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Monday, January 31, 2011

CCC Jan 31, Clayton King "Dying To Live"

Clayton King
"Dying To Live"
Harvest House, 2010, 978-0-7369-2653-9, $13.99
"Abandoning Yourself to God's Bold Paradox" Clayton shares 20 bold pictures from Scripture, his own life, and the lives of others that will make you sick of just existing to get more stuff; grip your soul with longing for the life Jesus promised; and stir up your passion for God's mission to build His kingdom. www.claytonking.com 

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Friday, January 28, 2011

CCC Jan 28, Michael Licona "Evidence For God"


William A. Dembski & Michael R. Licona, eds.
Baker, 2010, 978-0-8010-7260-4, $19.99
Michael Licona discusses defenses of Christianity found in the 50 articles the book contains. They are written by leading scholars and scientists, categorized into four sections.

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Thursday, January 27, 2011

CCC Jan 27, Jim Daly "Stronger"


Jim Daly with James Lund
"Stronger"
Cook, 2010, 978-1-4347-6446-1, $14.99
Using life principles and personal stories, Jim reveals the most powerful strength, the kind that endures and hopes even when all seems hopeless. He states a profound truth he has observed in the lives of fellow-believers: Christ alone is the one true foundation upon which we must stand. Christ offers this strength to us all. Without it we will live lives of bitterness. www.focusonthefamily.com

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

CCC Jan 26, Carma Naylor "A Mormon's Unexpected Journey, vol. 2"


Carma Naylor
"A Mormon's Unexpected Journey, vol. 2: Finding the Grace I Never Knew"
WinePress Publ., 2010, 978-1-57921-904-8
At forty years old, Carma Naylor, a faithful, fifth-generation Mormon, became a Christian. She wrote of her experience in volume 1. In this sequel, she reveals the surprising origins of the LDS scriptures and the roadblocks that make it difficult for a Mormon to doubt Mormonism. She writes out of a genuine desire to help Mormons find freedom in Christ. www.winepressbooks.com 1-877-421-7323

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

CCC Jan 25, Mark Mittelberg "The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask"

Mark Mittelberg
"The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask (With Answers)"
Tyndale Publ., 2010, 978-1-4143-1591-1, $14.99
Mark used surveys to uncover the questions Christians most fear being asked, and he offers Biblically sound advice for answering them. These are the questions that Christians MOST need to be able to answer -- for others and for themselves. www.thequestionswithanswers.com 

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Monday, January 24, 2011

CCC Jan 24, Michael DiMarco "Unstuff"

Michael DiMarco
"Unstuff"
Tyndale Publ., 978-1-4143-3478-3, $14.99
"Making Room In Your Life For What Really Matters." Hayley and Michael examine the stuff found in our wallets, mind, body, love, worship, and future to uncover the things that prevent us from having a rich and satisfying life in God. They provide real-life examples of way we can live with less so we can be filled with more of what God has to offer. www.unstuff.org 

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Friday, January 21, 2011

CCC Jan 21, Pat Ennis "Becoming A Young Woman Who Pleases God"


Pat Ennis
"Becoming A Young Woman Who Pleases God"
New Hope, 2010, 978-1-59669-240-4, $14.99 

Following the journal entries of a fictional, contemporary high school senior, Sarah, readers experience the challenges and triumphs of her "incredible journey" of everyday faith. Questioning: "Is it possible to enjoy my teen years and please God at the same time?" Sarah finds answers through her own experiences. From the pages of Sarah's personal journal, the reader will learn how to choose friends wisely; manage money well; embrace biblical principles in decision making; and choose to serve rather than to be served.

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