BOOKS    
 
SPIRITUAL VITALITY
 
Amazing Faith
Michael Richardson
The account of how Dr. Bill Bright, founder and president of Campus Crusade for Christ International, stepped out in simple, unwavering obedience to God. This biography uncovers the calling, passion, strategic thinking, and the astounding impact of one man committed to authentic faith, bold evangelism, and the fulfillment of the Great Commission in his lifetime.  
COST:
 
SALE PRICE $14.00
RETAIL $19.95
 
Arrows of Light: Devotions for Worldwide Christians

David Schneider

Using true stories from his 34 years as a missionary, the author gives western readers a vision of God at work in other nations and cultures. Readers are encouraged to be involved in God’s international Gospel.  
COST:
 
$10.00
 
   
 
brotherhood of betrayal
Randall Arthur
A novel about a missionary in Sweden suddenly disappeared, leaving his wife and children alone. Faced with the loss of abandonment, Rachel sets off an unexpected avalanche of betrayal that turns her family, her world, and her faith upside down.  
COST:
 
$11.99
 
   
 
by their blood: christian martyrs from the twentieth century and beyond
John Hefley
Many of us have heard of martyrs of the Roman and medieval worlds bravely facing down ravenous beasts or succumbing to fire. But martyrdom did not end in the Dark Ages. In fact, more Christians have been martyred in modern times than in all other church eras combined. By Their Blood is a testimony to the steadfast faith of modern Christians all over the world from 1900 to the present. The hundreds of stories of devotion will inspire readers to a more fervent faith and an appreciation of the freedom they have in Christ.  
COST:
 
$17.99
 
   
 
The challenge of jesus

N. T. Wright

This historical study of Jesus reinvigorates the quest to know Jesus more fully and join in shaping the world as his disciple. It unveils exciting new perspectives that clearly echo Jesus’ challenge to follow him.

 
COST:
 

$17.00

 
   
 

Come Thirsty: No Heart Too Dry for His Touch

Max Lucado

In this renewing and life-giving book, Lucado leads readers to the four essential nutrients needed by every soul and invites them to come to the cross and know that sins are pardoned and death is defeated.  
COST:
 
$22.99
 
   
 
not available The Conflict
Wilson Awasu

The war between God and Satan centers on Jesus. It preceded Jesus’ birth; survived his death, resurrection, ascension and enthronement; and persists in spite of Jesus and the Spirit’s prayers for the saints. 

 
COST:
 
$12.95
 
   
 
disappointment with god
Philip Yancey
Is God unfair? Is God silent? Is God hidden? These questions are asked with piercing honesty and biblical certainty. Step by step the author retraces the long journey toward understanding the answers to these and other questions.  
COST:
 

$5.99

 
   
 
edge of eternity
Randy Alcorn
In this novel about heaven, a business executive's life has hit a dead-end as he has lost loved ones to tragedy and his family to neglect. At this point of crisis, he unbelievably and inexplicably finds himself transported to what appears to be another world. He is confronted with clear views of his own past and personality. At the same time, he can see, hear, taste, and smell the realities of both heaven and hell. Walking between two worlds, he prepares to make decisions that will change his life forever.  
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$12.99
 
   
 
embracing soul care
Stephen W. Smith
Embracing Soul Care is about slowing down, stepping outside the chaos of our lives, and entrusting God with the care of our souls - letting Him give us peace that is truly satisfying. It is not about more principles that teach us how to live a fulfilled life or manage our busy lives. It's about taking care of what is most important. It's an invitation to a journey full of true companionship, relationship, and intimate friendship.  
COST:
 
$13.99
 
   
 
everybody's normal till you get to know them
John Ortberg
None of us are normal according to God’s definition, and the closer we get to each other, the plainer that becomes. Yet for all our quirks, sins, and jagged edges, we need each other. Community is more than just a word – it is one of our most fundamental requirements. In this book, you’ll get a thought-provoking look at God’s heart, at others and at yourself as you learn things that make community tick and how community pays tremendous dividends in happiness, health, support, and growth.  
COST:
 
$18.99
 
   
 
The gift of being yourself
David G. Benner

Much is said in Christian circles about knowing God. But there cannot be deep knowledge of God without deep knowledge of one’s self. In this profound exploration of Christian identity, David Benner illuminates the spirituality of self-discovery. Genuine self-understanding revitalizes our spiritual life and leads to the fulfillment of our God-given destiny and vocation.

 
COST:
 
$11.00
 
   
 

God Came Near

Max Lucado

In this stunning work, Lucado views the Savior through a distinctly human lens. He speaks plainly to those who prefer to keep Jesus otherworldly, distant, and predictable.  
COST:
 
$14.99
 
   
 
heroes of the holy life
Wesley L Duewel
Biographies of fully devoted followers of Christ who gave their all to attain God’s best. The fourteen lives in this book will inspire you with their devotion and encourage you that God will use you in wonderful ways when you pursue Him with your whole heart and soul.  

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$12.99

 
   
 
hinds' feet on high places
Hannah Hurnard
A beautiful allegory dramatizing the journey each of us must take before we can live in “high places”. It dramatizes the yearning of God’s children to be led to new heights of love, joy, and victory.  
COST:
 
$6.99
 
 
 
in light of eternity
Randy Alcorn

The deepest longing of your heart is for one person and one place. Jesus is the person. Heaven is the place. Far from boring, heaven promises to be an exhilarating adventure. This book will grip your soul and open your eyes to the realities of heaven. Your life's greatest adventure is ahead of you and it will last forever.

 
COST:
 
$9.99
 
   
 
Intimacy with the Almighty
Charles Swindoll

This book is about encountering Christ in the secret places of your life. Some of God’s best truths, like priceless treasures, are hidden in depths most folks never take the time to search out. Find out that inner satisfaction calls for some radical lifestyle changes.

  COST:
  $9.99
 
   
 
invitation to solitude and silence
Ruth Haley Barton & R. Ruth Barton

Much of our faith and practice is about words – preaching, teaching, and talking with others. Yet all of these words are not enough to take us into the real presence of God where we can hear his voice. This is an invitation to you to meet God deeply and fully outside the demands and noise of daily life.

 
COST:
 
$16.00
 
   
 
jordan's crossing
Randall Arthur
A new missionary to Germany finds his family in crisis when his young son is murdered. How does it affect his faith in God and his call to missions?  
COST:
 
$11.99
 
   
 
The Journey of Desire
John Eldredge
In this follow-up book to, The Sacred Romance, Eldredge invites you to rediscover your God-given desire and to search again for the life you once dreamed of. A profound and winsome call to walk into the heart of God and hear Him sing to your soul about His love. It will stir your heart and invite yo to know the one desire that captures all passion for His purpose.  
COST:
 
$13.99
 
 
life of the beloved
Henri J.M. Nouwen

This book explains the spiritual life in terms that are easy to understand, avoids theology and technical language and is refreshingly straightforward and jargon-free. “All I want to say to you is, ‘You are the Beloved.’”

 
COST:
 
$14.95
 
   
 
the next christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity
Philip Jenkins
Western commentators have recently declared that Christianity is declining, but the opposite is true. Christianity is on the rise again and in more traditional forms than have been seen in many years. To understand what that rise may mean requires a new awareness of what is happening in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.  
COST:
 
$28.00
 
   
 
Not I But Christ
Stephen Olford
This book simply and effectively expounds the profound ‘secret’ to living the Christian life so powerfully summarized by Paul in Galatians 2:20. The victorious life is not a philosophy to be learned, nor deeper doctrinal insight to be grasped; it is not some new spiritual discipline to be practiced, but the simple yet profound reality that the risen Lord Jesus wishes to live out His life through ordinary men and women.  
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SALE PRICE $5.00
 
 
out of control: Finding Peace for the Physically Exhausted and Spiritually Strung Out
Ben Young & Dr. Samuel Adams
When was the last time you felt rested and peaceful in this fast-paced, go-go-go culture? For anyone who is burdened with too many commitments, this book offers help by sharing the liberating truth that they are not helpless victims of a fast-paced society. It presents practical methods for living a life of peace and simplicity.  
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$14.99
 
   
 
Preaching with Spiritual Passion
Ed Rowell
This book is about the inner life of preaching only the preacher and God can see. It tells a story of pulling life and ministry together and discovering how to be honest before God. A spiritual guide for those who long to understand the deep things that happen in and through them as preachers.  
COST:
 
SALE PRICE $13.50
RETAIL $17.00
 
sabbath keeping
Donna Schaper
Sabbath is a way of living, not a thing to have or a list to complete. By observing it we become people who both work and rest. We know how to pray, how to be still, how to do nothing. Sabbath people know that “our” time is really God’s time.   COST:
  $10.95
 
   
 
sabbath keeping: Finding freedom in the rhythms of rest
Lynne M. Baab
With collected insights from Christian history and sabbath keepers of all ages and backgrounds, Sabbath Keeping offers a practical and hopeful guidebook for all of us to slow down and enjoy our relationship with the God of the universe. Not just a gentle and informative introduction to sabbath, it is an inspiration to find freedom in the rhythms of rest.   COST:
  $12.00
 
   
 
 
  sacred rhythms
Ruth Haley Barton

The choice to establish your own sacred rhythm is the most important choice you can make with your life. How can you arrange your life for spiritual transformation? Barton takes readers into an understanding of seven key spiritual disciplines and practical ideas for incorporating them into daily life.

 
Cost:
 
$16.00
 
   
 
The Sacred Romance
Brent Curtis & John Eldredge
God’s romantic pursuit of the heart of mankind through the story of history. Understanding how our story fits in with God’s story. A great book for those who long to know God more passionately and personally.  
COST:
 
$13.99
 
 
soul shaping
Stephen W. Smith
A practical guide to the amazing journey of spiritual transformation, anchored in Scripture and filled with practical exercises. An opportunity to explore the very hands of God which have been shaping you already and to examine what God is doing in your life.  
COST:
 
$15.00
 
   
 
Spiritual Formations for Authentic Messengers of God
Wilson Awasu
Authentic messengers of God remain winsome and effective, fresh and spicy in their personal lives, on teams and in ministry through biblically maintaining downward growth in their supernatural identity in Christ, maintaining upward growth in their supernatural fitness in the Holy Spirit and the Scriptures, and maintaining outward growth in their supernatural relationships with God.  
COST:
 
$6.95
 
 
total forgiveness
R.T. Kendall
True inner peace awaits you! Learn what forgiveness is and what it is not. Uncover the physical, emotional and spiritual consequences of unforgiveness, and see why God adamantly encourages you to forgive others. Make the choice to forgive and step into a new dimension of freedom and inner peace.  
COST:
 
$13.99
 
 
 
Transformational Conversion
Wilson Awasu
To be characterized by selfless love in thought, word and deed demands radical transformation. Radical transformation is impossible without radical conversion. We convert radically when the core of our being meets Jesus Christ, surrenders to self-rule, and commits to the rule of God. This book provides Biblical word pictures and principles for sustaining the experience and facilitating it.  
COST:
 
$16.00
 
 
the treasure principle
Randy Alcorn
Priceless treasure is within your reach. And with it, liberating joy. In this book you’ll unearth a radical teaching of Jesus – a secret wrapped up in giving. Once you discover this secret, life will never look the same. And you won’t want it to!  
COST:
 
$9.99
 
 
 
wisdom hunter
Randall Arthur
This novel portrays a dramatic and tragic series of events, in which a dynamic and powerful church leader lost everything and found himself in a serious crisis of faith. He set out on an international journey to find his only surviving family member and discovered surprising answers to his deepest questions about himself and the God he once served.  
COST:
 
$16.99
 
 
           
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