Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Book: Diary of a Teenage Girl by Melody Carlson


It's challenging enough to be a normal high school senior -- but Caitlin O'Conner has a host of new difficulties to deal with in the third book of Melody Carlson's widely popular and fascinating teen series. Time is critical to help the orphans in Mexico, missions-minded Caitlin believes, but Mom and Dad are set on her attending college. Meanwhile, her relationship with Josh takes on a serious tone via e-mail -- threatening her commitment to "kiss dating goodbye." When Beanie begins dating an African-American, Caitlin's concern over dating seems to be misread as racism. One thing is obvious: God is at work through this dynamic girl in very real but puzzling ways. A soul-stretching time of racial reconciliation at school and within her church helps her discover God's will as never before.


Diary of a Teenage Girl: Who I Am
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A Novel
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Book: The Lotus and the Cross: Jesus Talks with Buddha by Ravi Zacharias


Have you ever wondered what Jesus would say to Mohammed? Or Buddha? Or Oscar Wilde? Maybe you have a friend who practices another religion or admires a more contemporary figure. Drop in on a conversation between Jesus and some well-known individuals whose search for the meaning of life took them in many directions -- and influenced millions. Popular scholar Ravi Zacharias sets a captivating scene in this first in the intriguing Conversations with Jesus books. Through dialogue between Christ and Gautama Buddha that reveals Jesus' warm, impassioned concern for all people, God's true nature is explored. It's a well-priced, hard cover volume readers will want to own, and also share with others.


The Lotus and the Cross
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Hardcover
94 pages
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Book: What if the Bible Had Never Been Written? by D. James Kennedy


But the Bible, more than any other book, is also the most maligned on the market. Many of the cities of our culture dismiss the Word of God. In What If the Bible Had Never Been Written?, D. James Kennedy and Jerry Newcombe show that this collection of books was indeed the inspiration for almost all of the great explorers, scientists, writers, artists, politicians, and educators the world has ever known. That such a book, which has influenced so many and stood the test of time for so long, is dismissed as folklore or myth, just goes to show what extremes nonbelievers will go to rationalize their behavior.

From the Ten Commandments, which many of our laws and government are based upon, to the Golden Rule, a verse taken straight out of the New Testament, to many of today's most common phrases and expressions...there is no doubt as to the influence the Bible has on everyone, in some degree, every day. What If the Bible Had Never Been Written? provides a well-documented and in-depth look at the impact the Book of Books has had on humanity, pointing to specific areas in today's society that would not be as they are now, if it were not for the Bible.


What if the Bible had Never been Written?
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Hardcover
288 pages
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Book: The Book of Romance by Tommy Nelson


The Bible is well-known for its wisdom on spiritual concerns and righteous living. But did you know it can also guide you in matters of dating, courtship, and marriage?

Based on what God knows about us, says Tommy Nelson, He has provided an instruction manual in the Song of Solomon with eight very enlightening, explicit, and highly practical chapters on the topics of love, sex and intimacy.

Wise and engaging, The Book of Romance digs deep into the Song of Solomon and what it says about the Bible's most passionate lovers. As you learn about their relationship, you'll discover how you, too, can experience the deep emotional, sexual, and spiritual satisfaction that God created to be enjoyed in marriage.


The Book of Romance
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Hardcover
205 pages
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Book: When God Writes Your Love Story by Eric & Leslie Ludy



Eric and Leslie are a powerful voice to their generation. As full-time speakers, writers and musicians, they challenge and encourage young adults and singles around the world to pursue holiness in every aspect of their lives.

If you're looking for practical ways to build a God-honoring relationship, you can't afford to miss this book. --Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, Seattle Pacific University, Authors of Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts.

Straightforward and unabashed, When God Writes Your Love Story delves deep into the Christian single's love life. Take a moment to gain a new perspective on true romance - God's way! --Beverly LaHaye, Founder, Concerned Women for America

Creative, challenging, intuitive and inspirational are just four of the dozens of exuberant adjectives that fill my heart as I read the 'you'll-never-be-the-same' writing of Eric and Leslie. If you'd like to save the world on more broken heart or fill a heart that is budding with love, secure a copy of When God Writes Your Love Story and give one to a special friend! --Dr. Joe White, President, Kanakuk Kamps, Inc.


When God Writes Your Love Story
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221 pages, includes audio CD.
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Book: Finding a Lasting Love by Dick Purnell



Singles make up 40 percent of the American adult population, and most of them want to find their lifelong mate. Dick Purnell, executive director of Single Life Resources, reveals the questions, answers, and insights on dating he shares through conferences, interviews, and articles. Going straight to the heart of the matter, he discusses:

* insights for understanding the opposite sex
* how to avoid short–circuiting a good relationship
* suggestions for finding a potential partner
* what God’s Word says about relationships

Falling into a Lasting Love is beyond a “how to” for the dating reader. It’s a biblical exploration of relationships and an invitation to approach dating and life with a healthy, growing faith. Formerly Becoming a Friend & Lover.


Finding a Lasting Love
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272 pages
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Saturday, September 5, 2009

Book: The Case for Faith ~ Lee Strobel


Award-winning reporter and author Lee Strobel uses his investigative skills to address the primary objections to Christianity. As a former atheist, Strobel understands the rational resistance to faith. He even names the eight most convincing arguments against the Christian faith:

1) If there's a loving God, why does this pain-wracked world groan under so much suffering and evil?
2) If the miracles of God contradict science, then how can any rational person believe that they're true?
3) If God is morally pure, how can he sanction the slaughter of innocent children as the Old Testament says he did?
4) If God cares about the people he created, how could he consign so many of them to an eternity of torture in hell just because they didn't believe the right things about him?
5) If Jesus is the only way to heaven, then what about the millions of people who have never heard of him?
6) If God really created the universe, why does the evidence of science compel so many to conclude that the unguided process of evolution accounts for life?
7) If God is the ultimate overseer of the church, why has it been rife with hypocrisy and brutality throughout the ages?
8) If I'm still plagued by doubts, then is it still possible to be a Christian?


The Case for Faith
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300 pages
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Book: The Case for Christ - Student Edition ~ Lee Strobel



The Case for Christ—Student Edition is a creative, fast-paced book that follows Lee Strobel, an investigative reporter, as he unearths convincing evidence that faith in Jesus Christ of Nazareth is not based on wishful thinking or fabricated legends, but on solid historical facts. The Case for Faith—Student Edition addresses obstacles that often stand in the way of many seekers—like the problem of evil or the origin of life.

These are not watered-down versions of the original books, but entirely fresh approaches to the same subject matter—with brand new material. Strobel partnered with Jane Vogel, a writer highly regarded for her ability to communicate with students, to customize the content of his books for the postmodern mindset.


The Case for Christ - Student Edition
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116 pages
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Book: The Case for Christ ~ Lee Strobel


A classic in the defense of the faith...

If you were a journalist, how would you investigate the hottest news story in history? Join award-winning reporter Strobel as he probes the life of Jesus Christ. Interviewing 13 of the country's top Christian scholars, he ferrets out incontestable historical, scientific, and psychiatric evidence to support the claims of Jesus. A unique approach to apologetics!


The Case for Christ
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300 pages
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