NASHVILLE, Tenn., August 2024—Zondervan Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, proudly announces that New York Times bestselling author Rachel Macy Stafford’s Only Love Today (9780310346746) has surpassed 100,000 copies sold across print, digital and audio formats.

Webster Younce, vice president and publisher of Zondervan Books, remarked, “Surpassing 100,000 copies sold is a reflection of Rachel Macy Stafford’s ongoing ability to inspire and encourage readers. Only Love Today meets a deep, urgent and abiding need, and Zondervan is delighted to be a partner in bringing its vital message to all who will benefit from it.”

Only Love Today is a seasonal devotional that provides daily motivation for living a more connected and heart-centered life. Known to many as the Hands Free Mama, Stafford advocates for embracing the meaningful moments in everyday life. Her collection of inspiring reflections is organized around the seasons of life—offering surrender in autumn, hope in winter, and renewal in spring and summer. Only Love Today offers readers enduring support and reminders of their inherent wisdom, guiding them towards clarity amid conflict, unity in division, faith amid doubt, rest for weary souls and a renewed focus on what truly matters.

Rachel Macy Stafford, acclaimed for her sincere approach to life’s challenges, encourages readers to focus on what truly matters. Additional books by Stafford include Hands Free Mama (2014), Hands Free Life (2015), Live Love Now (2020) and Soul Shift (2023). Her work has been widely recognized, appearing in leading media outlets like Good Housekeeping, Scary Mommy, Time Ideas, USA Today and more.

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Amanda Woods at amanda.woods@harpercollins.com.

Rachel Macy Stafford is a writer with one goal: to help people choose love as much as humanly possible. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Hands Free Mama, Hands Free Life, and Only Love Today; a certified special education teacher with a Master’s Degree in education; an in-demand speaker; and a beloved blogger who inspires millions in her weekly blog posts at handsfreemama.com and through her supportive Facebook community, The Hands Free Revolution. 

Zondervan is a HarperCollins company and part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Zondervan is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian communications. The company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages.

Contact:  Amanda Woods, Director of Publicity | Zondervan Books, HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Amanda.Woods@HarperCollins.com

 

Tebow’s debut novels currently sit at No. 6 on USA Today’s all-genre list and No. 4 on Publishers Weekly’s Non-Fiction Hardcover Best-Sellers Lists after Week 1

A Crown That Lasts is available now

Philanthropist, entrepreneur, speaker, model and Miss Universe (2017) Demi-Leigh Tebow landed on USA Today and Publishers Weekly Best Sellers lists with the release of her debut book, A Crown That Lasts: You Are Not Your Label (available now via W Publishing).

Selling more than 24,000 copies in the first week and praised as a “sincere invitation for readers to separate their identity from earthly accomplishments and reinvest it in their faith” (Publishers Weekly), the book solidifies Tebow as a best-selling debut author. The book debuted at No. 6 on USA Today’s Best-selling Booklist (all-genre) and No. 4 on Publishers Weekly’s Hardcover Non-Fiction Best Sellers List. Tebow joined authors and previous bestsellers including Sarah J. Maas, Colleen Hoover, Max Lucado and more across all-genres.

Upon release, the book peaked in the Top 100 all-genre on Amazon, and in the Top 10 on the platform’s Christian Self-Help, Self-Esteem (Books) and Christian Women’s Issues Lists.

In sharing her personal struggle with an identity crisis following her Miss Universe reign and overcoming a terrifying carjacking, Tebow sets an illuminating example of finding purpose in the painful situations we go through, while delving deeper into her faith. She encourages the readers, through her own personal experience, to not place their confidence in temporary success or accolades, but in discovering a greater God-given purpose, leaving behind a footprint of significance.

About Demi-Leigh Tebow: 
Demi-Leigh Tebow is one of the most influential voices on the international stage, using her platforms as Miss South Africa and Miss Universe to educate and inspire. After surviving an attempted carjacking, she founded the #Unbreakable Campaign to educate and empower women by equipping them with the skills and knowledge to be able to handle dangerous situations. Tebow shares her passion for living a values-driven life, her purpose inspired by her faith in God, and her insights about making an impact in sought-after keynotes and conversations. Always a community-minded leader, she strives to bring compassion to hurting people all over the world and be a voice for the voiceless victims of human trafficking. She lends her philanthropic vision to the Tim Tebow Foundation, raising awareness for the fight against human trafficking and supporting children with profound medical needs, among other impactful mission work.

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Here is what her friends and fellow authors are saying about A Crown That Lasts:

“As a friend, colleague and fellow South African, I can honestly say that Demi is genuine, full of wisdom and authentic kindness and her wonderful book reflects this! I know how dedicated she was to this project and the many hours of writing she put in to tell her story which will encourage any woman battling with confidence or comparison or imposter syndrome!“
– Dr Caroline Leaf, Clinical and Research Neuroscientist

“This book is a gift that Demi offers all who read it. It is such a personal invitation into her family, her faith, and her experiences.”
– Annie F. Downs, New York Times Bestselling Author of That Sounds Fun

“Vulnerable, challenging and empowering! Demi’s book teaches you how to stop placing your identity in the next title or achievement and gives you a roadmap to finding your true identity – who God created you to be.”
– Sadie Robertson Huff, Author, Speaker, and Founder of Live Original

“For the woman who struggles with perfectionism, a nagging desire to always achieve that next thing, or just finds herself wearing too many hats, this book will help set you free.”
– Hannah Brown, Two-Time New York Times Bestselling Author

Discover the History of Your Church Family in Gene Edward Veith Jr.’s New Book, Embracing Your Lutheran Identity

Author Gene Edward Veith Jr. uses inspiring stories and characters from church history to reveal what Lutheran identity means today.

Writing not as a scholar, pundit, or apologist but as a teacher, author Gene Edward Veith Jr. guides readers through the Holy Spirit’s work from the early church and into Lutheranism today in his new book, Embracing Your Lutheran Identity. Using engaging accounts, modern parallels, and thought-provoking questions, Veith teaches readers about key people in the history of Lutheranism to show modern Lutherans the reason behind their pillars of faith.

“It is my impression that many Lutherans, including both recent confirmands and lifelong churchgoers, do not know all that much about their church and why it is worth suffering for, dying for, and living for,” writes Veith. “They don’t know their own heritage and why it is so precious. The essence of Lutheranism, of course, is its theology. . . . In this study, we will focus on your Lutheran identity. That is, we will try to help you identify with Christians through the centuries and throughout the world who share your faith and your confession.”

Veith invites readers, individually or as a group, to discover (or rediscover) their heritage from whence they came—persecutions, martyrdoms, villains, battles, heroes, lore, and all. Through each chapter of the Bible study, Veith encourages readers to delve into identity as a part of God’s family and connect with their “family history” as Lutherans.

“Gene Veith has done it again,” says Gregory P. Seltz, executive director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty and speaker emeritus of The Lutheran Hour. “He weaves theology, history, and sociology together in the compelling story of being a Lutheran Christian. . . . Don’t just read this book; identify with it, find your place in it, and you will be blessed.”

Visit cph.org for more information. Contact Erica Sontag to schedule an interview with the author.

About the Author
Gene Edward Veith Jr. is a retired English professor and college administrator, most recently at Patrick Henry College and Concordia University Wisconsin. He is the author of twenty-seven books, including Authentic Christianity: How Lutheran Theology Speaks to a Postmodern World; Christianity in an Age of Terrorism, and God at Work. He has a PhD from the University of Kansas and currently lives in St. Louis with his wife, Jackquelyn. He has three grown children and twelve grandchildren.

About Concordia Publishing House
Concordia Publishing House (CPH) is the publishing arm of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. For more than 150 years, CPH has been providing individuals, churches, and schools with products that are faithful to the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions. From books and Bibles to church supplies, curriculum, and software, CPH offers more than 10,000 products to support the proclamation of the Gospel worldwide. Visit CPH online at cph.org.

CONTACT: Erica Sontag, Public Relations, 314-268-1303, erica.sontag@cph.org 

 

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Praise for Embracing Your Lutheran Identity

If you’ve been looking for an accessible book on the Christian Church down through history, here’s what you’ve been waiting for. Filled with thoughtful questions for reflection and discussion, this book covers everything from apostolic times to our own complex era. In robust col­loquial language, Dr. Veith unravels the complex story of the Lutheran Church—warts and blemishes included. Woven throughout is the faith once delivered to the saints, rooted solidly in God’s enduring Word.
—Harold L. Senkbeil, author of The Care of Souls

What I’ve gathered is that most Christians know things about Christianity but are disconnected from the time line of the faith they’ve inherited, even among our confessional community, causing many to muddy the meaning of what it is to be a believer. This leaves numerous individuals devoid of knowledge and awareness of the care God has generously poured over His church throughout the ages. Gene Veith closes those gaps and fills the mind and heart with the Holy Spirit’s highlight reel. By relaying some of the most special moments of church history, Veith’s words will inspire the reader and ignite an imagination for good works in the world as unto our Lord Jesus Christ—works worth modeling from important times in the past.
—FLAME, GRAMMY^®-nominated and Stellar Award–winning hip hop artist; author of Extra Nos: Discovering Grace outside Myself

Knowing what you would die for reveals what you are living for. Veith builds up our identity in Christ Jesus by exploring the common commu­nity, history, and beliefs of Lutherans. Embracing Your Lutheran Identity will bolster your identity in Jesus, a faith that is worth living for—and even dying for.
—Rev. Dr. A. Trevor Sutton, senior pastor, St. Luke Lutheran Church, Lansing, Michigan; coauthor of Authentic Christianity: How Lutheran Theology Speaks to a Postmodern World

Gene Veith provides a lively overview of the legacy that Lutherans have, starting with the apostles and culminating in contemporary confessors. Veith reminds us that the Lutheran Church did not start with Martin Luther in the sixteenth century but embraces a heritage going back to the first century. Veith demonstrates how Luther and his coworkers were born into a church deformed by false teachings that deflected attention from Christ alone, directing sinners to their own works and piety. Luther sought to reform that which had become deformed. The result was a lively confession of the Gospel that would ring out around the globe and is still going on today. Whether through individual reading or group study, Lutherans will be enlightened regarding their heritage, and non-Lutherans will find this book is an accessible introduction to this church.
—John T. Pless, assistant professor of pastoral ministry and mission, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne

As Dr. Veith’s readers have come to expect, this book is both understandable and substantive. With clarity and context, the text leads the reader on a broad, historic journey to strengthen a highly personal appreciation of the Christian faith. Topical sections, questions to ponder, and recommendations for further reading make this book perfectly suited for both group discussions and individual study.
—Cheryl Swope, MEd; author of Simply Classical: A Beautiful Education for Any Child; coauthor of Eternal Treasures: Teaching Your Child at Home; creator of the Simply Classical Curriculum for Special Needs

Gene Veith has done it again. He weaves theology, history, and sociology together in the compelling story of being a Lutheran Christian. By showing the roots of our identity and the history of where we have been, Veith prepares the modern Lutheran believer to face the challenges of the world of today. For those who know the power of Scripture alone, grace alone, faith alone, be blessed with how it has sustained a particular people for particular times all around the globe. Don’t just read this book; identify with it, find your place in it, and you will be blessed.
—Rev. Dr. Gregory P. Seltz, executive director, Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty; speaker emeritus of The Lutheran Hour

The We Love Christian Music Awards Unveils Powerhouse Partnerships as Future Ambitions Soar

Nashville, TN – The WE LOVE CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARDS (www.WeLoveAwards.com), powered by the largest Christian music site online, NewReleaseToday (www.NewReleaseToday.com), is gearing up for its 13th annual celebration this December 2024, and it’s bigger than ever. With new strategic partnerships in place, the awards are set to reach unprecedented heights, promising unparalleled exposure and engagement for sponsors.

Since its inception in 2012, the WE LOVE CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARDS has been the premier platform celebrating the most inspiring artists, albums, and songs that define the entire Christian music landscape–from both signed and independent artists. What makes this event unique is that the power lies in the hands of the fans, who cast their votes to determine the winners. The awards culminate in a vibrant winner’s special, packed with unforgettable performances, interactive segments, and surprise appearances.

This year, the awards are thrilled to announce a game-changing partnership with FrontGate Media (www.FrontGateMedia.com). As a leading full-service agency representing top faith-based entertainment and media companies, FrontGate Media will spearhead sponsorship representation, collaborating with nonprofits, organizations, book publishers, film studios, and beyond to bring the expanded vision of the awards to life.

Additionally, Frankland Events has come on board to produce a highly anticipated live event in Franklin, TN, set for April 2025. This partnership promises to bring the awards to life, creating an immersive and memorable experience for Christian music fans.

Together, these partnerships position the WE LOVE CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARDS to deliver over 3 million digital impressions, offering sponsors unmatched visibility across a multi-phase campaign that includes public voting, a live-to-tape ceremony, and a wide-reaching public rollout. From in-program messaging and red-carpet sponsorships to event partnerships and multimedia visibility, the opportunities to engage with this event are endless.

“The WE LOVE AWARDS has been more than just an event; it’s a mission,” shares founder Kevin McNeese. “We’re only scratching the surface of what’s possible. With God’s guidance, we’re expanding our vision to ensure that this life-changing music reaches even more people. We’re humbled and excited to see how these partnerships will help us take the WE LOVE AWARDS to new heights.”

Don’t miss the chance to be part of something extraordinary. The full sponsorship deck, detailing the myriad ways your brand or organization can shine, can be viewed here:  https://www.frontgatemedia.com/portfolio/we-love-christian-music-awards.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW SPONSORSHIP DECK

Learn more about the WE LOVE CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARDS at http://www.WeLoveAwards.com.

About NewReleaseToday
NewReleaseToday (NRT), launched in August 2002, has become the largest Christian music and media site online, offering the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on faith-based arts and entertainment. From album release dates to exclusive interviews, world premieres, and Christian music news, NRT is the go-to source for what’s new in Christian music. www.NewReleaseToday.com

About FrontGate Media
Award-winning FrontGate Media is a leading full-service marketing agency and media group specializing in the Faith and Family audience.  With a 20+ year track record of success, the firm serves as “Your Gateway to the Christian Audience.” FrontGate’s full-service agency and media group has been trusted with over 7,500 campaigns, providing Faith-based market Strategy Development, Public Relations, Social Media Content & Advertising, Media Buying, and Creative Services. FrontGate’s own Digital Network also provides reach to more than 10 Million UMV, 20 Million Email Subscribers, and Millions more Social Followers each month.  Founded in 2001, FrontGate has repeatedly been honored in the Internet Advertising Competition and the WebAwards. The company plays a key role in the success of for-profit and non-profit organizations seeking faith-based and family-friendly audiences. https://FrontGateMedia.com

About Frankland Events
Frankland Events LLC produces live concerts and events throughout the Middle Tennessee market, including annual events like Franklin Summer Bash, Christmas with the King, and Nashville Elvis Festival, which draws fans from all over the world. https://FranklandEvents.com

CONTACT:
Scott Shuford
FrontGate Media
949-528-3359
Scott@FrontGateMedia.com

The Man on the Middle Cross to Release Fall, 2025

Leyland, UK – July 09 2024. 10Publishing is pleased to announce that Pastor and Bible teacher at Truth for Life, Alistair Begg, will publish the mass market title The Man on the Middle Cross, releasing Fall 2025.

Inspired by the viral video clip, from a sermon preached in 2019, the book will explore three people who encountered Jesus, culminating with the story of the dying thief on the cross.

The book will be a powerful work that will be designed specifically for the wide distribution to those with and without faith in Jesus.

“From the time I first heard Alistair’s powerful message in 2019, we were keen to explore how we might be able to share it with a wider audience” says 10ofThose CEO, Jonathan Carswell. “Alistair has been used by God for many years, teaching and preaching the gospel message clearly, faithfully and persuasively. We pray this book will be read by a huge audience, and hear that Jesus invites them to ‘Come’, just like he did with the dying thief.”

Along with major retail outlets, the book will be sold at 10ofthose.com, who provide the bookstore for The Gospel Coalition, Radical, and Getty Music among others.

The Man on the Middle Cross was acquired by Jonathan Pountney, of 10Publishing, the Publishing imprint of 10ofThose.com, with literary agency Wolgemuth & Wilson representing the author.

Advance review copies of the book and media interviews are available upon request; please contact Product Marketer, Siwan Davies (siwan.davies@10ofthose.com).

Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher at Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world. He graduated from theological college in London and served two churches in Scotland before moving to Ohio. He is married to Susan, and they have three grown children.

About the book:
The Man on the Middle Cross
Author: Alistair Begg
978-1-83728-050-6
Paperback (will also be available as eBook and audiobook)
Release date: Fall, 2025

 

August 2024 | LISLE, IL—IVP Academic is thrilled to announce that The Meaning of Singleness by Danielle Treweek has been named the 2024 Australian Christian Book of the Year.

The judges for the award commented: “Taken seriously, this book will change the way churches operate, preachers preach, Christian organizations act, friends befriend, and crucially, how we love and are loved.”

The Meaning of Singleness: Retrieving an Eschatological Vision for the Contemporary Church offers biblical, historical, cultural, and theological reflections to retrieve a theology of singleness for the church today. Drawing upon both ancient and contemporary theologians, including Augustine, Ælfric of Eynsham, John Paul II, and Stanley Hauerwas, Treweek contends not only that singleness has served an important role throughout the church’s history, but that single Christians present the church with a foretaste of the eschatological reality that awaits all of God’s people.

Treweek said, “One of my hopes is that those who read The Meaning of Singleness might be better equipped to love, respect, and value the single members of their church communities. And, of course, I hope it will encourage unmarried Christians (whether they be never-married, divorced, or widowed) to delight more and more in the intrinsic goodness of their singleness. But I also pray that those who read this book might better understand the vitally important and God-glorifying role singles have to play in the church’s understanding of her own unique identity. I hope my book might help us all to better realize it’s not simply that single Christians need the church, but the church who really and truly needs single Christians.”

The judges added: “This is a work of tremendous scholarship and intellectual acuity. By adopting the perspective of our destiny rather than origin, Treweek demonstrates that in church history, biblical exegesis and Christian theology, singleness has the same eternal significance as marriage. She takes on sacred cows and names Christian leaders who have veered away from the Bible to privilege marriage and devalue singleness. Treweek presents us with a vision of the church that is far more inclusive and faithful to Scripture.”

Danielle Treweek (PhD, St Mark’s National Theological Centre and Charles Sturt University) is the founding director of the Single Minded Ministry and an adjunct teacher at Moore Theological College, Sydney. She also serves as both the Diocesan Research Officer and a member of the Archbishop’s Doctrine Commission within the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, Australia.

The Australian Christian Book of the Year Award has been around since 1981 and is given annually to an original book written by an Australian citizen. The award recognizes and encourages excellence in Australian Christian writing. Entries are judged with an eye to the original nature of the work; literary style, including suitability for the target audience; design, layout, cover, text, and illustrations; and contribution that the book makes in meeting a need for Christian writing in the Australian situation and in the Australian market.

For a complete list of IVP award winners visit ivpress.com/award-winners.

Since 1947, InterVarsity Press (IVP), a subsidiary of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, has been publishing thoughtful Christian books and content to equip Christians for a vibrant life of faith. IVP products speak boldly into important cultural moments and provide innovative resources for leaders in the academy and the church. To learn more, visit ivpress.com.

Contact:  Krista Clayton | kclayton@ivpress.com

Babbie Mason’s Each One Reach One: Everyday Ways You Can Shine God’s Light Becomes National Bestseller

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Aug. 21, 2024—Christian publisher and music company David C Cook is pleased to announce that Each One Reach One: Everyday Ways You Can Shine God’s Light by Grammy-nominated recording artist Babbie Mason has been named a national bestseller by USA TODAY.

Following the week of its Aug. 6, 2024, debut through Esther Press (David C Cook’s women’s imprint), the book earned a spot on USA TODAY’s Best-selling Booklist, which is generated by sales data on titles across multiple genres from a variety of outlets nationwide, including bookstore chains, independent bookstores, mass merchandisers, and online retailers.

Each One Reach One was inspired by Mason’s hit song in the 1990s of the same name and dives into the message of Matthew 5:16, equipping readers with tangible ways to share the gospel with others and evangelizing with enthusiasm rather than obligation. She emphasizes the importance of personalizing your story and listening well, as well as anticipating opportunities to share our faith to inspire those closest to us.

“I feel incredibly blessed and honored to have the opportunity to share the message of Matthew 5:16 with so many readers,” said Mason. “Evangelizing and spreading the hope and good news of God can feel intimidating and even hard at times, but if we approach it with thoughtfulness and joy, we’re sure to make an impact in the lives of people around us.” 

Mason is a two-time Dove Award-winner, singer, songwriter and author and has penned eight total books, including devotionals for young women. A well-known Gospel artist, her music can be heard regularly at Sunday church services across the nation.

“Babbie uses her personal experience to inspire others to share the good news of Christ with their acquaintances,” said Chadd MIller, divisional president of David C Cook’s publishing arm. “We’re excited that this message is resonating with so many believers, particularly those who may want to share their own testimonies, but aren’t sure where or how to start.”

About David C Cook
David C Cook is a nonprofit dedicated to equipping the global church with leadership, discipleship and worship resources to help Christians grow in faith and pass it along to the next generation. Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family, is committed to taking songs of substance to the local church and its leaders around the world. Read more about David C Cook and its global ministry outreach online at www.davidccook.org.

About Esther Press 
Esther Press equips and encourages women to courageously stand strong in the truth of God’s Word and who He created them to be for such a time as this. Learn more about Esther Press at www.estherpress.com.

Contact:  Alli Ehrhardt, 541.973.1994

Ft. Wayne, Indiana – August 1, 2024 – At its recent annual conference held in tandem with the Christian Products Expo, the Association of Logos Bookstores, a member-owned trade association of retailers based in Kent, Ohio, presents its annual awards for Vendor of the Year, Author of the Year and the best books of the past 12 months in eight categories. Becky Gorczyca, the association’s executive director, said the winners were:

• Vendor of the Year:  Tyndale House Publishers
• Author of the Year, an award celebrating an author’s body of works:  Dr. David Jeremiah
• Theology/Doctrine/Reference:  How To Read and Understand the Psalms by Bruce Waltke, Crossway
• Bibles:  NLT Courage for Life Men’s and Women’s Bibles, Tyndale House
• Devotional/Spirituality:  Pilgrim by Ruth Chou Simons, Harvest House
• Christian Living:  Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer, WaterBrook
• Biography/Memoir:  Being Elizabeth Elliott by Ellen Vaughn, B&H/Lifeway
• Fiction:  The Last Exchange by Charles Martin, Harper Christian
• Christianity in Culture:  Losing Our Religion by Russell Moore, Sentinel/Viking
• Children’s:  God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook by Carl Laferton, The Good Book Company

“We congratulate this year’s winners and encourage them to continue to write and publish books that change lives,” Gorczyca said.

Additionaly, the Logos Association recognized the following sales representatives from companies who serve the individual stores with excellence:

• Crossway – Danny Lee
• Hachette – David Chaudhry
• Harper Christian – Shawn LeBar, Jeff Miller
• New Day – Jim Hunt
• Tyndale House – Mike Bachmann, Mike Petersen, Mitch Ady
• Genesis Marketing – Joe Bailey, Bob Flores, Preston Repass
• Noble Marketing – Lane Davis, Alan Read, Ryan Wheat
• Abbey/Cathedral Arts – Christine Lahee
• Demdaco – Jan Verhoef
• Dicksons – Joan Needham, Pam Williams
• McVan – Denny Santorelli
• Mud Pie – Rebekah Bostwick
• One Coast – Carli Cromer
• Portico – Tara Navid
• Standing on the Word – Shelly & Richard Reeder
• Zoe Hoop – Caroline Johansonn

The Association of Logos Bookstores is a member-owned trade association of retailers.

For more information, please contact:
Becky Gorczyca, Executive Director, Association of Logos Bookstores
330-677-8086, becky@logosbookstores.com, www.logosbookstores.com

NASHVILLE, TENN. (AUGUST 12, 2024) B&H Publishing announces the release of songwriter and storyteller Caroline Cobb’s first book, Advent for Exiles, releasing September 24th. This special advent devotional will feature 25 devotions to awaken Christmas hope in a longing heart. Preorder this Scripture-rich companion for the Advent season now.

In 2020, Cobb released A Seed, A Sunrise, an album that explored the ache of Advent, the joy of Christmas, and the expectant yearning for Christ’s return. That album inspires this Advent devotional as she dives deeper into the poetic imagery of Isaiah and the biblical theme of exile.

“After releasing my Christmas album, I began work on this ’side project,'” shares Caroline Cobb. “But in the writing, I discovered the album had barely scratched the surface for me. I wanted to dive deeper into the poetic imagery of Isaiah, draw more connections between our current experience and the biblical theme of exile, and help readers imaginatively engage in the ache of Advent as a way of expanding their joy at Christ’s coming. Advent for Exiles is the fruit of more than two years of writing and wrestling this deep dive into words.”

Throughout the 25-day devotional, Cobb weaves Scripture readings, song lyrics, poetic prose, biblical imagery, and responsive exercises to help readers joyfully celebrate Christ’s first arrival while deeply longing for His second.

She adds, “This devotional is written for those who have felt—or at least feel ready to acknowledge—the long groan of exile. We need Advent companions willing to recognize the darkness around and within. Only then will we be able to fully rejoice in the arrival of Jesus, the Light of the world. I pray Advent for Exiles will do just that.”

Book Details:
Title: Advent for Exiles
ISBN: 9781430095842
Page Count: 240
Release Date: Sept. 24, 2024
Suggested Price: $19.99
B&H Publishing – Hardcover

ABOUT CAROLINE COBB:  Before her thirtieth birthday, Caroline Cobb set a goal to write a song for every book of the Bible in one year. That year set a new calling into motion: to tell God’s Story through music and other creative work, helping you rehearse it and respond to it as you go about your everyday life. Her most recent album, Psalms: The Poetry of Prayer (May 2023) gives voice to a rich range of prayers from the Psalms and builds on Caroline’s previous storytelling projects A King & His Kindness (2021), A Seed, A Sunrise (2020), a Home & a Hunger (2017), and the Blood + the Breath (2013). Caroline has been featured by Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, The Rabbit Room, Risen Motherhood, and many more, with a Home & a Hunger named among “The Best Albums of the Decade (2010’s)” by The Gospel Coalition. She and her husband Nick live in Dallas, Texas, with their three children Ellie, Harrison, and Libby.

 

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What others are saying about Advent for Exiles: 

“Advent for Exiles weaves a glorious tapestry of good news that will help you experience Advent in a meaningful new way.”
—Ruth Chou Simons, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, artist, and founder of gracelaced.com

“I love a good Advent devotional, and this is a great one. Infused with a beautifully coherent, biblically rich exilic theme throughout, Caroline Cobb’s Advent for Exiles takes the reader deeper into a full-Bible understanding of Advent. Including Scripture passages, poetic song lyrics, and responses in prayer and practice, Advent for Exiles is an engaging resource to enhance you and your family’s Advent season.”
—Brett McCracken, senior editor, The Gospel Coalition, author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World

“Advent for Exiles stands out from any devotional I’ve come across. This book not only compels readers to love the story of Scripture more but also encourages weary exiles to find hope in Christ – engaging our senses and imagination with biblical truth. It is a deeply encouraging read that will move you to rejoice in Christ’s first coming and yearn for his return—a perfect choice for the Advent season.”
—Hunter Beless, Founder of Journeywomen Ministries and author of Read it, See it, Say it, Sing it!

CHARLOTTE, NC– The Good Book Company is delighted to announce that Timothy Keller’s Galatians For You has surpassed 100,000 units in print sales (The Good Book Company, May 2013).

Galatians For You is from the God’s Word For You series, a collection of expository guides by trusted Bible teachers that walks readers through books of the Bible verse-by-verse. Combining close attention to the text with Timothy Keller’s trademark gift for clear explanation and compelling insights, Galatians for You shows how the gospel message transforms all of Christian life to excite ordinary believers in their faith and equip teachers and preachers in their work. It is designed to be  used as a daily devotional, complete with reflection questions; or utilized by anyone who has a teaching ministry, to help small-group leaders understand and apply the text and to give preachers helpful ways of connecting timeless Bible truths to today’s world.

Carl Laferton, Executive Vice President for Publishing, reflects, “Putting one hundred thousand books into the hands of people who desire to delve into the book of Galatians is an amazing achievement that showcases the impact of this series. We’re thrilled to honor Tim Keller’s legacy and The Good Book Company’s kingdom impact with this milestone.”

In addition to its milestone title and further volumes by Keller on Judges and Romans, the series contains over 30 other titles, including:

• Hebrews For You by Michael J. Kruger (March 2021)
• Proverbs For You by Kathleen B. Nielson (September 2021)
• 1 & 2 Thessalonians For You by Ligon Duncan (July 2023)
• Acts For You by Albert Mohler

Readers can use the series with accompanying Good Book Guides to study these books of the Bible in small group studies.

The Good Book Company celebrates this accomplishment and anticipates the series’ continued goal of providing biblical, relevant, and accessible resources that encourage Christians and their church families to keep going, keep growing, and keep sharing their faith.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Timothy Keller was the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. He received his Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Ministry from Westminster Theological Seminary. He was the author of such New York Times bestselling books as The Reason for God and Prayer. He was also Chairman of Redeemer City to City, which has helped start over 380 churches in global cities worldwide.

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.