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Title : God's Good News Author : Billy Graham Illustrator : Scott Wakefield Age : Children Genres : Devotional, Christian Living Publication Date : October 23, 2018 Publisher : Thomas Nelson Source : Hardcover Purchase : Hardcover | B&N | ChristianBook Synopsis : God's Good News is even more child-friendly with a new cover, smaller trim size, and even a lower price point. More than 60 favorite Bible stories are told in actual Bible text from the New King James Version, each paired with a takeaway devotion from Rev. Graham. The takeaways will help children focus on God’s Word, apply it to their lives, and begin sharing the good news from an early age.   "Christianity is good news. . . . When we open up the Bible, it is good news from cover to cover. It's the good news that God loves us." —Billy Graham No one has brought the good news to more people than Reverend Billy Graham, and the people who admire him span all generations. Th...

Title : Us Against the World Author : David Mann & Tamela Mann Genres : Christian Living; Parenting; Marriage Publication Date : November 13, 2018 Publisher : Thomas Nelson Source : Hardcover Purchase : Hardcover | Audible | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook | LifeWay Synopsis : David and Tamela Mann have been married for 30 years, but the singers, actors, and entrepreneurs are just as, if not more than, happily in love as they were in the early days of their relationship. In their new book, the couple will relate the story of their first encounters as teenagers, the importance of communication, and how they’ve been able to keep that spark burning through all these years.   The Mann's have delighted and inspired audiences through music, a string of plays and movies, as well as several television series—Meet the Browns, The Mann's, and Mann & Wife. They’ll share about their often hilarious and sometimes controversial interactions with each othe...

Title : Holy Sexuality Author : Christopher Yuan Genres : Christian Living Publication Date : November 20, 2018 Publisher : Waterbook Source : ARC provided Purchase : Paperback | Kindle |  ChristianBook Synopsis : How do we apply the essence of the gospel to a gay loved one? In what ways can we better walk with truth and grace alongside a fellow Christian with same-sex attractions?  Holy Sexuality and the Gospel offers theological and practical insights that leads us to find our identity in Christ—not in our sexuality.  Dr. Christopher Yuan explores the concept of holy sexuality—chastity in singleness or faithfulness in marriage—in a practical and relevant manner, equipping readers with an accessible yet robust theology of sexuality. Whether you want to share Christ with a loved one who identifies as gay or you’re wrestling with questions of identity yourself, this book will help you better understand sexuality in light of God’s grand story and r...

Title : Lies Men Believe Author :  Robert Wolgemuth   Age : Adult Genres : Christian Living Publication Date : September 18, 2018 Publisher : Moody Publishers Source : Hardcover Purchase : Hardcover | Audible | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook | LifeWay Synopsis :   You are being hunted.  Like a seasoned angler, our enemy opens his tackle box and selects the lure most likely to attract his intended prey—usually the one you and I are least likely to consider harmful. Each lie we bite on causes us to feel pain, lose or injure relationships, and miss out on the abundant life that God wants us to have. Lies Men Believe exposes the lies that men most commonly believe, and shows you how to combat those lies with the truth.  Lies like: Pleasure and Entertainment Can Truly Satisfy Me If I Mean Well, That’s Good Enough If I Discipline My Children, They’ll Rebel. I’m Measured by How I Compare with Other Men. Fin...

Hey Gems! I am back for another WoW ( waiting on Wednesday ) posts. For those who missed my last one I'll just tell you a bit about what Waiting on Wednesday is about. Waiting on Wednesday was originally created by Jill from  Breaking the Spine  back in 2008. It's basically a weekly post in which you spotlight a soon-to-be-released book ( or books ) that you're anticipating. I used to do this type of posts back in 2013 quiet often on my book blog, but never once on this blog, so I decided to add it to one of my weekly post ideas! Now that we have that done, let's dive into the book I am patiently and excitedly waiting to be released... Title : Of Fire and Lions Author : Mesu Andrews Series : Prophets and Kings #2 Age : Adult Genres : Biblical Fiction Expected Publication Date : May 5, 2019 Publisher : WaterBrook & Multnomah   Pre-Order :  Paperback |  Kindle |  B&N  |  ChristianBook   Syn...

Title : Shelter of the Most High Author : Connilyn Cossette Series : Cities of Refuge #2 Age : Adult Genres : Biblical Fiction Publication Date : October 2, 2018 Publisher : Bethany House Publishing Source : Paperback Purchase : Hardcover | Paperback | Kindle | Audible | B&N | ChristianBook | LifeWay Synopsis : The daughter of a pagan high priest, Sofea finds solace from her troubles in the freedom of the ocean. But when marauders attack her village on the island of Sicily, she and her cousin are taken across the sea to the shores of Canaan.  Eitan has lived in Kedesh, a City of Refuge, for the last eleven years, haunted by a tragedy in his childhood and chafing at the boundaries placed on him. He is immediately captivated by Sofea, but revealing his most guarded secret could mean drawing her into the danger of his past.  As threats from outside the walls loom and traitors are uncovered within, Sofea and Eitan are plunged into the mid...

Title : A Light on the Hill Author : Connilyn Cossette Series : Cities of Refuge #1 Age : Adult Genres : Biblical Fiction Publication Date : February 6, 2018 Publisher : Bethany House Publishers Source : Paperback Purchase : Hardcover | Paperback | Kindle | Audible | B&N | ChristianBook | LifeWay Synopsis : Seven years ago, Moriyah was taken captive in Jericho and branded with the mark of the Canaanite gods. Now the Israelites are experiencing peace in their new land, but Moriyah has yet to find her own peace. Because of the shameful mark on her face, she hides behind her veil at all times and the disdain of the townspeople keeps her from socializing. And marriage prospects were out of the question . . . until now.  Her father has found someone to marry her, and she hopes to use her love of cooking to impress the man and his motherless sons. But when things go horribly wrong, Moriyah is forced to flee. Seeking safety at one of the newly...

Title : Love Does for Kids Author : Bob Goff & Lindsey Goff Viducich Illustrator : Michael Lauritano Age : Children Genres : Christian Non-Fiction Publication Date : October 23, 2018 Publisher : Thomas Nelson Source : Hardcover Purchase : Hardcover | Audible | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook | LifeWay Synopsis : Faith in God can be exciting, daring, and fun. Love Does for Kids, the follow up to Bob Goff’s New York Times bestselling Love Does, shares some of the Goff family’s wild adventures—from holding a neighborhood parade to writing presidents from around the world. Children will laugh, dream, and be inspired to make a difference for God as they read these faith adventures from Bob and his daughter, Lindsey.   As a little boy with a big personality and even bigger dreams, Bob Goff had lots of questions, and they didn't go away when he grew up. It wasn’t until he learned just how big and wild and wonderful God is that he began to find answ...

Title : Unexpected Places Author : Anthony Evans Age : Adult Genres : Christian, Non-fiction Publication Date :  August 21, 2018 Publisher : Thomas Nelson Source : Paperback Purchase : Paperback | Kindle  | Audible | B&N | ChristianBook | LifeWay Synopsis :   Unexpected Places is the personal story of gospel singer Anthony Evans, son of well-known pastor Tony Evans and brother of author Priscilla Shirer. In this intimate and moving memoir, Anthony shares the details of his struggles with depression and doubt, and encourages readers with the unique story of his search for purpose and identity.   From growing up duty-bound to his name, to his time as a finalist and then talent producer on The Voice , Anthony explores the pressures he experienced as a child and as a young man in Hollywood. He describes the journey to his renewed faith in God and exposes the vast differences between what the world teaches us to valu...

Hey Gems!!! Yesterday was the release of Morgan L. Busse's latest Christian fantasy novel called Mark of the Raven which is book one in her Ravenwood Saga. I totally LOVED every inch of the book. It is a fantasy with magical elements, but what I loved most were the characters and how layered they were and also the references to scripture and living godly. I am so in love with this series that I decided to do a post called... Waiting on Wednesday was originally created by Jill from Breaking the Spine  back in 2008. It's basically a weekly post in which you spotlight a soon-to-be-released book ( or books ) that you're anticipating. I used to do this type of posts back in 2013 quiet often on my book blog, but never once on this blog, so I decided to add it to one of my weekly post ideas! I don't see me doing this post weekly, but there are a ton of books that are coming out in the Christian book realm that I am looking forward to! This first post is spotlighti...

Title :  Mark of the Raven Author :  Morgan L. Busse   Series :  The Ravenwood Saga #1 Age : Young Adult; Adult Genres : Christian, Fantasy Expected Publication Date : November 6, 2018 Publisher :  Bethany House Publishers  Source : Paperback Purchase : Hardcover | Paperback | Kindle | Audible | B&N | ChristianBook   Synopsis :   Lady Selene is the heir to the Great House of Ravenwood and the secret family gift of dreamwalking. As a dreamwalker, she can enter a person's dreams and manipulate their greatest fears or desires. For the last hundred years, the Ravenwood women have used their gift of dreaming for hire to gather information or to assassinate.  As she discovers her family's dark secret, Selene is torn between upholding her family's legacy--a legacy that supports her people--or seeking the true reason behind her family's gift.  Her dilemma comes to a head when she is tasked...