Men of Character: Elijah / Remaining Steadfast through Uncertainty

by Gene A. Getz

Modern idols come in many forms: money, power, position, prestige. Elijah dedicated himself to destroying the idols of his day with a deep conviction and unwavering tenacity that few have equaled since. His simple, straightforward prophecy to Ahab was that there would be no rain until the people destroyed their idols. Even though Elijah was at times fearful, lonely, and lacking in faith, he remained steadfast to deliver a message that the Israelites, the Me Generation, and every generation in between has been quick to forget: man-made gods are no gods at all. The story of Elijah is a vivid illustration that idolatry leads inevitably to divine judgment, and that as Christian men, we must take a strong stand against this world's system.

Pictures Your Heart Remembers

by John Trent, Ph.D.

In this book John shows how "pictures" of the good and bad things in our lives not only find their way into our hearts, but also affect how we view ourselves, how we treat others, and even how we relate to God. John also draws on pictures from his own painful past to show how acts of kindness or cruelty are all wrapped up in memories that carry the power to bless or curse us. While he challenges us to react to the negative events in a positive way, he gives us hope and help in reframing those negative events into lifelong positives.

Here I Am Again, Lord:  Confessions of a Slow Learner

by Carole Mayhall

We all want to experience successful, even dramatic, spiritual growth. Yet we often feel as though we're taking "two steps forward, three steps back." As we learn--and relearn--the same spiritual lessons time and again, we become discouraged, thinking that we are not changing or growing. But as Carole gently reminds us, such experiences are a normal, even vital, part of the healthy Christian life. With heartwarming vulnerability, Carole explains and illustrates that spiritual growth is a lifelong endeavor. Through it all, however, our heavenly Father is saying, "I will uphold you. I will sustain you. I will carry you." She paints for us a picture of a patient God who loves and shapes each of us, offering solid reassurance and motivation to significantly encourage us on our walk with Christ.

Chocolate Chili Pepper Love: Stories that Prove Opposites Attract

by Becky Freeman

This is a compassionate and fun book on marriage. Becky says that marriages come in one of three flavors: easy and mellow (that's vanilla), compatible and communicative (the strawberry couples), or a roller-coaster relationship -- with arguments, love, laughter, and everything in between blended into one wild, high-maintenance marriage. If the latter one sounds like you, you are experiencing chocolate chili pepper love, according to Becky. She uses humor, wisdom, insight, and personal experiences to share spiritual truths with us and to help us in our daily relationship with our spouse.

Diapers, Pacifiers, and Other Holy Things

by Lorraine Pintus

This book is for every mother who has cried out to God that she no longer has time to spend with Him, wants to laugh or cry over the ups and downs of her life, or just needs a break from the responsibilities of her children. Lorraine will touch your heart, challenge your thinking, inspire you to walk closer to God, and just make you laugh with this book full of encouragement for every mom. 

Men of Character: Joshua / Living as a Consistent Role Model

by Gene A. Getz

Joshua comes to us a man who was a dynamic leader -- in his family as well as in the nation Israel. Though he literally trembled when he was called to succeed his great mentor, Moses, he grabbed hold of God's promises and led Israel into the Promised Land. His open heart, spirit of humility, and willingness to be taught allowed him to learn God's lesson for him well. He also knew that God understands our weaknesses, and that He promises us security and inner peace if we will only reach out and accept it. Though Joshua faced real flesh and blood battles, he shows how men today can put on the "whole armor of God" to defeat the powers of darkness just as surely in the conference room or on the factory floor.

The 60 Minute Marriage Builder

by Rob Parsons

Even the best marriages need constant maintenance. But with our time divided in so many directions each day, who has time to work on a marriage? In this book, Rob caters to the needs of modern couples by providing a thorough guide to sustaining a healthy marriage--and he tries to help you do it in just an hour. He touches on such topics as conflict, parenting, acceptance, and communication. For each topic he has included an "action page" that gives you specific truths to follow to achieve the marriage you are striving for.