street smarts from proverbs

Book: Street Smarts from Proverbs

By Mitch Kruse, with D.J. Williams

Street Smarts from Proverbs gives memorable prompts for the reader to recall every point with the purpose of applying it to conflict at work, with family, among friends, and in ministry. It provides tangible tools to be shrewd yet harmless in business dealings; to separate wisdom from foolishness through discretion, and to seek wise counsel for life’s decisions.

Book: Daughters of Deliverance

By Lorry Lutz

A long-time publications specialist with a mission organization, Lorry Lutz in retirement became enthralled with the life story of a heroic crusading woman medical doctor, Dr. Katherine Bushnell, 1855-1946. She determined to tell the forgotten story of this deeply Christian crusader against the white slave trade in Denver, then Chicago, then the Wisconsin woods—and then on to New York and London.

Book: A Season to Dance

By Patricia Beal

A contemporary romance novel with more twists and turns than the usual romance, was written by Patricia Beal, a ballet dancer for 35 years. It introduces women readers to the seemingly magical world of ballet while spinning a tale of love lost and found again. The romantic triangle finds the heroine, Ana Brassfield, moving back and forth between the USA and Germany in search of love’s fulfillment—and dancing success.

The Planter's Daughter

Book: The Planter’s Daughter

By Michelle Shocklee

Change is coming to Rose Hill plantation in Texas in this historical romance from the Civil War era. With Mama gone and Papa determined to find a husband for Adella Rose Ellis, the future looks uncertain.

Caring for our Aging Parents by Michele Howe

Book: Caring for our Aging Parents

By Michele Howe

Michele is a prolific book author on issues related to the family, as well as a book reviewer and article writer, with a monthly article in CBA’s Marketplace Magazine. Her most recent book, Empty Next, What’s Next: Parenting Adult Children Without Losing Your Mind is selling well.

Jesus and the Beanstalk by Lori Stanley Roeleveld

Book: Jesus and the Beanstalk

By Lori Stanley Roeleveld

Non-believers scoff when Christians trade their sacred cows (everything they value) for a life with Jesus. All they see is a handful of useless biblical “beans.” Peter says there’s life in those beans. Jesus and the Beanstalk unpacks 2 Peter 1:1-10 using fairy tale, humor, and modern culture to show today’s believers how to unleash that promise and discover how to topple the giants in their lives.