I Think I Was Murdered

Author(s): Colleen Coble and Rick Acker
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Price: $2.99       (May 12 – 18)

“It’s a high-octane thriller with the grounding touches of Katrina’s Norwegian heritage, the hygge of North Haven, and a very sweet romance between two likable, vulnerable people. Romantic suspense comfort food–just like waffles with cloudberry cream.” –KIRKUS

This timely, high-concept novel delves into the impact of AI on a grieving widow who uses a chatbot to “talk” to her dead husband. What she never expects is the response when she asks it to tell her something she doesn’t know: I think I was murdered.

Reading a novel from bestselling authors Colleen Coble and Rick Acker feels akin to watching a BBC mystery series: by the end of the first scene you can relax, knowing you’re in the capable hands of a story that will have a complex puzzle, character-driven plot, and satisfying reveal.

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A Theology of Play

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Author(s): Kevin Gushiken
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Price: $2.99       (May 12-13)

God encourages you to experience great joy in following Jesus

God has given humans freedom and permission to play–to fully enjoy life’s moments as he intended, with no ulterior motive. The Christian life without play becomes malformed, and believers can miss aspects of the abundant life Jesus came to give.

In A Theology of Play, Kevin Gushiken builds a case for getting serious about play as a vital element of being a Christian. “Play,” he writes, “is not merely an activity but a way of living.” Gushiken explores play from various biblical and theological lenses:
How an identity grounded in God’s good creation invites us to play

The connection between play and the biblical concept of Sabbath
Why past hurts don’t have to keep us from enjoying the present
Releasing false guilt and shame to find true freedom to Play
How to play in the midst of difficulty and pain

Ultimately, knowing and enjoying God brings freedom and pleasure. A Theology of Play helps Christian believers identify barriers to play in their day-to-day lives and offers faithful guidance in recapturing play within the rhythms of life.

 

Appalachian Song

Author(s): Michelle Shocklee
Publisher: Tyndale Fiction
Price: $2.99       (June 2-8)

Forever within the memories of my heart.

Always remember, you are perfectly loved.

Bertie Jenkins has spent forty years serving as a midwife for her community in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Out of all the mothers she’s tended, none affects her more than the young teenager who shows up on her doorstep, injured, afraid, and expecting, one warm June day in 1943. As Bertie and her four sisters tenderly nurture Songbird back to health, the bond between the childless midwife and the motherless teen grows strong. But soon Songbird is forced to make a heartbreaking decision that will tear this little family apart.

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Mission Possible

Author(s): Tim Tebow
Publisher: WaterBrook
Price: $1.99       (June 13-19)

This 365-day devotional from the New York Times bestselling author and athlete reminds young Christians that no one can ever limit or define you once you know your God-given purpose (previously published as Mission Possible One-Year Devotional for Young Readers).

Life can be hard, and it’s tempting to settle for the path of comfort, ease, and conformity—just do as you’re told, be like everyone else, and lower your expectations.

But God has other plans for you! A bold, bright future of meaning and purpose awaits, and Tim Tebow is ready to help you step into it.

The two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick, former professional baseball player, and bestselling author has spent his entire life beating the odds and achieving the impossible. Through 365 daily readings, Tim will help you . . .

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Tales from the Goose Creek B&B 5-in-1

Author(s): Virginia Smith
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Price: $2.99       (Ends July 1)

Welcome to the quintessentially quirky town of Goose Creek, Kentucky!

In this exclusive, ebook-only bundle, fans of small-town, cozy fiction meet a colorful cast of characters and join in their day-to-day foibles.

Millie Richardson wants to open a B&B in a rundown Victorian “monstrosity,” as her husband Al points out. Will they succeed in this golden years venture? And will Creek newcomers such as massage therapist Tuesday Love, veterinarian Dr. Susan Jeffries, and handyman Justin Hinkle be run off or welcomed? Join these and other “Creekers” as polydactyl kittens begin appearing all over town, debate rages over the painting of the water tower, Main Street’s fate hangs in the balance, the stakes rise for a Fourth of July baseball game, and even more personal and town-wide drama ensues.

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Goliath Must Fall: Winning the Battle Against Your Giants

Author(s): Louie Giglio
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Price: $2.99       (July 2 Only)

How do we overcome those battles in our lives that we always seem to be fighting? Learn to overcome the “giants” in your life—the fears and insecurities that keep you from reaching your full potential.

It’s likely you have a threatening giant in your life: an adversary or stronghold that’s diminishing your ability to live a full and free life. Frozen in the grip of rejection, fear, anger, or addiction, we lose sight of the promise God has for our lives. Demoralized and defeated, we settle for far less than his best.

In Goliath Must Fall, pastor Louie Giglio uncovers a newfound twist in the classic story of David and Goliath. It is not God’s plan for you to live with a giant standing in the middle of your life, demoralizing you day after day. Our freedom and God’s glory are forever interwoven into one story. God does want us to live free. He wants us to recognize that He’s already killed the giant.

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TODAY ONLY: B&H Non-Fiction E-Book Sale: July 5/25

Holman QuickSource Bible Atlas: With Charts, Maps, and Biblical Reconstructions (Holman Quicksource Guides)
Author(s): Holman Bible Publishers
Publisher: Holman Reference
Price: $4.99       (July 5 Only)

It’s the quickest way to get the big picture. The Holman QuickSource Bible Atlas packs an amazing amount of information about the physical context of biblical events into a book that’s easy to carry and easy to use. And now, with this colorful compact volume, you’ll always have these details close by for fast, easy, dependable reference. Included here are more than 300 maps, charts, photos, and biblical reconstructions illuminating the geographical context of key biblical topics like:

– Abraham’s journeys
– The miraculous deliverance of Israel from Egypt under Moses’ leadership
– Joshua’s conquest of Canaan
– David’s uniting Israel as one nation
– The division of the Kingdom after the death of Solomon
– The Babylonian Exile
– Jesus’ birth and childhood
– Jesus’ ministry in Judea, Galilee, and Perea
– A day-by-day account of Passion Week in Jerusalem
– The expansion of the early church
– Paul’s missionary journeys

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Bearing Fruit: What Happens When God’s People Grow
Author(s): Robby Gallaty
Publisher: B&H Books
Price: $4.99       (July 5 Only)

Why are so many Christians stagnant in their faith? Why do we often live as though the gospel stops at the moment of conversion? The good news of Jesus doesn’t stop the moment we get saved. In fact, salvation is only the beginning of God’s work in our lives. We often view salvation as the ending point; it’s really the beginning point. The gospel of Jesus doesn’t only justify us; it sanctifies us. When we receive the Holy Spirit at salvation, an incredible work begins to happen in us: we begin to bear fruit. When we are firmly planted in the gospel and committed to growing in Christ, He produces in us the fruits of the Spirit, the marks of a true Christian. In Bearing Fruit, Robby Gallaty walks us through the life of the Christian. Biblical, intentional, and practical, Bearing Fruit points our hearts to the gracious God who called us, justified us, and is now sanctifying us by the work of his Holy Spirit.