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When Your Family's Lost a Loved One

David and Nancy Guthrie — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In When Your Family’s Lost a Loved One, David and Nancy Guthrie explore the family dynamics involved when a loved one dies and debunk some myths about family grief. Read an excerpt from chapter one: “How Are You?”

Worship Matters

Bob Kauflin — Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In Worship Matters, pastor and songwriter Bob Kauflin skillfully instructs fellow pastors, musicians, and worship leaders to root corporate worship in unchanging scriptural principles rather than divisive cultural trends. Read an excerpt.

Mistaken Identity

The Van Ryns & The Ceras — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Two daughters: one buried under the wrong name, and one in a coma being cared for by the wrong family. Read more about this shocking case of mistaken identity that stunned the country and made national news in Mistaken Identity.

Danny Gospel

David Athey — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Once he had performed in his family's gospel band, but now Danny Gospel is living a quiet life as a postman in a small town. Soon his tranquil existence is broken open by a dream, a vision, a beautiful woman he’s sure is his "beloved." Read more from Danny Gospel.

The Next Level

David Gregory — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Business degree in hand, Logan enters the immense Universal Systems building. His job is to evaluate the company's five divisions, but who is the enigmatic executive who will be his boss? Read more from David Gregory’s The Next Level.

When Your Family's Lost a Loved One

David and Nancy Guthrie — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Robin Jones Gunn: Desires of a Writer’s Heart

Stacy Hawkins Adams — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

God ignited a fire in author Robin Jones Gunn to serve him at the tender age of 12. She had decided to become a missionary to spread the gospel around the world. Little did she know that God would one day use her stories to save souls.

Worship Matters

Bob Kauflin — Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Author Offers Hope for Hurting Parents of Adult Children

Kathi Macias — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Author Allison Bottke has written a heartrendingly honest tough-love book that not only exposes the truth of her own struggles with her beloved adult child, but also includes glimpses into the lives of others with similar experiences...

Mistaken Identity

The Van Ryns & The Ceras — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Dragon Not Likely to Become a Favorite

Nathan Lambes — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Strike the Dragon is not a novel I can only recommend to those who really love stories of political intrigue and terrorism and don’t mind writing that can be somewhat didactic. It’s not likely to become a favorite, but for some it might be worth the read.

Thirteen Short Stories Told in One Town

Liz Boltz Ranfeld — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Town tells the story of thirteen young people in one small town, somewhere in Australia. Each of thirteen short stories is told from a different perspective, and they all take place over the course of a year. It is another book for young adults by James Roy, an award-winning Australian author.

Little Known Era Brought to Life in Shadow of Treason

Cheryl Russell — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 06:00:00 GMT

A Shadow of Treason is Tricia Goyer’s second book in the Chronicles of the Spanish Civil War. As with her previous World War II books, she has brought to life a little known era through her use of meticulous, but not overbearing, historical detail.

Fourth in Boo Series Continues Humor, Quirkiness

Cheryl Russell — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Boo Humbug is the fourth book in the Boo Series and continues the humorous look at the small town of Skary, Indiana. Full of quirky characters, miscommunication, and other idiosyncrasies of small town living, Boo Humbug is a fun novel—great for a chilly afternoon read.

Scarlet Continues Trilogy, Re-Telling of Robin Hood

Cheryl Russell — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:00:00 GMT

The King Raven trilogy is a re-telling of the story of Robin Hood. Scarlet is the second book in the series and much of the story is told from Will’s point of view. A twist at the end also ensures I’ll be reading Tuck (as in Friar Tuck) when it comes out in 2009.

Author Insists It's Hard to Stay Sexless in the City

Annabelle Robertson — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Just how hard is it for a woman to stay sexually pure? Very hard, insists “Anna Broadway.” As a result, this 20-something author began blogging about her experiences and has now transformed them into a memoir, Sexless in the City.

Beyond Left and Right Proves Timely, Refreshing

Lori Smith — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In light of the harsh rhetoric of the current political culture, and the at times strident all-or-nothing approach of Christians to politics, Black’s book is incredibly refreshing. Every Christian who wants to be involved in politics should read this book.

Parents Remember Son's Life in I Would Die for You

Lori Smith — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Brent and Deanna Higgins’ son was willing to die for his faith. On a mission trip, the fifteen-year-old caught an illness that turned out to be bubonic plague. In I Would Die for You, B.J.’s parents lovingly remember his life and faith.

Michelle McKinney Hammond on How to Make Love Work

Stacy Hawkins Adams — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Michelle McKinney Hammond’s latest book serves as a guide for nurturing a godly romance. In How to Make Love Work: The Guide to Getting It, Keeping It and Fixing What’s Broken, she takes a practical look at what it takes to develop and maintain a healthy relationship.

Newt Gingrich: Creative Conservatism

Frank Pastore — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich was interviewed by radio host Frank Pastore (“The Frank Pastore Show” on KKLA) on the conservative challenge and his latest book, Real Change.

Robin Jones Gunn: Desires of a Writer’s Heart

Stacy Hawkins Adams — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Author Offers Hope for Hurting Parents of Adult Children

Kathi Macias — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A Closer Look: Author Lisa McKay

Christa Banister — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:00:00 GMT

More often than not, author Lisa McKay is on a plane bound for a new international destination in her role as Director of Training and Education Services for the Headington Institute. And somehow, while racking up the frequent flyer miles, she found the time to write her first book, My Hands Came Away Red.

Michelle McKinney Hammond on How to Make Love Work

Stacy Hawkins Adams — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Steven James Makes His Move with The Pawn

Annabelle Robertson — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT

In The Pawn, the first title in Steven James’ thriller series, an FBI agent finds himself dancing a deadly duet with a serial killer. I recently spoke with James, who talked about his decision to write fiction, his take on graphic content in thrillers and why Christian novelists can’t afford the luxury of mediocrity.