CCC May 31, Allison Pittman "Lilies in Moonlight"

Allison Pittman
"Lilies In Moonlight"
Multnomah, 2011, 978-1-60142-138-8, $14.99
After a roaring night on the town, fun-loving flapper Lilly Margolis, dazed and disoriented, twists her ankle and falls into the backyard or a wealthy family. Inside the Burnside mansion, Cullen Burnside, a disillusioned and disfigured Great War veteran, and his widowed mother, Betty Ruth, who daily slips a little further into dementia, lead to a lonely existence… until Lilly. Whimsical, lighthearted and beautiful, she rejuvenates their sad, disconnected lives and blossoms in the light of their attention. But Lilly is hiding from a painful past. When Cullen insists on returning her to her faraway home, their budding attraction seems destined to die on the vine. www.waterbrookmultnomah.com

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CCC May 30, Russell Moore "Tempted and Tried"

Russell D. Moore
"Tempted and Tried"
Crossway, 2011, 978-1-4335-1580-4, $14.99
"Temptation and the Triumph of Christ." Russell takes a realistic and honest look at evil and sin. His careful analysis will help readers better recognize the nature of temptation and how it can be defeated. There is a raging cosmic war in which every Christian is involved, whether or not we are aware of it. This book will help prepare readers for battle. www.crossway.org

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CCC May 25, Randy Singer "False Witness"

Randy Singer
"False Witness"
Tyndale, 2007, 2011, 978-1-4143-3569-8, $13.99
Randy takes readers from the streets of LasVagas to the hallso of the American justice system and the inner sanctum of the growing church in India, with all the trademark twists, turns, and intrigue readers have come to expect. www.randysinger.net www.dalitnetwork.org 

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CCC May 24, Lisa Bergren "Waterfall"

Lisa Bergren

"Waterfall"

David C. Cook, 2011, 978-1-4347-6433-1, $14.99

One summer, Gabi, the teenage daughter of  archeologists working in Italy, places her hand print in an ancient tomb and suddenly finds herself time traveling to 14th century Italy. She finds herself in the middle of an incredible adventure and romance. www.lisatawnbergren.com 



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CCC May 23, Stephen Arterburn "Every Man God's Man"

Stephen Arterburn
"Every Man, God's Man"
Waterbrook, 2003, 2011, 978-0-307-72950-7, $16.99
This book is tailor-made for any man who feels incomplete in his commitment to God. It's for the man who wants to become even more authentic, more courageous, more intimate with God in every area of his life. It's for every man who desires to walk in true spiritual integrity every moment of every day. 1-800-NEWLIFE 
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CCC May 18, Missy Buchanan "Don't Write My Obituary Just Yet"

Missy Buchanan
"Don't Write My Obituary Just Yet"
Upper Room Books, 2011, 978-0-8358-1046-3
Missy shares 30 stories of older men and women who have plenty to contribute to others. Whether still active or limited by age-related conditions, all are inspired by their faith to stay engaged with life in a variety of ways. A short scripture passage and a prayer complement each story. www.missybuchanan.com www.upperroom.org 

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CCC May 17, Coleen Coble "The Lightkeeper's Ball"

Coleen Coble
"The Lightkeeper's Ball"
Thomas Nelson, 2011, 978-1-59554-268-7, $14.99
When Mercy Falls holds a charity ball masquerade to raise funds for the new lighthouse, secrets -- and truths long hidden -- will be revealed. But can Harrison really love Olivia when he finds her true identity? Can she live with the repercussions of failing her family, or will she finally realize that nothing - not money, family or romance - will ever compare to God's unconditional love? www.coleencoble.com

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CCC May 16, Wanda Brunstetter "The Journey"

Wanda E. Brunstetter
"The Journey"
Barbour Publ., 2011, 978-1-60260-681-4, $14.99
First book in the "Kentucky Brothers" series. Titus Fisher has often made poor choices. When he lived in Pennsylvania he chose the wrong girl, who broke his heart. When he moves to Kentucky, he finally discovers that he possesses woodworking skills. Will he stick with it or return to the old comforts, and love, of his life in Lancaster? www.wandabrunstetter.com 

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CCC May 13, Shannon Ethridge "Every Single Woman's Battle"

Shannon Ethridge
"Every Single Woman's Battle"
Waterbrook, 2005, 978-1-4000-7127-2, $12.99
Remaining pure while single isn't easy in a culture that encourages a woman to use her body to gain power, respect, and personal fulfillment. The longing for connection can gradually and subtly lead you into compromises you never intended to make. But you can resist the pressures, and this book shows you how. www.shannonethridge.com 

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CCC May 11, Paul Carden "Christianity, Cults & Religions"

Paul Carden, Gen. Ed.
"Christianity, Cults & Religions"
Rose Publ., 2011, 978-1596362024, $14.99
This handy, full-color companion to Bible Study provides you with the tools and information you need to understand your own beliefs better by comparing key beliefs of religious groups, cults, and occult belief systems. Written in understandable language and presented in an easy-to-use format, this handbook will help you learn how to discern the differences and witness effectively to people of other faiths. www.rosepublishing.com/radio www.christianitycultsandreligions.com 

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CCC May 10, Kathi Macias "People of the Book"

Kathi Macias
"People of the Book"
New Hope Publ., 2011, 978-1-59669-282-4
Farah wants nothing more than to develop a deeper devotion to her Muslim faith. She sees the month of Ramadan as her chance to draw near to Allah, and pursues that goal. All goes well until the prophet Isa -- Jesus -- appears to her in a dream and calls her to himself. www.kathimacias.com

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CCC May 9, Gary Parker "Building Blocks in Life Science"

Gary Parker
"Building Blocks in Life Science"
Master Books, 2011, 978-0-89051-589-1, $15.99
Parker invites Jr. High and High School students to study clear biological answers for how science and Scripture fit together to honor the Creator. This educational resource helps young people not only learn science from a biblical perspective, but also helps them know how to defend their faith in the process. 800-999-3777.

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CCC May 5, Jerry Bergman "The Dark Side of Charles Darwin"

Jerry Bergman
"The Dark Side of Charles Darwin"
Master Books, 2011, 978-0-89051-605-8, $13.99
"A Critical Analysis of an Icon of Science"
Darwin's ideas still penetrate every aspect of our culture, including science, religion, and education. And while much has been made of his contribution to the evolutionary hypothesis, little has been publicized aoub the dark side of the man himself and how this may have impacted the quality and legitimacy of his research. Bergman takes us behind the popular façade of a man revered worldwide. Thoroughly documented, this book reveals Darwin's unorthodox methods of attempting to prove his beliefs, and his plot to "murder God." www.masterbooks.net

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CCC May 3, Jonathan Friesen "The Last Martin"

Jonathan Friesen
"The Last Martin"
ZonderKidz, 2011, 978-0-310-72080-5, $14.99
Thirteen-year-old Martin Boyle has enough to contend with: a germophobic mom; a gym teacher who is out to get him, and his crush who won't even give him the time of day. He must also deal with fear that his days might be numbered. Martin discovers that every time a new Martin Boyle is born, the previous Martin dies. In twelve weeks, his aunt will give birth to a baby, to be named Martin!

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CCC May 4, Bodie Hodge "The Fall of Satan"

Bodie Hodge
"The Fall of Satan"
Master Books, 2011, 978-0-89051-606-5, $12.99
Today, many question and even mock the existence of Satan, as well as the reality of evil. Bodie provides the answers to 35 questions about Satan and evil, such as: How could one created good become so absorbed by evil? Why would God, who is good, allow evil to continue to exist? He points us to the Bible, the foundation of our faith. www.answersingenesis.org 

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CCC May 2, Clifford Williams "Existential Reasons For Belief In God"

Clifford Williams
"Existential Reasons for Belief in God"
ZonderKidz, 2011, 978-0-8308-3899-8, $22.00
Clifford contends that needs, emotions and desires are all valid parts of faith, and quite essential in many cases. Existential reasons for belief in God are reasons based on need, such as need for security, etc. He says that need has a legitimate role in acquiring and maintaining belief in God if it is accompanied by the use of reason.

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