40 Loaves: Breaking Bread with Our Father Each Day
by C.D. Baker
Waterbrook Press, October 2009
176 pages, hardcover

Why am I uncomfortable with doubt? Why is God silent? Why can't I overcome sin? Sometimes seekers—and believers—raise difficult issues. Here's spiritual yeast that will leaven the discussion! Offering you lasting peace and a nourishing awareness of God's love, Baker's daily topical guide provides Jesus' direct and implied responses to 40 tough questions.

Our Invisible Allies
The Definitive Guide on Angels and How They Work Behind the Scenes
by Ron Phillips
Charisma House, October 2009
224 pages, softcover

Are you curious about angels? What they do? Where they go? How they minister? Opening your eyes to a wondrous world behind the scenes of daily life, Phillips shows how God's heavenly servants protect us, stand with us against a common enemy, share the same allegiances, operate covertly in the enemy's territory, and more.

Treasured: Knowing God by the Things He Keeps
By Leigh McLeroy
Waterbrook Press, September 2009
224 pages, hardcover

If God had a box of souvenirs to remind him of things that matter most, what would it hold? Blending personal stories with Scripture, McLeroy examines the mysteries of heaven through tangible symbols of God's goodness, grace, and mercy—a fig leaf from Eden, Hagar's waterskin, a blood-stained strip of fabric....

The Sound of Sleigh Bells
by Cindy Woodsmall
Waterbrook Press, October 2009
194 pages, hardcover

Beth Herzler is unable to let go of a past tragedy. Still in mourning, she cuts herself off from any hope of happiness. A gifted carver holds the answer to both her past and future in his hands—but can Beth move beyond yesterday and embrace a second chance at love?

Shades of Blue
by Karen Kingsbury
Zondervan, October 2009
304 pages, paperback

Brad Cutler, twenty-eight, is a rising star at his New York ad agency, about to marry the girl of his dreams. Anyone would agree he has it all: a great career, a beautiful and loving fiance, and a fairy tale life ahead of him, when memories of a high school girlfriend begin to torment him. Lost innocence and one very difficult choice flood his conscience, and he is no longer sure what the future will bring except for this: He must find his old love and make amends. Haunted by the past and confused about the future, he turns to God, seeking forgiveness and redemption.

The Christmas Lamp: A Novella
by Lori Copeland
Zondervan, October 2009
144 pages, hardcover

Christmas trees, twinkling lights, skating in the park, and holiday displays are the hallmark elements for celebrating Jesus' birth for the sentimental residents of Nativity, Missouri. Will fiscal responsibility replace their Christmas traditions when times are tough? Though their priorities and methods clash, Roni Elliot and Jake Brisco want the same Thing—the town to prosper. As the two get to know each other better, each begins to gain a new perspective on what the real wealth of Nativity—and the season—might be.

25 Days, 26 Ways to Make This Your Best Christmas Ever
by Ace Collins
Zondervan, October 2009
192 pages, hardcover

Christmas. It should be the most anticipated day of the year. Instead, we dread the shopping, baking, spending, and stress. Bestselling author Ace Collins wants to help you rediscover the joy and peace of the holiday season. Discover how this Christmas can be the happy, joy-filled celebration you’ve always dreamed of!

Getting in Shape God's Way
By Ron Kardashian
Siloam Press, May 2009
290 pages, hardcover with free workout DVD

Don't just lose the weight, shed the emotional and spiritual issues that are keeping you unhealthy! In Getting in Shape God's Way fitness trainer and minister Ron Kardashian offers personal insights and a practical 4-point plan to help you understand how body, mind, and spirit are linked so you can achieve lasting results.

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