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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CCC Jan 28, Michael Licona "Evidence For God"

William A. Dembski & Michael R. Licona, eds.

"Evidence For God"

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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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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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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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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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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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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CCC Jan 20, Travis Thrasher "Solitary"

Travis Thrasher
"Solitary"
Cook, 2010, 978-1-4347-6421-8, $14.99 

Travis builds on the broken, hurting hearts of his characters to create a tale that will keep them up at night in hopes that the characters survive until the end of the book! He also understands the power of redemption and blends hope into the darkness that his characters must battle against in order to survive. www.travisthrasher.com

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CCC Jan 19, Scott Johnson "A Father For Our Father

Scott Johnson
"A Father for Our Father"
Xulon, 2010, 978-1-60647-860-8 
Scott explains that men are increasingly disparaged in our culture. He explains how it has become easier  to escape from our relationships rather than fight to solidify them and endure the trial of reconciliation. www.freedomfamilyfellowship.com

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CCC Jan 18, Mark Hitchcock "The Mayan Apocalypse"

Mark Hitchcock (& Alton Gansky)

"The Mayan Apocalypse"

Harvest House Publ., 2010, 978-0-7369-3055-0, $13.99

In this novel about the Mayan Calendar's prediction of the end of the world, the authors have merged the facts of biblical end-time prophesy with a compelling story that will have readers turning pages. Readers will learn the Bible facts, and gain a solid foundation for their belief about the future. www.markhitchcock.com 

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CCC Jan 17, Julie Cave "The Shadowed Mind"

Julie Cave
"The Shadowed Mind"
Master Books, 2010, 978-0-89051-590-7, $9.99
Book 2 in the Dinah Harris Mystery Trilogy.
After the deadly investigation into the Smithsonian murders, Dinah Harris is now facing a daily battle to keep her sobriety while struggling to form a new career. From the shadows emerges a cunning killer, who methodically decides whose life has value to society and whose does not. As Dinah struggles with the concept of God's inexhaustible grace and forgiveness in her own life, she also struggles with a shadowed mind who holds terrifying beliefs about eugenics, euthanasia and racism. www.juliecave.com 

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CCC Jan 14, Sandy Lovern "Finding Your Way"

Sandy Lovern
"Finding Your Way"
New Hope Publ., 2010, 978-1-59669-246-6, $14.99
Sandy has been a caregiver and she made it through. So can you. She offers insights and heartfelt wisdom to move you to hope and peace in turbulent times. She includes advice and direction for medical decision making, financial arrangements, legal issues, and personal care. www.sandylovern.com 

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CCC Jan 13, Braxton Brady "Flight Plan"

Braxton Brady (& Lee Burns)
"Flight Plan"
PDS Publishers, 2010, 978-0-615-38061-2, 14.99
This is the ultimate field guide for growing boys into men. It is developed by leading educators, and built on Biblical principles. It shares how boys can make smart choices today that will impact their future; become responsible and accountable; handle changes in both their body and their relationships; understand the risks of drugs and alcohol; and develop a God-centered life. This book helps parents and leaders partner in a boy's growth at home, at school, and at church. www.theflightplanbook.com 

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CCC Jan 12, Paul Copan "Is God A Moral Monster?"

Paul Copan
"Is God A Moral Monster?"
Baker, 2011, 978-0-8010-7575-8, $14.99
Apologist, Paul Copan, takes on some of the most vexing accusations of the New Atheists. He not only answers these critiques, he also shows how to read the Old and New Testaments faithfully, seeing an unchanging, righteous, loving God in both and providing knowledgeable guidance for navigating Old Testament critical problems. www.bakerbooks.com 

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CCC Jan 11, Tom Hovestol "Spiritual Profiling"

Tom Hovestol
"Spiritual Profiling"
Moody Press, 2010, 978-0-8024-5713-4, $11.99
"How Jesus Interacted with 8 Different Types of People, and Why it Matters to You"
Tom invites you to see for yourself how Jesus might have connected with you. From the emotional to the contemplative, the spontaneous to the seriou s, and from those who push spirituality to the corners of their lives to those who push it to the four corners of the globe. Explore the eight different spiritual profiles of the people with whom Jesus interacted. www.spiritualprofiling.com

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CCC Jan 10, Tom Blackaby "Experiencing God's Love In The Church"

Tom Blackaby
"Experiencing God's Love in the Church"
New Hope Publ., 2010, 978-1-59669-296-1, $16.99
Tom seeks to challenge believers to renew their commitment to loving one another, and in so doing, return to what Christ intended His body to look like. When the world sees God's people truly loving one another, they will then be more apt to see how the Father sent the Son as a demonstration of His love to them. www.NewHopePublishers.com

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CCC Jan 7, 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 Repeat from 8/18/10.

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CCC Jan 6, Joel Miller "The Portable Patriot"

Joel Miller
"The Portable Patriot"
Thomas Nelson, 2010, 978-1-5955-5110-8, $14.99
Here is a carefully assembled sampling of American history's most formative words, written by people who made that extraordinary history. By highlighting our past, this book also points the way forward. www.joeljmiller.com Repeat from 8/2/10.

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CCC Jan 5, Robert Knight "10 Truths About Socialism"

Robert Knight
"10 Truths About Socialism"
Coral Ridge, 2010, 978-1-929626-56-4
This book by various Coral Ridge Ministries authors is a companion to the new 2 part documentary video, "Socialism: A Clear And Present Danger." The authors offer reasons rooted in history and the Bible to show why the marriage of political and economic power is a flawed and dangerous idea. www.dangersofsocialism.com Repeat from 7/27/10.

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CCC Jan 4, Joseph Bentz "God In Pursuit"

Joseph Bentz
"God in Pursuit"
Beacon Hill, 2010, 978-0-8341-2492-9, $13.99
From conversions of cynics who didn't even want to be Christians to Christians whose devotion to Christ is jeopardized due to tragedy, testing, and doubt, Joseph examines the dance of doubt and faith. www.josephbentz.com  Repeat from 7/26/10.

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CCC Jan 3, Paul Tripp "What Did You Expect?"

Paul David Tripp
"What Did You Expect?"
Crossway, 2010, 978-1-4335-1176-9, $21.99
Paul gives couples contemplating marriage a dose of reality. Realism, he writes, is found at the intersection of unabashed honesty and uncompromising hope. God's Word and grace make both possible in your marriage. www.paultrippministries.org Repeat from 7/13/10.

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