April 13, 2020 — New York Times and CBA bestselling author Tosca Lee has spent the last three weeks offering entertainment, comfort, and encouragement to the public during a nightly “Story Time with Tosca” at 9 Eastern on Facebook live. It started March 20 with a promise to read until shelter-in-place guidelines are no longer necessary… which means she currently has no idea when she’ll stop.

Lee has been reading from her 2014 ECPA Christian Book Award® winner in Fiction, Iscariot—her bestselling novel about the life of the infamous disciple and ministry of Jesus Christ. The perennial Easter season favorite is read annually by some of her fans and was chosen in a vote the day before “Story Time with Tosca” began on March 20. Story Time happens on Tosca’s Facebook author page at www.facebook.com/AuthorToscaLee and everyone is welcome to check out past installments of Story Time live recordings plus take part in the live episodes.

Lee, the first runner-up to Mrs. United States 1998, jokes that she hasn’t worn makeup this many days in a row since her tenure as Mrs. Nebraska. She says the time has been heart-warming, with readers calling the time their favorite part of the day and a much-needed escape from the news and rigors of quarantine. “It’s been an unexpected blessing for my family in return,” Lee says. “A much-needed marker in days that otherwise feel as though they’re running together.” From days that, by her own admission, are a little extra surreal given how closely the news has mirrored her 2019 bestselling thriller, The Line Between.

Tosca Lee is the award-winning, New York Times, and CBA bestselling author of 11 novels including The Progeny, Firstborn, Iscariot, The Legend of Sheba, and The Books of Mortals series with New York Times bestselling author Ted Dekker. Her books have been translated into 17 languages and been optioned for TV and film.

Tosca received her B.A. in English from Smith College. A lifelong world adventure traveler, she lives in Nebraska with her husband and three of four children still at home. To learn more about Tosca, please visit ToscaLee.com.

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FICTION MEETS REALITY IN “THE LINE BETWEEN”

An outbreak in Washington… a run on essential supplies… schools closed… quarantined towns… borders shut down.

The spate of recent headlines is also the plotline of Lee’s medical thriller, The Line Between, which released January, 2019 from Howard Books/Simon & Schuster—a year before COVID-19 arrived in the U.S. The book’s sequel, A Single Light (September, 2019, Howard Books/Simon & Schuster) comes to paperback August 17.

Watching the news one year after the release of The Line Between—a Goodreads Choice Awards semifinalist for best mystery/thriller of 2019—Lee calls life “eerie and surreal.”

“Every now and then my husband and I just look at one another as we listen to the news—including the day the Canadian border shut down,” Lee says, of yet one more event she wrote about two years ago before the books went into print. “It’s a little eerie,” she admits.

Another one of the reasons Lee, herself, finds solace in Story Time with her readers.

The Line Between has been optioned by Radar Pictures (Jumanji) and Ed Burns’ Marlboro Road Gang Productions (Public Morals) and is in development for television as first reported by Deadline Hollywood: https://deadline.com/2019/01/edward-burns-radar-developing-the-line-between-thriller-novel-for-television-1202538907/

The Line Between (Book 1)
When Wynter Roth escapes New Earth, a self-contained doomsday cult on the American prairie, she emerges into a world poised on the brink of madness as a mysterious outbreak of rapid early onset dementia spreads across the nation.

Struggling to start over in a world she’s been taught to regard as evil, Wynter finds herself face-to-face with the apocalypse she’s feared all her life—until the night her sister shows up at her doorstep with a set of medical samples and she realizes there’s something far more sinister at play. As the power grid fails and the nation descends into chaos, Wynter must find a way to get the samples to a lab in Colorado. She is aided by former military man Chase Miller, who has his own reasons for wanting to get close to the samples in her possession, and to Wynter, herself.

Filled with action, conspiracy, romance, and questions of whom—and what—to believe, The Line Between is a high-octane story of survival and love in a world on the brink of madness.

THE LINE BETWEEN by Tosca Lee / HOWARD BOOKS / ISBN: 1501169092 / Pages: 384

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A Single Light (Book 2)
Six months after vanishing into an underground silo with sixty others, Wynter and Chase emerge to find the area abandoned. No sign of the others who were to greet them when they emerged—the same people Wynter was counting on to help her locate the IV antibiotics her gravely ill friend, Julie, needs in order to live.

As the clock ticks down on Julie’s life, Wynter and Chase embark on a desperate search for medicine and answers. With food and water in limited supply and their own survival in question, Chase and Wynter come face-to-face with a society radically changed by global pandemic. As hope fades by the hour and Wynter learns the terrible truth of the last six months, she is called upon once again to help save the nation she no longer recognizes—a place so dark she’s no longer sure it can even survive.

A Single Light is a thriller of nonstop suspense about the risks of living in a world outside the safe confines of our closely-held beliefs and the relationships and lives that inspire us.

A SINGLE LIGHT by Tosca Lee / HOWARD BOOKS / ISBN: 9781476798646 / Pages: 384 Paperback On Sale: 8/18/20

 

Foles is the New York Times bestselling author of Believe It, published by Chicago area-based Tyndale House Publishers

CAROL STREAM, ILL. (April 20, 2020) – Nick Foles, Chicago Bears quarterback and author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Believe It: My Journey of Success, Failure, and Overcoming the Odds, has announced that he and his wife, Tori, have launched the Foles Believe Foundation (@folesbelieve and www.folesbelieve.org).

In its initial action, Foles Believe is making nine grants to food banks across the country, including two in the Chicago area. Grant recipients include: Central Texas Food Bank, Feeding Northeast Florida, Feeding Texas, Food Bank of South Jersey, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Lakeview Pantry, Mariners Church, Orange County Rescue Mission, and Philabundance.

Nick Foles, who was acquired via trade by the Chicago Bears from the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier this spring, is the 2018 Super Bowl MVP-winning quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. A graduate of the University of Arizona, Nick was drafted by the Eagles in the third round of the 2012 draft. In 2013, he became the first quarterback in NFL history to post a perfect passer rating (158.3), and to throw seven touchdowns in a single game, earning him a spot in the Pro Bowl, and Offensive MVP honors. Foles played one season in St. Louis (2015) and one in Kansas City (2016), before returning to the Eagles in 2017. On February 4, 2018, Foles led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl victory in franchise history. He and his wife, Tori, have a daughter named Lily and a Golden Doodle named Henry. The couple is expecting their second child later this year.

Additional information about Foles Believe is available at www.folesbelieve.org.

More information about Nick Foles’s memoir, as well as Tyndale House Publishers, is available at www.tyndale.com.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT) and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a majority of annual revenue—more than $100 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

Benjamin Watson and National Evangelical Leaders Support New Initiative To Provide Grants and Urge Larger Churches to Help Small Congregations in Their Community

ATLANTA, GA – Several national Christian groups and leaders, led by the AND Campaign, today announced an initiative to help small churches throughout the U.S. that are at-risk of closing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The effort, which includes leaders like former NFL player Benjamin Watson, is called the Churches Helping Churches Initiative, and it is targeted to assist congregations in low-income communities in urban areas that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 economic shutdown.

According to a recent Barna Group survey, thousands of pastors (7%) are unsure or not confident that their church will survive the coronavirus pandemic and nearly a quarter of American churches (22%) have already reduced staff hours, reduced compensation, or laid off employees. Another recent Axios-Ipsos poll found that low-income Americans are now far more likely to be at risk of coronavirus infection or job loss.

“Although the federal government has moved to provide some assistance to Americans and nonprofits, we believe that the church should be the first to help their brothers and sisters in need,” said Justin Giboney, President of AND Campaign. “Many of our churches in low-income, urban areas have been hit hard because of the virus’ spread in densely populated areas and the loss of jobs for hourly workers, who cannot do their work remotely.”

This Churches Helping Churches Initiative urges larger, more stable churches to assist at-risk churches in their own community. On its website, www.ChurchRelief.org, the Initiative provides guidance and best practices for how large churches can pursue this type of outreach.

In addition, to help encourage generosity by stable churches, this Initiative creates a Coronavirus At-Risk Church Relief Fund that provides $3,000 grants to small churches who are at risk of closing within the next three months due to a steep loss in financial giving. The initial goal of the fund is to raise at least $500,000 during the month of April from Christian donors, foundations and large churches. Already, the Initiative has secured the commitment of $100,000 toward the fund. The grants will be administered by the National Christian Foundation and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to at-risk churches.

“It’s a very challenging time for our nation, and especially for many of our low-income communities,” said Benjamin Watson, former Super Bowl winning NFL player and Walter Payton Man-of-the-Year Award finalist. “My wife and I are honored to support this initiative to help churches, many of whom are pillars of hope and charity for their community in times of crisis. I want to invite all Christian organizations and followers of Jesus Christ who are able to help to come together and find ways to support these vulnerable churches and their congregations.”

Organizations, churches and individuals who want to give towards the fund and pastors of small at-risk churches can apply at www.ChurchRelief.org. Applications for grants will begin to be processed on Monday, April 6.

“Regardless of whatever assistance our society may ultimately provide, the Body of Christ should be the first to help at-risk churches,” said Joshua Crossman, board member of Pinetops Foundation, a Christian philanthropy. “Our foundation and many others are eager to play a role in helping encourage churches to partner together for the good of their communities and the glory of God. We are grateful for the AND Campaign’s leadership in this moment and the many partner organizations who have responded so quickly and powerfully. It’s deeply encouraging.”

Along with the AND Campaign, the Initiative is supported and organized by a collection of Christian groups and leaders, including the Pinetops Foundation, Movement Day, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, Church of God in Christ (COGIC) denomination, Pinkston Group, National Latino Evangelical Coalition, Jude 3 Project, and Pulse Movement.

The Initiative’s National Board of Reference includes Benjamin Watson, Joshua Crossman, Kevin Palau (President and CEO, Luis Palau Association); Bishop Claude Alexander (The Park Church, Charlotte, NC); Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile (Anacostia River Church, Washington, DC); Rev. Samuel Rodriguez (President, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference); Pastor Bryan Carter (Concord Church, Dallas, TX); Bishop Timothy J. Clarke (First Church of God, Columbus, OH); Dr. Charlie Dates (Progressive Baptist Church, Chicago, IL); Bob Doll (Chief Equity Strategist and Senior Portfolio Manager, Nuveen Asset Management); The Honorable Wilson Goode (former Mayor of Philadelphia); Nick Hall (Founder, PULSE Movement); Bishop Vincent Mathews, Jr. (Missions President, Church of God in Christ denomination); Dr. Mac Pier (Founder and CEO, New York City Leadership Center & Founder, Movement Day); Rev. Gabriel Salguero (President, National Latino Evangelical Coalition); and Dr. Jeff Warren (Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas TX).

Contact: D.J. Jordan 703-915-0897

WESTMONT, IL—As everyone sets out to physically distance from one another, IVP is working to bring people together with #ReadTogether and Together at Home, two online tools to stay hopeful in community during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Together at Home webpage brings together articles, podcast interviews, books, free webinars, study guides and excerpts, and other resources to build community, foster spiritual growth, and alleviate fears and anxiety.

“How does one maintain hope in the midst of a pandemic? How do we remain in community with others when we are all sheltering in our homes? These are critical questions to ask ourselves as we continue to modify the rhythms of our work and play amid the fears and uncertainties we face for the benefit of our own health and the health of the most vulnerable,” Jeff Crosby, publisher, said. “At InterVarsity Press, we have come together to create a page of resources that help you to remain hopeful, remain connected to others, and utilize time in wise and fruitful ways. May the resources curated there be an encouragement to you as they were to me.”

Together at Home resources are broken down into these sections.

• Build a New Kind of Community: Ways to build intentional community from the safety of our own homes.
• Commit to Reading Your Bible like Never Before: This is the perfect opportunity to refresh your daily devotionals with increased focus and time. Use these resources for deeper Bible study.
• Get Creative with Your Kids: Ideas for supporting the academic, emotional, and spiritual needs of your children.
• Invest in Your Mental Health: The loss of physical community and regular social spaces can greatly affect our mental health. It’s important to be proactive about the possibilities of depression, anxiety, and isolation within our own spirits and for those in our community. View our book recommendations for those feeling anxious.
• Try a New Spiritual Practice: Add to your toolkit of spiritual disciplines and try some new ones to help you grow closer to God in these unprecedented times.
• Equip Your Church for Refreshed Discipleship: The church has an unprecedented opportunity to provide hope, teaching, and community during this time. We want to equip local congregations and ministry teams with the resources they need to do just that.

In addition to this page of resources the #ReadTogether Book List allows people to read in community and keep their minds and souls fed and engaged during this time. This resource includes a special discount, a free Bible study ebook, and free US shipping.

The Together at Home webpage says, “We’re all facing disruption right now. Coronavirus and COVID-19 have radically altered our daily lives, and we’re doing our best to be flexible as we adjust to a new normal. But amid anxiety and disorientation, one thing is certain—we’re coming together even as we practice social distancing, whether it’s in virtual spaces, in our homes, or as a world community. Christian community is just as important now as ever, so use these tips and resources to stay hopeful while we’re together at home.”

Contact: Krista Clayton | 630.734.4013 | kclayton@ivpress.com

BOOK OFFERS HOPE IN A TIME OF CHANGE AND UNCERTAINTY

We are living through a unique, era-defining period. Many of our old certainties have gone, whatever our view of the world and whatever our beliefs. The coronavirus pandemic and its effects are perplexing and unsettling for all of us, and it has left many asking the question ‘Where is God?’

Oxford University mathematics professor John Lennox has today released a short yet profound book which examines the coronavirus in light of various belief systems. Where is God in a Coronavirus World? (The Good Book Company,  April 2020) explores how a Christian worldview can help us make sense of the crisis, and offer us some comfort and hope in a time of uncertainty.

Lennox says, “This book consists of my reflections on what we are experiencing right now. I started writing it a week ago, and things have changed quickly since then and no doubt will do again … I would invite you, the reader, to view the book like this: we are sitting in a coffee shop (if only we could!) and you have asked me the question on the book cover. I put down my coffee cup and attempt to give you an honest answer.  What follows is what I would try to say in order to convey some comfort, support and hope.”

Lennox has been part of numerous public debates defending the Christian faith, including with Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and Peter Singer. He is the author of a number of books, including Can Science Explain Everything? His latest release hopes to encourage that a belief in a loving a sovereign God can help to make sense and cope with the coronavirus outbreak.

Dr Peter Saunders, CEO, International Christian Medical and Dental Association (ICMDA), said in his endorsement of the book: “Professor Lennox brings his deep grasp of science and his passionate Christian faith together to reflect on our frightening predicament. This profound but easily accessible book does not claim to have all the answers but certainly addresses the big questions and will help you make sense of the challenges we all face together.”

EVP Publishing at TGBC, Carl Laferton, added, “I cannot think of a voice better than Dr. Lennox’s to speak into this confusing situation. This short book will have a deep impact both on Christians, in pointing us back to the truths of the gospel to give us confidence; and on those who do not yet believe, in helping them to see that the Christian faith offers real hope in difficult times.”

About John Lennox:  John Lennox is an Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford and Emeritus Fellow in Mathematics and the Philosophy of Science at Green Templeton College. He is also an Associate Fellow of the Said Business School and an Adjunct Lecturer for The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. He has been part of numerous public debates defending the Christian faith against well known atheists including Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens and Peter Singer.

About The Good Book Company:  Founded in 1991, The Good Book Company (TGBC) is an international Christian publisher. Their Bible studies, books, devotionals, videos, tracts, evangelistic courses, and training materials are used throughout the English-speaking world, and in translation in over 35 languages worldwide. Everyone at TGBC is passionate about the Lord Jesus, His word, His church, and His gospel of grace. They create and publish biblical, relevant, and accessible resources that will encourage Christians to keep going, keep growing, and keep sharing their faith

Media contact: Eleanor Elms eleanor.elms@thegoodbook.com

When the spread of COVID-19 created the sudden new reality of “online only” services and engagement, the team at Gateway Publishing® sprang into action to provide a variety of digital resources, tools, and tips to help small local churches.

• The Digital Church Survival Guide helps churches navigate various digital options for services, worship programming, fellowship, and online tithing services. It also includes important information on copyright compliance with an emphasis on the unique challenges and opportunities streaming presents. This free guide has reached over 350,000 people through media outlets such as FaithLife and Worship Musician Magazine and is available at https://gatewaypublishing.com/blogs/articles/digital-church-survival-guide.
• Gateway Kids Worship is offering a free bundle of songs and dance videos from Ultimate Church Resource. Perfect for children’s ministry programs or families at home, these songs and videos help children learn about Jesus and have fun! This bundle is available at https://www.worshiphousekids.com/kids-worship-song-tracks/92968/free-3-pack-bundle. Additionally, dance videos for three Gateway Kids Worship albums (Heartbeat, Believe It, and All of Me) are available on YouTube.
• Gateway Music is offering a free worship track for “Give Me Your Peace” by Gateway Worship. This song speaks to many of the emotions currently felt around the world and encourages listeners to exchange their fear for God’s peace. The track is available for download at https://www.worshiphousemedia.com/worship-tracks/92592/give-me-your-peace.

Gateway Publishing is in the process of developing even more free and discounted resources, so be sure to visit our website often at www.gatewaypublishing.com.

How Should Christians Make Sense of COVID-19?

WHEATON, Ill.—In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, John Piper has written a short book, Coronavirus and Christ (Crossway, April 2020), to address the fear and uncertainty that people are experiencing. “Today as I write, there are hundreds of thousands of cases of infection worldwide, with tens of thousands of deaths. There is no known cure—yet,” Piper notes. “This is a time when the fragile form of this world is felt. The seemingly solid foundations are shaking. The question we should be asking is, Do we have a Rock under our feet? A Rock that cannot be shaken—ever?”

Piper’s main goal is to point readers to the rock that is Christ and encourage them to stand on his mighty love. The first section of Coronavirus and Christ covers essential truths and doctrines that are vital to remember, including how God’s word comforts believers in their affliction; that God is righteous, holy, and good; and that God is sovereign over all things.

In the second section, Piper proposes 6 biblical answers to what God is doing through the coronavirus, including showing the physical effects of spiritual sin; calling Christians to repent and realign their lives with the infinite worth of Christ; and serving his invincible global purpose of world evangelization.Even in the face of great suffering and loss, Piper wants to remind readers that God is in control: “The same sovereignty that could stop the coronavirus, yet doesn’t, is the very sovereignty that sustains the soul in it,” writes Piper. “And not only sustains, but sees to it that everything, bitter and sweet, works together for our good—the good of those who love God and are called in Christ (Romans 8:28–30).”

“Our prayer is that this book will provide a sure foundation to those who are suffering, confused, and burdened under the weight of this pandemic, pointing them to our present and future hope: Jesus Christ, the solid rock,” writes Scott Anderson, CEO of Desiring God. “Only in him will our souls be truly safe and satisfied—today, tomorrow, and for eternity.”

John Piper (DTheol, University of Munich) is the founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and the chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as the senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including Desiring God; Don’t Waste Your Life; This Momentary Marriage; A Peculiar Glory; and Reading the Bible Supernaturally. @JohnPiper

Founded in 1938, Crossway is a not-for-profit global Christian publishing ministry that publishes gospel-centered, Bible-based content to honor our Savior and serve his church. Crossway seeks to help people understand the all-encompassing implications of the gospel and the truth of God’s word—for all of life, for all eternity, and for the glory of God alone. Crossway is the global publisher of the ESV® (English Standard Version®) Bible, more than 1,000 Christian books, and an extensive list of gospel literature. For additional information, visit crossway.org.

Contact: Lauren Susanto, lsusanto@crossway.org

APRIL 13, 2020 — People all over the globe are feeling the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.  For our part, we’ve had to overcome tough challenges on two continents.  In France, where we have 150 employees, it’s been a rough ride because of the nationwide lockdown, but with our employees’ safety as our first concern, we were among the earliest to convert to a work-from-home model. Working through several weekends, our IT department modified our tools and VPN to allow all of our employees to do everything from home that they could do at the office (except gossip at the water cooler).

Our Madagascar production center, where we have 350 employees, was more of a challenge.  Internet access at home and car ownership are luxuries few can afford.  It was among the last countries on Earth to report its first case of Coronavirus.  But while hoping and praying that it would not arrive, we knew that it was inevitable and we took appropriate actions.  As soon as the first case was reported, we pulled the trigger, purchasing over 300 laptops and pre-paid cell phones (for internet) for most of our employees.  We also hired a private transportation company to ferry the skeleton crew we have still working from the office (with appropriate safety and distancing measures) back and forth to home and work each day, as the country suspended most public transportation service.

So, bottom line- we are at full capacity, our employees have jobs, and are being kept safe.

Nord Compo provides a wide range of services to streamline and improve book production, including pre-press composition, digital services, and design services.  They help publishers of all sizes and support the ECPA industry as a 2020 industry partner.  For more information, contact Larry Bennett at lbennett@nordcompo.com.

Responding to COVID-19, Minno Launched a Free, Easy-to-Use ‘Church at Home’ Feature to Bring the Sunday School Experience Home-Used by Families in Over 130 Countries Worldwide to Date; Now the App Rolls out Special Programming Just for Easter

NASHVILLE, April 10, 2020 — Minno-a new, Nashville-based children’s digital media company featuring one of the world’s largest collections of Classic VeggieTales and an expertly-curated collection of media choices for Christian families, is continuing its commitment to helping families worship at home while they are unable to physically attend church due to COVID-19. Following up on the March 14 launch of their free Church at Home program,-an easy-to-use, home-based digital Sunday School experience-Minno is excited to announce the release of a brand new Owlegories Easter episode streaming only on Minno as well as their new free Church at Home Easter Series.

“With families unable to celebrate Easter at their church this year, we at Minno want to continue to help enhance the free church at home experience, particularly for children who are currently going without access to regular church ministries and Sunday school,” said Erick Goss, CEO and Co-founder of Minno and former senior manager at Amazon. “The brand new Owlegories Easter special, as well as Minno’s Church at Home Easter episodes, will help kids and families celebrate Easter and allow us all to worship, learn, and pray together even while we are physically apart.”

Story Summary: The Owlegories crew is going on an Easter Egg hunt! They’ve got lots of eggs full of yummy candy to find plus twelve super special Easter Story eggs. When mean ‘ole Devlin tries to steal all the eggs, he ends up discovering the true meaning of Easter through the sweetest eggs of all. In the end, the class learns how eggs can remind us of Easter and how to share God’s sweet grace with those who may not deserve it.

Free Church at Home Features Include:

• Church at Home can be found here: https://www.gominno.com/lp/church-at-home/
• A specially curated weekly episode with worship music, Bible stories, and more including a timely Good Friday edition. The Church at Home page also features select videos from Minno’s catalog available for preview, activities to help families take the fun off-screen, and content from the Minno Life Blog, such as expert help on what kids need most during this unprecedented time.
• For families to use during the week, Church at Home features Minno’s signature “Five Minute Family Devotions.”
• Church at Home is completely free and available around the world.

Press and media information is available here: http://press.gominno.com

What Parents Are Saying:

• “Thank you very much! We were watching church services live and my daughter was asking for a children service. I was beyond delighted to receive such a timely email in my Inbox. You have truly been a blessing during this time of pandemic. We will continue to use Minno Church at Home daily while schools are closed. I don’t have enough words to express how grateful I am for this ministry and can’t wait to share this with others. God Bless.”
• “Thank you so much! This is a wonderful idea and resource for the coming weeks. I am so thankful for you and your work to help families keep Jesus in their lives. God Bless you and your families!”
• “Thank you for this! My daughter was sad that we will only be able to watch the adult services online. She and I are very happy about the Minno church online.”

About Minno:  Minno is a Nashville-based children’s digital media company partnering with Christian parents to provide safe, values-based choices for their families. Minno’s offering includes an ad-free subscription-video-on-demand platform Minno Life, an expert-driven parenting blog, Minno Kids, its book publishing division, and Minno store, a digital shopping platform. Minno seeks to entertain, inform and inspire, encouraging kids and parents to laugh and learn together.

CONTACT: 323-379-5180, Press@inspire.buzz

Defy Your Diagnosis! Overcome Any Obstacle with the FIT Life Formula by Lorraine Bossé-Smith

PHOENIX– April 6, 2020—While many book releases are being postponed during the Covid-19 crisis, author and Christian retail industry veteran and business coach Lorraine Bossé-Smith is taking the opposite approach, releasing her latest book tomorrow because it offers hope and practical steps for moving forward despite the challenges.

In production long before the current crisis, she said she moved on with the release because of the help she’s seen the principles provide clients in her own practice who feel overwhelmed and beaten down by life’s problems. In Defy Your Diagnosis! Overcome Any Obstacle with the FIT Life Formula, Bossé-Smith shares scriptural encouragement and wisdom drawn from her own shattering life experiences. Those experiences led her to create tips, tools and strategies for how to face problems in life, not only medical diagnoses but also damaging personal, emotional and professional ones.

A resident of Phoenix, Bossé-Smith previously worked for CBA and Focus on the Family Publishing before starting her own firm as a business, life and fitness coach and speaker. This is her ninth book.

The book weaves her own story into teaching practical principles of her FIT Life Formula: Foundation in Faith, Insights in Self-Improvement, and Tackling the Tough Stuff.

In the book we find these words: “Once again, we are facing yet another difficult time, and I know this is my opportunity to apply my own FIT Life principles and affirm my resolve and renew my faith. My prayer has been to have peace through the storm, keep my eyes up while in the valley, and trust God for our future.

“Wherever you are in life, trials will come. What I can promise you is this:  God is WAY bigger than anything tossed at us. His strength is sufficient, and I can personally attest to that. It is real.”

Defy Your Diagnosis! Overcome Any Obstacle with the FIT Life Formula [ISBN: 978-1-950892-29-7, $15.99, trade paper], releases tomorrow, April 7, from Clovercroft Publishing, an imprint of Christian Book Services, Nashville, which also operates Carpenter’s Son Publishing. The books are distributed through Ingram.

For more information about Lorraine Bossé-Smith and her business, visit https://www.lorrainebosse-smith.com/.

For a review copy or to interview her, contact Joni Sullivan Baker, Buoyancy PR, at 513/319-3231 or jbaker@buoyancypr.com.