Free Book - Christians and the Common Good (K/N/E)

Christians and the Common Good: How Faith Intersects with Public Life (Main/UK), by Charles E. Gutenson, is free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Brazos Press.

Book Description
Christians across the spectrum have soured on religious involvement in politics, tempted either to withdraw or to secularize their public engagement. Yet the kingdom of God is clearly concerned with justice and communal well-being. How can Christians be active in public life without getting mired down in political polarization and controversy?

For too long, the question of faith in public life has centered on what the Bible says about government. Charles Gutenson, a theologian respected by both evangelical and mainline Christians, argues that we should first ask how God intends for us to live together before considering the public policies and institutions that would best empower living together in that way. By concentrating on the nature of God, we can move past presuppositions regarding the role of government and engage in healthy discussions about how best to serve the common good. This lucidly written book includes a foreword by bestselling author Jim Wallis.

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Free Book - God's Answers for Life's Questions (K/N/E)

God's Answers for Life's Questions (Main/UK), by the Baker Publishing Group, is a repeat freebie in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Bethany House.

Book Description
Whatever question believers or seekers may have, they'll find a straightforward answer in the Bible. Organized by topic, this easy-to-use book covers subjects including how to know God, relationships, discouragement, finances, and many more. Along with the Bible's answers to the questions are applicable Scripture prayers and promises. The variety of Bible translations included makes all answers easy to understand. Originally published as God's Answers for Your Every Question books, this volume includes the most helpful questions and answers from the original four books.

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Free Book - Shrouded in Silence (K/N/E)

Shrouded in Silence (US/UK), by Robert Wise, is a repeat freebie in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Abingdon Press.

Book Description
Determined to find an answer, Jack and Michelle Townsend set out on a quest to find the original ending to the Gospel of Mark.

Following ancient clues, they head for Rome, but what starts out as a scholarly search turns violent as two separate groups strive to stop the Townsends, plunging their quiet research into chaos.

After a bomb destroys their office, the Townsends are pushed to the limits of their determination and commitment to God’s will. Can faith in God’s purposes endure in a swirl of conspiracy and espionage that brings the couple to the brink of death?

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Free Book - From Ashes to Honor (K/N/E)

From Ashes to Honor (US/UK), the first in the First Responders series by Loree Lough, is a repeat freebie in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Abingdon Press.

Book Description
If he had only answered that last phone call from the World Trade Center . . .

Minutes before two jumbo jets changed U.S. history, New York police officer Austin Finley ignored the call from his brother, who’d been bugging him for days. Trying to live with his one regret causes hatred and bitterness to consume Austin, and when counselor Mercy Samara recommends desk duty, Austin resigns. Haunted by her own memories of 9/11, Mercy takes a job as a school counselor in Baltimore. When Austin, now an EMT, responds to an emergency at Mercy’s school, both are stunned and wary.

Finally their common—and painful—memories turn suspicion into friendship, then romance.But hard questions linger: Can they truly move beyond their past harsh judgments and harsh words? Will their past finally bring them closer or—as the tenth anniversary of 9/11 draws near—drive them farther apart?

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Free Book - The Call of Zulina (K/N/E)

The Call of Zulina (US/UK), the first title in the Grace in Africa series by Kay Marshall Strom, is a repeat freebie in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Abingdon Press.

Book Description
The Grace in Africa series is a sweeping three-part historical saga of slavery and freedom that takes the reader from an island off the west coast of Africa to Southern plantations and finally on to Canada. All her life, Grace Winslow, the daughter of a mixed marriage between an English sea captain and an African princess, has been sheltered from the truth about the family business--the capture and trade of slaves.

Set in 1787 in West Africa, The Call of Zulina opens as the scorching harmattan winds blow. Desperate to avoid marriage to an odious suitor, Grace escapes the family compound only to be caught up in a slave revolt at the fortress of Zulina. Soon, she begins to grasp the brutality and ferocity of the family business. Held for ransom, viciously maimed by a runaway slave, and threatened with death, Grace is finally jerked into reality and comes to sympathize with the plight of the captives. She admires their strength and courage and is genuinely moved by the African Cabeto’s passion, determination, and willingness to sacrifice anything, including his own life, for his people’s freedom.

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Free Book - Medical Error (K/N/E)

Update: 4/5/12 Repeat freebie in the Kindle store.

Medical Error (Main/UK), the second in the Prescription for Trouble series by Richard Mabry, is a repeat freebie in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Abingdon Press.

Book Description
Dr. Anna McIntyre's life was going along just fine until someone else started living it. Her patient died because of an identity mix-up, her medical career is in jeopardy because of forged prescriptions, and her credit is in ruins. She thought things couldn t get worse, but that was before she opened the envelope and saw a positive HIV test with her name on it. Her allies are two men who are also competing for her affection. Dr. Nick Valentine is a cynic who carries a load of guilt. Attorney Ross Donovan is a recovering alcoholic. The deeper Anna digs to discover who's behind the identity thefts, the higher the stakes. Finally, when her life is on the line, Anna finds that her determination to clear her name might have been a prescription for trouble.

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Free Book - Walking on Broken Glass (K/N/E)

Update: 4/5/12 Repeat freebie in the Kindle store.

Walking on Broken Glass (US/UK), by Christa Allan, is a repeat freebie in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Abingdon Press.

Book Description
Leah Thornton’s life, like her Southern Living home, has great curb appeal. But a paralyzing encounter with a can of frozen apple juice in the supermarket shatters the façade, forcing her to admit that all is not as it appears. When her best friend gets in Leah’s face about her reliance on alcohol to avoid dealing with her life, Leah must make an agonizing choice—seek help against her husband’s wishes or put herself first for once. Joy and sadness converge and unwelcome insights intrude, testing Leah’s commitment to sobriety, her marriage, her motherhood, and her faith.

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Free Book - The Pastor's Wife (K/N/E)

The Pastor's Wife (US/UK), by Jennifer Allee, is a repeat freebie in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Abingdon Press.

Book Description
Maura Sullivan never intended to set foot in Granger, Ohio, again. But when circumstances force her to return, she must face all the disappointments she tried so hard to leave behind: a husband who ignored her, a congregation she couldn’t please, and a God who took away everything she ever loved.

Nick Shepherd thought he had put the past behind him, until the day his estranged wife walked back into town. Intending only to help Maura through her crisis of faith, Nick finds his feelings for her never died. Now, he must admit the mistakes he made, how he hurt his wife, and find a way to give and receive forgiveness.

As God works in both of their lives, Nick and Maura start to believe they can repair their broken relationship and reunite as man and wife. But Maura has one more secret to tell Nick before they can move forward. It’s what ultimately drove her to leave him six years earlier, and the one thing that can destroy the fragile trust they’ve built.

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Free Book - Drawing Near to the Heart of God (K/N/E)

Drawing Near to the Heart of God: Encouragement for Your Lifetime Journey (Main/UK), by Cynthia Heald, is free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Navpress.

Book Description
As we travel through life’s struggles and joys, we face new crossroads daily that lead to different destinations. It is helpful to have someone prepare and equip you for what to expect and how to make wise choices.

No matter where you are on your journey, best-selling author Cynthia Heald (Becoming a Woman Of . . . series) wants to guide and mentor you in order to draw you closer to the Father’s heart and keep you on the well-trodden path of past seekers of God. Drawing Near to the Heart of God (formerly A Woman's Journey to the Heart of God) will encourage you to keep your hand in His for your lifetime pilgrimage.

By combining personal insights with Scripture and wisdom from some of the great Christian devotional writers, Cynthia engages with you to reflect on where you are now, where you'd like to be, and how far you've already come.

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Free Book - It's No Secret (K/N/E)

It's No Secret: Revealing Divine Truths Every Woman Should Know (Main/UK), by Rachel Olsen, is free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher David C. Cook.

Book Description
Are you ready to trade your everyday issues and emotional hang-ups for a life of greater intimacy and fulfillment in Christ? Then it's time to discover some God-sized secrets to living the Christian life. Rachel Olsen's writing is lighthearted and fun but she packs a true spiritual punch.

Explore twelve principals straight from scripture with Rachel, and then delve into the Bible yourself with end-of-chapter studies. Grab your coffee cup and a copy of It's No Secret and come discover twelve secrets the world doesn't know that every woman should.

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Free Book - God Loves Single Moms (K/N/E)

God Loves Single Moms: Practical Help for Finding Confidence, Strength, and Hope (Main/UK), by Teresa Whitehurst, is free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Revell.

Book Description
Written by a psychologist who's successfully navigated single motherhood herself, this book helps single moms believe they and their families deserve the best life has to offer. Packed with practical tips, smart strategies, and ways to improve the well-being of single moms and their children, this book shows single moms how to improve their leadership and parenting skills. It tackles pressing issues such as self-care, a support network, organizing, finances, discipline, and more. Teresa Whitehurst reminds single moms that they don't need to be overwhelmed and that God loves them, is on their side, and wants to guide and support them every step of the way. While they may get weary, they need never feel alone.

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Free Book - True Devotion (K/N/E)

Update: 3/25/12 Now free from Sony.

True Devotion, the first title in Dee Henderson's Uncommon Heroes series, is free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Tyndale House.

Book Description
Kelly Jacobs has already paid the ultimate price of loving a warrior; she has the folded flag and the grateful thanks of a nation to prove it. Navy SEAL Joe “Bear” Baker can't ask her to accept that risk again—even though he loves her. But the man responsible for her husband's death is back; closer than either of them realize. Kelly is in danger, and Joe may not get there in time.

Uncommon Heroes: Welcome to a world where friendships go deep, loyalties stand strong, and uncommon heroes perform the toughest jobs in the world. Dee Henderson's military romance series provides a detailed passage into the world of the military and homeland heroes, and those they love.

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Free Book - Christians at the Border (K/N/E)

Christians at the Border: Immigration, the Church, and the Bible, by M. Daniel Carroll R. (Rodas), is free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Baker Academic.

Book Description
mmigration is one of the most pressing issues on the national agenda. This accessible book provides biblical and ethical guidance for readers who are looking for a Christian perspective on the immigration issue. As both a Guatemalan and an American, the author has immersed himself in this issue and is uniquely qualified to write about it. Drawing on key biblical ideas, he speaks to both the immigrant culture and the host culture, arguing that both sides have much to learn about the debate. This timely, clear, and compassionate resource will benefit all Christians who are thinking through the immigration issue.

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Free Book - Kicking at the Darkness (K/N/E)

Kicking at the Darkness: Bruce Cockburn and the Christian Imagination, by Brian J. Walsh, is free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Brazos Press.

Book Description
For forty years, singer and songwriter Bruce Cockburn has been writing beautifully evocative music. Bestselling author and respected theologian Brian Walsh has followed Cockburn's work for years and has written and spoken often on his art. In this creative theological and cultural engagement, Walsh reveals the imaginative depth and uncompromising honesty of the artist's Christian spirituality. Cockburn offers hope in the midst of doubt, struggle, failure, and anger; indeed, the sentiment of "kicking at the darkness" is at the heart of his spirituality. This book engages the rich imagery of Cockburn's lyrics as a catalyst for shaping and igniting a renewed Christian imagination.

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Free Book - Everything the Bible Says About Heaven (K/N/E)

Everything the Bible Says About Heaven, by Linda Washington, is free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Bethany House.

Book Description
Everyone wants to know what happens after they die. Numerous authors have tried to describe and explain the mysteries of heaven, but what does God say about it? Everything the Bible Says About Heaven goes straight to the source of all Truth to give insight into the afterlife. All of the scriptural references to heaven have been collected and explained in a clear and concise format, using trustworthy commentaries to give context where needed. The book's length and focus make it perfect for readers on the go who love the Word of God.

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Free Book - Glorious Mess (K/N/E)

Glorious Mess, by Mike Howerton, is free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble, courtesy of Christian publisher Baker Books.

Book Description
Despite God's call on our lives, most of us spend a fair amount of time running in the other direction, chasing after our own plans and desires. Like Jonah, however, we eventually discover we've made a mess of things; we're rowing against the storms God is using to pull us back on course.

In Glorious Mess, Mike Howerton shows how God's relentless grace extends into all the messes we make in our lives, that God clearly reveals his love for imperfect people no matter how far we've strayed. He shows readers how to hear God's voice, how to embrace God's calling on their lives, how to get out of their messes, and how to see God working. The result is not just forgiveness and direction for life, but also encouragement and inspiration to be our best selves before God and others.

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Free Book - Women and Stress (K/N/E)

Women and Stress, by Pam Vredevelt and Jean Lush, is free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Revell.

Book Description
You can live a peaceful, balanced life!

We all have to manage tension and stress--from balancing work and family to cultivating relationships and dealing with personal issues. And how we do it can determine the quality of our lives.

Women and Stress shows you how to deal with stress that is unique to women in healthy, productive ways. You'll discover practical, tried-and-true methods to manage tension, as well as reassuring advice for handling common sources of stress and their manifestations, such as

• fear
• mood swings
• jealousy and anger
• perfectionism
• unmet needs
• and more

In our high-stress times, Women and Stress can help you go beyond coping to truly rising above the chaos to a peaceful, balanced life.

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Free Book - Everything the Bible Says About Money (K/N/E)

Everything the Bible Says About Money, by Lin Johnson, is free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Bethany House.

Book Description
How people deal with money matters to God. In fact, it is one of the most frequently mentioned subjects in the Bible. Numerous authors have given readers their ideas about how they should handle money, but it's time to hear what God has to say. Topics include everything from working, saving, and tithing to how God wants people to treat the poor. All the scriptural references to money have been collected and explained in a clear a concise format. The book's length and focus make it perfect for readers on the go who love the Word of God.

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Free Book - I Love Mormons (K/N/E)

I Love Mormons: A New Way to Share Christ with Latter-day Saints, by David L. Rowe, is free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Baker Books.

Book Description
David L. Rowe asserts that many Mormons view Christian witnessing as Bible bashing. What Christians need to understand, he suggests, is that Latter-day Saints are an entirely separate ethnic group with their own history, values, and customs. Evangelizing Mormons can be so much more effective if Christians first know, understand, and respect Mormon heritage.

With helpful illustrations and discussions of Mormon values and theology, Rowe calls Christians away from confrontational evangelism and instead suggests active listening and respect as a way to bridge Christian beliefs and Mormon culture. A glossary in the back of the book and discussion questions at the end of each chapter will help readers apply these concepts in their own witnessing experiences. In the end, Christians will be more approachable representatives of Christ.

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Free Book - Healer (K/N/E/DF)

Healer, the first novel in the Brides of Alba series by Linda Windsor, is free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble, Kobo and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher David C. Cook.

Book Description
Sixth-century Scotland—in the time of Arthur….

“The Gowrys’ seed shall divide your mighty house and bring a peace beyond the ken of your wicked soul.”

Her mother’s dying prophecy to the chieftain Tarlach O’Byrne sentenced Brenna of Gowrys to twenty years of hiding. Twenty years of being hunted—by the O’Byrnes, who fear the prophecy, and by her kinsmen, who expect her to lead them against their oppressors. But Brenna is a trained and gifted healer, not a warrior queen. So she lives alone in the wilderness with only her pet wolf for company. When she rescues a man badly wounded from an ambush, she believes he may be the answer to her deep loneliness. Healing him comes as easy as loving him. But can their love overcome years of bitterness and greed…and bring peace and renewed faith to the shattered kingdom?

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