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BACKCOUNTRY BEAR BASICS, BY DAVE SMITH

Gail D. Welborn — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:49:00 EST

Enjoying the outdoors carries the potential for bear encounters--'...written by noted bear expert Dave Smith and recommended by Steve French, Director of Research for the Yellowstone Grizzly Foundation. Steve says Dave�s book is ��the number one book I�d recommend to anyone going into bear country.�

ROSE GUIDE TO END-TIMES PROPHECY, BY DR. TIMOTHY PAUL JONES

Gail D. Welborn — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:26:00 EST

...provides a simplified, unbiased and clear overview of end-times prophecies.

The Rose prophecy guide begins with Matthew 24:3 where the Apostles ask Jesus, '�when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age?'

STRENGTH FOR THE MOMENT, BY LORI HOGAN

Gail D. Welborn — Sat, 05 May 2012 14:01:00 EST

Fifty-four inspirational narratives speak to the unrelenting demands and challenges caregivers face.

If you have cared for or continue to care for a loved one with diminished physical or mental capacity, Hogan�s new release, �Strength for the Moment� is an inspiring must read. Fifty-four inspirational narratives speak to the unrelenting demands and challenges caregivers face.

KNEELING WITH THE GIANTS, BY GARY NEAL HANSEN

Gail D. Welborn — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:23:00 EST

Hansen�s new book on prayer introduces ten spiritual giants from church history with prayer techniques ��rooted in centuries of Christian tradition��

Sometimes our prayers seem to reach the ceiling and stop, with prayers that feel hollow, flat and sterile to our own minds or ears. We would like a spiritual prayer mentor but don�t know where to find one or even where to look. If that describes how you feel, then this book on spiritual prayer giants of the past is for you.

LIVING PRAYER, BY DENNIS FUQUA

Gail D. Welborn — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:20:00 EST

Living Prayer will unlock the prayer life you long for�and God longs to give you. When you pray as Christ taught his disciples, you�ll discover the power of the Lord�s Prayer alive in you!

VIRAL, BY LEONARD SWEET

Gail D. Welborn — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:17:00 EST

Review of Professor Sweet's book, 'Viral' on how social networking is poised to ignite revival...

Leonard Sweet�s new book, �Viral� is all about the digital age of technology and how the virtual world of connectivity and relationships of social media relate to the gospel. Although written by a George Fox University professor, the content is entertaining, with well-developed ideas, and is easy to read and understand.

PRESSING INTO THIN PLACES, BY MARGARET HARRELL WILLS, EdD

Gail D. Welborn — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:20:00 EST

...a testament to God�s work in the lives of believers, encourage readers to recognize personal experiences of their often overlooked �thin places.�

Dr. Wills borrows from Christian Celtic tradition to title her book and explore what the Celts call �thin places,� what Celts describe as the removal of a veil that normally separates heaven and earth. A brief moment in time when heaven and earth intersect and the deep presence of God is felt as the spiritual and natural world connect. She shares her experiences of such events to provide encouragement, hope and inspiration for those dark, hurting times when faith is challenged.

EVERY WHICH WAY TO PRAY, BY JOYCE MEYER

Gail D. Welborn — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:14:00 EST

Joyce Meyer's noted prayer warrior's first children's book on prayer is simply outstanding!

Children meet a wacky cast of whimsical characters who inhabit Everyday Zoo, in Joyce Meyer�s first children�s book on prayer, taken from her inspirational bestseller, The Power of Simple Prayer.

WHY CAN'T HE BE MORE LIKE ME, BY POPPY SMITH

Gail D. Welborn — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:23:00 EST

Amusing, practical, insightful and spot on!!

When the honeymoon ends, sometimes months into a marriage, wives begin to wonder if they have anything in common with their spouse other than their marriage day. Mutual dreams and choices once shared with anticipation, excitement and intimacy now only divide and cause bad feelings�the result�arguments and marital discord. Some wives might even wonder if they made a �terrible mistake.�

YOUR CHURCH IS TOO SAFE, BY MARK BUCHANAN

Gail D. Welborn — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:38:00 EST

Buchanan uses scripture, personal examples and narratives to illustrates differences between what Dietrich Bonheoffer calls �cheap grace�grace without the cross and without sacrifice� and the true grace of the cross.

PRECISELY TERMINATED, BY AMANDA L. DAVIS

Gail D. Welborn — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:54:00 EST

Debut book from an exciting young debut author!!!

Master Joel scooped the four-year-old girl into his arms, kissed her forehead, and then pried her arms from his neck and said, �I�m sorry it has to be this way� then handed her to the kidnapper.

His daughter Monica would be chipped when she turned five, unlike common slaves who were implanted with microchips at birth. The kidnapping meant Monica wouldn�t be chipped but could live in hiding until she grew up.

LETHAL REMEDY: PRESCRIPTION FOR TROUBLE, BY RICHARD L. MABRY

Gail D. Welborn — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:47:00 EST

When Chelsea Ferguson had her wisdom teeth extracted her mother expected her to return to school in a few days. Instead Chelsea lay unable to move in University Hospital�s ICU, surrounded by beeping monitors, an IV in her arm and her skin hot to the touch. Her mother didn�t know what was wrong, but knew she was getting worse, in spite of doctors reassurances.

HUGS AND KISSES, GOD, BY ALLIA ZOBEL NOLAN

Gail D. Welborn — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:09:00 EST

In this interactive, fun-filled picture book, Allia Z Nolan, former Reader�s Digest editor and bestselling author of 130 children�s books, continues the multicultural theme she used in �Thank You, God.�

Where Asian, African, European and Hispanic children learn they share things in common through a catchy rhyming story. The first colorful double spread page by Miki Sakamoto illustrates a little boy�s room with mom and dad peeking around the bedroom door jamb. They see a teddy bear snuggled into the pillows, a pup on the bed and toys scattered across the floor.

AUTHOR TELLS FELLOW BELIEVERS TO 'QUIT GOING TO CHURCH'

No Author — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:22:00 EST

PLANO, TX - Bob Hostetler has a message for Christians - quit going to church.

He also tells us to quit saying prayers, quit reading your Bible, quit volunteering, quit enjoying fellowship, and so on.

Hostetler, co-founder of Cobblestone Community Church in Oxford, Ohio, uses the Bible to explain why Christians should improve in these areas in his latest release, 'Quit Going To Church.'

I AM IN HERE, BY ELIZABETH M. BONKER WITH VIRGINIA G. BREEN

Gail D. Welborn — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:05:00 EST

If you only read one book this year, make it this one, you won't be disappointed!

Autism headlined television news as well as Time Magazine, April 9 with reports of new research on autism that found �Mom�s Obesity, Diabetes Linked with Autism and Developmental Delays.�http://tinyurl.com/btm6zoc

The news coincided with an amazing new book on autism, written by a mother and autistic daughter that should be on everyone�s reading list.

I AM SECOND: REAL STORIES, CHANGING LIVES, BY DAVE STERRETT AND DOUG BENDER

Gail D. Welborn — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:36:00 EST

I Am Second, a collection of twenty stories about radical change from the www.Iamsecond website, adds context to stories now in book form, previously only seen as video-clip testimonials. Discover stories of individuals, some famous, some not so famous and their life-changing encounters with Jesus Christ.

LEAVING EGYPT: FINDING GOD IN THE WILDERNESS PLACES

Julie Arduini — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:34:00 EST

Leaving Egypt encourages readers to not just survive the wilderness experience, but thrive and realize God is with you all the way.

LION OF BABYLON, BY DAVIS BUNN

Gail D. Welborn — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:13:00 EST

Three time Christy award winner and Writer in Residence at Oxford University, London, as only this author can...

VOICES OF THE FAITHFUL, DEVOTIONS FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR: BOOK TWO, BY BETH MOORE

Gail D. Welborn — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:55:00 EST

Easter turns thoughts to spiritual things and Beth Moore�s heartfelt devotions are an excellent choice to consider. She invites readers into the joys, heartaches and struggles of missionaries throughout the world in this collection of devotions written by over 300 Christian missionaries, many of them women. Personal accounts of inspiring missionary journeys affirm their missionary call and need for prayer.

JOSEPH: BEYOND THE COAT OF MANY COLORS, (FOLLOWING GOD CHARACTER SERIES, BY MARY ENGLUND MURPHY)

Gail D. Welborn — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:08:00 EST

... Joseph�s divine destiny highlights the human condition Jesus died on the cross for.

Easter often brings a desire to draw close to the Lord. Josephs� story of how God turned the tragedy of his brother�s jealousy into the triumph of Joseph�s divine destiny highlights the human condition Jesus died on the cross for.

THE ESV GROW BIBLE! BY CORPORATE AUTHORS

Gail D. Welborn — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:31:00 EST

A super addition to any Easter basket!!

The Lenten season celebrates the life, death and resurrection of Christ with a triumphant conclusion Easter Sunday. While there is nothing wrong with the celebration of Easter with Easter egg hunts and baskets the focus on fun may lessen the holy event. Including a Bible in an Easter basket is a gentle reminder of what Easter is really all about.

THE STORY FOR CHILDREN, A STORYBOOK BIBLE, BY MAX LUCADO, RANDY FRAZEE & KAREN DAVIS HILL, ILLUSTRATED BY FAUSTO BIANCHI

Gail D. Welborn — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 06:14:00 EST

Accomplished Italian artist, Fausto Bianchi�s exquisite, stunning artistry depict vibrant, life-like figures of angels, people and animals that tell their own story without words.

Beloved Pastor and author, Max Lucado collaborated with Karen Hill and Randy Frazee to produce an enchanting storybook bible for children perfect for Easter. Stories portray ��God�s enormous love for his children� in words and pictures youngsters easily identify with and understand.

THE T.D. JAKES RELATIONSHIP BIBLE: LIFE LESSONS ON RELATIONSHIPS FROM THE INSPIRED WORD OF GOD, BY T.D. JAKES

Gail D. Welborn — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:28:00 EST

Jakes Relationship Bible, KJV would make a terrific edition to any Easter basket!

Best-selling New York Times author and Pastor, T.D. Jakes Relationship Bible features a King James translation (KJV) with a focus on relationships, first with God, then with family, friends and others. Because the Bible�s message is timeless there is something in it for every generation, age group, race and culture. He hopes readers will discover the Bible�s �life-giving power� for themselves and use God�s Word as a �personal guide.�

HIS DESIRE IS FOR ME: THE STORY OF SOLOMON AND THE SHULAMITE, BY BOB EMERY

Gail D. Welborn — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:24:00 EST

Supurb, scripturally sound, fictionalized portrayal of the Old Testament Song of Songs!

His desire is for me: the story of Solomon and the Shulamite, by Bob Emery, Deep River Books, 2011, 240 Pages, ISBN-13: 978-1935265771m $15.99

The Lenten season turns thoughts to spiritual things such as devotions. Emery�s exquisite thirty day commentary and devotional illustrates God�s love for his children through the eyes of the Shulamite princess and King Solomon found in the Old Testament book, Song of Songs. The author�s use of literary license recreates a lyrical setting that draws readers in and equips them to understand the longing and intimacy for relationship our King has for his children.