Christianity in a Changing Culture

Sibella Giorello "The Stars Shine Bright" Thomas Nelson Publ., 2012, 978-1-59554-536-7, $15.99 Sent undercover to a thoroughbred horse track, Raleigh takes on a double life to find out who’s fixing the races. But when horses start dying and then her own life is threatened, Raleigh realizes something bigger—and more sinister—is ruining Emerald Meadows. With just days left before the season ends, Raleigh races to stop the killing and find out who’s behind the track’s trouble, all the while trying to determine if Jack is friend or foe, and whether marrying her fiancé will make things better—or worse. www.thomasnelson.com www.sibellagiorello.com

Kevin Bauder, ed. "Heart, Soul, Might" Central Seminary Press, 2012, 978-0-9838766-0-1 Devotion and theology should never be separated. Our devotion is inescapably informed by our theology, and out theology fails in its purpose unless it terminates in devotion.This book is an expression of Central Seminary's commitment to the church and to the gospel. www.centralseminary.edu

Timothy Paul Jones "Christian History Made Easy" Rose Publ., 2009, 978-159636-328-1 Jones takes readers on an intriguing journey starting from the Gospels and all the way to the recent church movements. He shows how God's hand was always present in the lives of countless and remarkable advocates of the faith. www.rose-publishing.com

Wanda E. Brunstetter "What A Pair!" Barbour, 2012, 978-1-61626-661-5,$5.99 Twins Mattie and Mark Miller are as different as night and day. Mattie is ticklish; Mark isn't. Mattie loves dogs; Mark loves cats. Mattie is serious; Mark is a practical joker.When their disagreements begin to cause trouble in their Amish community, will Mattie and Mark call a truce before it's too late? www.barbourbooks.com www.wandabrunstetter.com

Ross Parsley "Messy Church" David C. Cook, 2012, 978-1-4347-9937-1, $14.99 When God created the church, He didn’t build a corporation. He created a family. Our culture is dying for the kind of community that only the church can provide-if we are living as the family God intended-protecting one another, extending grace, and loving unconditionally. In Messy Church, Pastor Ross Parsley shares his compelling vision for a better way of life. It’s called church-and it’s a place where no one gets left behind. www.davidccook.com

Lisa T. Bergren "Glamorous Illusions" Cook, 2012, 978-1-4347-6430-0, $14.99 The Grand Tour Series details the life of Cora Diehl Kensington, a woman of the Montana plains, swept up into a life of riches and privilege. Belatedly finding out a terrible secret about her parentage, Cora struggles to find out who she really is–as a child of God–in the midst of an enlightening, as well as dangerous, trip across Europe. www.lisatawnbergren.com

Lenya Heitzig "Live Tastefully" Cook, 2012, 978-0-7814-0594-2, $17.99 Lenya looks at ten meals that Jesus shared with others: travelers on the road to Emmaus, a spiritually dehydrated woman at the well, self-satisfied religious men, hungry sinners, outcast tax collectors, kings and humble peasants. With an emphasis on hospitality and the power of generosity, this 10-week Bible study includes 10 Middle Eastern recipes designed to cultivate God-given spiritual and physical hunger. Lenya Heitzig "Live Beautifully" Cook, 2012, 978-0-7814-0612-3, $17.99 The authors explore the stories of Ruth and Esther, two women who lived out true beauty. Ruth was a foreigner who made a scandalous choice that brought God's favor. Esther was a Jewish orphan in a foreign land whose risky decision saved a nation. www.davidccook.com www.sheabq.org

Michael D. LeMay "The Suicide of American Christianity" Westbow Press, 2012, 978-1-4497-5024-4, $22.99 American Christianity is dying a slow death at its own hands. Instead of positively affecting the secular culture, we are being infected by it under the guise of being "seeker-friendly" and "loving". Unless we reverse course by embracing the complete, absolute truth of God's Word and stop trying to redefine God in our selfish human image, only a remnant will remain from a once-powerful church. Do we have the courage to challenge our leaders and ourselves to reject secular culture and its influences? Or will we continue to die a slow death at our own hands as we continue to inhale the cancer of secular humanism? Time is running out. http://thesuicideofamericanchristianity.com/

Hans Finzel "The Top Ten Leadership Commandments" Cook, 2012, 978-0-7814-0488-4, $14.99 Based on the life and legacy of Moses, Hans presents ten scriptural principles that can revolutionize your business, your ministry, even your life. The life of Moses provides a master study on what it means to be an effective leader. You will discover a dynamic, effective tool for developing leadership skills, all built on the solid foundation of God’s word. www.leadlikemoses.com

Lori Hogan "Strength For The Moment" Image, 2012, 978-0-307-88700-9, $18.00 Home care is a challenge, but it can ultimately be a deeply rewarding experience. This book promises to inspire caregivers and help them face each day refreshed in their thinking and prepared to provide the best help for those they love the most. www.homeinstead.com www.strengthforthemoment.com www.caregiverstress.com