Books

Upended: How Following Jesus Remakes Your Words and World is for everyday Christians who believe that in order to please God, they need to do big, radical things. Jedd Medefind, president of the Christian Alliance for Orphans, and Erik Lokkesmoe, founder and principal of the Different Drummer entertainment agency, break down these false expectations and present

Telling his story in Redemption: A Rebellious Spirit, A Praying Mother, and the Unlikely Path to Olympic Gold, Olympic athlete Bryan Clay hailed from inauspicious and troubled beginnings to ascend to athletic prowess and stardom. Clay, who has garnered a 2008 gold medal and a 2004 silver medal in the decathlon, grew up in a contentious,

Bill Johnson & Randy Clark (Chosen Books) Veteran healing ministry leaders and best-selling authors Bill Johnson and Randy Clark team up again to write candidly about their ministry in Healing Unplugged: Conversations and Insights From Two Veteran Healing Leaders. The book is written in transcription style as Johnson, senior pastor of Bethel Church in Redding, Calif.,

Reinhard Bonnke (Charisma House) Internationally known evangelist and author Reinhard Bonnke takes a comprehensive look at the person and work of the Holy Spirit in his newest release, Taking Action. The book tackles this topic through the eyes of an evangelist, but more than that, it is a successful attempt to produce a handbook of solid theology

(Regal) Gregory W. Slayton Along with highlighting 10 tools every father needs, this uber-practical book helps dads create a family vision to guide both short- and long-term parenting decisions.

(Bethany House) Connie Rae, LMHC Rae knows all about rebellious teenagers, both from her counseling practice and her own son’s battle with drug addiction. In this book she offers a practical guide to getting a wayward child back on track.

(Revell) Rob and Joanna Teigen The Teigens do the heavy lifting for dads by listing where to go, what to do and what to bring on creative outings with your daughters. They’ve even included conversation starters and Scriptures to talk about.

(Moody Publishers) Carrie Ward How do you teach your kids to be passionate about reading the Word when you’re not? “Everyday Mama” Ward faced this problem and offers simple ways to stir up your family’s hunger for the things of God.

(Zondervan) OK, so this pick’s a two-for-one; but beyond offering God’s Word in an easy-to-read version, The Busy Family Bible and the NIVCouples’ Devotional Bible provide on-the-go families with everything from fun family activities to Bible study tools to devotionals on sex, money and parenting.

(Thomas Nelson) Dave Stone Though he’s the senior pastor of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Ky., Stone’s life blessing is his family—and it shows in the first two books of his Faithful Families series releasing this month. Raising Your Kids to Love the Lord and Building Family Ties With Faith, Love and Laughter both use practical, Scripture-based principles and

(Regal) Adam Stadtmiller By helping your children—no matter what age—recognize and release their unique, God-given gifts, you can develop a sense of identity in them that will serve them for life.

(Charisma House) Kate Battistelli The mother of award-winning artist Francesca Battistelli shares how she raised her child to follow God’s calling and gives biblical wisdom as to how other parents can too.

(Tyndale House) Paul C. Reisser, M.D. A family physician for more than 30 years, Reisser knows the questions moms have as they walk through everything from the “terrible twos” to teen hormones. The Busy Mom’s Guide to … series features a trio of parenting books targeting young children, teens and family nutrition, and puts vital

(Thomas Nelson) Mark and Grace Driscoll Since the book Real Marriage released in January, churches across denominational lines have used its bold yet scriptural take on tough issues to help improve marriages. This DVD study kit makes it even easier for classroom or small-group applications as the Driscolls tackle the “tricky” marriage questions most Christian books won’t

Rick WarrenZondervan Building on his mega-selling book The Purpose-Driven Life, Rick Warren explores how the Christian life is better when Christians are together in 40 Days of Community. The six-session set looks at how God works through people in community, in their churches and other groupings. Episodes include: “What Matters Most;” “Reaching Out Together;” “Belonging Together;” “Growing