New Releases

I've Been Called Now What?
Adam Bond
Judson Press, December 2012
So, you've accepted a call to ministry. What next? This book anticipates the questions you ask after accepting the call to ministry: How do I discern the right ministry setting for me? Are pulpit preaching and parish ministry the only viable options? Should I go to a seminary or a Bible college? Should I be ordained - and if so, when? This resource casts an overview of the ministry landscape for a new minister at any stage of the journey, and recommends resources and traveling companions along the way.

Mornings With Jesus
Guideposts
Ideals Publishing, December 2012
Start your day with a fresh cup of coffee and one-on-one time with the Lord! Providing a year's worth of daily readings---and a place to jot reflections, prayers, memories, and hopes---this beautiful devotional and companion journal offer Scripture passages; meditations from Judy Baer, Tricia Goyer, and others; and practical applications. 384 and 160 pages respectively, hardcovers from Guideposts.

Still Lolo
Lauren Scruggs
Tyndale Momentum, November 2012
In December 2011, Lauren (“LoLo”) Scruggs, a 23-year-old fashion journalist, suffered a sudden injury that made headlines around the world. She had been on a short flight to look at Christmas lights and, upon exiting the small plane, was hit by the still-moving propeller blade. A frantic 911 call, several major surgeries, and thousands of prayers later: Lauren lived. But she lost her left hand and left eye. And she had to face some incredibly difficult questions: What kind of future will I have? Where is God in all this pain? Will anyone ever be able to love me now? In Still LoLo, Lauren speaks out for the first time since her accident. She and her family reveal what really happened that night, what Lauren’s life is like today, what got them through their journey toward healing, and how they conquered all odds to persevere as a family. It’s a compelling and fiercely beautiful story of faith, determination, and staying true to who you are—no matter what.

Living the Proverbs: Insights for the Daily Grind
Charles Swindoll
Worthy Publishing, October 2012
We all have days when life's aggravations---both large and small---bring us to our wit's end. Where can we turn for help? The Book of Proverbs! Taking you through this timeless guide to godly living, Swindoll shows you how to deal with difficult people, resist temptation, handle finances, meet the challenges of marriage and parenting, and more. 304 pages, hardcover from Worthy.

A Year with Jesus
Eugene Peterson
NavPress, September 2012
Begin a yearlong journey with God by spending daily time in his Word and learning to speak the language of prayer! Walking through Jesus' stories in the Gospels of Matthew and John, Peterson's devotional features Scripture readings from The Message, short meditations, reflection questions, and application prayers plus room for your personal petitions or notes. 400 pages, hardcover from NavPress. 
    
Answering the Call (updated edition)
John Ensor
Hendrickson Publishing, September 2012
A life-affirming message for those who counsel couples facing an unplanned pregnancy. Encouraging you to reach out with compassion and sensitivity, Ensor offers updated scientific knowledge, practical applications, and theological insights to help you gently guide women to choose life, and prospective fathers to protect and provide for their children---especially those in the womb. 164 pages, softcover from Hendrickson.

A Wreath of Snow
Liz Curtis Higgs
WaterBrook Press, October 2012
Reluctantly returning home for the holidays, Meg Campbell receives a frosty reception from her family and decides to leave for Edinburgh. Delayed by a snowstorm, she pours out her heart to a secretly hurting traveler named Gordon, who asks all the right questions. Can they find healing in each other---and perhaps something more? 224 pages, hardcover from Waterbrook.

Once-A-Day Devotional for Teens
Zondervan, October 2012
Encourage teens to grow in Christ as they read, live, and pray guided by this youth-friendly devotional! Focusing on key verses from the yearlong reading plan in the Once-A-Day Bible for Teens, 365 reflections enrich young adults' understanding of God's Word, help them apply Scripture to their lives, and deepen their communication with God. 400 pages, softcover from Zondervan.