If My Body is a Temple, Then I Was a Megachurch

 Foreword by Mark Lowry

“I think you will burn calories laughing your way through the pages of this inspirational masterpiece!”-Dr. Dwight “Ike” Reighard, speaker, co-author with Zig Ziglar, and Lead Pastor of Piedmont Church

“I’ve traveled a lot of miles and spent a lot of time with Scott Davis and I’ve known him as a man who loves Jesus, loves people, and loves, well…food. Now, he’s more than 130 pounds thinner and has quite a story to tell!” -Mark Hall, lead singer and songwriter, Casting Crowns

If My Body is a Temple, Then I Was a Megachurch is the unique personal memoir from Christian comedian, author and speaker, Scott Davis. While the CBA market is flooded with biblically-based diets and self-help books on weight loss, Davis’ book stands out with his distinctive flair and mix of Christian humor and biblical principles that share his engaging and hilarious narrative of losing more than 130 pounds. Davis doesn’t attempt to provide a step-by-step weight loss plan; rather, he shares his struggles and inspires with his victory over his poor eating habits.

“With Scott’s sense of humor ever present, this is the easiest, most painless diet book you’ll ever digest!” -Martha Bolton, author of over 40 books, Emmy nominated writer, on staff with Bob Hope for 15 years

“…not only funny but a tender reminder that we must all become healthier inside and out-no matter how much of you there is.”-Chonda Pierce, stand-up comic, TV host, and author

Davis, who is an avid marketer and has built a substantial following through his more than 100 comedy shows each year in churches and schools across the country, takes on the weighty issues of poor diet and develops a delightful smorgasbord of challenging and inspiring Christian principles that aided him in his journey.

About the author:
Scott Davis is a sought-after Christian comedian singer, and evangelist who performs throughout the United States annually and has performed in 13 other countries. He has appeared in almost every Mark Lowry video and has also appeared with Dr. Charles Stanley, the late Dr. Jerry Falwell, Casting Crowns, Michael Tate of D.C. Talk and Newsboys, Johnny Hall and Buddy Mullins among many others. He averages more than 100 show bookings a year.

Radical Islam:
What You Need To Know
(Unlocking the Truth Series)

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On September 11, 2001, America learned that we were at war with an enemy unlike any we have ever fought. Ten years later, the War on Terror continues with no end in sight. Our enemy is not a nation or an army but a global movement which will stop at nothing short of world domination. Its soldiers embrace death in its cause as their highest honor and greatest reward.

Why do radical Muslims hate us? How will the death of bin Laden affect this global conflict? What will it take to win the longest war in America’s history?

Jim Denison answers these critical questions with insights born of a career spent engaging the Muslim world. An expert on world religions, he has lived and traveled among Muslims for more than 30 years. He explains the mind and motives of radical Islam, telling you what you need to know about the greatest threat our nation has ever faced.

What Others Are Saying:

“We all know the questions: Why did 9-11 happen? Can we win the war on terror? Is radical Islam a real threat to the American way of life? How can we distinguish between real concerns regarding the Islamic faith and right-wing hype?

In this new work, Jim Denison does what he does best – tackles the hard questions with an open mind, courage, in-depth research, and a kind heart. If you have read any other books concerning radical Islam, you must counterbalance their arguments and enhance your understanding of the issues with Denison’s reasoned approach. Denison brings the “word” for which we’ve all been waiting.” -Howard K. Batson, Ph.D., Pastor, First Baptist Church of Amarillo, Texas

“A must read if you desire to understand the times in which we live as Christians.” -John Maisel, East-West Ministries International

“Jim Denison provides a timely overview of Islam and the dangers of radical belief while pointing the way toward mutual respect, understanding, and peace among people of differing worldviews.” -Albert L. Reyes, Buckner Int’l

“Dr. Denison’s work will equip us to better understand our post 9/11 world and the role of radical Islam, helping us to fight terrorism with the love and hope that Jesus brings.” -Dr. Abraham Sarker, Gospel for Muslims

About the Author:
James C. Denison, Ph.D., is a cultural apologist, building a bridge between faith and culture by engaging contemporary issues with biblical truth. He founded the Denison Forum on Truth and Culture in February 2009. Having lived and traveled extensively in the Muslim world, Dr. Denison has wide expertise on the subject of Islam. He has also taught world religions for 25 years with four seminaries.

Prior to founding the Forum, Dr. Denison was pastor of Park Cities Baptist Church, a 10,000-member congregation in Dallas, Texas. He also pastored churches in Midland and Mansfield, Texas, and in Atlanta, Georgia. He earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy of Religion and Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and received a Doctor of Divinity degree from Dallas Baptist University.

Journeys with the Messiah: A Fashion Photographer Explores the Modern-day Relevance of Jesus’ Centuries-old Message

Using his unique story-telling skills, award-winning fashion photographer Michael Belk embarked on a journey – with his camera and creativity – to explore the modern-day relevance of the messages of Jesus. The result is a beautiful and compelling collection of 33 fine art images. Michael’s photographs, and their challenging messages, capture a 1st Century Jesus interacting with 21st Century people of all walks of life. Produced in Italy, this one-of-a-kind photographic journey delightfully incites a fresh perspective of Jesus.

  “I cannot recall the last time I was so inspired. The images are astounding—capturing the stories of the New Testament in wonderfully imaginative ways. They challenge how people think about Jesus and their need for the Savior. What a powerful way to communicate the gospel and glorify Him.” -Dr. Charles F. Stanley

CLICK IMAGE to see more beautiful and powerful images from this unique collectible book. (Courtesy of In Touch Ministries)

Hopeful Kids: Unleash Your Kid’s Personal Power!

“Hopeful Kids is terrific! It is an excellent way to empower parents and children of any age to think positive and self-motivate. The activities are easy to follow and will spark excellent conversations between adults and their kids.” -Julie Aigner Clark, Founder of Baby Einstein and the Safe Side

Our children want and need hope!
From a Family Court Administrator, comes a revolutionary yet practical system for teaching parents how to develop Hopeful Kids and unleash their personal power. In this step-by-step book, Dr. Cash reveals 7 principles that systematically instill hope, self-confidence and purpose resulting in Hopeful Kids that believe they can create the lives they want.

This book will positively and remarkably change how parents and children spend time together, communicate, overcome challenges, pursue life-enhancing goals and discover their potential. Discover how your family can actively learn not only how to be optimistic and confident about your future but also how to implement an action plan to make it happen. Dr. Cash’s extensive knowledge of human behavior and empowerment techniques resulted in this unique, easy-to-do, yet highly effective family improvement plan.

“Dr. Cash has taken an underused concept and applied it in clear detail so that parents can improve the quality of their family life.” -Don Gordon, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology Emeritus, Ohio University; CEO, Family Works Inc.

“…proven strategies and step-by-step exercises to equip you and your kids with hope.” -Keith Dorscht, MTS Family Counselor and President, Live Fully Engaged Ministries

“…helps parents focus on the positives… an excellent resource that parents can return to again and again.” -Bob Cooper, MSW President, CEO Tennyson Center for Children

“Dr. Cash demonstrates… how kids can be empowered when they have hope…” -Dr. Alvin W. Cohn, Criminologist, President of Administration of Justice Services, Inc.

About the Author: Dr. Leonard Cash, Doctor Hope
Hopeful Kids was created by Dr. Leonard Cash, M.S.W., Ph.D. The book is the culmination of two decades of experience and years of research. Dr. Cash is clinically trained in direct practice, and is the Family Court Administrator for Clark County Courts in Las Vegas, Nevada. He and his wife have two children. Dr. Cash holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, a Master’s in clinical social work (M.S.W.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in organization and management.

The Face of God

Racing to a supernatural encounter of God’s glory…

THE PASTOR – His wife of twenty-three years has been murdered. His faith in God is crumbling before his very eyes. Now, with his estranged son, he sets out to find the supernatural stones spoken of in the Bible. Stones that will enable the two of them to hear the audible voice of God. Stones that may rekindle their dying faith and love.

THE TERRORIST – He has also learned of the stones. He too must find them–but for much darker reasons. as the mastermind of a deadly plot that will soon kill millions, he has had a series of dreams that instruct him to first find the stones. Everything else is in place. The wrath of Allah is poised and ready to be unleashed. All that remains is for him to obtain the stones.

With the lives of millions hanging in the balance, the opposing faiths of two men collide in an unforgettable showdown. The Face of God is another thrilling and thought-provoking novel by a master of the heart and suspense, Bill Myers.

About the author:
As a writer/director, Bill Myers’ work has won 60 national and international awards. His DVDs and books have sold 8 million copies. As an author, his children series have made the Best Selling list as well as seven of his adult novels. Books by Myers include Angel of Wrath, The Voice, The Wager, Soul Tracker, The Presence, Where the Last Leaf Falls, Blood of Heaven, and more.

Canine Parables:
Portraits of God and Life

Have you ever thought about the capability of God’s creatures to teach us about himself? In Canine Parables, Paulette Zubel shows us just that. Through observations of her dogs’ wacky and winsome antics, she shares analogies of God’s loving nature, our relationship with him, and how we can grow closer to God from life’s experiences.

All dog fanciers will relate to the behaviors of Lady, Perry, Jet, Velvet, and Buster, and respond with a smile, a good laugh, and even a tear. The sixty-three devotionals in this book will uplift you, and encourage you to know God better and grow in your love for Him.

In their inimitable way, Paulett’s dogs give a new twist to the old saying, “a dog is man’s best friend,” by reminding us that God is our best friend.

About the Author:
Paulette Zubel is a freelance writer and copy-editor for a number of Christian book publishers. She holds a bachelor’s degree in writing and a master’s in humanities from Central Michigan University. She lives in Michigan with her husband and dogs Velvet and Buster.

Day by Day
with Billy Graham
(365 Daily Meditations)

This best-seller has had a complete makeover…inside and out! Over one million in print!

Begin each day of the year with the Word of God and the wisdom of Billy Graham. This ongoing classic includes a Bible passage and prayer to accompany each daily devotional. A well-balanced daily spiritual meal!

Whenever Billy Graham preaches a sermon or writes a book, he presents a clear, uncompromising message of the Gospel. In addition to the emphasis on redemption, however, his words also cover other subjects that affect each one of us as we live from day to day—such subjects as love for our fellowman, loneliness, joy, depression, guilt, and victorious Christian living, to name a few.

Here is an excerpt from Day by Day…

“In God’s economy, you must go down into the valley of grief before you can scale the heights of spiritual glory. You must become tired and weary of living alone before you seek and find the fellowship of Christ. You must come to the end of “self” before you can begin to live. The happiest day of my life was when I realized that my own ability, my own goodness, and my own morality were insufficient in the sight of God. I am not exaggerating when I say that my mourning was turned to joy, and my sighing into singing. Happy are they that mourn for the inadequacy of self, for they shall be comforted with the sufficiency of God.” —BILLY GRAHAM

Recovery Through God’s Truth
10 Principles of Freedom for the Addicted Nation

Our world is a place of bondage. It has been this way since the fall of man in the Garden of Eden. Not only are most people in the world enslaved by sin and addictive sinful natures, many of God’s people are struggling with stubborn habits and addictions as well. Steve Curington shows that there is hope for an abundant Christian Life. Recovery Through God’s Truth teaches the value of each and every circumstance God intends so we may develop and draw others to the Savior.

“The Lord is using the Reformers Unanimous program to make a difference in broken lives throughout the world. Countless lives have been brought to Christ and restored through the principles and promises of His Word contained in this book.” -Dr. Paul Chappell, Pastor of Lancaster Baptist Church, President of West Coast Baptist College, Lancaster CA

“Reformers Unanimous is one of God’s miracles of the 20th century. I praise God that He chose Bro. Steve Curington to direct this amazing ministry that reaches out to the world’s addicted people.” –Art Rorheim, Founder/President Emeritus of AWANA Clubs Int’l

“…this book is essential to preparing students for full-time ministry that will really count for the Lord.” -Dr. James A. Scudder, Pastor of Quentin Road Baptist Church; Chancellor of Dayspring Bible College, Lake Zurich, IL

About the Author: Steven B. Curington is the founder of Reformers Unanimous International, a faith-based, local church discipleship program that ministers to the addicted, both within and without the body of Christ. Steven travels extensively, presenting the ministry and starting chapters of this fast growing support group and discipleship class in Bible-preaching churches all over the world. He also holds Regional Training Conferences for churches to meet the needs of the addicted in their own communities.

4 Hour Youth Ministry
Escaping the Trap of Full-Time Youth Ministry
by Timothy Eldred (Published by Christian Endeavor International)
$13.99 ISBN 978-0-9796551-2-8
Trade Paper / Size: 4-3/4″ w x 7″ h / 196 pages

4-Hour Youth Ministry shows how ordinary people with a few hours each week can coach youth to successfully run their own ministry.

• Debunks the idea that effective youth ministry requires a full-time youth pastor with a four-year degree.
• Defines the role of young people in the church and their responsibility to learn how to take action for Christ.
• Dispels the notion that youth ministry is more effective when adults in the church provide programs for youth.

“Tim shatters some of the common myths that create great frustrations for youth workers and opens a new and inviting way of viewing ministry.” -Tic Long, Youth Specialties

“The balance between relationship, ownership, and discipleship wrapped up in one easy-to-understand read.” -Josh McDowell, Josh McDowell Ministries

“A must-read for any size church wanting to give youth a voice and make them equal partners in ministry today.” -Bo Boshers, Willow Creek Association

About the Author: A twenty-year youth ministry veteran, Timothy Eldred currently serves as the Executive Director of Christian Endeavor International. In 2007, he wrote Pray21, a 21-day prayer challenge and campaign for adults to pray with youth for God’s call on their lives.

Tim continues to serve on the pastoral staff of a local church in a rural community in central Michigan, where he practices the principles of youth-led-ministry.

Adventures of an Alaskan Preacher

STALKED BY BEARS
HIS OVERLOADED PLANE FALLING FROM THE SKY
A RIFLE AIMED AT HIS HEART

“Have you ever,” Wayne Coggins asks, ”been in one of those positions when you are in need of some assistance from the Lord and discover you can pray 100 miles an hour and never move your lips?” A pastor in Alaska since 1971, Coggins has been there many times. “I don’t think I could have dreamed up the twists and turns of life that Alaska had to offer.”

Have you noticed how popular Alaska has become? Right now there are at least four reality TV shows dedicated to some aspect of life in our most northern state. Sarah Palin’s Alaska on TLC, Gold Rush Alaska on the Discovery Channel, The Alaska Experiment on the Discovery Channel and Ice Road Truckers on the History Channel. People are fascinated with this rugged and beautiful state…and all things Alaska. They will love Adventures of an Alaskan Preacher! 

Coggins shares his adventures with the people and animals and sheer awesome wilderness of Alaska to encourage every believer to trust God in times of need.

• A Wing and a Prayer
• Alaskan Gold
• God Tracks
• Miracle Moose
• Fishing with the Bears-in the Dark
• the Power of Positive Anticipation

These are a few of the 31 stories Coggins shares to thrill your heart and increase your faith in Almighty God.

About the Author:Wayne Coggins has pastored in various places in Alaska for more than 30 years. He has a counseling ministry, Cornerstone Family Ministries, and has appeared on national TV and radio. He lives with his wife in Nikiski, Alaska, where he is Senior Pastor of North Kenai Chapel.