Books – new releases

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Non-fiction

Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers?

A Biblical Guide to God’s Hidden Purposes

By Erwin W Lutzer &  Scott MacDonald  

Publisher: Moody Publishers

When Heaven seems silent, and God, indifferent . . . bring your disappointment, anger, questions, and broken heart. Life can be disappointing – bitterly disappointing. Especially if you’ve been asking, or begging, for God’s help and your prayers go unanswered. Maybe you were taught that God loves you only to discover that when you really need Him, He’s not there.

In Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers? respected preacher and bestselling author Dr. Erwin Lutzer helps us see God’s love and guidance even when He seems to be silent. This biblical guide ministers to tender and hurting places as it thoughtfully considers:

• When the person you love isn’t healed.
• When the worst happens.
• When evil feels like it’s winning.
• When promises are unfulfilled.
• When the answer is disaster . . . and more.

As Lutzer delves into Scripture and reveals God’s hidden purposes, readers’ hearts move from despair or despondence to hope and trust. Whatever your current position is to prayer – clenched fists, tear-stained face, heartache, or back turned – the truth of this book will transform you.

If you’ve ever in desperation mumbled the question, “Does God even care?” If you’ve left the faith, are losing your grip on faith, or know someone who has departed the faith, this book is for you. We need to hear these encouraging truths, and we probably know someone else who needs them as well.

Don’t Stop Praying

The God Who Hears Is Just a Breath Away (A 40 Day Prayer Journey)

By Matthew West & Matt Litton  

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

What’s your impossible? Your “I need a miracle”? As Christians, we need to embrace more often the central truth of our faith – that prayer actually changes the world, that our conversations with God have eternal impact. In this hope-filled and spiritually enriching book, acclaimed singer-songwriter Matthew West invites you to embark on a transformative journey.

Matthew reveals the beauty of prayer – not as a perfect performance, but as an intimate conversation with your heavenly Father. His song “Don’t Stop Praying” began a movement, and now this book, through 40 soul-stirring readings, will help you:

• keep praying, even when answers feel far away;
• find strength to face life’s battles through prayer;
• trust God with your greatest dreams and deepest fears;
• build a daily rhythm of prayer that grounds your faith; and
• intercede for others who need you to fight for them.

Whether you read this as a daily devotional or take your time on this journey, each chapter is paired with practical challenges, thoughtful prompts, and journaling space to help you reflect, grow, and connect more deeply with God.

Step into the honest, life-changing conversations your Father longs to have with you, drawing you closer to His heart. Your Father hears every single word you say, so don’t stop praying!

Everyday Gospel Easter Devotional

By Paul David Tripp  

Publisher: Crossway

Celebrate Easter with 30 Devotions from Paul David Tripp that connect scripture to everyday life. While the life and death of Jesus are detailed in the four Gospels, the promise of salvation resounds throughout the Old and New Testaments. In this special Easter devotional, Paul David Tripp reflects on biblical events – from Genesis through Revelation – that tell of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. Adapted from Tripp’s 365-day devotional, Everyday Gospel, this Easter edition features 30 selected entries to read up to Easter Sunday. With engaging questions for each day, it is ideal for personal study or family devotions as you celebrate the entire story of salvation and the resurrection of our Saviour.

Stand Firm and Act Like Men

Becoming the Man You Were Created to Be Instead of Who the World Says You Are

By Joby Martin &  Charles Martin  

Publisher: Hachette Nashville

An instant New York times bestseller! From a bestselling author and pastor, a straight-talk, no-nonsense guide to becoming the man God calls you to be.   

We’ve all seen the headlines. Masculinity is in crisis. Men are lost. What’s the matter with men? We are confused about what masculinity is and what roles men play in our culture.

Manhood, says Joby Martin, is harder than ever because we have forgotten what true masculinity looks like. Real, Biblical manhood is not about driving big trucks, having the biggest guns, or hunting the biggest buck. (Though he’s a big fan of all of those, truth be told.) True men of God surrender themselves before the cross, serve and lead their families, put on the full armor of God, and stand guard against the lies that threaten to tear our churches and our culture apart.  

In this book, Pastor Joby walks through what the Bible means when it says, ‘be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong, and let all that you do be done in love’ (1 Corinthians 16:13). He guides readers through what scripture says about who men are, how they should act, and what it means to be a man in today’s culture, and he asks tough questions about how God calls men to respond.

Stand Firm and Act Like Men is a call for men to rediscover Biblical manhood in their churches and cities, and to love, serve, and support their families and one another.

Dwell

30 Days with God in the Psalms: A Devotional

By Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth  

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Your invitation to experience fresh delight in God’s presence. A meaningful devotional life. It’s what you want, what you need. But how? Dwell will help you interact with Scripture, turn it in your hands like a jewel, hear God’s Spirit speak through what He has written, and drink deeply of His living water. In 30 days, you’ll unpack the beauty inside 30 psalms. You’ll lie down in green pastures as the goodness of His Word surrounds you, supports you, satisfies you. Start here – or start again. And look forward to the joy of dwelling daily with Him for the rest of your life.

Dwell is an updated edition, previously published with the title A 30-Day Walk with God in the Psalms. A truly phenomenal experience! God has faithfully awakened me each morning for the past 30 days. As I surrender to Him and focus on His Word, my life has been beautifully transformed!

What God Promises You

Seven Truths That Will Change the Way You Live

By Dr David Jeremiah  

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Are you ready to discover the hope God has promised you? Experience God’s faithfulness. Find lasting peace. Live your purpose. What God Promises You by Dr. David Jeremiah is a heartfelt invitation to experience God’s steadfast love and unwavering faithfulness.

At the heart of this book are seven transformational promises of God that speak directly to your soul – a road map to navigating life’s uncertainties with hope and confidence, all grounded in the unshakable promises of God. These seven promises are for provision, forgiveness, peace, protection, purpose, relationship, and eternity. Each promise offers you a sense of peace, joy, and purpose, helping you live with renewed faith every day. Through compelling real-life stories and deep biblical insight, Dr. Jeremiah illustrates how you can overcome spiritual challenges and find fulfillment in your walk with Christ.

Whether you’re seeking clarity in times of doubt, strength during struggles, or comfort in grief, these seven truths will serve as anchors, reminding you of God’s unwavering presence and love. What God Promises You combines timeless biblical wisdom with practical, easy-to-apply guidance. Designed to inspire lasting spiritual transformation, these lessons empower you to better handle challenges, deepen your faith, and confidently step into the life God has envisioned for you.

Fiction

Whiteout

Two Romantic Suspense Novellas

By Lynette Eason & Dani Pettrey  

Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

Brace yourself for double the suspense in these snowbound adventures as an avalanche forces two couples to face down their enemies in a ski resort shut off from the outside world. In Buried in Shadows by Dani Pettrey, Cassandra Parker arrives at her best friend’s destination wedding, praying her stalker hasn’t tracked her to Colorado. Also part of the wedding party is Sheriff Joel Brunswick, the man she stunned by leaving at the altar to hide a dangerous truth. When an avalanche strands their ski group in an abandoned lodge, it becomes chillingly clear that Cassandra’s stalker has followed her . . . and he’s willing to kill to make her his.

In Snowbound Secrets by Lynette Eason, Dr. Maya Sullivan fully intends to escape her past and finish planning a retreat for military veterans at the ranch she’s inherited. Unfortunately, her plans go sideways when an avalanche traps her in a Colorado ski resort. An unexpected reunion with her high school crush forces her to confront past wounds, but she soon realizes someone is targeting her, and their search for a shadowy enemy becomes a matter of life and death.

A gripping romantic suspense novella collection from bestselling authors Lynette Eason and Dani Pettrey featuring second-chance romance, trapped together forced proximity, military and law enforcement heroes, a small-town destination wedding, and snowbound survival at a Colorado ski resort.

A Deeper Well

The Story of the Woman at the Well

By Jill Eileen Smith  

Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

Her broken heart thirsts for acceptance and love that seem out of reach – until an encounter at the well reveals what her soul truly longs for.

In ancient Israel, soon after Nessa is of marriageable age, her father gives her to a wealthy widowed friend, capitalizing on her beauty to bring in the highest bride-price he can find. Nessa is devastated, as she had begged to marry Lavi, who returned her love and saw more in her than her appearance. Nessa’s betrothal leads to Lavi’s departure, compounding her grief, and she can never forget her forbidden first love.

Nessa tries to accept her fate, but after only a year of marriage, tragedy hits her new family. She is sent back to her father, who quickly finds a young man who wants to marry the most beautiful woman in Sychar. Misfortune follows Nessa as she is passed from one marriage to the next – until she meets an unusual Jewish rabbi at the town’s well one afternoon, and her life is forever changed.

Jill Eileen Smith weaves a historically and biblically rich narrative of the New Testament story of the woman at the well. Bringing a fresh perspective of faith and redemption, this biblical-era fiction is perfect for fans of Mesu Andrews, Tessa Afshar, and The Chosen.

Mists over the Channel Islands

A Novel of World War II

By Sarah Sundin  

Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

Behind enemy lines, adversary and ally become impossible to distinguish.

The German invasion of the British Channel Islands shatters Dr. Ivy Picot’s peaceful world, forcing her to shoulder the weight of her father’s medical practice and hold together a family unraveling under the strain of war. As conditions worsen in Jersey with the arrival of thousands of forced laborers, Ivy’s quiet allegiance to the Allies compels her to risk everything by providing medical aid to escaped workers – even as danger closes in.

Dutch engineer and resistance member Gerrit van der Zee volunteers to build fortifications for the Germans so he can secretly send maps and diagrams to the Allies. On his arrival in the Channel Islands, he crosses paths with Ivy, who shows him contempt for the uniform he wears. As tensions mount and their missions grow increasingly dangerous, Ivy and Gerrit must confront the cost of courage, the meaning of sacrifice, and whether love can survive in the shadow of war. Will their covert efforts turn the tide – or will they pay the ultimate price for defiance?

Renowned WWII fiction author Sarah Sundin crafts a compelling historical romance featuring enemies-to-lovers, wartime resistance, and medical intrigue – a tale of loyalty, resilience, and courage when love and duty collide.

Deadly Currents

By Elizabeth Goddard  

Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

USA Today Bestselling Author Elizabeth Goddard Presents a Gripping Thrill Ride

Investigative journalist Cressida Dane arrives in Hidden Bay after a worldwide journey to finish her late father’s manuscript on shipwrecks. As she tries to discover the story behind the “ghost ship” Specter’s Bounty, her only lead is a name her father left behind – Evelyn Monroe. As Cressida uncovers more about the ship, she quickly realizes that her research has placed her in the crosshairs of dangerous forces.

County detective Braden Sanders is in Hidden Bay for one reason – to get his niece lifesaving medical treatment. To do that, he is assigned to protect Cressida from a revenge-driven enemy. Together, Braden and Cressida dig deeper to discern the myth from the facts surrounding the Specter’s Bounty.

But more is brewing under the surface than they could ever imagine. Entangled in secrets, they must unravel the past before the current sweeps away their future.

Brace yourself for Elizabeth Goddard’s final adrenaline-inducing installment in the Hidden Bay series. This clean romantic suspense combines maritime mystery with protective hero romance that readers of Dani Pettrey and Nancy Mehl will enjoy.

Ambush of the Heart

By Mary Connealy  

Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

When bandits strike in the wilderness, can love and faith overcome the shadows of danger?

As Owen Riley and his fellow Marshals escort Delaney Bridger, her brother Boone, and an escaped prisoner to Fort Russell, a gang of outlaws ambushes them, bringing death and devastation to their party. With their lives on the line and the outlaws in pursuit, Owen directs the rest of his battered group to seek hiding at a remote ranch.

After the attack leaves Boone seriously injured, Delaney helps Owen, nursing Boone and a wounded Marshal back to health while danger looms ever closer. Despite the threat at their heels, romance sparks between Owen and Delaney as they fight for survival on their perilous trek to the fort. Can they overcome the obstacles and find a future together?

Mary Connealy presents a riveting historical Frontier series starter of adventure, love, and high jinks in the rugged wilderness of 1870s Colorado. This Western romance features a determined Marshal, a courageous woman, forced proximity romance, and a risky journey of survival.

Edge of Truth

By Janice Cantore  

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers

One case almost destroyed her career. Now the past seems to have caught up with her. And as a high-stakes game of truth and lies unfolds, someone’s out for retribution at any cost.

As a detective in the Long Beach Police Department’s violent crimes division, Lainie Jensen is no stranger to hard-to-crack cases and unusual disappearances, but then her sister Evie vanishes on a trip to Hawaii. After traveling there to look for her, Lainie quickly realizes her brother-in-law Stan is telling law enforcement a story that doesn’t appear to add up. FBI special agent Ben Isaacs has spent six months collecting evidence to take down a money laundering operation. While his fellow agent Efren Gomez goes undercover to infiltrate the ring, Ben investigates those connected to it, including Stan Moffitt, who Ben believes could help lead to the criminal kingpin. Then Stan’s wife goes missing just days after Ben contacted her seeking information, and he knows there’s more to this case, especially when he loses contact with Efren and law enforcement comes up short in their search for him.

When Ben’s and Lainie’s investigations converge, Lainie’s not eager to work alongside Ben given their complicated history, but she’s willing to do so if it means figuring out what Stan knows and locating Evie. Soon, Lainie can’t deny Ben’s dedication to finding the truth or her growing admiration for him. And the more the two examine the evidence, the more they suspect Evie’s disappearance is tied to a highly publicized criminal case from Lainie’s past . . . and someone is playing a perilous game aimed at personal revenge.

Kids

Know Your Bible Activity Book for Kids

by Barbour Staff Compiled & Jennifer Hahn  

Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Ages 6-10

Perfect for the 6-to-10-year-old kids in your life, this book is jam-packed with scripture-based pencil-and-paper games (crosswords, word searches, secret codes, fill-in-the-blanks, and coloring pages) to challenge and amuse, entertain and educate.

Each game is designed to help kids understand their Bible better. What are the 66 books of the Bible all about? Who wrote them? Why are they so important? The answers are all here, in Know Your Bible Activity Book for Kids!
 
Features:

• Big 8 ½” x 11” pages packed with learning activities
• Dozens of crosswords, word searches, coloring pages, and other pencil-and-paper fun
• Information on all 66 books, plus Bible history and purpose

Illustrated Bible Stories

By John Joven  Usborne

Publisher: Usborne Books

A beautifully illustrated collection of stories from the Bible, charmingly retold for young readers. Includes well-known tales such as “Noah’s Ark”, “Jonah and the Whale”, “The Birth of Jesus” and “The Easter Story”. Includes stories from the Old and New Testament, with a “who’s who?” of characters for each.
– A lovely gift for Christmas or Easter.
– Perfect for the whole family to share and enjoy.

Seth and the Very Scary Storm

By Courtney Reissig & Catharine Collingridge  

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Ages 4-8

Will a storm come again? Children are often keenly aware of natural disasters and other scary news, near or far. And they might ask the age-old questions . . . Is God mad at us? Why did God let this bad thing happen?

In this poignant yet hopeful picture book, young Seth tries to understand why a tornado hit his neighbourhood, and he worries the dark sky will return. His mom helps him work through his fears by sharing the biblical story of the man born blind, showing Seth (and young readers) that Christ is always working and is our comfort and courage even on the hardest days.

Parents and caregivers can use Seth and the Very Scary Storm – and the discussion questions at the end – to have gentle conversations with their children about fear and suffering, showing them the God who loves us through it all.

This book is a comforting read for children who: 

• fear storms and bad weather, 
• are troubled after hearing scary news, 
• or who feel worried after facing a natural disaster or other difficulties.

Hidden Scrolls: The Brave Queen

Book 1: The Mystery of the Ancient Map #1

By M J Thomas & Alan Brown  

Publisher: Zonderkidz

Calling all explorers of God’s great stories! Join Peter, Mary, and their dog, Hank, in a new series of adventures from M. J. Thomas, author of the beloved The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series, as they follow an ancient map to travel back in time to key moments in Biblical history. The Mystery of the Ancient Map: Book #1 The Brave Queen is the perfect starting point for both new readers and current fans of the Hidden Scrolls books.

Through fast-paced and edge-of-your-seat action, The Mystery of the Ancient Map books teach children Biblical literacy and how to understand and appreciate God and his word through the stories of the Bible. The Brave Queen is the first book in the new Mystery of the Ancient Map series that expands the world of The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls, but it can be thoroughly enjoyed by readers not familiar with Peter, Mary, and Hank’s previous adventures.

Peter and Mary are getting ready for a new school year after a summer of time travelling with Great Uncle Solomon’s hidden scrolls, but life seems very boring after all their adventures. Then they get an invitation to go to Israel where Great Uncle Solomon is getting a Lifetime Achievement Award in Archaeology. During Great Uncle Solomon’s acceptance speech, a mysterious woman slips Peter an ancient map with red Xs marking different locations. When they investigate the map, the kids discover a new hidden scroll that takes them to Persia, back to the time of Queen Esther, where they meet Mordecai, the evil Haman, and Queen Esther, and try to solve the secret of the scroll.

The Brave Queen:

• Follows the events of Esther: 1-10.
• Reminds readers that, like Esther, God has a plan for their lives.
• Is the first book in a chapter book series perfect for emerging readers ages 6-9.
• Includes illustrations throughout, bringing all the action and adventure to life.
• Great gift for readers who love The Magic Tree House and I Survived series.

Hidden Scrolls: The Big Fish

Book 2: The Mystery of the Ancient Map #2

By M J Thomas & Alan Brown  

Publisher: Zonderkidz

Calling all explorers of God’s great stories! Join Peter, Mary, and their dog, Hank, in a new series of adventures from M. J. Thomas, author of the beloved The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series, as they follow an ancient map to travel back in time to key moments in Biblical history. The Mystery of the Ancient Map: Book #2 The Big Fish is perfect for both new readers and current fans of the Hidden Scrolls books.

Through fast-paced and edge-of-your-seat action, The Mystery of the Ancient Map books teach children Biblical literacy and how to understand and appreciate God and his word through the stories of the Bible. The Big Fish is the second book in the new Mystery of the Ancient Map series that expands the world of The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls, but it can be thoroughly enjoyed by readers not familiar with Peter, Mary, and Hank’s previous adventures.

Great Uncle Solomon takes Peter, Mary, and Hank on a train trip to investigate a new red X on their ancient map. It leads them to the sea, where they discover a new hidden scroll that takes them back in time, and they stowaway on a ship. When a huge storm comes up, they meet Jonah and end up being swallowed with him by a giant fish! It’s an adventure unlike any other as they journey to Nineveh, encounter the Enemy, and try to solve the secret of the scroll.

The Big Fish:

• Follows the events of Jonah: 1-3.
• Reminds readers that, like Jonah, in times of trouble they can pray to God.
• Is the second book in a chapter book series perfect for emerging readers ages 6-9.
• Includes illustrations throughout, bringing all the action and adventure to life.
• Great gifts for readers who love The Magic Tree House and I Survived series.

Nothing but the Blood of Jesus

By Sydney Hanson  

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Ages 5 and under

Nothing but the Blood of Jesus introduces little ones to the one of the most timeless, enduring anthems of the Christian faith in a fun and colorful way. Robert Lowry’s eloquent ode to our Saviour’s lifesaving work on the cross contains powerful promises for small children to grasp as they grow in their knowledge and trust of Jesus.   
 
Now little ones can experience the comfort and reassurance of this Christian classic for the first time. The lyrics are paired with whimsical watercolor art that celebrates the joy and wonder of God’s world. In the back of the book, you’ll find the sheet music and lyrics.        
 
Hymns for Little Ones is a series of creative and colorful board books that introduce young children to the most inspiring and influential Christian anthems of all time. Little ones will learn powerful truths about God through these classic songs.