The Sin of Forgiveness
Edward Mrkvicka
CrossLink Publishing
168 pp.
Bible Study
Today’s “forgiveness” does just the opposite of what forgiveness is meant to accomplish – put another way, secular forgiveness causes more harm than good. The one forgiving is never made whole again, while the sinner is left in the same wretched condition. But true Christian forgiveness brings a blessing to all. We are to forgive, but it must be according to the example and teachings of Christ. Anything less is a sin.
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Rude Awakening: What If Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong?
Mark E. Donnelly
Engaged Publishing Group
288 pp.
Christian Living
Are you on a quest to please God? Have you given up trying because you have failed at what you think pleases God? Have you never bothered trying to please God because the task seems too daunting? What if you found out those “tasks”—the things we think impress God—actually do the opposite? What if our perceived sense of righteousness is all wrong? Would that reality not cause you to reevaluate everything? In Rude Awakening, Mark Donnelly describes the soul-searching that took place after a near-drowning experience. The book is about returning to a Christianity that is love-fueled and heart-inspired.
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Prized! Your Journey as His Daughter
Noelle Toscano
CrossLink Publishing
72 pp.
Women’s
Prized! was written for teenage young women. However, women of all ages can feel free to enjoy the nostalgia of those days. Like rewinding time, you will be vividly reminded of your past. I wrote this book in a way that would give me specific insights into everything I wish I would have known at the time. Prized! addresses self-esteem issues (aka GOD-esteem issues), how to deal with stressful parental relationships, superficiality, dating tips (YIKES!), making and maintaining healthy friendships, among other typical teenage issues. The goal of this book is to inspire young women to glorify God with their entire lives, long before the world expects them to.
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The Christian Alphabet Book: Teaching Children about Jesus, Prayer, and the Bible
Tracy Sands
Love the Dove Publishing
80 pp.
Children’s
Do you know your Christian ABC’s? The Christian Alphabet Book is a unique, visual, and enjoyable way to learn the basics of Christianity. Love, the dove from above, guides you from A to Z with special Biblical lessons of love for all ages. Similar to learning to read from knowing the regular ABC’s, one will be inspired to know, love, and serve God by learning The Christian Alphabet. The Christian Alphabet Book is more than just a children’s book. It is a book that families can cherish together while sharing its timeless messages that give Glory to God.
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An American Crisis: Veterans’ Unemployment—Stand by Them / How You Can Help / Solutions
Mark Baird
Inspired Authors Press LLC
296 pp.
Current Events
The book is a collaborative effort by leading visionaries and participants to solve Veterans’ Unemployment. An Army General, an Army Colonel, the President of VetJobs, a Chaplain, a Congressional Medal of Merit recipient, a Sergeant Major, a Wounded Warrior, a Military Spouse, a Fortune 500 VP and more contribute insightful and poignant chapters with the purpose of getting Veterans back to work expediently, or to assist them in becoming successful entrepreneurs. There are 24 contributing writers with a united purpose to provide solutions for veterans in need of immediate employment and prepare a secure passage to success for future veterans.
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Gift of a Servant
Tamara Amos
Mystical Rose
40 pp.
Holiday
A father waits up on Christmas Eve night to demand retirement from his childhood hero, Santa Claus. The same saint who used to symbolize Christmas spirit is now plastered on advertisements everywhere, driving shoppers into holiday hysteria! But when Santa comes that night, as always, he brings the perfect gift. Gift of a Servant is a glimpse into the soul of one of the most celebrated and beloved saints of our time. It is a journey into the heart of his mission to bring God’s love to His children, and an invitation to join him on this holy quest.
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Courage to Change
Elizabeth Maddrey
HopeSprings Books
380 pp.
Romance
When Phil accepted Christ and stopped drinking, his hard-partying wife Brandi divorced him. Reeling and betrayed, he became convinced Christians should never remarry, and resolves to guard his heart. Allison Vasak has everything in her life under control, except her heart is irresistibly drawn to fellow attorney Phil Reid. As Phil and Allison work closely together to help a pregnant teen, Allison melts Phil’s defenses. But when Brandi discovers their relationship, she decides that though she doesn’t want him, no one else can have him. Can Phil and Allison’s love weather the chaos Brandi brings into their lives?
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Dreaming of a Father’s Love
Sharon A. Lavy
Story and Logic Media Group
443 pp.
Women’s Fiction
Sara Brubaker was two years old when a German Baptist couple adopted her. She has become a beautiful woman, and works as a secretary for Alexander’s. Now she’s torn between wanting to live in the normal world of fun and fashion, or joining the Dunkards to truly belong with her adoptive family. Birdie Alexander thinks if she works at the family business hard enough and long enough she will gain her father’s love. Can she learn a thing or two from the German Baptist secretary? Irene West is Birdie’s lifelong Sunday school friend. Irene misses having a father figure around, and is very boy crazy, which causes Birdie to struggle with the friendship and Irene to struggle with life. Will Birdie overcome her self-righteous nature before it’s too late—for Irene?
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Not Guilty
Teresa Pollard and Candi Pullen
HopeSprings Books
214 pp.
Mystery
It’s 1974 and Carrie Shepherd, daughter of the minister at Windspree Community Church, is a college senior with plans to be a missionary in Africa. Raped by a masked assailant, Carrie is so traumatized she tells no one until she realizes she’s pregnant. Refusing to have an abortion, she must find the courage to face her family, her fiance, her friends and a gossiping, angry congregation which may include her attacker.
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Rescue By Death
James Bars
Home of Love Publications
160 pp.
Christian Living
Darkness consumes him as he stands before the judge following his 17th arrest. His tortured soul cries, “Oh God! Please just let me die. Kill me, God! Kill me now! I can’t face the evil in me.” He sees death alone as the way to end the pain of this life . . . the only permanent solution for the hopeless beast he had become. Amidst the blackness of remorse, the light of God penetrates his soul, frees his imprisoned heart and leads him toward a death he did not anticipate – the death of self.
Bars opens his heart’s journey through this captivating story of how God’s unending love is ending a selfish man and nurturing him during the uncomfortable stages of new birth. He writes a story of struggle and victory to share the faith, hope and love God has poured into him and to encourage you as he has been encouraged. This Spirit-filled adventure will reignite your faith and inspire you to new hope. Perhaps, you too will discover rescue by death.
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