New Releases

Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes
E. Randolph Richards
IVP Books, December 2012
Biblical scholars O'Brien and Richards identify nine key areas where Western readers tend to make significantly different cultural assumptions about what's being conveyed in a Bible passage. Drawing on their cross-cultural experiences, they demonstrate how a better self-awareness of these discrepancies can allow readers to see the Bible in fresh, unexpected ways. 240 pages, softcover from InterVarsity.

40 Days to a Joy-Filled Life
Tommy Newberry
Tyndale, October 2012
Turn that frown upside down---one day at a time! Featuring excerpts from Newberry's New York Times bestseller The 4:8 Principle, this practical "working devotional" offers encouraging thoughts, time-tested strategies, and interactive exercises designed to help you experience God's joy in your life. Discover the satisfaction of setting goals, cultivating gratitude, living simply, and more. 224 pages, softcover from Tyndale.

The Grace Walk Devotional
Steve McVey
Harvest House Publishers, January 2013

Since 1995, Steve McVey's Grace Walk (over 250,000 sold) has inspired Christians to leave behind performance- and fear-based Christianity and embrace God in all His generosity and grace.
Steve's devotional draws on Scripture and the Grace Walk message, enabling readers to take in life-changing teaching piece by piece and day by day. As they grasp that God's grace is immensely more than a doctrine, they will discover

• why it's all right to give up on themselves and their efforts
• new ways to quit "doing" for God so that He can live through them
• how to view the Bible, salvation, and evangelism from a new perspective

This power-packed book will lead believers to understand who they are in Christ, help them relax and delight in Jesus' love and friendship, and find that He will do more through them and in them than they could ever do for Him or for themselves.

Women of the Bible
Carol Smith, Ellyn Sanna, Rachel Phillips
Barbour Publishing, November 2012
Scripture's "leading ladies" didn't get much of the spotlight but they contributed amazing things to the history of God's people! In this intriguing illustrated guide, you'll learn about their roles and jobs, daily experiences, and interactions with men - and gain new understanding into God's Word. Includes timelines and indexes of named and unnamed women in the Bible.

Chocolate-Covered Baloney  v. 3 (Confessions of April Grace)
KD McCrite
Thomas Nelson, November 2012

The last thing April Grace wants is more change in her life—but that’s exactly what she gets! Plus, April has a new mystery to solve when Myra Sue starts sneaking around and acting very suspicious! From snooty new neighbors to starting junior high to getting a new baby brother to having her grandmother get a boyfriend, April Grace has had enough change to last until she is at least 87 years old. But when it rains, it pours, and April Grace is in for the ride of her life when her prissy, citified neighbor Isabel becomes her gym teacher and a long-lost relative suddenly reappears and throws everything into a tizzy. On top of that, April’s sister, Myra Sue, has been hiding something and sneaking around. April needs to find out what is going on before her silly sister gets herself into trouble again. More important, will April find the grace she needs to handle her topsy-turvy life and forgive past wrongs? Girls will fall in love with April’s humor and completely relate to her as she deals with family, friends, drama, and both the humor and the heartache that are part of growing up.

The Mark DVD
Pure Flix, October 2012
On an overseas flight, former soldier Chad Turner carries an implanted microchip that's capable of revolutionizing global trade. But several mercenaries are also on board, with plans to hijack the plane and steal the device. During a midair battle, the chip's true nature is revealed. Is it civilization's salvation---or a powerful weapon to be used by the ultimate evil? Approx. 98 minutes.

The Acoustic Sessions vol. 1 CD
Casting Crowns
Provident/Integrity, January 2013
Since their debut album released in 2003, Casting Crowns has consistently topped the charts with their signature melodies and faith-infused lyrics. Now old favorites become new again in these acoustic versions of their hit songs. Includes "East to West," "Who Am I," "If We Are the Body," "Here I Go Again," "Praise You in This Storm," and two brand-new tunes!

Limitless CD
Planetshakers
Provident, January 2013
With over 20 international albums to their credit, Australian worship team Planetshakers kick off 2013 with an electrifying collection of live worship originals! This thirteen song set balances ballads, midtempo compositions, and energetic modern rock sounds on "Put Your Hands Up," "The Anthem," "You Are Stronger," and more.

For the Glory CD
The OC Supertones
Bec Records, November 2012
Orange County ska-core unit The O.C. Supertones are back with a twelve-song set of brand new material! Launched in 1996 and disbanded in 2005, the group reunited for a live tour in 2010, bringing their signature sound back to legions of adoring fans. Now the group returns from the studio with a full length recording including "Far More Beautiful," "Warmth of the Sun," "All Glory," and more.