Word Alive December Book Releases 2022

Focus on the Family

9781646070152

Pub Date: 12/6/2022 $11.99

Hardcover

176 Pages

Carton Qty: 1

Juvenile Fiction / Readers JUV045000

Series: AIO Imagination Station Books

8 in H | 5.5 in W

Sled Run for Survival Marianne Hering

Summary

Ages 7 and up, Flesch-Kincaid grade level 2.9

Fans of Adventures in Odyssey and The Imagination Station series Readers of early chapter books about history and adventure Christian homeschoolers

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Over 1 Million Sold in the Series!

When the kids step into the Imagination Station, they travel back in time and across the world with cousins Patrick and Beth. Each book is historically accurate, and readers will grow in their faith and knowledge of big historical events as they race through each unforgettable story.

Patrick and Beth knew they’d be facing a danger more fierce than a polar bear or a walrus, but they never thought their opponent wouldn’t be large enough to see.

After arriving in Alaska in the winter of 1925, they discover that a very small enemy—a disease called diphtheria—is sweeping through the town of Nome. Can Patrick help retrieve enough medicine for the children by riding along with Clearsky and his team of sled dogs?

Meanwhile, Beth makes a new friend who wants to prove she can accomplish this mission using an airplane, and she’s not taking no for an answer. But can Amelia safely fly a plane over frigid and stormy Alaska? Will the dogs be able to get the medicine bac...

Destiny Image

9780768463682

Pub Date: 12/6/2022

$16.99

Trade Paperback

224 Pages

Carton Qty: 0

Religion / Christian Living REL012020

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W

100 Mornings and Evenings in His Presence

A Guided Journal for Daily Encounters with God

Bill Johnson, Beni Johnson

Summary

For those who long to break out of stale, lifeless religion, who are hungry for a thriving relationship with God: here is a powerful tool for your journey towards intimacy with the Lover of your soul.

A guided journey to encountering the Living God.

For those who long to break out of stale, lifeless religion; who are hungry for a thriving relationship with God: here is a powerful tool for your journey towards intimacy with the Lover of your soul.

In this guided journal edition of their devotional, Mornings and Evenings in His Presence, Bill and Beni Johnson, senior leaders of Bethel Church in Redding, California, offer 100 interactive devotional entries for the beginning and close of each day.

More than just information and inspiration, you will experience supernatural interaction with the living God through the power of the Holy Spirit.

As you practice the twice-daily rhythm of meditating on Scripture, guided journaling, and directed prayer, you will begin to hear God speak to your heart.

Don't waste another day in spiritless religion. Discover the flourishing relationship with God that your soul has been longing for!

A guided journey to encountering the Living God.

For those who long to ...

Tyndale House Publishers

9781496460134

Pub Date: 12/6/2022 $16.99

Trade Paperback

240 Pages

Carton Qty: 1

Religion / Biblical Studies REL006700

Series: Christian Union Bible Studies

9.5 in H | 7 in W

Psalms 90--150: A Christian Union Bible Study

Christian Union Summary

This series of Bible studies is aimed at theologically oriented Christians who desire to grow in their faith through in-depth study of the Bible. While Christian Union's in-person ministry has been primarily among college students, these studies are written for adults of all ages.

Engage with the Bible in New Ways

The Christian Union Bible Study series will empower you to engage with the Bible as never before. These user-friendly guides are more theological than a devotional, yet more accessible and application oriented than a commentary.

Deepen Your Understanding of the Bible

Proven on the campuses of Ivy League universities, these studies provide a deep understanding of the Bible by exploring historical backgrounds and literary genres, as well as the original Hebrew and Greek.

They draw from top biblical scholarship, presenting it in an accessible and concise format. This series is perfect for people who want to grow in their faith through in-depth Scripture studies that supplement their regular Bible reading.

This volume dives deeply into Psalms 90–150 in 10 lessons.

Key Features:

Accessible format, with each lesson divided into five distinct parts generally corresponding with Bible chapters

Engaging questions for personal reflection and group discussion

Workbook form...

NavPress 9781641583947

Pub Date: 12/6/2022

$16.99

Trade Paperback

224 Pages Carton Qty: 1

Religion / Christian Living REL012070

8.3 in H | 5.5 in W

The Intentional Year

Simple Rhythms for Finding Freedom, Peace, and Purpose Glenn Packiam, Holly Packiam, Rich Villodas

Summary

30?45 year-olds who want to live intentionally but don't know how to start. People who feel they don't have time to stop and plan for the future. Readers of Michael Hyatt, Cal Newport, or similar. Fans of Glenn Packiam's books. People who attend New Life Church or an ACNA church.

Are you ready to stop living reactively, feeling emotionally exhausted, and being pulled in multiple directions?

We struggle to keep up with the demands of life—but God invites us into freedom. We feel anxious and overwhelmed—but God promises peace. We’re stretched and empty—but God offers purpose.

The Intentional Year is an invitation to stop right now, right where you are, and choose to live on purpose. This isn’t just about aspirations or self-improvement—a flourishing life is tangible and possible. With stories, practices, and a road map into intentionality, Holly and Glenn Packiam will guide you into simple ways to grow personally. Experience freedom to invest time and energy into the people you value most and into the purpose you were made for.

As you step into your intentional year, you’ll . . .

reflect on the lessons and celebrations of the past season; identify themes and a sense of calling for the season ahead; and implement new rhythms of prayer, rest, renewal, relationships, and wo...

Focus on the Family 9781646070756

Pub Date: 4/4/2023

$15.99

Trade Paperback

224 Pages Carton Qty: 1

Religion / Christian Living REL012160

8.3 in H | 5.5 in W

Trusted Preparing Your Kids for a Lifetime of God-Honoring Money Management Matt Bell

Summary

Parents of children ages 2?18, although the sweet spot is arguably parents of children ages 5?14.

While the range of faith of the parents is broad, the book will lean toward those who are committed to their Christian faith because it is very open in its use of Scripture.

TW: @MattAboutMoney 1.4k

When your kids develop a healthy relationship with money at an early age, it will help every aspect of their lives to flourish.

Kids have an invaluable asset: They have time. And the multiplying impact of wise money-management lessons learned early will be staggering. Cultivating within them a heart for generosity and wise habits around earning, saving, investing, and spending will impact every aspect of their lives—their relationship with Jesus, their future marriage, their ability to make a difference with their lives, and much more.

In Trusted, Matt Bell provides the stories, motivation, and guidance you need to help your kids develop powerfully effective biblical money-management attitudes and behaviors. Drawing from his family’s experiences and those of other parents, Matt will equip you to teach your kids the purpose of money and how to pursue biblical financial priorities—everything they need to get on the right path for a lifetime of effective, joyful, God-glorifying money manage...

Hendrickson Publishers

9781496475145

Pub Date: 12/6/2022

$17.99

Trade Paperback

144 Pages

Carton Qty: 72

Religion / Christian Theology REL067040

8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 0.5 lb Wt

The Old and the New Christ as the Center of Both Testaments Laurent Clemenceau, Damon Dimauro

Summary

Seminary students, pastors, scholars, and educated Christians; Anyone interested in the role of Christ or the Messiah in the Old Testament.

In a highly accessible way, The Old and the New is a call for Christians to discover—or rediscover—the richness of the Bible through a study of the links that unite the Old and the New Testaments, which Pastor Laurent Clémenceau shows as the heart of the message of the early witnesses of the gospel and of Christian faith today. In doing so, the author invites readers to discover how the Bible presents the identity and work of Jesus Christ that, as Blaise Pascal wrote, “lie at the center of both Testaments—the Old as its expectation, the New as its model.” It is a call to contemplation, witness, and celebration!

Hendrickson Academic 9781683074212

Pub Date: 12/1/2022

$59.95

Hardcover

392 Pages

Carton Qty: 1

Religion / Biblical Studies REL006400

9 in H | 6 in W

The Pauline Corpus in Early Christianity

Its Formation, Publication, and Circulation

Benjamin Laird, Tomas Bokedal

Summary

New Testament and Pauline scholars; seminary students and professors

The Pauline Corpus in Early Christianity: Its Formation, Publication, and Circulation offers a comprehensive and wide-ranging examination of the canonical development of the collection of writings associated with the Apostle Paul. The volume considers a number of clues from the New Testament writings, ancient literary conventions related to the composition and collection of letters, and a variety of early witnesses to the early state of the corpus such as biblical manuscripts, canonical lists, and the testimony of writers. As a conclusion to these inquiries, Laird argues that at least three major archetypal editions of the Pauline corpus—those containing 10, 13, and 14 letters—appear to have been collected and edited as early as the first century. These major archetypal editions, Laird concludes, circulated simultaneously for many years until editions containing 14 letters became nearly universally recognized by the fourth century. The volume serves as a valuable resource of informatio...

Harvest House Publishers

9780736986366

Pub Date: 12/28/2022 $19.99

Hardcover

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 20

Religion / Christian Living REL012020

8 in H | 6 in W

Every Day New A Devotional Celebrating God’s Many Mercies Jenny Highsmith

Summary

This devotional based on inspirational oil paintings by artist Jenny Highsmith encourages readers to look up, breathe deep, and feel the peace and presence of God. Every Day New will remind you to set your eyes on Jesus amid life’s storms.

This devotional featuring inspirational oil paintings by artist Jenny Highsmith invites readers to look up, breathe deep, and feel the peace and presence of God.

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV)

In a world filled with trials and uncertainty, it’s comforting to know that God’s love and care for you is unchanging. Amid your darkest nights, there will always be a dawn. The sun will always rise, bringing with it new and tender mercies from your Heavenly Father.

Featuring stunning skyscapes from artist Jenny Highsmith’s New Mercies collection of original oil paintings, each devotion includes a key Scripture verse, spiritual insights, a heartfelt prayer, questions for further reflection, and a special note from Jenny.

Every Day New will encourage you daily to set your eyes on Jesus amid life’s storms.

Barbour Fiction

9781636094328

Pub Date: 12/1/2022

$14.99

Paperback

256 Pages

Carton Qty: 24

Fiction / Christian FIC042030

Series: Heroines of WWII

8.4 in H | 5.5 in W

On My Honor

Patty Smith Hall

Summary

A Girl Scout Troop Joins the Battle of the Atlantic

Full of intrigue, adventure, and romance, this new series celebrates the unsung heroes—the heroines of WWII.

Ginny Mathis had no intention of staying rooted in the Outer Banks—then war broke out. While working as a clerk for Oregon Inlet ferry, naval officers ask her to be watchful for German U-boats reportedly spotted in the area. To help occupy her younger sister, Ginny enlists the Girl Scout troop she leads to help watch for suspicious activity. Soon the girls are sneaking around, hiding a shipwreck survivor. Ginny must take charge, but is this man the enemy, or does he hold secrets that could turn the tide of the Battle of the Atlantic in the allies’ favor?

Don’t miss these other stories:

The Cryptographer’s Dilemma by Johnnie Alexander

Picture of Hope by Liz Tolsma

Saving Mrs. Roosevelt by Candice Sue Patterson

Mrs. Witherspoon Goes to War by Mary Davis

A Rose for the Resistance by Angela K. Couch

The Season of My Enemy by Naomi Musch...

Barbour Books

9781636094267

Pub Date: 12/1/2022

$9.99

Trade Paperback

384 Pages

Carton Qty: 36

Games & Activities / Trivia GAM012000

8.3 in H | 5.3 in W

Everyday Bible Trivia Collection 365 Quizzes!

Compiled by Barbour Staff

Summary

Spend your down time productively with a Bible trivia quiz!

Test your memory and enhance your Bible knowledge with the Everyday Bible Trivia Collection. Each day for an entire year, you’ll be quizzed on the fascinating people and places, times and teachings, objects and oddities of the Bible, with questions such as

What was Matthew’s occupation before he became a disciple of Jesus?

What hardworking insect does the writer of Proverbs tell lazy people to learn from?

What king burned the scroll of Jeremiah’s prophecies?

What priest did the apostle Paul call a “whitewashed wall”?

What mountain, where Moses received the Ten Commandments, shook as the Lord came down on it?

Perfect for quiz fans of all ages, the Everyday Bible Trivia Collection promises a whole year of fun!

Barbour Bibles 9781636094427

Pub Date: 12/1/2022 $44.99

Hardcover

1440 Pages Carton Qty: 12

Bibles / New American Standard Bible BIB010050

9.2 in H | 6.3 in W

Light for Life NASB Study Bible [Golden Fields] Compiled by Barbour Staff

Summary

The highly-respected New American Standard Bible. . . Notes from Barbour’s Layman’s Bible Commentary series. . . A powerful new Bible study experience.

This brand-new study Bible, featuring notes from the Layman’s Bible Commentary series, includes a beautiful new typesetting of the 2020 update of the NASB. Always one of the most literal translations available, the New American Standard Bible was recently updated to further improve accuracy, modernize language, and improve readability. Now, combined with Barbour’s clear and helpful study notes—nearly 6,500 in all—The Light for Life NASB Study Bible is ready to engage, encourage, and edify readers of all ages and backgrounds.

Barbour Bibles

9781636094434

Pub Date: 12/1/2022

$44.99

1376 Pages

Carton Qty: 12

Bibles / New American Standard Bible BIB010050

9.2 in H | 6.3 in W

The Light for Life NASB Study Bible [Golden Caramel]

Compiled by Barbour Staff

Summary

The highly-respected New American Standard Bible. . . Notes from Barbour’s Layman’s Bible Commentary series. . . A powerful new Bible study experience.

This brand-new study Bible, featuring notes from the Layman’s Bible Commentary series, includes a beautiful new typesetting of the 2020 update of the NASB. Always one of the most literal translations available, the New American Standard Bible was recently updated to further improve accuracy, modernize language, and improve readability. Now, combined with Barbour’s clear and helpful study notes—nearly 6,500 in all—The Light for Life NASB Study Bible is ready to engage, encourage, and edify readers of all ages and backgrounds.

Barbour Books

9781636094236

Pub Date: 12/1/2022

$19.99

Hardcover

384 Pages

Carton Qty: 18

Religion / Christian Living REL012020 8 in H | 6 in W

Daily Devotions for a Woman of Prayer

365 Readings to Deepen Your Communication with God Compiled by Barbour Staff

Summary

Daily Encouragement and Bible Wisdom to Grow Your Prayer Life!

This beautiful daily devotional collection will engage your spirit with Bible wisdom and encouraging devotions. Each day's reading includes a scripture, faith-building reading, and prayer—all designed to draw you closer to your Father God through daily conversation.

This women's devotional is perfect for personal use or makes a thoughtful gift that will be cherished for years to come.

Barbour Books

9781636094274

Pub Date: 12/1/2022

$16.99

Hardcover

384 Pages

Carton Qty: 18

Religion / Christian Living REL012020

7 in H | 5 in W

Know Your Bible Devotions for Women

365 Readings Inspired by the 3-Million-Copy Bestseller Tracy M. Sumner

Summary

You want to know your Bible. . . You need to know your Bible. . . You can know your Bible.

Inspired by the 3-million-copy bestseller, Know Your Bible Devotions for Women provides a reading a day for an entire year. Each entry emphasizes an important verse of scripture, offering background, insight, and an encouraging takeaway.

Over the course of twelve months, you’ll get a fascinating overview of all 66 books in order—an excellent primer if you’re new to God’s Word, and a helpful refresher if you’re already familiar with scripture.

Know Your Bible Devotions for Women also includes a complete, 365-day Bible reading plan if you want to go beyond the devotionals themselves. It’s an encouraging resource for readers from the teen years and up.

Barbour Books

9781636094304

Pub Date: 12/1/2022

$12.99

Paperback

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 36

Religion / Christian Living REL012020

7 in H | 5 in W

180 Bible Verses for an Unshakable Faith Devotions for Women Carey Scott

Summary Cultivate Unwavering Faith to Withstand the Storms of Life

God's Word is living and active (Hebrews 4:12), and through it He speaks timeless truths to the issues we face today. The 180 Bible verses in this book will help women grow stronger in faith rooted in the unchanging love of God.

No matter what you're facing, you will learn to lean on the sustaining power of scripture. Each verse is paired with a devotional thought that is equal parts practical and encouraging. Here you'll find the strength and renewal you're looking for, as your heart is anchored to a solid foundation of faith.

This compact book is a great personal pick-me-up, makes an encouraging gift, and is ideal for ministry and outreach.

Barbour Books

9781636094229

Pub Date: 12/1/2022

$14.99

Paperback

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 28

Religion / Christian Living REL012080

9.6 in H | 7.3 in W

Worry Less, Pray More Large Print

A Woman's Devotional Guide to Anxiety Free Living

Donna K. Maltese

Summary

Worry-Free Devotional Guide for Women Offers You Calm for an Anxiety-Filled Soul

This purposeful devotional guide features 180 readings and prayers designed to help alleviate your worries as you learn to live in the peace of the Almighty God, who offers calm for your anxiety-filled soul. Inspired by this promise from God's Word: "Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life” (Philippians 4:6-7 MSG), Worry Less, Pray More reinforces the truth that with God, you can live anxiety-free every single day—whether you worry about your work, relationships, bills, the turmoil of the world, or something else.

Barbour Books

9781643528786

Pub Date: 12/1/2022

$9.99

Paperback

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 48

Religion / Christian Living REL012020

8 in H | 5.5 in W

From God's Word to a Woman's Heart Devotional Journal

Janice Thompson

Summary

From God's Word to a Woman's Heart

Here is a delightful devotional journal that celebrates the beautiful bond shared between the heavenly Father and you, His cherished daughter. 90 thought-provoking readings will speak to your heart, sharing spiritual truths from God's Word, including: You Have a Purpose, You Are Beautiful, You Are Loved. . .and dozens more.

Set in a beautiful design, From God's Word to a Woman’s Heart Devotional Journal is a great reminder of God's limitless love for you. It’s the perfect book to give as a gift or use for personal quiet time.

Barbour Books

9781636094243

Pub Date: 12/1/2022

$7.99

Spiral Bound – Wire-O

176 Pages

Carton Qty: 48

Religion / Christian Living REL012080

Series: Faith Maps

8 in H | 5 in W

The Prayer Map for Hope and Healing Compiled by Barbour Staff

Summary

THE ORIGINAL Prayer Map®!

What Does Prayer Look Like? . . . Find out in The Prayer Map® for Hope and Healing

This unique prayer journal is an engaging and creative tool to help bring hope and healing to your heart as you experience the power of prayer. Each spread guides you to write out thoughts, ideas, and lists. . .creating a specific "map" for you to follow as you talk to God. Each map includes a spot to record the date, so you can look back on your prayers and see how God has worked in your life. The Prayer Map for Hope and Healing will not only encourage you to share your deepest needs with God. . .it will also help you build a healthy spiritual habit of continual prayer for life!

This lovely journal, perfect for personal quiet time or small groups, features:

A user-friendly spiral binding--lays flat!

Delightfully designed two-color interior

Space to record the date on each Prayer Map®

Prompted sections guide the creation of each Prayer Map®--from start to finish Carefully selected scr...

Barbour Books

9781636094212

Pub Date: 12/1/2022

$7.99

Paperback

224 Pages

Carton Qty: 48

Religion / Christian Living REL012080

7 in H | 5 in W

Power Prayers for Good Mornings

450 Prayers to Start Your Day

Compiled by Barbour Staff

Summary

Great Days Start with Good Mornings!

Power Prayers for Good Mornings will help you pray, by offering solid biblical reasons to talk to God and 450 specific prayer starters for women in all stages of life.

Drawn from Barbour’s bestselling Power Prayers series, the book includes everyday topics such as:

Emotions Home and Family Health Finances

Career and Calling Dreams the Future

Concise and quick to read, yet packed with spiritual punch, Power Prayers for Good Mornings makes an ideal gift and is great for personal encouragement too.

Barbour Books

9781636094250

Pub Date: 12/1/2022 $16.99

Paperback

384 Pages Carton Qty: 18

Religion / Christian Living REL012020

7 in H | 5 in W

Daily Devotions for Guys 365 Meditations on the Questions of the Bible

Compiled by Barbour Staff

Summary

Guys of all ages— from teens through retirement— will find challenge and encouragement in this unique devotional.

These 365 readings, based on the questions God asked in scripture, examine the powerful way God taught His people in Bible times. They’re questions that still have application to our lives today.

For example:

“Am I only a God nearby, and not a God far away?”

“Is anything too hard for me?”

“Who can hide in the secret places so that I cannot see them?”

“Would you not return to me?”

“Who is my equal?”

Accompanied by brief prayer starters, these devotions will speak to the heart and mind of every man.

Barbour Young Adult 9781636094342

Pub Date: 12/1/2022

$4.99

Paperback

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 48

Ages 13 to 18

Young Adult Nonfiction / Religious YAN048020

Series: 3-Minute Devotions

6 in H | 4.3 in W

Choose Confidence: 3-Minute Devotions for Teen Girls April Frazier

Summary

Got 3 minutes? . . .

This delightful new devotional encourages you to take a few moments of your day to quiet your spirit, think on God's amazing love for you, and to choose to live in confidence. Dozens of just-right-sized readings pack a powerful dose of comfort, encouragement, and inspiration and are designed to meet you right where you are in life. In only 3 short minutes, you will be on your way to seeing yourself as God sees you. . .as a capable, confident daughter of the King!

Barbour Kidz

9781636094298

Pub Date: 12/1/2022

$12.99

Hardcover Paper over boards

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 48

Ages 8 to 12

Juvenile Nonfiction / Religious JNF049120

6.8 in H | 5.5 in W

For Boys Only

Wisdom-Filled Devotions and Prayers Glenn Hascall

Summary Devotions and Prayers For Boys Only!

With every turn of the page, your boys, ages 8 to 12, will discover practical wisdom and encouraging messages just for their hearts. Each devotional reading is rooted in biblical truth, helping boys to discover firsthand the awesome impact of God's Word on everyday life. Touching on topics like Respect, Kindness, Character, Loyalty, Honesty, and so much more, these just-right-sized readings will meet the boys in your life right where they are in life. For Boys Only is a great way to help boys grow in their faith!

Barbour Kidz

9781636094281

Pub Date: 12/1/2022

$12.99

Hardcover Paper over boards

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 48

Ages 8 to 12

Juvenile Nonfiction / Religious JNF049120

6.8 in H | 5.5 in W

For Girls Only

Hope-Filled Devotions and Prayers

Jean Fischer

Summary Devotions and Prayers For Girls Only!

With every turn of the page, your girls, ages 8 to 12, will discover hopeful and encouraging messages just for their hearts. Each devotional reading is rooted in the timeless wisdom of the Bible, helping girls to discover firsthand the awesome impact of God's Word on everyday life. Touching on topics like Choices, Kindness, Love, Loyalty, Honesty, and so much more, these just-right-sized readings will meet the girls in your life right where they are in life. For Girls Only is a great way to help girls grow in their faith!

Broadstreet Publishing Group, LLC

9781424564514

Pub Date: 12/6/2022 $16.99

Imitation Leather

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 0

Religion / Christian Living REL012020

6.5 in H | 4.5 in W

Grace to Grow 40 Devotions to Release Anxiety and Dive into Purpose

Kristel Ward

Summary

Encounter God’s extravagant grace. The Christian life isn’t without challenges. It’s easy to wonder, What if troubles overwhelm me? What if I can’t find my purpose? What if I fail?

Despite the anxieties, God’s abundant grace is always with you. Accepting this undeserved gift equips you to silence the stresses of the day. Through the stories in Grace to Grow, you will discover how to transform trials into spiritual growth, encounter peace by taking time to pause, view difficult circumstances as divine opportunities, and embrace the journey God has set before you.

God’s empowering grace can disarm anxiety by stripping away its strength. Let him give you the grace to grow.

Whitaker House

9781641239066

Pub Date: 12/6/2022

$6.99

Trade Paperback

112 Pages

Carton Qty: 72

Religion / Christian Living REL012080

7 in H | 5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.2 lb Wt

21 Days of Prayer to Overcome Strongholds

Jim Maxim, Daniel Henderson

Summary

In 21 Days of Prayer to Overcome Strongholds, author Jim Maxim takes you on a journey of intercessory warfare against Satan and his strongholds.

No matter who you are or where you live, you are in the middle of a war. Strongholds hinder you from becoming all that God desires for you and the person you truly long to be.

In this war, Satan has specific assignments against us that can become strongholds in our lives—issues involving anger, sex, alcohol, drugs, pornography, food, obsessive thoughts of fear or anxiety, depression, and hatred.

In 21 Days of Prayer to Overcome Strongholds, author Jim Maxim takes you on a journey of intercessory warfare in which you will learn firsthand the truths that dominate the unseen reality of the supernatural world.

The Bible tells us that in this battle, “the weapons of our warfare are not carnal [made of flesh and bones] but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds” (2 Corinthians 10:4).

God’s truth and the power of intercessory prayer will enable you to wield the spiritual weapons that cast down the strongholds in your life and the lives of your loved ones.

Knowing God—and knowing that He’s at w...

Whitaker House 9781641238908

Pub Date: 12/13/2022 $12.99

Trade Paperback

144 Pages Carton Qty: 88

Religion / Christian Living REL012150

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.4 lb Wt

Everyday Prayers for Peace

A 30-Day Devotional & Reflective Journal for Women

Brooke McGlothlin, Mary DeMuth

Summary

Everyday Prayers for Peace is a thirty-day devotional and reflective journal for women seeking peace both in their homes and in the world at large.

How do you pray for peace when it seems like your whole life is spinning out of control?

In Everyday Prayers for Peace: A 30-Day Devotional & Reflective Journal for Women, author Brooke McGlothlin guides you through prayers for peace wherever it’s needed—in your family, your community, your workplace, your church, and the world at large.

This thirty-day devotional features Brooke’s “Think, Pray, Praise” method of daily prayer—a practical, biblical way to pray the Word of God over yourself and the people you love.

Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid” (John 14:27).

Brooke says Jesus does not simply give us peace; He is our peace. He is "our refuge in the storm, a place where we can run to get strength, comfort, and truth to see us through whatever troubled circumstances would come our way." This peace offered by our dear Lord can be ours if we just pray.

Whitaker House 9781641239080

Pub Date: 12/27/2022

$14.99

Trade Paperback

176 Pages

Carton Qty: 68

Religion / Christian Church REL108000

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.5 in T

God’s Vision for the Church

Loved, Redeemed, Transformed, Called Derek Prince

Summary

In this compelling look at God’s vision and design for the body of Christ, internationally renowned Bible teacher Derek Prince describes the original blueprint for the church: loved, redeemed, transformed, and called. Discover deeper meaning through the pictures of God's church from Ephesians, including the assembly, the body of Christ, the workmanship, the family, the temple, the bride, and the army. Explore the daily lifestyle of the local church as well as the future of all God's people. Highlights include:

The powerful, productive New Testament life

God's program of transformation

Our place in God’s exciting community

True fellowship among believers

Our role in fulfilling the Great Commission

We can be infused with a new sense of power and expectation as we learn what it means to be a vital member of the body of Christ. And we can help fulfill God’s vision for the church by becoming dynamic ambassadors of His message to a lost world.

Whitaker House

9781641238991

Pub Date: 12/20/2022

$14.99

Trade Paperback

224 Pages

Carton Qty: 52

Religion / Biblical Studies REL006000

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W | 0.6 in T

The Father and His Family God’s Plan for Our Redemption E. W. Kenyon

Summary

E. W. Kenyon explains why God created us and made a way for us to be part of His family after the fall.

There are two great questions that we all must eventually ask:

Why were we born?

What must we do to inherit eternal life?

Legendary Bible teacher E. W. Kenyon tackles these questions head-on as he explains why God created us and what He has done to ensure our place at His side in The Father and His Family: God’s Plan for Our Redemption.

Mankind was never created on a whim. Instead, we were destined to be the Father’s beloved children before the foundation of the world. When we fell, God created a way to bring us back to Himself.

“The entire plan of redemption is a revelation of the heart hunger and loneliness of the great Father God,” Kenyon says. “Christianity is not a religion; it is a family, a Father and His children.”

God gave Adam dominion and authority over the earth, which man squandered by questioning the Lord and disobeying him. In this manner, Adam turned over his rights to Satan.

“When he turned that vast kingdom over into the hands of Satan, it was a legal transference,” Kenyon e...

Destiny Image

9780768463767

Pub Date: 12/20/2022

$19.99

Trade Paperback

208 Pages

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Health & Fitness / Healthy Living & Personal Hygiene HEA010000

9 in H | 6 in W

Be Resilient

12 Keys to a Happy and Healthy Life Pete Sulack

Summary

In Be Resilient, America's leading stress expert, Dr. Pete Sulack reveals a simple 12-step process that will uncomplicate your health journey and empower you to achieve the happy, healthy life you've always wanted.

One of the world's leading stress experts, Dr. Pete Sulack sees thousands of patients each month in his Knoxville, Tennessee, chiropractic clinic and is known around the world for his practical and effective approach to health.

In Be Resilient, Dr. Pete reveals a simple 12-step process that will empower you to achieve the happy, healthy life you've always wanted! He dispels common myths, offering best practices for changing those habits that you’ve had a hard time breaking.

Dr. Pete will teach you:

The importance of eating real food.

How to make health changes that last.

How to build strength, one cell at a time.

Why you need healthy connections with others.

The dynamics of making choices.

The importance of rest.

How to have fun and be joyful.

Specific steps for detoxing your kitchen.

Y...

Destiny Image

9780768463743

Pub Date: 12/20/2022

$19.99

Trade Paperback

208 Pages

Carton Qty: 0

Religion / Biblical Studies REL006140

9 in H | 6 in W

Carriers of His Presence

Exposing the Compromised Priesthood and Political Spirit by Raising up a People of His Presence

Mark Casto, Damon Thompson

Summary

Our broken world is desperate for the Presence of God. But the modern church has become distracted by a self-help mentality, celebrity figureheads, and an entertainment culture. We have failed to be the supernatural solution for which we were created. In Carriers of His Presence, burned-out Christians will find practical empowerment to lead their fellow believers in the authentic pursuit of God's Presence as their first priority.

Pastor Mark Casto was on the fast-track to building the modern "successful" church when God brought it all to an end. He revealed that Mark was prioritizing his own ministry above God's Personal Presence. In Carriers of His Presence, Mark shares with you the wisdom he received, equipping you to lead like David in your sphere of influence.

Discover how to…

Rediscover the life and joy of a thriving, authentic relationship with God. See from God's perspective and remain in sync with His direction. Avoid common leadership mistakes that cause burnout and disillusion. Bre...

Destiny Image

9780768463828

Pub Date: 12/20/2022

$24.99

Hardcover with dust jacket

216 Pages

Carton Qty: 0

Religion / Christian Living REL012070

9 in H | 6 in W

Dream Doer Dream Building Secrets from the Life of Noah Paul Tsika

Summary

Many people never move from having a dream to fulfilling their destiny because they don't know what to do. Paul Tsika unpacks the biblical story of Noah, highlighting key lessons and practical steps you can take to fulfill the dreams that are planted inside your heart.

For years, Paul Tsika has been a voice of wisdom and pastoral advice to thousands, helping everyday people see their dreams become destiny. Through eye-opening insights and powerful modern-day examples, Paul boldly calls you to see your current crisis as an opportunity in disguise, to risk doing something that's never been done, and to face your fears without being paralyzed by them.

Paul offers a host of practical advice to build your dream from start to finish. He will help you understand:

The five people you need on your dream team

Who to listen to, and who to avoid

What a shovel means to your success

What to do when things stink

Why your assignment is more important than your birthday

How following is crucial to your leading...

Destiny Image 9780768463842

Pub Date: 12/20/2022

$19.99

Trade Paperback

256 Pages Carton Qty: 0

Religion / Christian Living REL012120

9 in H | 6 in W

Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver Promises from God Billie Kaye Tsika

Summary

ALL OF GOD'S PROMISES ARE FOR YOU! START LAYING HOLD OF THEM TODAY!

Are you struggling with feeling afraid? God has promised peace to His children. Doubt? He promises His faithfulness. Depression? He offers hope. Discover God’s powerful promises to you in every situation of life, whether beautiful and exciting or painful and challenging.

Billie Kaye Tsika has learned firsthand to stand on the promises of God. In Apples of Gold, she shares the Lord’s "love letters" that have carried her through every season of her life. She includes topics such as family relationships, the words we speak, the peace of God, and more. Receive her encouragement as a mother in the faith and see God’s promises in action through:

His powerful interactions with His children throughout Scripture.

The historical accounts of renowned heroes such as C.S. Lewis, A.W. Tozer, Corrie ten

Testimonies from Billie Kaye’s family and friends of how God’s promises have miraculously

Each chapter i...

Harrison House Publishers 9781667500317

Pub Date: 12/20/2022

$21.99

Trade Paperback

288 Pages Carton Qty: 0

Religion / Christian Theology REL067090

9 in H | 6 in W

Unlocking the Mysteries of the Holy Spirit

Dr. Larry Ollison Summary

The world is full of mysteries. Many are intrigued by earth's mysteries — UFO's, the lost city of Atlantis, the pyramids, the Nebula of Orion, etc. God knows the answer to every mystery. However, as interesting and captivating as these mysteries are, they pale in comparison to the revelation of the deep secrets of God.

The Holy Spirit may seem a mystery to some people, but God’s desire is for His believers to know and understand the deep things of the Spirit. "God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God" (1 Corinthians 2:10).

Because of fear or tradition, many have chosen to ignore teachings concerning the Holy Spirit. In this book, Dr. Larry Ollison sets aside religious political-correctness and digs deep into the mysteries of the Holy Spirit.

Remember the final words of Jesus as He ascended into heaven from earth: "You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you" (Acts 1:8).

The world is full of mysteries....

Harrison Edge

9781680318821

Pub Date: 12/20/2022

$16.99

Trade Paperback

240 Pages

Carton Qty: 0

Young Adult Nonfiction / Religious YAN048040

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W

Built Different 90 Days to Becoming all God Wants You to Be Gabe Poirot

Summary

Ain't nobody got time for boring Christianity!

With 1.7 million followers on TikTok, Gabe Poirot has brought the gospel to life with funny, thoughtful, and honestly, pretty random videos that are now making an impact in a 90-day devo.

God didn't create you to be basic. When He shoots, He never misses. He created you to be BUILT DIFFERENT. Unlike that mad, boring geometry class, this life He gave you is meant to be fun. Ain't nobody got time for boring Christianity.

Follow along in this win of a book because you will grow in your walk with God and be entertained at the same time. Filled with scripture and daily declarations, it is thick with God's goodness.

In Built Different, Gabe breaks down topics like…

You can hear God talk [for real]

How to get a miracle

How to beat worry

Love? dating? relationships?

When you feel like quitting

Getting high? [it's free]

God is NOT in control

Take 90 days to meet with God, discover His incredible plan for you, and see how exciting life with Him can be!

Ain't nob...

The Good Book Company 9781784988180

Pub Date: 12/1/2022 $16.99

Trade Paperback

224 Pages Carton Qty: 0

Religion / Christian Living REL012020

8.5 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.4 lb Wt

Sanctuary

Cultivating a Quiet Heart in a Noisy and Demanding World Denise J. Hughes

Summary

31-day devotional that helps women find true peace in Christ among the busyness, noise and pressures of life.

Whether it’s the TV or radio continually playing in the background or the persistent pinging on our phones, the constant noise and frenetic pace of modern life can be overwhelming. The cacophony of cultural messages that permeate the air produces an inner restlessness that says, “You should be doing more, saying more, posting more and sharing more.”

More than ever, we need sanctuary, not only as a refuge from the noise around us but also as a place where God’s truth can be clearly heard.

This 31-day devotional explores what it means, and what it looks like in very practical ways, to lead the “quiet life” Paul speaks of in 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12. Readers will come to see that a quiet life doesn’t mean escaping from the world around them but their hearts on Christ so that they can live with a clear focus, a quiet confidence and a steady peace.

Lifeway Press

9781087771809

Pub Date: 12/1/2022 $19.99

Paperback

128 Pages Carton Qty: 65 Ages 18 And Up, Grades 12 And Up

Religion / Biblical Studies REL006700

9.5 in H | 7 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.2 lb Wt

Following Jesus in a Digital Age - Bible Study Book with Video Access Biblical Wisdom for Digital Culture

Jason Thacker Summary

Learn what the Bible says about technology, and see how it may be shaping your walk with Christ.

Following Jesus in a Digital Age Bible Study Book with Video Access includes printed content for six sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” a leader guide, and tips for leading a group.

We were told technology would make our lives easier and more convenient, but it just seems to have made everything more complicated and confusing. And it may be doing even more than that. As Christians, what does our faith have to do with these pressing issues of life in a digital age and how might technology be shaping how we view the world around us?

In Following Jesus in a Digital Age, you will not only be challenged by what the Bible says about technology but also how it is influencing your walk with Christ. You will also be equipped with biblical wisdom to navigate the most difficult aspects of our digital culture—including the draw of social media, the rise of misinformation, need for digital privacy, and polarization.

Features

Six small group s...

Lifeway Press

9781087752488

Pub Date: 12/1/2022 $14.99

Paperback

112 Pages

Carton Qty: 72

Ages 12 to 18, Grades 7 to 12 Religion / Christian Ministry REL109030

9.5 in H | 7 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Think Biblically - Teen Bible Study Book Addressing Cultural Issues with Clarity and Boldness Sean McDowell

Summary

In this 6-session Bible study, Sean McDowell leads students through a Christian ethic for a new generation.

Race Relations. Climate Change. Sexuality. What do these issues have in common? They can be divisive and are sure to inspire passionate opinions. But they are also important and impact our world greatly. Should the church avoid them at all costs? No, the Bible actually has a lot to say about these issues.

This 6-session study will help students learn how to think biblically about these topics and more. In this ever-changing world, biblical truth is rapidly being swallowed up. Students need to be equipped with tools to help them lovingly and kindly engage in conversations about difficult topics. This study will help students address these and other cultural issues with clarity and boldness.

Bethany House Publishers

9780764234262

Pub Date: 12/6/2022

$17.99

Paperback

448 Pages

Carton Qty: 28

Fiction / Christian FIC042030

Series: On Devonshire Shores #1

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W

The Sisters of Sea View

Summary

When their father's death leaves them impoverished, the Summers sisters open their home to guests to provide for their ailing mother. But instead of the elderly invalids they expect, they find themselves hosting eligible gentlemen. Sarah must confront her growing attraction to a mysterious widower, ...

Some guests have come for a holiday, others for hidden reasons of their own . . .

When their father's death leaves them impoverished, Sarah Summers and her genteel sisters fear they will be forced to sell the house and separate to earn livelihoods as governesses or companions. Determined to stay together, Sarah convinces them to open their seaside home to guests to make ends meet and provide for their ailing mother. Instead of the elderly invalids they expect to receive, however, they find themselves hosting eligible gentlemen. Sarah is soon torn between a growing attraction to a mysterious Scottish widower and duty to her family.

Viola Summers wears a veil to cover her scar. When forced to choose between helping in her family's new guest house and earning money to hire a maid to do her share, she chooses the latter. She reluctantly agrees to read to some of Sidmouth's many invalids, preferring the company of a few elders with failing eyesight to the fashionable guests staying in their h...

Julie Klassen

Bethany House Publishers

9780764236228

Pub Date: 12/6/2022

$24.99

Paperback

624 Pages

Carton Qty: 24

Fiction / Christian FIC042030

Series: On Devonshire Shores #1

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W

The Sisters of Sea View (Large type / large print)

Julie Klassen

Summary

When their father's death leaves them impoverished, the Summers sisters open their home to guests to provide for their ailing mother. But instead of the elderly invalids they expect, they find themselves hosting eligible gentlemen. Sarah must confront her growing attraction to a mysterious widower, ...

Some guests have come for a holiday, others for hidden reasons of their own . . .

When their father's death leaves them impoverished, Sarah Summers and her genteel sisters fear they will be forced to sell the house and separate to earn livelihoods as governesses or companions. Determined to stay together, Sarah convinces them to open their seaside home to guests to make ends meet and provide for their ailing mother. Instead of the elderly invalids they expect to receive, however, they find themselves hosting eligible gentlemen. Sarah is soon torn between a growing attraction to a mysterious Scottish widower and duty to her family.

Viola Summers wears a veil to cover her scar. When forced to choose between helping in her family's new guest house and earning money to hire a maid to do her share, she chooses the latter. She reluctantly agrees to read to some of Sidmouth's many invalids, preferring the company of a few elders with failing eyesight to the fashionable guests staying in their h...

Bethany House Publishers

9780764234941

Pub Date: 12/6/2022

$17.99

Paperback

368 Pages

Carton Qty: 32

Fiction / Christian FIC042110

Series: Love along the Wires #3

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W

Holding the Line

Summary

When widow Rose Finlay notices a young woman about to be led astray by a roguish aristocrat who could ruin both her and her family's reputation, bitter memories arise and she feels compelled to intervene. Rose and the young woman's uncle, John Milburn, join forces, putting everything they hold dear-...

Can she find the strength to heal the wounds of her past--and open her heart again?

A widow at just thirty years of age, Rose Finlay is determined to put all ideas of marriage and family behind her and pursue an independent life. But when she notices a young woman about to be led astray by a roguish aristocrat, bitter memories from her past arise, and she feels compelled to intervene. The unintended consequences of her efforts will ultimately force Rose to reexamine her life in a new light.

As the guardian of his two widowed sisters' financial and domestic affairs, John Milburn carries heavy responsibilities for a single man. But he's faced with his biggest challenge when his headstrong niece falls prey to the attentions of a powerful man who could ruin both her and her family.

When Rose and John join forces to protect his niece, they put everything they hold dear--including their growing attraction--in jeopardy.

Jennifer Delamere

Bethany House Publishers

9780764235368

Pub Date: 12/13/2022

$16.99

Paperback

320 Pages

Carton Qty: 18

Fiction / Christian FIC042110

Series: The Joplin Chronicles #3

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W

Engaging Deception

Summary

Olive Kentworth takes on an architect project with her male cousin posing as the builder and uses her job as a nanny to hide her involvement. Little does she know that her charges' father is famous architect and competitor Maxfield Scott. As the architectural one-upmanship heats up, will Olive and M...

A lively competition draws her into her rival's blueprints--and maybe even his heart.

Olive Kentworth has spent her life hiding her interest in architecture, even though she pores over architectural books and sketches buildings. When she accepts a job on a home expansion, it's only because her cousin Amos agrees to pose as the builder. To further hide her involvement, Olive takes a position as a nanny--not knowing that she'll be working for her idol, Joplin's leading architect, widower Maxfield Scott.

Maxfield is intrigued by his new nanny--she makes his home and his life bearable again. His work, on the other hand, is a disaster. An untrained builder is remodeling a completed project of his. What's worse, Maxfield's current client wants changes to his plans because of that builder's work.

As the architectural one-upmanship heats up, Olive's involvement becomes harder to hide. Will the relationship between her and Maxfield survive, or will they both miss out on building something for thei...

Regina Jennings

Bethany House Publishers

9780764237492

Pub Date: 12/13/2022

$16.99

Paperback

400 Pages

Carton Qty: 32

Fiction / Christian FIC042030

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W

In Love's Time Kate Breslin

Summary

Captain Marcus Weatherford arrives in Russia on a secret mission with a ballerina posing as his fiancée, but his sense of duty battles his desire to return home to Clare. Clare Danner fears losing her daughter to the father's heartless family, but only Marcus can provide the proof to save her. Can s...

At the height of World War I, two sweethearts face impossible odds in this powerful tale of courage, duty, and heartbreak.

In the summer of 1918, Captain Marcus Weatherford arrives in Russia on a secret mission, with a beautiful ballerina posing as his fiancée. He's there to find the Romanov tsarina and her son and glean information about a plot to assassinate Lenin. As the danger intensifies, Marcus's sense of duty battles with his desire to return home to Clare, the woman he truly loves, before it's too late.

Military hospital orderly Clare Danner still suffers from Marcus's betrayal after learning he's engaged to another woman. Clare also fears losing her daughter, Daisy, to the heartless family who took her away once before. Only Marcus can provide the critical proof needed to save Daisy, but when an injury leaves him powerless to help, Clare's fate--and the fate of the top-secret mission--hangs in the balance.

"In Love's Time is an exceptional story of courage and sacrifice, fidelity

Bethany House Publishers

9780764239502

Pub Date: 12/13/2022

$16.99

Paperback

400 Pages

Carton Qty: 32

Fiction / Christian FIC042030

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W

All the Lost Places Amanda Dykes

Summary

Discovered floating in a basket along the canals of Venice, Sebastien Trovato wrestles with questions of his origins. Decades later, on an assignment to translate a rare book, Daniel Goodman finds himself embroiled in a web of secrets carefully kept within the ancient city and in the mystery of the ...

When all of Venice is unmasked, one man's identity remains a mystery . . .

1807

When a baby is discovered floating in a basket along the quiet canals of Venice, a guild of artisans takes him in and raises him as a son, skilled in each of their trades. Although the boy, Sebastien Trovato, has wrestled with questions of his origins, it isn't until a woman washes ashore on his lagoon island that answers begin to emerge. In hunting down his story, Sebastien must make a choice that could alter not just his own future, but also that of the beloved floating city.

1904

Daniel Goodman is given a fresh start in life as the century turns. Hoping to redeem a past laden with regrets, he is sent on an assignment from California to Venice to procure and translate a rare book. There, he discovers a city of colliding hope and decay, much like his own life, and a mystery wrapped in the pages of that filigreecovered volume. With the help of Vittoria, a bookshop keeper, Daniel finds himself in a web of shado...

Baker Books

9781540902443

Pub Date: 12/6/2022

$17.99

Paperback

272 Pages

Carton Qty: 32

Ages 14 to 17

Young Adult Nonfiction / Religious YAN048020

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W

3 Big Questions That Shape Your Future

A 60-Day Exploration of Who You Were Made to Be

Kara Powell, Kristel Acevedo, Brad M. Griffin

Summary

Who am I? Where do I fit? What difference can I make? This 60-day devotional will help teenagers answer the big questions of life and faith and grow their relationships with God and others.

Sometimes life gives you way more questions than answers. And yet it seems like everyone expects you to just figure it all out! Whether you're looking toward your future or wrestling to get through today, it doesn't have to be so stressful. Just three big questions will help you find clarity about all the rest:

· Who am I?

· Where do I fit?

· What difference can I make?

This 60-day exploration breaks down those big questions into manageable pieces and helps you embrace God's best answers for you. Backed by Scripture and informed by years of research with teens just like you, this book does more than help you figure out what to do with your life; it will help you understand what your life means to the world--no matter who your friends are, what career you end up with, what kind of family you come from or will have in the future, what obstacles you may face, or what doubts trouble you along the way.

YOU are one-of-a-kind, and you can find faithful answers to life's biggest questions.

Chosen Books

9780800762957

Pub Date: 12/6/2022

$8.99

Mass Market

288 Pages Carton Qty: 56

Religion / Christian Living REL012120

7 in H | 4 in W

Something Greater Discovering God's Best Right Where You Are Jentezen Franklin

Summary

Are you in a season of life when every search for direction, encouragement or fulfillment seems to come up empty? Jentezen Franklin helps you discover the unfathomable riches God has already surrounding you. You will learn to cherish where He has placed you as you uncover the hidden potential within...

Join pastor and New York Times bestselling author Jentezen Franklin in this inspiring journey to uncover the hidden potential in your life and circumstances--and discover God's perfect plan for you.

"This book reminds us that God wants good things for us and He provides good things--we just need to open our eyes and see!"--ROBERT MORRIS

"If you're determined to fulfill your destiny, then this book is a must-read!"--JOHN BEVERE

"A powerful message of hope that God is near and preparing you for spiritual greatness."--CRAIG GROESCHEL

Baker Books

9781540900548

Pub Date: 12/13/2022

$16.99

Paperback

256 Pages

Carton Qty: 30

Religion / Christian Living REL012120

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W

In Good Time

8 Habits for Reimagining Productivity, Resisting Hurry, and Practicing Peace

Jen Pollock Michel

Summary

Award-winning author empowers you with eight practical habits to help you resist hurry, transform your time anxiety, and practice the presence of God in the here and now.

Whether we're trying to find time, save it, manage it, or make the most of it, one word defines our relationship with the clock: anxiety. Yet is productivity really the only grid for the good life? Have you ever imagined a life without hurry, relentless work, multitasking, or scarcity? A life that is characterized instead by presence, attention, rest, rootedness, fruitfulness, and generosity?

This is the kind of life we are meant for, says Jen Pollock Michel. But if we want to experience freedom from time anxiety, we have to reimagine our relationship with time itself.

In the pages of In Good Time, she invites you to disentangle your priorities from our modern assumptions and instead ground them in God's time. Then she shows you how to establish 8 life-giving habits that will release you from the false religion of productivity so you can develop a grounded, healthy, life-giving relationship with the clock.

Product Image Luke

Abingdon Press

9781791025045

Pub Date: 12/20/2022

$19.99

Hardcover

176 Pages

Carton Qty: 0

Religion / Holidays REL034030

8.5 in H | 8.8 in W

Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws

Rev. Adam Hamilton

Summary

Jesus came for all. Jesus came to lift up the lowly. In the Gospel of Luke, a firstcentury portrait of Jesus, we find stories of Jesus’ ministry with ordinary, unexpected people. They weren’t perfect. Many of them were struggling and didn’t have their acts together. Some of them were outsiders or even outlaws. Whoever they were, Jesus brought the good news of God’s kingdom to those who most needed to hear it. That includes you and me. In Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws, pastor and bestselling author Adam Hamilton explores the life of Jesus as told in the Gospel of Luke. Through Luke’s stories we find Jesus’ care and compassion for all as he welcomes sinners and outcasts. As we study Luke and see Jesus’ concern for those who were considered unimportant, we hear a hopeful and inspiring word for our lives today. Additional components for a six-week study include DVD/Video sessions featuring Adam Hamilton and a comprehensive Leader Guide. - A six-week study on the Gos...

Product Image Luke

Abingdon Press

9781501808050

Pub Date: 12/20/2022

$20.99

Paperback

176 Pages

Carton Qty: 0

Religion / Holidays

REL034030

10 in H | 7 in W

Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws

Rev. Adam Hamilton

Summary

Jesus came for all. Jesus came to lift up the lowly. In the Gospel of Luke, a firstcentury portrait of Jesus, we find stories of Jesus’ ministry with ordinary, unexpected people. They weren’t perfect. Many of them were struggling and didn’t have their acts together. Some of them were outsiders or even outlaws. Whoever they were, Jesus brought the good news of God’s kingdom to those who most needed to hear it. That includes you and me. In Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws, pastor and bestselling author Adam Hamilton explores the life of Jesus as told in the Gospel of Luke. Through Luke’s stories we find Jesus’ care and compassion for all as he welcomes sinners and outcasts. As we study Luke and see Jesus’ concern for those who were considered unimportant, we hear a hopeful and inspiring word for our lives today. Additional components for a six-week study include DVD/Video sessions featuring Adam Hamilton and a comprehensive Leader Guide. - A six-week study on the Gos...

Product Image Luke Leader Guide

Abingdon Press

9781501808067

Pub Date: 12/20/2022

$15.99

Paperback

64 Pages

Carton Qty: 0

Religion / Holidays REL034030

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W

Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws

Rev. Adam Hamilton

Summary

Jesus came for all Jesus came for all. Jesus came to lift up the lowly. In the Gospel of Luke, a firstcentury portrait of Jesus, we find stories of Jesus’ ministry with ordinary, unexpected people. They weren’t perfect. Many of them were struggling and didn’t have their acts together. Some of them were outsiders or even outlaws. Whoever they were, Jesus brought the good news of God’s kingdom to those who most needed to hear it. That includes you and me. In Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws, pastor and bestselling author Adam Hamilton explores the life of Jesus as told in the Gospel of Luke. Through Luke’s stories we find Jesus’ care and compassion for all as he welcomes sinners and outcasts. As we study Luke and see Jesus’ concern for those who were considered unimportant, we hear a hopeful and inspiring word for our lives today. The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through a six-week study based on Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws, includin...

Product Image Luke Video Content

Abingdon Press

9781501808111

Pub Date: 1/24/2023

$44.99

DVD Video / NTSC

Carton Qty: 0

Religion / Holidays REL034030

Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws

Rev. Adam Hamilton

Summary

Jesus came for all

Jesus came for all. Jesus came to lift up the lowly. In the Gospel of Luke, a firstcentury portrait of Jesus, we find stories of Jesus’ ministry with ordinary, unexpected people. They weren’t perfect. Many of them were struggling and didn’t have their acts together. Some of them were outsiders or even outlaws. Whoever they were, Jesus brought the good news of God’s kingdom to those who most needed to hear it. That includes you and me. In Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws, pastor and bestselling author Adam Hamilton explores the life of Jesus as told in the Gospel of Luke. Through Luke’s stories we find Jesus’ care and compassion for all as he welcomes sinners and outcasts. As we study Luke and see Jesus’ concern for those who were considered unimportant, we hear a hopeful and inspiring word for our lives today. The six-session DVD features Adam Hamilton guiding participants through the study. The video sessions are approximately 10-12 minutes in length and, when com...

Product Image The Sanctuary for Lent 2023

Abingdon Press 9781791025519

Pub Date: 12/20/2022

$12.99

Shrink-wrapped Pack

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Religion / Holidays REL034030

9.5 in H | 3.8 in W

Josh Scott

Summary

Devotions by Josh Scott for each day of Lent.

Devotions by Josh Scott for each day of Lent. The Sanctuary for Lent 2023 contains brief readings for each day in Lent, from Ash Wednesday through Easter Day, including a suggested Scripture, a short devotion, and a short prayer—all based on the Revised Common Lectionary. This annual favorite helps readers faithfully journey through Lent as they prepare to experience the joy of the Resurrection. Along with being a great congregational resource, it is an excellent gift for family, friends, and those your congregation connects with through outreach. Larger font for ease of reading. Sold in packs of 10, booklets are designed to fit in a #10 envelope, enabling churches to include them in Lenten mailings and making it easy to share with visitors and others the church seeks to reach during Lent. Package of 10 booklets. This annual favorite helps readers faithfully journey through Lent as they prepare to experience the joy of the Resurrection. - Daily Lenten devotions and uplifting prayer wit...

IVP

9780830847112

Pub Date: 12/13/2022

$18.00

Paperback

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 56

Religion / Christian Living REL012120

Series: The IVP Signature Collection

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W | 0.8 lb Wt

Liturgy of the Ordinary

Sacred Practices in Everyday Life

Tish Harrison Warren, Andy Crouch

Summary

Now a part of the IVP Signature Collection, this book explores daily life through the lens of liturgy—small practices and habits that form us. In each chapter, Tish Harrison Warren considers a common daily experience like making the bed, brushing her teeth, and losing her keys, and relates it to bot...

Christianity Today Book of the Year

In the overlooked moments and routines of our day, we can become aware of God's presence in surprising ways. How do we embrace the sacred in the ordinary and the ordinary in the sacred?

Framed around one typical day, this book explores life through the lens of liturgy —small practices and habits that form us. In each chapter, Tish Harrison Warren considers a common daily experience—making the bed, brushing her teeth, losing her keys. Drawing from the diversity of her life as a campus minister, Anglican priest, friend, wife, and mother, Warren opens up a practical theology of the everyday. Each activity is related to a spiritual practice as well as an aspect of our Sunday worship.

Liturgy of the Ordinary is now part of the IVP Signature Collection, which features special editions of iconic books in celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of InterVarsity Press.

IVP Academic 9781514004135

Pub Date: 12/6/2022

$28.00

Paperback

288 Pages Carton Qty: 36

Religion / Religion, Politics & State REL084000

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.8 lb Wt

Faithful Disobedience

Writings on Church and State from a Chinese House Church Movement

Wang Yi, Hannah Nation, J. D. Tseng, Ian Johnson

Summary

In this important body of theology, key writings from the Chinese house church movement have been compiled, translated, and made accessible to English speakers. This unique resource will be valuable to practical and political theologians and anyone interested in international relations, political ph...

Throughout China's rapidly growing cities, a new wave of unregistered house churches is growing. They are developing rich theological perspectives that are both uniquely Chinese and rooted in the historical doctrines of the faith. To understand how they have endured despite government pressure and cultural marginalization, we must understand both their history and their theology.

In this volume, key writings from the house church have been compiled, translated, and made accessible to English speakers. Featured here is a manifesto by well-known pastor Wang Yi and his church, Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, to clarify their theological stance on the house church and its relationship to the Chinese government. There are also works by prominent voices such as Jin Tianming, Jin Mingri, and Sun Yi. The editors have provided introductions, notes, and a glossary to give context to each selection.

These writings are an important body of theology historically and spiritually. Though defined...

Pub Date: 12/6/2022

336

A Year of Slowing Down

Summary

With the overwhelming pace of life, many of us struggle to stop long enough to be present. In this book, Alan Fadling offers six devotionals for each week of the year, each one an invitation to slow down and be present with the movement of God in your everyday life. Will you accept God's call to wel...

With the overwhelming pace of life, many of us struggle to stop long enough to be present. Our long to-do lists and full calendars leave little breathing room to hear from God. We know we need to slow down but we don't even know how to begin.

Alan Fadling has spent years coaching leaders and communities on how to live an unhurried life, teaching that productivity and success are not our chief end, but rather living at the pace that our true self longs to live. Designed to help you center your day around God's loving presence, A Year of Slowing Down offers six devotionals for each week of the year. Each day begins with a Scripture passage followed by a short reading and a reflection question.

This book is an invitation to slow down and be present to the movement of God in your everyday life. Will you accept God's call to welcome a year of slowing down?

IVP

9781514002124

Pub Date: 12/6/2022

$25.00

Hardcover

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 24

Religion / Christian Living

REL012120

Series: Renovare Resources Set

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W | 0.8 lb Wt

Learning Humility

A Year of Searching for a Vanishing

Virtue

Richard J. Foster

Summary

In a society dominated by raging narcissism, the virtue of humility is vanishing. Yet Richard Foster insists that humility is central to spiritual formation. Engaging with diverse sources including Native American culture, Julian of Norwich, and Scripture, Foster shares profound insight into what hu...

In a society where raging narcissism dominates the moral landscape, the virtue of humility is often dismissed as irrelevant. Not only is humility vanishing from contemporary culture, but we are also witnessing how destructive a lack of humility has become among our churches and ministry leaders. And yet, Richard Foster, the founder of Renovaré, insists that humility is central to the journey toward character formation and spiritual transformation. For this reason he decided to spend a year studying the virtue of humility.

Using the Lakota calendar as a framework, Foster provides us with a look into the insights he gathered from sources ranging from Native American culture to Julian of Norwich to Scripture to personal friends. By engaging with both the spiritual classics and Foster's own experiences, Learning Humility provides profound insight into what humility can look like in our current cultural climate.

Join Richard Foster on the journey toward a life of humility, which he says leads...

IVP Academic

9781514000083

Pub Date: 12/13/2022

$20.00

Paperback

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 56

Religion / Sexuality & Gender Studies

REL105000

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W | 0.8 lb Wt

When Children Come Out A Guide for Christian Parents

Mark A. Yarhouse, Olya Zaporozhets

Summary

When a child comes out as LGBTQ+, Christian parents often find themselves in unfamiliar terrain. This hopeful resource delivers research-based insights for parents and church leaders, offering stories and advice from other parents while reframing the focus from fear-based choices towards practical c...

If you are a parent wrestling with God, you are not alone.

When a child comes out as LGBTQ+, Christian parents often find themselves navigating unfamiliar, unsettling terrain. Mark Yarhouse and Olya Zaporozhets, therapists and researchers with decades of experience, have written this book to provide perspective, insight, and the chance to learn from others who've shared a similar journey. Using data from studies of Christian parents of LGBTQ+ children, they deliver research-based insights and faithful wisdom that is accessible for parents, their friends, and church leaders.

Yarhouse and Zaporozhets reframe the focus away from "culture war" questions that are not helpful to families in favor of practical counsel for maintaining and deepening relationships. Parents and the church leaders who care for them will benefit from understanding key developmental considerations among teenagers and emerging adults who are navigating questions around sexual and gender identity and faith.

Identifying c...

IVP

9781514005729

Pub Date: 12/6/2022

$18.00

Paperback

216 Pages

Carton Qty: 48

Religion / Christian Church REL108000

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W | 0.8 lb Wt

Becoming the Church

God's People in Purpose and Power

Claude R. Alexander

Summary

Though many have given up on the church, God has not. Bishop Claude Alexander shows how early Christians did not always understand what the church was supposed to be, but God worked in them anyway. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we too can be transformed by Jesus and model to the world what it mea...

Many today have given up on church. But God has not and does not give up on the church. The church is God's idea. And once we truly understand what God has in mind for his people, we can become who he wants us to be.

Bishop Claude Alexander shows how the original Christians did not always understand what the church was supposed to be, but God worked in them anyway to become the community that he intended. After the resurrection of Jesus, his followers were transformed from disillusion and doubt to become a people of conviction and new life. The book of Acts describes the unfolding purposes, principles, and practices discovered by the apostles as they gave themselves to Christ's call. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we too can be transformed by Jesus and model to the world what it means to know him—as the church.

IVP Academic 9780830852949

Pub Date: 12/20/2022

$32.00

Paperback

296 Pages

Carton Qty: 36

Religion / Christian Theology REL067030

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Humble Confidence

A Model for Interfaith Apologetics

Benno van den Toren, Kang-San Tan

Summary

Benno van den Toren and Kang-San Tan provide a global, intercultural model of apologetics as crosscultural dialogue and accountable witness. Filled with Scriptural examples and real-world experiences, this is a conversational, patient, holistic, and embodied guide to creating true dialogue in our mu...

Today's cosmopolitan, multicultural, and multifaith environments call for new approaches to apologetics. The world still needs the good news of Jesus Christ, but to relate the transcultural gospel to diverse and ever-changing contexts, we must free Christian apologetics from dominant Western habits of mind ill-suited to interreligious dialogue. We must listen and speak with both humility and confidence.

Benno van den Toren and Kang-San Tan provide a global, intercultural introduction to Christian apologetics. They present a model of apologetics as crosscultural dialogue and accountable witness, then explore how it plays out in relation to specific contexts and the major world religions—including primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, secularism, and late-modern spiritualities. Building on recent developments in apologetics and missiology, as well as their experience teaching internationally in Europe, Asia, and Africa, Van den Toren and Tan offer an approach that is conversational...