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Author(s): Jimmy GearPublisher: N/A
Price: $0.99 (Nov 15-Dec 25)
Still reeling from the recent tragic loss of her fiance, Aria Chambers is hoping for a peaceful Christmas in her small town of Anderson Crossroads, Nebraska. But when she comes home after the annual church Christmas program to find that her house has been broken into, those hopes seem to vanish like melting snow. She calls the police and is surprised by a familiar face as Trevor Mason responds, pulling up in his squad car. Under different circumstances, the reunion might have rekindled a spark between them, but the burglary has set them both on edge: they realize that whoever broke into Aria’s home is still lurking somewhere inside. Refusing to wait outside alone, Aria follows Officer Mason as he begins to clear the house.
After a tense confrontation, both Aria and Officer Mason begin to realize that the danger goes far beyond what seems at first to be a simple home invasion. Aria’s brother, Marcus, (who has had plenty of his own brushes with the law), has gotten in way over his head and has brought the danger right to Aria’s doorstep. Some very shady Washington players are desperate to recover the evidence against them that Marcus has in his possession. It quickly becomes apparent that they will stop at nothing in order to keep their secrets safe, which includes a willingness to eliminate anyone who gets in their way.
In a breathlessly perilous game of cat and mouse, Aria and Officer Mason must keep one step ahead of their enemies, all while seeking to ensure that those behind this Christmas conspiracy do not escape justice. It may be Christmas time, but that doesn’t mean that every person in Anderson’s Crossroads is out to spread good will.
Contending with Paul: The Hidden Story Behind the Writing of Matthew, Mark, and Luke
Author(s): William Joseph Cobble
Publisher: N/A
Price: $4.99
Top 10 International Best Seller Rankings:
#1 in “Biographies of Judaism” (United Kingdom, June 2024)
#2 in “Christian History” (United States, August 2024)
#5 in “Christian History” (Australia, September 2024)
#9 in “Theology” (Canada, August 2024)
Using a blend of history, theology, biography, and literary criticism, Contending with Paul focuses primarily on the first two generations of the Christian movement. It is the first generation who would initially debate how the message of Jesus should be presented to the Gentile world (non-Jews) and what would be expected of those Gentiles who desired to follow Jesus. It is the second generation of believers who began to write in a new literary genre that Christians call “gospels.” The Gospel of Matthew, the Gospel of Mark, and the Gospel of Luke, are the earliest three to have survived, and it is through these writings that the debates of the first generation get carried forward by the second. Though all three gospels were written after the death of Paul, it is asserted by the author that each gospel writer contended with his continuing influence in some way, though each from their own distinctive vantage point.
Paul’s influence may be underestimated if one only counts his 13 extant works in the New Testament. For the benefit of using a round number, it can be estimated that Paul ministered for 30 years. Also, for the sake of a round number, the churches and individuals to whom he corresponded may be estimated to be 20. Supposing he wrote to each of these entities twice a year, Paul’s total ministerial correspondence would rise from his 13 extant works to an output of 1,200. Paul would likely have been a dynamic figure in person as well. He is portrayed as a vigorous traveler and a gifted debater. Herein lies the influence. Not only is it credible that this influence would have been felt by the gospel writers, it may have been impossible for them to completely isolate themselves from it.
Contending with Paul 2: What Paul’s Letters Tell Us About Their Author(s) – And Why We Should Listen
Author(s): William Joseph Cobble
Publisher: N/A
Price: $2.99
An Amazon #1 New Release in: “Christian Education,” “Christian Bible History and Culture,”
and “Christian History.”
The Christian New Testament contains twenty-seven works, thirteen of which are letters claiming to be written by Paul. Yet, since the 1800s, critical scholars have adamantly disputed his authorship of six of these. Why?
In 2 Thessalonians 2:2-3, Paul warns of a counterfeit letter “allegedly from us,” and instructs his congregation: “Let no one deceive you in any way.”
If First Century forgers were circulating letters claiming to be written by Paul, could any of these have found their way into the New Testament? How would we know?
Do Paul’s seven Undisputed Letters reveal any signs of editing or alteration?
“Contending with Paul 2” examines the journeys of all thirteen of Paul’s letters and the Book of Hebrews. Approaching these letters as historical documents, the author looks through the eyes of the scholars in order to understand what they see.
What is found will enrich the reader’s knowledge of all of Paul’s letters. It will also provide much to consider regarding the six Disputed Letters and the power they continue to wield.
Author(s): Robert Whitlow
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Price: $2.99 (Ends Nov 30)
Once you look at the world through Jimmy’s eyes, you’ll never see it the same again.
Jimmy’s world is a place where a boy can grow to be a man, even if he’s “special.” Where angels hover, mostly unseen. Where danger can happen, and hearts can falter—but love is never wasted.
From best-selling author Robert Whitlow comes a poignant tale of innocence and courage in the tradition of Huckleberry Finn and To Kill A Mockingbird.
Author(s): C.R. Wiley
Publisher: Canon Press
Price: FREE (Ends Nov 17)
“Some of the best insights ever made about J.R.R. Tolkien’s invented world or, frankly, about 20th-century literature…. Here is a book of intense wisdom and penetrating thought.” ~Bradley J. Birzer, author of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle-earth
What is Tom Bombadil doing in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings? His bright blue coat and yellow boots seem out-of-place with the grandeur of the rest of the narrative. In this book, C.R. Wiley shows that Tom is not an afterthought but Tolkien’s way of making a profoundly important point. Tolkien once wrote, “[Tom Bombadil] represents something that I feel important, though I would not be prepared to analyze the feeling precisely. I would not, however, have left him in, if he did not have some kind of function.” Tom Bombadil and his wife Goldberry are a small glimpse of the perfect beauty, harmony, and happy ending that we all yearn for in our hearts. To understand Tom Bombadil is to understand more of Tolkien and his deeply Christian vision of the world.
Author(s): Neil Anderson
Publisher: Bethany House
Price: $5.99 (Ends Nov 19)
Contrary to the fairy tales, receiving Christ does not mean that we won’t have conflicts in our lives. However, we can overcome them because of our position in Christ as children of God. The Steps to Freedom in Christ helps Christians reclaim the promise of freedom that Christ offers all who come in His name. It includes a spiritual inventory to help identify and break free from condemning thoughts, compulsive behaviors, personal conflicts, spiritual struggle and despair, and any type of personal or spiritual bondage. The Steps to Freedom in Christ is a comprehensive process to help Christians resolve personal and spiritual conflicts in Christ. This smaller version of the new and revised Steps to Freedom in Christ makes it easier and more convenient to take the steps with you everywhere you go.
Author(s): Dale Ralph DavisPublisher: Christian Focus Publications
Price: $2.99 (Nov 15-16)
“…I still believe that traditional Old Testament criticism has had the effect of killing the Old Testament for the church. This little tome can hardly reverse that, but it is meant as an exercise in reading the Old Testament for fun and profit. As my mother-in-law used to say, ‘It’s different anyway.’ And maybe it will help. Most of what I do in the following pages involves discussing examples of Old Testament narratives. I have tried to select examples from a broad range of possibilities. By the way, I assume that you have the biblical text handy in order to carry on your ‘Berean’ work.” Dale Ralph Davis
Author(s): Ligon Duncan
Publisher: Crossway
Price: $4.99 (Nov 11-17)
“In the midst of our suffering we need a wake-up call to the truth that God’s steadfast love never ceases.”
—Dave Furman, Senior Pastor, Redeemer Church of Dubai; author, Being There and Kiss the Wave
Are you feeling despondent, depressed, or discouraged? When we encounter severe trials and suffering, we are often tempted to think that our situation is somehow out of God’s hands. In these dark times, God seems silent, and we feel isolated, confused, and alone. Everyone experiences suffering; even the biblical writers expressed anguish at times. This emotion is clearly captured in the Psalms. Through these brief meditations on Psalms 88 and 89, Ligon Duncan shows us how to respond to our own suffering with the assurance of our heavenly Father’s mercy, which sustains us even in the darkest circumstances.