Surprised by Scripture

Author(s): N. T. Wright
Publisher: Harper One
Price: $1.99       (Ends May 31)

A thoughtful and provocative collection, in the vein of the intellectual spiritual classic The Weight of Glory, from N. T. Wright, the influential Bishop, Bible scholar, and bestselling author widely regarded as a modern C. S. Lewis.

An unusual combination of scholar, churchman, and leader, N. T. Wright—hailed by Newsweek as “the world’s leading New Testament scholar”—is not only incredibly insightful, but conveys his knowledge in terms that excite and inspire Christian leaders worldwide, allowing them to see the Bible from a fresh viewpoint. In this challenging and stimulating collection of popular essays, sermons, and talks, Wright provide a series of case studies which explore how the Bible can be applied to some of the most pressing contemporary issues facing us, including:

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Spurgeon: A Life

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Author(s): Alex DiPrima
Publisher: Reformation Heritage
Price: $2.99       (June 3-4)

In this biography Alex DiPrima paints a fresh portrait of Charles Haddon Spurgeon—the most well-known minster of the gospel in the nineteenth century. As DiPrima traces Spurgeon’s life from the famous “boy preacher of the fens” to the mature pastor of later years, readers will marvel at his extraordinary speaking abilities, his genius for administration, and his massive global influence, which set him apart as a leader of rare brilliance. Yet by presenting Spurgeon in his social, historical, and religious contexts, DiPrima helps us comprehend the whole of Spurgeon’s ministry in metropolitan London. Combining academic expertise with popular presentation, this short biography of the famed Prince of Preachers will be the go-to introduction on Spurgeon for years to come.

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Becoming Mrs. Lewis

Author(s): Patti Callahan
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Price: $2.99       (June 2-8)

Meet the brilliant writer, fiercely independent mother, and passionate woman who captured the heart of C.S. Lewis and inspired the books that still enchant and change us today, from the?New York Times?bestselling author of?The Story She Left Behind.

When poet and writer Joy Davidman began writing letters to C. S. Lewis–known as Jack–she was looking for spiritual answers, not love. Love, after all, wasn’t holding together her crumbling marriage. Everything about New Yorker Joy seemed ill-matched for an Oxford professor and the beloved writer of The Chronicles of Narnia, yet their minds bonded over their letters.

Embarking on the adventure of her life, Joy traveled from America to England and back again, facing heartbreak and poverty, discovering friendship and faith, and against all odds, found a love that even the threat of death couldn’t destroy.

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The Vanity of Thoughts

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Author(s): Thomas Goodwin & Brian G. Hedges
Publisher: Reformation Heritage
Price: $2.99       (June 10-11)

How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?
—Jeremiah 4:14

Our minds are constantly flooded with unwelcome ideas in this age of information and entertainment. In The Vanity of Thoughts, Thomas Goodwin challenges us to fight these frivolous and sinful mental companions. This timely reminder about the importance of mind renewal paves a path to bringing every thought captive to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Embrace the mind of Christ with this new Puritan Treasure for Today!

Part of the Puritan Treasures for Today Series
As people seek a more satisfying and authentic faith, interest in the Puritans continues to grow. This series presents Puritan books that are carefully edited with modern readers in mind—difficult phrases are smoothed out while the authors’ meaning is maintained. These books have been thoughtfully selected to provide some of the best counsel on important subjects that people continue to wrestle with today.

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The Redemption of Sarah Cain

Author(s): Beverly Lewis
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Price: $2.99       (Ends July 1)

Her Future, and the Lives of her Young Siblings, is in the Hands of a Fancy “Englischer” from Portland . . . Sarah Cain.

A thoroughly modern woman, Sarah Cain has long disdained her sister’s Plain lifestyle. But when news comes of her sister’s death, Sarah is stunned to learn she has been named guardian of her children. How can Sarah sacrifice her successful career and a life she enjoys to raise five Amish orphans she barely knows? Besides, Sarah is harboring a secret grief of her own . . .

Will the sorrow that divides them ultimately unite the new family?

 

Jesus Revolution

Author(s): Greg Laurie
Publisher: Baker Books
Price: $3.99       (Jun 16-23)

God has always been interested in turning unlikely people into his most fervent followers. Prostitutes and pagans, tax collectors and tricksters. The more unlikely, the more it seemed to please God and to demonstrate his power, might, and mercy. America in the 1960s and 1970s was full of unlikely people–men and women who had rejected the stuffy religion of their parents’ generation, who didn’t follow the rules, didn’t fit in. The perfect setting for the greatest spiritual awakening of the 20th century.

With passion and purpose, Greg Laurie and Ellen Vaughn tell the amazing true story of the Jesus Movement, an extraordinary time of mass revival, renewal, and reconciliation. Setting fascinating personal stories within the context of one of the most tumultuous times in modern history, the authors draw important parallels with our own time of spiritual apathy or outright hostility, offering hope for the next generation of unlikely believers–and for the next great American revival.

Those who lived through the Jesus Revolution will find here an inspiring reminder of the times and people that shaped their lives and faith. Younger readers will discover a forgotten part of recent American history and, along with it, a reason to believe that God is not finished with their generation.

 

Man Up!: A Guide to Restoring Biblical Manhood

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Author(s): Mike Winter
Publisher: Know God Coach Publishing
Price: $4.99      

MAN Up! is a biblical challenge to men to embrace their God-given glory by assuming their God-ordained role. My goal for this book is to give you a helpful tool for measuring yourself as a man, a standard for your sons to aim at, and a scale for weighing your future son(s)-in-law(s).

Masculinity is under attack in the modern world. Never in human history has disrespect, dishonor, and confusion been so prevalent in world society over the nature of a man. Knowing nothing about manhood or how to be a man at birth, a male child grows up wondering who he is and how to live. This is not how God intended things to be.

God made man in His image. God came to earth as a man. God loves men and has given them the opportunity to live with Him forever in honor and glory. While a man’s value is no greater than his fellow created image-bearer, woman, his role and purpose are unique as defined by God.

God has given us men a clear purpose for our lives, a clear target to shoot for. This book helps you focus on that target with practical ideas for helping you hit the bullseye. You need to make the decision to man up!