[Book Copy] "...you can discover the common misconceptions about what it means to exercise Biblical authority and understand the role of submission in the marriage relationship. This groundbreaking book can help men grasp and apply essential but often overlooked principles for marital leadership. Through candid reflections on their personal struggles to achieve Biblical unity in their own marriages, along with many years of combined experience in marital counseling, [the authors] aplly solid, time-tested Biblical wisdom to the everyday potential distortions that can lead to strife in a marriage."

[Book Copy] "Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen present you with the latest addition in the classic Chicken Soup series--another inspiring collection of new stories, anecdotes, and tales to lift your spirits and soothe your soul. With timeless wisdom about love, learning, family, attitude, and overcoming obstacles, each story offers touching and profound examples of human caring, compassion, and love. These stories will stir your emotions, encourage you to raise your consciousness and reaffirm your commitment to live life to the fullest."

[Book Copy] "Throughout history, Christians have done considerable damage to others--both independently and in the name of Christ. Each time this occurs, one of God's precious creations is wounded and the church's witness to the world is grievously weakened. For years, unbelievers and Christians have rejected the church because of damging encouters with a Christian, a Christian leader, or a group of Christians. No matter how much we wish to reverse the damage, however, we cannot reach the unchurched with the life-changing message of the Gospel--nor can we protect those still within the body--unless we insist upon dramatic changes within our church communities."

He sends you flowers when what you really want is time to talk. She gives you a hug when what you really need is a home-cooked meal. The problem isn't your love--it's your love language! In this international bestseller, Dr. Gary Chapman reveals how different people express love in different ways...what speaks volumes to you may be meaningless to your spouse. But here at last is the key to understanding each other's unique needs. Apply the right principles, learn the right language, and soon you'll have the profound satisfaction and joy of being able to express your love--and feeling truly loved in return.

One of the authors of the Old Testament Survey turns his quick and informative pen to biographical accounts of some of the main players in the days when Jesus Christ walked the earth.

Considered one of the time-tried classics of Christian apologetics and instruction, this is C.S. Lewis's spirited and eloquent defense and explanation of the Christian faith as he knew it.

From back cover: "God made only one version of you. He custom-designed you for a one-of-a-kind assignment. Cure for the Common Life helps you discover how your ability unveils your destiny...and how to find your uncommon call to an uncommon life."

Max Lucado turns his simple, clear prose to an investigation of a Jesus who was both man and God. Chapter by chapter, he draws examples from the Bible and weaves them into thoughts from and for today, showing the immense power and the complete understanding of our Lord and Savior.

[Review] The title of this book is what motivated me to pick it up at my local library. I started reading it with the attitude that I wouldn't like it--too irreverent, too humorous, too casual. But my mental image of what it would be like underwent a sea change as I really began to read, and when I finished the book, I urged my husband to read it too. When he finished, his response matched mine exactly: "I wish I'd had this to read when I was a teenager!" When you're young or new in the faith, there are all kinds of questions that run around in your head, but they seem too stupid or complex to even ask--particularly when you're surrounded by old-timers in the faith. That's where this book comes in, and it does an excellent job. Obviously, no one has all of the answers--but this book takes a good stab at the ones that can be answered, and it manages to do it with both humor and respect.

"Dr. Laura" is known for her acerbic speaking style and her hardline approach to what she sees as society's ills. In this book, she takes on the 'anti-male' attitude that women may take into relationships--in this instance, into marriage. Chapter by chapter, Dr. Schlessinger points out problem attitudes and the destruction they can cause in marriage. I'm not typically a "Dr. Laura" fan, as I sometimes find her style a little too acidic. I hadn't decided whether to read this book until my husband mentioned that a friend of his at work had explained that he wished every woman in the US would read this book, as it said exactly what he felt in his marriage. Before long, I had heard the same from a few different sources, and I decided to give the book a shot. I found myself agreeing with several points, and uncomfortably convicted at other points with my own behavior. I found this book to be a plain-spoken call to change how I treat my own husband, and I think that others may find it useful as well.

Rabbi Joseph Telushkin is an acclaimed spiritual leader and scholar. On Beliefnet.com he has a column entitled "Everyday Ethics," and this column was the inspiration for The Ten Commandments of Character. Including such commandments as "Be fair" and "Practice self-control," this book examines the ethical decisions we face in our daily lives in an attempt to draw more clearly the sometimes-obscure line between right and wrong. The author's style is easy to read, and while there are instances where I found I wasn't in agreement with a particular pronouncement, I did find that the examples and answers gave me the knowledge to bring my daily choices under the light of experience and wisdom.

In 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, there is a sudden break in a long list of names. A little aside declares that Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and records that he prayed that God would bless him, enlarge his territory, and keep him from causing pain. And, according to the Bible, God granted his request. From this small part of Scripture, Dr. Wilkinson has created a personal philosophy of stepping out on faith. The Lafayette UCG used this book as a discussion point for a series of meetings. There were many points of agreement, but also many of disagreement--is it really necessary, or beneficial, to pray this prayer word for word? Is it approproate to ask for such things for ourselves? Why or why not? Despite the controversy, it is an interesting book to read and consider.

It can be difficult to separate our beliefs about how we should worship God from our understanding of how He loves us. Yancey begins with a premise that may be startling to some: There is nothing we can do to make God love us more. There is nothing we can do to make God love us less. I was skeptical of all the praise on the back of this book until I read it, but once I had finished it I went back and read it another time, and found it just as inspiring and encouraging. I highly recommend this to anyone who has struggled with wondering whether they're good enough to be loved by God.