” that help accelerate a woman’s organizational contribution. Thorough appendices and references make this book a one-of-a-kind publishing event.

Thomas Nelson.

9781400210923. $18.99; $12.49

NEW PILOTING CHURCH:

NOW THAT I’M CALLED: A Guide

WOMEN IN GOD’S MISSION:

WE PRAY WITH HER:

for Women Discerning a Call to Ministry Kristen Padilla

Encouragement for All Women Who Lead Various Authors

A majority of churches are grounded— shrinking in membership and resources, unsure how to become vital again. Using piloting as an engaging framework for organizational transformation, Trimble addresses the process of planning, executing, and completing a church revitalization project. Chalice Press.

Provides women a biblical understanding of ministerial calling and a robust view of women in gospel ministry, as well as practical tools to help them pursue God’s call for their lives. Each chapter ends with questions, exercises, assignments, and stories of real women doing vocational ministry. Zondervan.

Accepting the Invitation to Serve and Lead Mary T. Lederleitner

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Helping Your Congregation Take Flight Cameron Trimble

9780827231696. $19.99; $14.49

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Women have advanced God’s mission throughout history and around the world. But women often face particular obstacles in ministry. Lederleitner interviewed respected women in mission leadership from across the globe, and here she shares their stories, insights, expertise, and best practices. IVP Books.

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As female leaders, we need to support and encourage each other.

This collection offers 100 inspiring devotionals penned by women— perfect for female leaders, aspiring leaders, women in a supportive role to a leader, or any woman who wants to support her sisters in Christ.

Abingdon Press.

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Leadership Best-selling Christian leadership book of 2018!

CANOEING THE MOUNTAINS: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory Tod Bolsinger Explorers Lewis and Clark had to adapt. While they had prepared to find a waterway to the Pacific Ocean, instead they found themselves in the Rocky Mountains. You too may feel that you are leading in a cultural context you were not expecting. You may even feel that your training holds you back more often than it carries you along.

Drawing from his extensive experience as a pastor and consultant, Tod Bolsinger brings decades of expertise in guiding churches and organizations through uncharted territory. He offers a combination of illuminating insights and practical tools to help you reimagine what effective leadership looks like in our rapidly changing world.

If you’re going to scale the mountains of ministry, you need to leave behind canoes and find new navigational tools. Now expanded with a study guide, this book will set you on the right course to lead with confidence and courage.

InterVarsity Press.

9780830841479. Hardcover. $22.00; $15.99

NEW NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH: Transforming Your

SHEPHERD’S WATCH SAFE AND SECURE CHURCH: The

RESPECTING THE DIGNITY OF ALL: Updated Model Policies

Ministry Approach

for the Protection of Children, Youth, Congregation Into a Powerhouse and Vulnerable Adults for Mission Various Contributors Krin Van Tatenhove and Rob Mueller

Your church doesn’t need to seem like an armored fortress to be safe. This comprehensive, ministry-focused kit helps you recruit, train, and equip a safety and security team that both protects and serves your congregation.

Be ready for anything—from a medical problem to a catastrophic activeshooter situation. Group Publishing.

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New safety policies have been implemented recently in The Episcopal Church. This book explores the history of such policies and why it is important for churches to create safe, welcoming spaces for minors, elders, persons with disabilities, and those engaged in ministry with them. Church Publishing.

9781640651548. $8.95

How can our churches share the values of love, grace, and justice with the families and neighborhoods around them? The authors draw upon sixty combined years of experience as they offer tools to spark true revival and unleash the power of ministry.

Westminster John Knox Press.

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NEW BUDGETING FOR A HEALTHY CHURCH: Aligning Finances with Biblical Priorities for Ministry Jamie Dunlop

A church budget is more than a financial tool; it’s also a potent pastoral tool. This book examines the church budget in light of biblical principles. Whereas most books on the subject are “how” books, this is a “what” book, helping church leaders determine the implications of what they choose to fund in their budgets. Zondervan. Coming in April.

9780310093862. $14.99; $10.99

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P r e a c h i n g & Wo r s h i p People looking for a church home value good preaching most of all

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SAY SOMETHING! Simple Ways to Make Your Sermons Matter Charley Reeb Barista-worthy coffee and edgy, high-tech presentations may bring visitors to your worship service, but a well-crafted, meaningful message is what will bring them back.

Chances are you’ve got the meaningful message part down. Although studying the components of a good sermon was a part of your spiritual education, it doesn’t hurt to brush up on features that make sermons powerful from start to finish.

Say Something! introduces six critical characteristics of effective sermons in addition to techniques to help you deliver unforgettable messages to your congregation. What’s more, Reeb’s engaging conversational style of writing makes this resource a quick read—a blessing for the busy.

Abingdon Press.

9781501874390. $15.99; $11.99

NEW PRACTICING THE PREACHING LIFE

NEW WORDS THAT HEAL:

PREACHING WITH EMPATHY:

David B. Ward

Preaching Hope to Wounded Souls Joni S. Sancken

9781501854941. $29.99; $21.99

with a range of sources, including wounds caused by the church. Showing empathy in preaching, as well as sharing stories of wounded people in the Bible, can help people heal. This book showcases worship practices, sermons, and ministries that actively support the healing process.

Abingdon Press. Coming in April.

Offers useful tools—based on Scripture, theology, history, and social awareness—that provide a new way to prepare and write sermons. Through this unique approach to the homiletic challenge, preachers will learn how to connect authentically with their congregations, and that’s when they’ll get preaching right. Abingdon Press.

For pastors to reach our spiritual communities, we must present our message in a relatable way. Not only does this book explore the rhythms of the preaching life and the definition of what it means to be a good preacher, but it expresses compassion for all who live this embedded life.

Abingdon Press.

Crafting Sermons in a Callous Culture Soul wounds are pervasive in our world, Lenny Luchetti

9781501849688. $18.99; $13.99

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INGENUITY: Preaching as an Outsider Lisa L. Thompson

Thompson uses real sermons to illustrate that the best preachers are not just good at mimicking their (predominately white/male) teachers; they bring together their unique blend of language, voice, and shared experience to craft the most effective messages. Abingdon Press.

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P r e a c h i n g & Wo r s h i p An excellent text for preachers and seminarians

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PREACHING FACE-TO-FACE: An Invitation to Conversational Preaching Micah T. J. Jackson The relationship between preachers and their hearers has changed a great deal since the old days of “three points and a poem.” Hearers today are interested in engaging their preacher as a fellow traveler on the journey of faith. In fact, for many hearers, this engagement is the source of their trust in the preacher as a spiritual leader.

Preaching Face-To-Face is written by a noted preacher who has been selected ten times to serve on the faculty of the Episcopal Preaching Foundation’s annual Preaching Excellence Program and as a presenter at many of their national or regional events. Its purpose is to help preachers understand these shifts in what hearers need from sermons and equip them to prepare and deliver sermons under this new conversational model.

Church Publishing. Coming in June.

9781640650763. $18.95; $14.99

WILL WILLIMON’S LECTIONARY SERMON RESOURCE, YEAR C PART 2 William H. Willimon

Fuels your imagination while leaving plenty of room to insert your own illustrations, make connections within your congregational context, and speak the Word in your distinctive voice.

Abingdon Press.

9781501847318. $24.99; $16.99

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GOD’S GOOD EARTH: Praise and Prayer for Creation compiled by Anne & Jeffery Rowthorn

52 beautiful, ready-made prayer services, each around a specific theme, drawing from a rich variety of ecumenical resources: psalms and other responsive readings, Scripture, hymns, prayers, and reflections from the world’s most engaging nature writers and interpreters of the social and cultural landscape. Use in full or select smaller sections. Liturgical Press.

CURATING CHURCH: Strategies

THE END OF PREACHING

for Innovative Worship Jacob D. Myers

Thomas H. Troeger

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By combining what is best in the history of Christian expression with fresh ways of thinking and being in the world, you can sharpen the ways and the work of the church to better connect with contemporary cultures and communicate the transformative message of the gospel. Abingdon Press.

Explores the end—or purpose—of preaching as prayer. Troeger gently reveals layer after layer of meaning for the preacher and the practice of preaching, giving deep insight into the preacher’s approach, the task of preaching itself, and the impact of preaching on the hearers.

Abingdon Press.

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Study & Theology A revealing look at the humanity behind the Scriptures

NEW IN PAPERBACK

WHAT IS THE BIBLE?: How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel about Everything Rob Bell Rob Bell, the beloved author of Love Wins and What We Talk About When We Talk About God, goes deep into the Bible to show how it is more revelatory, revolutionary, and relevant than we ever imagined—and offers a cogent argument for why we need to look at it in a fresh, new way.

Rob addresses the concerns of all those who see the Bible as God’s Word but are troubled by the ethical dilemmas, errors, and inconsistencies in Scripture. With What Is the Bible? he recaptures the Good Book’s magic and reaffirms its power and inspiration to shape and inspire our lives today.

Harper One. 9780062194275. $17.99; $11.99

NEWLY REISSUED

WHO WROTE THE BIBLE? Richard Elliott Friedman

This much-anticipated reissue of Who Wrote the Bible?—the contemporary classic the New York Times Book Review called “a thought-provoking and perceptive guide” —identifies the four individual writers of the Old Testament and explains what they can teach us about the inspired word of God. Simon & Schuster.

9781501192401. $17.00; $11.49

NEW THE TRIUMPH OF

CHRISTIANITY & WORLD RELIGIONS, REVISED EDITION:

Early Christian historian Bart D. Ehrman shows how a handful of charismatic characters used a brilliant social strategy and an irresistible message to win over hearts and minds one at a time, upending the way we think about the single most important cultural transformation our world has ever seen.

Simon & Schuster.

If there ever were a time when Christians needed to build bridges, seek peace, love our neighbors, and find positive ways to share the gospel, it is now. Hamilton explores four major world religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism—comparing their beliefs with Christianity. Abingdon Press.

CHRISTIANITY: How a Forbidden Religion Swept the World Bart D. Ehrman

9781501136719. $17.00; $12.29

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SIMON PETER: Flawed But Faithful Disciple Questions We Ask About Other Faiths Adam Hamilton He left everything to follow his teacher Adam Hamilton

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and possessed a passion that would change the world. Yet he was also poor, uneducated, quick-tempered, and full of doubts and fears. Peter was just an ordinary guy who heard and followed God’s extraordinary call. Discover how you, too, have special gifts, talents, and abilities that God can use to make a difference today. Abingdon Press.

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Study & Theology A clear, eloquent introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament

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THE OLD TESTAMENT: Canon, History, and Literature Richard Nelson Before delving into advanced study about any topic, an understanding of the topic’s foundation is a necessary first step. The Old Testament provides such groundwork for biblical study with a clear and eloquent introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament.

Using scholarly consensus and current research with numerous examples, this important resource is designed to equip readers with the knowledge and skills needed to read, interpret, and benefit from the text within their own framework.

The book also provides discussion on controversial biblical topics such as violence, sexuality, and slavery using a balanced approach.

Abingdon Press.

9781426759239. $42.99; $28.99

NEW THE PROPHETIC

LITERATURE

Carolyn J. Sharpe

This unique introduction to the Prophetic books provides a comprehensive examination of one of the most important, and misunderstood genres of the Hebrew Bible. It examines the nature and purpose of prophetic literature, as well as providing an in-depth account of the origins and development of each individual book.

Abingdon Press. Coming in May. 9781426765049. $29.99; $21.99 SB19

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NEW OLD TESTAMENT ETHICS:

A Guided Tour John Goldingay

How might we learn ethics from the Old Testament? Topically organized with short, stand-alone chapters, this volume takes readers through the Old Testament’s teaching about relationships, work, Sabbath, character, and more, featuring Goldingay’s own translation and discussion questions for groups. IVP Academic. Coming in April.

9780830852246. $28.00; $19.99

NEW CONSIDER THE

WOMEN: A Provocative Guide to Three Matriarchs of the Bible Debbie Blue

Among the mostly male-dominated narratives in Scripture, the stories of women can be game-changing. This book looks closely at Hagar (mother of Islam), Esther (Jewish heroine), and Mary (Christian matriarch)—and finds in them instructive new ways of meeting God and navigating life.

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing.

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LIFECHANGE 1 & 2 CHRONICLES “Does God even care about us?” After being driven out of their homeland, the Israelites weren’t sure anymore.

Amid their doubts, the stories of 1 & 2 Chronicles reminded them of God’s faithfulness in the past, which helped renew their faith for the present.

As you study 1 & 2 Chronicles, the stories will also help you move beyond forgetfulness to see God’s faithfulness in your own life. 12 lessons. NavPress.

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Study & Theology Explores the damage done by some beloved Christian practices THE DANGERS OF CHRISTIAN PRACTICE: On Wayward Gifts, Characteristic Damage, and Sin Lauren F. Winner Sometimes, beloved and treasured Christian practices go horrifyingly wrong, extending violence rather than promoting its healing. In this bracing book, Lauren Winner provocatively challenges the assumption that the church possesses a set of immaculate practices that will definitionally train Christians in virtue and that can’t be answerable to their histories. Is there, for instance, an account of prayer that has anything useful to say about a slave-owning woman’s praying for her slaves’ obedience? Is there a robustly theological account of the Eucharist that connects the Eucharist’s goods to the sacrament’s central role in medieval Christian murder of Jews?

Arguing that practices are deformed in ways that are characteristic of and intrinsic to the practices themselves, Winner proposes that the register in which Christians might best think about the Eucharist, prayer, and baptism is that of “damaged gift.” Christians go on with these practices because, though blighted by sin, they remain gifts from God. Yale University Press.

9780300215823. Hardcover. $28.00; $19.99

NEW FOR THE LIFE OF THE WORLD: Theology That Makes a

NEW A VISUAL THEOLOGY GUIDE TO THE BIBLE: Seeing

NEW THE GENESIS OF GOOD AND EVIL: The Fall(out) and

Difference Miroslav Volf and Matthew Croasmun

and Knowing God’s Word Tim Challies and Josh Byers

Original Sin in the Bible Mark S. Smith

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In this provocative new book, the authors assert that a renewal of theology is vital to help us articulate compelling visions of the good life, find our way through the maze of contested questions of value, and answer the fundamental question of what makes a life worth living. Brazos Press.

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A multi-faceted introduction to the Bible, combining graphics and text to teach the nature and contents of the Bible in a fresh way. Designed to help both new believers and longtime Christians encounter familiar teachings from the Scriptures in a new way. Zondervan.

Examines how the idea of “the Fall” developed in Jewish tradition on the eve of Christianity. Smith addresses the many mysterious matters of the Garden story and invites readers to explore questions of their own.

Westminster John Knox Press.

9780664263959. $25.00; $19.99

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JESUS DARKLY Rafael Rodriguez

Rodriguez reminds us that the Bible is one story from beginning to end, and the best way to know Jesus fully is to know what came before…to know the New Testament writers’ Old Testament memories. When we overlook the Old Testament and God’s invitation to sit at the table as family, we are, in essence, breaking God’s heart, choosing an early inheritance instead of an intimate relationship. Abingdon Press.

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Study & Theology How biblical texts come to bear on critical contemporary contexts TENACIOUS SOLIDARITY: Biblical Provocations on Race, Religion, Climate, and the Economy Walter Brueggemann; edited and introduced by Davis Hankins Tenacious Solidarity features essays and new writings from 2014 to 2018. As is all of Walter Brueggemann’s writing, the chapters are deeply biblical while also concerned with the identities, practices, and obligations of religious communities in contemporary contexts within the United States. Brueggemann consistently attempts to weave the biblical texts— vested as they are with the authority of a storyteller—into the deep contours of his readers’ experiences, in order to foster a tenacious solidarity that might overcome both the psychic numbness cultivated by a 24-hour news cycle as well as the anxious possessiveness nurtured by so many privatized spiritualities.

Brueggemann brings the transformative potential of the biblical texts to bear on critical contemporary contexts, including but not limited to economic disparities, racial injustice and white supremacy, climate and care for creation, and the power of memory and mentoring.

He delves deeply in the Psalms, which he says provides a foundational script for living into the fullest and deepest realities of human existence. And he draws from the Prophets his foundational concept of totalism, which he defines as automated fragmentation of social life such that we habitually and callously disregard our relations with others.

Fortress Press.

9781506447704. $29.00; $19.49

SCRIPTURE AND THE WESLEYAN NEW DRAWN TO THE WAY: A Bible Study on Real GOSPELS: An Illustrated Lectionary Christianity Scott J. Jones and Arthur D. Jones

The Bible was central to John Wesley’s faith and the Christian movement he founded. Scott J. Jones and his son Arthur D. Jones use Wesley’s own words to address questions that many of us in the twenty-first century still struggle with today. Abingdon Press.

9781501867934. $16.99; $11.99

(Year A) Jay Sidebotham

New from a popular illustrator, this volume brings weekly gospel readings to life with a cartoon illustration and text of the gospel, creating a lighthearted opportunity for individual reflection, or an enjoyable addition to study materials and church bulletins.

Church Publishing. Coming in May. 9781640650800. $16.95; $13.49

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NEW HOW THE BIBLE ACTUALLY NEW A GLAD OBEDIENCE: WORKS: In Which I Explain How an Why and What We Sing Ancient, Ambiguous, and Diverse Book Leads Us to Wisdom Rather Than Answers—And Why That’s Great News Peter Enns

Walter Brueggemann

This engaging volume discusses both why we sing and what we sing. The first part of the book examines the The Bible is not an instruction manual or Psalms and what they can teach us about why corporate song is a part rule book but a powerful learning tool of the Christian tradition. The second that nurtures our spiritual growth by refusing to provide us with easy answers part looks at fifteen popular hymns but instead forces us to acquire wisdom. and the reasons why they have caught our imagination.

HarperOne. Westminster John Knox Press.

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History A compelling account of Christianity’s Jewish beginnings WHEN CHRISTIANS WERE JEWS: The First Generation Paula Fredriksen How did a group of charismatic, apocalyptic Jewish missionaries, working to prepare their world for the impending realization of God’s promises to Israel, end up inaugurating a movement that would grow into the gentile church? Committed to Jesus’ prophecy—”The Kingdom of God is at hand “—they were, in their own eyes, history’s last generation. But in history’s eyes, they became the first Christians.

In this electrifying social and intellectual history, Paula Fredriksen answers this question by reconstructing the life of the earliest Jerusalem community. As her account arcs from this group’s hopeful celebration of Passover with Jesus, through their bitter controversies that fragmented the movement’s midcentury missions, to the city’s fiery end in the Roman destruction of Jerusalem, she brings this vibrant apostolic community to life. Fredriksen offers a vivid portrait both of this templecentered messianic movement and of the bedrock convictions that animated and sustained it.

Yale University Press.

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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: The Religious Life of a Founding Father Thomas S. Kidd

WHAT GOOD SHALL I DO THIS DAY? A Journal Inspired by Benjamin Franklin

Franklin, as a man of faith, was far more complex than the “thorough deist” who emerges in his autobiography. Based on rigorous research into Franklin’s voluminous correspondence, essays, and almanacs, this fresh assessment of a well-known figure unpacks the contradictions and conundrums faith presented in Franklin’s life.

Yale University Press.

This handsome guided journal invites modern diarists to contemplate all the good they can do. Featuring 365 undated entries—including 75 prompts based on the founding father’s life and writings—and an elegant cover, this journal boasts a timeless, classic appeal befitting the enduring wisdom of one of history’s greatest thinkers.

Chronicle Books.

9780300240177. $20.00; $13.49

9781452168463. $16.95; $11.79

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GOD’S LIBRARY: The Archaeology of the Earliest Christian Manuscripts Brent Nongbri

Through painstaking archival research and detailed studies of our most important collections of early Christian manuscripts, Nongbri challenges much of what we know about them. These three-dimensional archaeological artifacts have fascinating stories to tell, if we’re willing to listen.

Yale University Press.

9780300215410. Hardcover. $35.00; $23.29

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NEW SACRED LIBERTY:

America’s Long, Bloody, and Ongoing Struggle for Religious Freedom Steven Waldman Religion expert, founder of Beliefnet, and the best-selling author of Founding Faith explains how the principles of religious liberty became America’s “greatest invention” and why these principles are under threat today.

Includes sixteen pages of full-color illustrations. HarperOne. Coming in May.

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Zondervan. Coming in April.

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NRSV WESLEY STUDY BIBLE Lead an abundant life, grow as a faithful disciple, and find new avenues to serve. By studying the NRSV Wesley Study Bible you will share God’s grace and find the good gifts God has for you. As God transforms you through study, you will be inspired to transform the world. Contributors from across the Wesleyan family join together to help you experience God in fresh ways.

Features comprehensive study notes on the NRSV text by over 50 biblical scholars; accessibly written life application and inspiration by over 50 key pastors; easy-tounderstand explanations of core terms by over 60 Wesley experts, including eternal life, forgiveness, grace, heaven, holiness, justice, and mission; extended references to works by John Wesley; 19 pages of full-color maps; cross references; and summaries of each biblical book.

Abingdon Press. Coming in May. 9781501881237. Sage Thicket Decotone. $49.99

Also available: 9781501847554. Charcoal Bonded Leather. $59.99; $39.99

THE CEB LECTIO DIVINA NEW THE CEB SUPER GIANT NEW NIV STORYLINE BIBLE: PRINT BIBLE: Pulpit & Lectern Bible Each Story Plays a Part. See How They PRAYER BIBLE

Ideal for a pulpit or lectern, with extremely large, 16-point type. This hardcover is wrapped with durable, black, leather-like material and includes elegant silver-foil embossing. Twocolumn format with in-text subject headings, black letter text, translation footnotes, and a presentation page.

Common English Bible. Coming in May. 9781609262228. Hardcover. $89.99; $65.99

All Connect.

Journey though the interwoven story of the gospel from Genesis to Revelation. Over 380 articles paired with book introductions illuminate the interconnected nature of God’s inspired Word as they explore major events, key characters, and theology of the Bible over seven historical eras. Full-color; indexed. Zondervan. Coming in April.

9780310080176. Hardcover. $49.99; $37.99

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Lectio Divina, or “Divine Reading,” is a systematic reading of each section of a book with pauses for reflection and prayer. This Bible makes it simple to do, with recommended passages to read in every chapter of the Bible, questions for reflection, and prayer. Perfect for personal use or leading small groups.

9-pt. type. Common English Bible.

9781609262174. Hardcover. $31.99; $21.49 9781609262181. Bonded Leather. $44.99; $33.49

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THE CEB STUDENT BIBLE

Helps students make connections between the world of the Bible and their own. Features book introductions, more than 350 articles, discussion questions, prayers, reflections, maps, and indexes. Common English Bible.

9781609261795. Paperback. $29.99; $19.99 9781609262020. Black Decotone. $39.99; $27.99

Also available: Confirmation Edition

9781609262211. Hardcover. $29.99 9781609262037. Charcoal Leather-Like. $39.99; $27.99 SB19

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Help kids dive deep into God’s Word!

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CEB DEEP BLUE KIDS BIBLE

As kids read God’s Word, they’ll join fun characters just like them who are also discovering the Bible and what it means to their lives. Interactive elements, bright and colorful illustrations, and games keep kids entertained while they develop a stronger faith and a thirst for God’s timeless message. Devotionals, a Bible dictionary, and engaging maps are also included. Just right for ages 7–12. Common English Bible. Coming in April.

9781609262204. Wilderness Trail Hardcover. $29.99 9781609262198. Wilderness Trail Paperback. $22.99

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Share the beauty of nature and bedtime prayer with a special child

NEW CANDLE WALK: A Bedtime Prayer to God

Karin Holsinger Sherman

In this bedtime book, join in a candlelit wander through the woods, listening attentively to the river, trees, stars, and moths singing verses from Scripture.

This beautifully illustrated picture book invites families to enter into a calm, contemplative quieting-down based on a centuries-old practice of evening prayer from the Christian liturgical tradition—the beloved Office of Compline.

The book helps children “complete” their day and prepare for sleep, fulfilling a hunger for a bedtime prayer that is not simply intercessory, but offers an opportunity to practice listening and contemplation.

Appropriate for toddlers and schoolchildren alike, Candle Walk is a wonderful way to prepare children for sleep, assured of the nearness of God. Church Publishing.

9781640651326. Hardcover. $17.95; $14.49

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