CCC Nov 30, Carl Blunt "The Life Book"

Carl Blunt
"The Life Book"
The Life Book Project (no ISBN)
Carl has written a youth-oriented edition of a portion of the Bible, which he calls "The Life Book." It's a unique presentation of Scripture designed to engage high school students with the truth of God's Word. It presents a brief overview of the Old Testament and the New Testament Book of John, using an interactive format with honest student comments and real-life questions in the margins. www.thelifebook.com 1-866-240-6276
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CCC Nov 29, Marty Hanson "Life Pearls

Marty Hanson & William A. Kriva
"Life Pearls"
Westbow Press, 2010, 978-1-4497-0280-9, $11.95
Marty has compiled a collection of twenty-one short stories inspired by real-life experiences. Following each short narrative is a "Pearl" or nugget of wisdom to take away. The Pearls are the thoughtful reflections of Dr. Kriva. The purpose is to help us see good and find joy in loving God through our trials. www.westbowpress.com
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CCC Nov 26, Mary Loeks "Named By God"

Mary Foxwell Loeks
"Named By God"
Revell, 2010, 978-0-8007-3420-6, $12.99
God has quite an array of names for his people. Just as the names of God help us know him more intimately, God's names for us show who we truly are and point us toward the one who called us by name. www.revellbooks.com 
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CCC Nov 25, Larry Stone "The Story of the Bible"

Larry Stone
"The Story of the Bible"
Thomas Nelson, 2010, 978-1-59555-119-1, $34.99
In honor of the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible, Larry Stone has written a history of the Biblical text which makes that history come alive. It contains more than 90 illustrations and 23 removable life-size reproductions from the world's most important Bibles. www.storyofbible.com Interview length: 28 min. Click on the book title to listen.
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CCC Nov 24, Mindy Belz "Sayed Mossa"

Mindy Belz, Ed. of WORLD Magazine
The Sayed Mossa Case
World Magazine
Sayed Mossa is in prison in Afghanistan for his faith in Jesus Christ. He has one wife and six young children. He is an amputee who depends on a prosthesis for one of his legs. His case is pending, and is important for the future of Afghanistan, and even for our own future. www.worldmag.com

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CCC Nov 23, Hillary Lodge "Simply Sara"

Hillary Manton Lodge
"Simply Sara"
Harvest House, 2010, 978-0-7369-2699-7, $13.99
This is the second book in Hillary's "Plain & Simple" series. Sara wants to leave her Amish world behind and live with Jayne, hoping that someday she can have a future in fashion. Can a Plain girl really fit into an Englisher's world? Can her faith carry her through?
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CCC Nov 22, Margaret Brownley "A Suitor For Jenny"

Margaret Brownley
"A Suitor For Jenny"
Thomas Nelson, 2010, 978-1-59554-810-8, $14.99
"A Rocky Creek Romance" Jenny Higgins has only one goal in mind when she steps off the stage in Rocky Creek, Texas: procuring husbands for her two single sisters. She finds that in spite of her enthusiasm, it isn't easy to line up qualified aplicants for her sisters, though she does see someone who catches her own eye. www.margaretbrownley.com
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CCC Nov 19, Debbie Williams "The Plan A Woman in a Plan B World"

Debbie Taylor Williams
"The Plan A Woman in a Plan B World"
Leafwood, 2010, 978-0-89112-641-6, $14.99
Debbie includes stories of women who have faced Plan B disappointments and tragedies and trusted God to fulfill their hopes and dreams. It provides practical advice from women on how to have a Plan A. spirit and helps women gain a sense of humor about Plan B circumstances. www.debbietaylorwilliams.com
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CCC Nov 18, Steve Stroope "It Starts At Home"

Steve Stroope (& Kurt Bruner)
"It Starts At Home: A Practical Guide to Nurturing Lifelong Faith"
Moody, 2010, 978-0-8024-5325-9, $14.99
The authors believe the home is the primary context for spiritual formation. Their hope is to facilitate families and church leaders through biblical practices and principles to create a home environment God intended it to be -- a place for intimacy and joy, instead of isolation and pain. www.drivefaithhome.com
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CCC Nov 17, Craig Johnson "Lead Vertically

Craig Johnson
"Lead Vertically"
Regal, 2010, 978-0-8307-5215-7
Craig writes the essential handbook for every leader who wants to build teams that won't settle for a shallow view of success. They know that meeting short-term goals is important, but that teams grow and grow stronger when they have a big dream to fulfill. They understand that people can live with disappointment, but not without hope. www.leadverticallythebook.com
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CCC Nov 16, Jennifer Dean "Live A Praying Life"

Jennifer Kennedy Dean
"Live A Praying Life: New & Revised Anniversary Edition"
New Hope Publ., 2010, 978-1-59669-291-6
This updated, 13 week study goes back to the biblical basis of prayer, cleaning out myths about prayer to rev up a powerful, ongoing connection to God that can invigorate every aspect of a Christian's life. Jennifer tackles questions and complex theological issues relating to prayer. www.prayinglife.org

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CCC Nov 15, Susan Marlow "Trouble With Treasure"

Susan Marlow
"Andrea Carter and the Trouble With Treasure"
Kregel, 2010, 978-0-8254-3352-8
This book is #5 in the "Circle C Adventures" series for young intermediate readers. When innocent horseplay temporarily lands Andi and her friends in jail, they decide that a trip into the mountains will put their troubles far behind them. Accompanied by big brother Mitch and armed with a map showing old gold diggings, they can't wait to strike it rich. But instead of gold, they find heaps of trouble. www.circlecadventures.com
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CCC Nov 12, Grace Fox "Moving From Fear To Freedom"

Grace Fox

"Moving From Fear To Freedom"

Harvest House, 2007, 978-0-7369-1944-9, $12.99

Fears plague women everywhere, every day. Unchecked, they can tie you in knots and keep you from enjoying life. But this practical guide reveals how you can face your fears and let them be catalysts for change. Don't let your fears keep you from living the life you were meant to live. You can enjoy greater peace and joy by moving from fear to freedom. www.gracefox.com

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CCC Nov 11, Patrick Morley "Pastoring Men"

Patrick Morley

"Pastoring Men"

Moody, 2009, 978-0-8024-7553-4, $19.99

What would happen if every pastor in America shared the vision to disciple every man in his church? Now, more than ever, men need unapologetic guidance and strong discipleship. This book is a call to a great cause. www.pastoringmen.org

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CCC Nov 10, Holly Ordway "Not God's Type"

Holly Ordway

"Not God's Type"

Moody, 2010, 978-0-8024-3194-3

Holly should never have become a Christian. A young, white, highly educated atheist and professor of English, she represents the kind of person that many observers say cannot be converted anymore. Yet, through a relationship with a wise mentor, Holly embraced Jesus as her Savior and Lord. www.notgodstype.com

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CCC Nov 9, Steve Parr "Sunday School That Really Works"

Steve R. Parr
"Sunday School That Really Works"
Kregel, 2010, 978-0-8254-3567-6, $14.99
Steve encourages the church to utilize a tool it has used for over a hundred years to be intentionally evangelistic. Fully inundated with proof that Sunday School can bring vitality to your church, Sunday School that Works aptly charges the church with reengaging its Great Commission using the tools that it has effectively. www.ssog.gabaptist.org 
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CCC Nov 5, Jill Savage "Living With Less..."

Jill Savage
"Living With Less So Your Family Has More"
Guideposts, 2010, 978-0-8249-4801-6, $12.99
Jill and Mark Savage have made it on less than society says they need for more than twenty years. Thay lay out a three-step plan for investing in the things that really matter, and they share practical action steps to help you make small and big changes. Whether your goal is allowing both parents to cut back work hours and stress, or simply carving out more time in the day for family, this book will help you get there. www.heartsathome.org www.jillsavage.org
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CCC Nov 4, Stan Toler "If Only I Could Relate..."

Stan Toler
"If Only I Could Relate To The People I'm Relate To"
Beacon Hill Press, 2010, 978-0-8341-2522-3
Stan examines the qualities and areas where most relationships cross from being casual acquaintances to lifelong companions. He looks at friendships, forgiveness, faith, obedience, restoration, and love as some of the characteristics of real relationships. www.stantoler.com
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CCC Nov 3, Tim Kimmel "Discover Your Child's Heart"

Tim Kimmel
"Discover Your Child's Heart with the Kids Flag Page"
Laugh You Way America, 2009, Phone: 490-948-2545.
Tim explains how to bring out the best in your children. The impact of connected parenting goes much deeper than an individual family. It has far-reaching effects on society as a whole. He says the key to reaching our childrens' hearts is understanding how they are uniquely wired. www.familymatters.net
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CCC Nov 2, Gary Barkalow "It's Your Call"

Gary Barkalow
"It's Your Call"
Cook, 2010, 978-1-43476439-3, $14.99
Few spiritual concepts have fascinated and confused people more than understanding God's calling. The truth is profound: What we are supposed to do is whatever we most want to do. Gary shares how we can live alert to the voice of God, discover and interpret your own story, discern the strategic assault against your calling, and recognize God's intentional training in your life's journey. Most of all, you'll be inspired to let the glory of your life touch the world around you. www.thenobleheart.com

CCC Nov 1, Jon Walker "Costly Grace"

Jon Walker
"Costly Grace"
Leafwood, 2010, 978-0-89112-676-8, $15.99
A Contemporary View of Bonhoeffer's "The Cost of Discipleship." In 1937, on the threshold of Nazi Germany's war on the world, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote what turned out to be one of the most influential books of the century, "The Cost of Discipleship." Now, Jon Walker brings to a new generation the timeless teachings of Jesus that stirred Bonhoeffer to address the "cheap grace" of his time. Focused around a study of the Sermon on the Mount, this book is an excellent resource. www.gracecreates.com