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Charisma House releases book by Michelle McClain-Walters

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Author and prayer warrior Michelle McClain-Walters commissions God’s people

Boldly Confronting Modern-Day Darkness

Lake Mary, Fla.—Author and prayer warrior Michelle McClain-Walters is commissioning God’s people to boldly confront the darkness sweeping across our world today in her new book, The Spirit and Power of Elijah (ISBN-13: 978-1-63641-158-3). McClain-Walters believes that amid today’s exponential rise of pornography, divorce, human trafficking, and homosexual battles, there is also a counteraction group put in place by God: His modern-day Elijahs.

“I believe revival is coming now, for this generation,” McClain-Walters writes. “There was a time in Israel’s history that was characterized by idolatry, declining morality, and a turning away from the one true God. Israel was in need of revival…So the Lord sent a prophet named Elijah.”

Despite the enemy’s attempts to take down the culture, God is using His boldest, bravest voices to stand up and speak for the Kingdom of God. This holy generation is being used to restore the spiritual health of our churches, our cities, and our nation.

“We are in need of revival. We are in need of a call to repentance. We are in need of reformation. We are in need of restoration. So the Lord is sending Elijahs.”

After writing books like Chosen, The Prophetic Advantage and the Anointing Series, McClain-Walters is helping readers not only learn about the purpose of the modern-day prophet, but she is guiding readers to see if they too are part of those called with the same call as Elijah. While being a prophetic, godly voice in this world is not an easy feat, McClain-Walters emboldens readers to walk in their calling as one of God’s chosen people.

“A new company of Elijahs is being raised up. A new company of prophets—holy, bold, and uncompromising—are being equipped to restore the spiritual destiny of the church in this generation.”

The Spirit and Power of Elijah, published by Charisma House, released on December 5, 2023, and is available online at michellemcclainbooks.com and wherever books are sold.

Michelle McClain-Walters has traveled to more than fifty nations and has conducted schools of the prophet that have activated thousands in the art of hearing the voice of God. She is the author of Chosen, The Prophetic Advantage, and six books in the Women of Influence series, including The Esther Anointing and The Deborah Anointing. For many years she served as director of prayer ministry on the staff of Crusaders Church under the leadership of Apostle John Eckhardt. She was also one of the house prophets and apostolic team leaders at Crusaders Church. She and her husband, Floyd Walters Jr., reside in Orlando, Florida, where they are the senior leaders of Overflow International Life Center.

Keep in touch with Michelle McClain-Walters:

  • Facebook: @michellemcclainwalters
  • Instagram: @michellemcclainwalters
  • Twitter/X: @prayerrain

To interview Michelle McClain-Walters or for a review copy, please contact media@charismamedia.com

New book from Invite Press provides preparation for life’s inevitable trials

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Pastor Mac Brunson shares Pearls of Wisdom for handling seasons of crisis in God is For You

PLANO, Texas (Dec. 12, 2023) – In a world where crises and challenges are inevitable, renowned pastor and author Mac Brunson delivers a timely and profound message of hope with his latest book, God is For You: Learning to Trust God’s Wisdom Through Life’s Crises, available now from Invite Press.

Born out of one of the most difficult seasons of his life, Brunson provides readers with a fresh perspective on navigating life’s difficulties and finding strength in the unwavering love and advocacy of God.

“The main aspect of a crisis is that you never know you are headed into one until you are in the midst of it,” said Brunson, who serves as Senior Pastor at Valleydale Church in Birmingham, Alabama. “There is a world of difference in experiencing a crisis in your wisdom, your thinking, or your judgment, and Wisdom in Crisis. In a crisis, we must slow down and decide that God is big enough to handle the situation and to handle us.”

In God is For You, Brunson uses the power of a series of biblical events that happened to real people, in real situations, to direct readers to reflect on the enduring presence of a God who never stops loving and advocating for them, even in the darkest moments.

“You will find pearls of Godly wisdom scattered all about these stories,” Brunson said. “Don’t keep your eye so much on the people in the passages. Keep your eye on God.”

Through a powerful exploration of common setbacks, from unfair treatment to feeling sidelined and unusable by God, readers learn to wait on and walk in God’s wisdom during challenging times. Brunson’s message in God is For You encourages individuals to move beyond fear-based decision-making, navigate crises effectively, and emerge not just surviving but thriving.

“The Word of God speaks a great deal about godly wisdom and gives us examples of it in the lives of many characters in scripture. The Bible also shows us examples of worldly wisdom and the disastrous outcomes that ensue when we lean on our own understanding,” said Brunson. “Wisdom is wedding your knowledge to the Word of God to make competent, godly, discerning decisions in life.”

God is For You is available now from Invite Press. For more information visit www.inviteresources.com/contributors/mac-brunson.

About Mac Brunson
Dr. Donald McCall “Mac” Brunson, Jr. is Senior Pastor at Valleydale Church in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated with a Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2021 and holds a D.Min. from Southwestern, which he received in 1991, along with an M.Div. (1985). He also holds an honorary doctorate of divinity from Dallas Baptist University. He is an adjunct professor for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Brunson has published several books, including his newest, God is For You, and most recently a video series for Grace Ministries called Wisdom 101: Walking with Jesus in a Wacky World (2023). He is married to Debora Claire DeVore and has three married children and 16 grandchildren.

About Invite Press
Invite Press is a premier publisher of books to help readers grow in their Christian faith. It publishes books that matter to the everyday life of following Jesus as well as those that apply to the work of full-time ministry. Invite Press is an imprint of Invite Resources, which exists to build a like-hearted community of influencers who are high on Jesus, low on politics, and biased toward innovation. Visit inviteresources.com for more information.

Our Daily Bread Ministries receives $1.25M grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. for Thriving Black Church Initiative

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 12, 2023 – Our Daily Bread Ministries (ODBM) announced today it has been awarded a $1.25M grant from Lilly Endowment to support its Thriving Black Church Initiative— a multi-year, multi-state, cross-denominational effort to help Black congregations and communities not only grow but thrive. The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to encourage the flourishing of congregations by helping them deepen their relationships with God, enhance their connections with each other, and contribute to the vitality of their communities and the world.

The Thriving Black Church Initiative will develop and implement programs that address sustainable solutions that meet the needs of Black churches and communities for thriving in a post-COVID environment. Strategic partners for this initiative include the Global Summit, a national network of Black American churches and Christian nonprofits; African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (AMEZ), one of the longest-standing Black Protestant denominations; the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), the largest Black global denomination; the Progressive National Baptist Convention (PNBC), an African American Baptist denomination born out of the Civil Rights Movement; and PastorServe, a national network dedicated to mentoring, coaching, and equipping pastors and church leaders. Together these strategic partners and ODBM will collaborate to design, develop, and implement community-based, multimedia programs.

“We are grateful to Lilly Endowment for such a generous expression of confidence in our important effort,” commented Dr. Matt Lucas, president and CEO of ODBM. “Through Bible engagement, spiritual formation, and discipleship, the Thriving Black Church Initiative will foster ministry relevant to the lives of Black congregants and their communities while connecting them more deeply with God.”

Global Summit founder and shepherd, Dr. Matthew Parker, stated, “It’s been my privilege to be engaged with Our Daily Bread Ministries for over a decade to provide biblical resources and programming for African American denominations, faith-based organizations, and local communities.This grant builds on the work I had the pleasure to lead as I helped ODBM build its relationships with the Black church.”

ODBM is one of 105 organizations that has received grants through a competitive round of the Thriving Congregations Initiative. Reflecting a wide variety of Christian traditions, the organizations represent mainline Protestant, evangelical, Catholic, Orthodox, peace church, and Pentecostal faith communities.

“Congregations play an essential role in deepening the faith of individuals and contributing to the vitality of communities,” said Christopher L. Coble, Lilly Endowment’s vice president for religion. “We hope that these programs will nurture the vibrancy and spark the creativity of congregations, helping them imagine new ways to share God’s love in their communities and across the globe.”

About Lilly Endowment:
Lilly Endowment Inc. is a private foundation created in 1937 by J.K. Lilly Sr. and his sons Eli and J.K. Jr. through gifts of stock in their pharmaceutical business, Eli Lilly and Company. While those gifts remain the financial bedrock of the Endowment, it is a separate entity from the company, with a distinct governing board, staff and location. In keeping with the founders’ wishes, the Endowment supports the causes of community development, education and religion and maintains a special commitment to its hometown, Indianapolis, and home state, Indiana. A principal aim of the Endowment’s religion grantmaking is to deepen and enrich the lives of Christians in the United States, primarily by seeking out and supporting efforts that enhance the vitality of congregations and strengthen the pastoral and lay leadership of Christian communities. The Endowment also seeks to improve public understanding of diverse religious traditions by supporting fair and accurate portrayals of the role religion plays in the United States and across the globe.

About Our Daily Bread Ministries:
Our Daily Bread Ministries is a global Bible engagement ministry with a staff of 700 serving in 32 offices to distribute more than 60 million resources in 58 languages throughout 150 countries. Often known for its global devotional, the ministry produces short form Bible content across print, video, audio, and digital platforms with the goal to fuel a global Bible engagement movement. For more than 85 years, the ministry’s mission has remained the same: to make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all.

B&H Publishing recognized 25 times in national book awards

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BRENTWOOD, TENN. – It’s the time of year when organizations present their annual book awards, and B&H Publishing Group has a lot to celebrate. In early December, the publishing arm of Lifeway Christian Resources received more than two dozen awards and acknowledgements from Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Southwestern Journal of Theology, World Books of the Year and the ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Awards.

“I’m so proud of B&H Publishing’s authors and publishing professionals,” said Devin Maddox, director of B&H books. “Year after year, their work is recognized as being among the top Christian publishers in the world. It’s exciting to see the way God continues to use Christian books in His work to disciple His church.”

Theology Titles Triumph

Theology books made up the bulk of this year’s awards for B&H Publishing. Christianity Today recognized three of the publisher’s titles in the categories of popular theology (“Hope for God’s Creation” by Andrew J. Spencer; “God, Gift, and Guide” by Gregg Allison) and academic theology (“The Trinity and Canon” by Brandon D. Smith).

Meanwhile, The Gospel Coalition presented two awards of distinction in theology categories for the books “To Be a Woman” by Katie J. McCoy and “You Are a Theologian” by Jen Wilkin and J.T. English. Smith’s book on the Trinity also won The Gospel Coalition’s academic theology award, while Southwestern Journal of Theology recognized five B&H Academic titles in their annual awards.

“Winning a book award is always a thrill for an author, and it’s equally exciting for those of us who work on acquiring, editing and marketing the book,” said Madison Trammel, associate director of publishing. “We’re so grateful to our award-winning authors this year for entrusting their wonderful works to us. Academic books rarely make bestseller lists, so book awards are one of the best opportunities to spotlight quality new releases.”

Going into an election year, many Christians may be considering how their faith plays into the public square. On that note, B&H received several awards for books that examine politics from a Christian perspective.

“Baptist Political Theology” was recognized as Christianity Today’s winner in the politics and public life category and Southwestern Journal of Theology’s winner in the Baptist studies category. “Political Gospel: Public Witness in a Politically Crazy World” by Patrick Schreiber also won a Top Shelf Book Cover Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. The ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Awards identify industry leaders in graphic and artistic design.

Women & Spanish Authors

Ten of B&H Publishing’s female authors were honored as top writers and editors in this year’s awards. Christianity Today recognized Kelly Minter in the Bible and devotional category (“The Blessed Life”), Linda MacKillop in the young adults category (“Hotel Oscar Mike Echo) and Emily Bennett for the missions/global church category (“Before You Go”).

Meanwhile, The Gospel Coalition presented an award of distinction to Amy Baik Lee (“This Homeward Ache”) in the first-time author category and recognized Rebecca McLaughlin in the Bible study and devotional literature category (“Navigating Gospel Truth”).

“There’s nothing that makes us happier than seeing readers love books like we do,” said Mary Wiley, trade books manager. “When respected organizations like The Gospel Coalition and Christianity Today deem those books to be among the best within Christian publishing, we celebrate, not just for great literature, but because books that readers love transform hearts.

“Awards also help readers find great books, and we’re thankful more people will be able to benefit from the words in their pages because of these recognitions,” said Wiley. “We work with some of the most faithful, gifted communicators. I’m thankful God chooses to move through the ministry of books.”

Earlier in the year, Lifeway Christian Resources and B&H Español were named Publisher of the Year by the Spanish Evangelical Publishers Association. This is the fifth time Lifeway—the world’s largest provider of Spanish Bibles—has been named Spanish Publisher of the Year.

Lifeway also received the award for Bible of the Year for “The Thematic Study Bible” (Biblia Temática de Estudio), edited by Miguel Núñez. “The Thematic Study Bible,” published June 2022, features a collaboration of theologians and pastors from various Spanish-speaking countries.

“We’re extremely grateful to God not only for the privilege of serving Him through a Bible like this but also for this recognition that testifies to a great work,” said Emanuel Elizondo, editor-in-chief. “Our desire is to continue glorifying God through resources of depth and quality.”

A full list of 2023 Lifeway and B&H Publishing awards can be found below.

Christianity Today book awards

The Gospel Coalition book awards

ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Awards for design excellence

ECPA Christian Book Award® program

WORLD books of the year

Southwestern Journal of Theology

Spanish Evangelical Publishers Association

For the Church Awards

B&H Publishing Group, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources, is a team that believes Every Word Matters®. We seek to provide intentional, biblical content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, cultivating lifelong relationships with Jesus Christ. We publish (print and digital) in the trade, church and academic markets, as well as the CSB translation.

Contact: Aaron Wilson, aaron.wilson@lifeway.com

Sandra L. Glahn signs two-book contract with IVP Academic

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December 2023 | LISLE, IL—Sandra L. Glahn has signed a two-book contract with IVP Academic for the spring 2026 release of A Woman’s Place Is in the Story. Her second contracted book, a work in biblical studies yet to be determined, will release at a later date.  

Alexandra Horn, marketing manager for IVP Academic, said, “There is scholarship that moves scholarship forward, and then there’s scholarship that has the potential to heal the church. Sandra L. Glahn is a rare and superb scholar whose work has the ability to do both.”

Glahn (PhD, University of Texas at Dallas) is professor of media arts and worship at Dallas Theological Seminary, where her emphases are first-century backgrounds related to women, culture, gender, and the arts. She has authored or edited more than twenty books, including Vindicating the Vixens, Earl Grey with Ephesians, Sanctified Sexuality (coeditor), Sexual Intimacy in Marriage (coauthor), and most recently Nobody’s Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament.

“Working with Sandra Glahn on her stellar book Nobody’s Mother has been a career highlight for me personally, as I daresay that book will be a highlight for readers,” said Jon Boyd, acquiring editor and IVP’s academic editorial director. “Her meticulous scholarship behind the scenes is matched by her skilled attention to the craft of writing, so I’m frankly reveling in the prospect of reading her next manuscript.”

In Nobody’s Mother Glahn combined spiritual autobiography with scholarly exploration to take readers on a journey to ancient Ephesus and across early church history. Ultimately, she lays a biblical foundation for men and women serving side by side in the church.

Boyd said, “Nobody’s Mother zoomed all the way in on Ephesus, and her next book zooms way back out to consider the biggest arcs of Scripture’s narrative, and how women are present in them, not segregated off to the side. Glahn knows how to read a story (just as she knows how to write one), so her insights should be golden.”

Glahn’s next book, A Woman’s Place Is in the Story, will provide a broader view of the role of women in the whole of Scripture. Glahn said, “First, we had men’s history. As a corrective, we added women’s history. Now it’s time to integrate the two. Women in the Bible are participants in the grand narrative rather than missing altogether or stars of isolated cameos. A woman’s place is in the story. She’s not absent from it nor is she a sidebar. This work will explore how women of the Bible appear in their literary contexts—that is, how their narratives fit as part of a whole.”

Glahn says that she is passionate about subjects relating to women, gender, and justice. This focus came out of the decade that Sandra and her husband spent going through infertility and pregnancy loss. “Our trauma led me to take a closer look at the Scriptures and their blueprint for marriage, women, gender, the human body, and bioethics,” Glahn said. “The answers I found drove me to look more closely at the cultural backgrounds that influence biblical texts that relate to these topics. I love helping people engage their hearts and minds in these important issues.”

Glahn is represented by Chip MacGregor of MacGregor Literary Inc. Both titles will have world rights.

Contact: Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

Urim Books’ Audiobooks attain bestseller status at prominent South Korean mega bookstore

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According to the IPO-specialized media The Stock and Newsis, the size of the audio content market in Korea exceeded KRW 25.6 billion (USD 19.73 million) in 2019, KRW 30 billion (USD 23.13 million) in 2020, and is expected to reach KRW 108.0 billion (USD 83.32 million) in 2024.

In response to shifts in the digital landscape of the book market in South Korea, audiobooks are gaining significant traction, emerging as an untapped market. The proliferation of smartphones and heightened accessibility have cemented audiobooks as a preferred medium for consumers.

The key allure of audiobooks lies in their capacity for multitasking, allowing consumers to seamlessly integrate literary consumption with other activities. Whether driving, commuting, or engaging in various daily pursuits, individuals can conveniently absorb audiobook content without the encumbrance of physical books.

As the audiobook sector burgeons in South Korea, Urim Books, a prominent Christian publisher and an esteemed international member of ECPA, has adeptly catered to the demands of the Christian audience.

Initiating audiobook production in 2021, Urim Books has since released a plethora of Korean audiobook titles, creating a buzz within the publishing domain. Notably, Urim’s audiobook titled Wisdom ranked at the top spot on the monthly bestseller list in March this year in the audiobook section of Kyobo Bookstore, a major player in South Korea’s bookstore landscape.

Furthermore, Lectures on the First Corinthians (vol 1) secured the premier position on the monthly bestseller list for two consecutive months, in both August and September. Fountain of Wisdom continued this trend, reigning as the bestseller for two consecutive months in October and November.

Adding to this impressive lineup, Lectures on the First Corinthians (vol 2), Keep Watching and Praying, God the Healer, and Awaken Israel each made noteworthy appearances on the 2023 monthly bestseller list. The compelling narration of Johnny Kim and Hyungkyung Lee contributed significantly to the success of these titles.

Expanding beyond the Korean market, Urim Books is actively producing audiobooks in English, Chinese, Russian, French, and Hebrew. This strategic move aligns with the rising demand from an increasingly diverse international audience for audiobook content.

Nov monthly bestseller #1:  https://ebook.kyobobook.co.kr/dig/etc/landing/best?lsc=AUD

NavPress authors Matt Mikalatos and Kathy Khang receive Book of the Year Award from Englewood Review of Books

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Colorado Spring, CO.—December 15, 2023—Englewood Review of Books named Loving Disagreement: Fighting for Community through the Fruit of the Spirit their 2023 book of the year on December 7. Written by NavPress coauthors Matt Mikalatos and Kathy Khang, Loving Disagreement released in October 2023.

Since 2008, The Englewood Review of Books has focused on reviewing titles with themes like “community, mission, imagination, and reconciliation, and hope.”

Caitlyn Carlson, Senior Editor at NavPress, commented on this prestigious award, saying, “Matt and Kathy are wise, honest companions in the realities of what it looks like to follow Jesus in our world today. This well-deserved recognition accompanies the many readers who have reached out to say, ‘I feel challenged, helped, and less alone for having read this book.’”

Loving Disagreement is ideal for Christians who have grown dissatisfied with our fractured society and wish they could find a new way to connect with and change the world for the better. The book asks the question of “What does it look like to love someone you disagree with?” In a world that is increasingly divisive, Mikalatos and Khang exemplify how we can approach our differences and conflict with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

For more information on Loving Disagreement, please visit mediacenter.tyndale.com.

Matt Mikalatos is an author, screenwriter, and speaker. He’s the author of Journey to Love and the YA fantasy series The Sunlit Lands. He has written for Today.com, TIME magazine, Relevant, Nature, Writer’s Digest, and Daily Science Fiction, among others.

Kathy Khang is a writer, speaker, and yoga teacher. Her journey began in childhood diaries and journals, moved into newsrooms, and then turned toward writing. She is the coauthor of More than Serving Tea and the author of Raise Your Voice.

NavPress is a business ministry of The Navigators. With a rich catalog of bestselling books, discipleship resources, and The Message® Bible, NavPress supports readers as they know Christ, make Him known, and help others do the same.®  Since 2014 NavPress has been in a publishing alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. NavPress resources are sold, distributed, and marketed worldwide through Tyndale House Publishers.

Contact: Amanda Woods, amandawoods@tyndale.com, 630.784.5125

Kelli Trujillo and Rachel Freire O’Connor join IVP editorial team

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December 2023 | LISLE, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) is pleased to announce that Kelli Trujillo has accepted the position of trade editor. The IVP editorial team also welcomes Rachel Freire O’Connor as associate project editor.

Ted Olsen, IVP’s associate publisher and editorial director for media and trade books, said, “Kelli is one of the most perceptive editors I know. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone with such skill at identifying and shepherding gifted writers who are passionate for Scripture, spiritual formation, and social justice. Her authors love her. Readers love her too—they just usually don’t know it.”

Trujillo comes to IVP with more than two decades of editorial experience. She spent ten years working in a variety of roles at Christianity Today, including as CT’s managing editor, projects editor, and editor of Today’s Christian Woman. Prior to her time with CT, Trujillo worked for Group Publishing, where in five years she advanced from associate editor to editor and then to senior editor. She completed a double major in English literature and humanities from Valparaiso University, where she served as the chapter president for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF). Trujillo has also studied spiritual formation at Denver Seminary and comparative literature at Butler University.

Trujillo said, “I highly value IVP’s unique ethos, values, and leadership in the voices IVP spotlights; the rich, thoughtful, and curious Christian faith IVP champions; and the kingdom vision IVP books embody. I am eager to be part of IVP’s team producing books and other resources that draw readers deeper into Scripture, deeper into prayer, deeper into lives shaped by the love and grace of Christ.”

Trujillo’s first day with IVP’s editorial team is January 22.

O’Connor began her work at IVP in November. Previously she worked as acquisitions associate for Baker Books, and from 2014 to 2019 she was a secondary literature, philosophy, and writing teacher at Trinity Christian School in Montville, New Jersey. O’Connor received her bachelor of arts degree in English and master of arts in English literature from Seton Hall University.

Olsen said, “It was clear from the moment we hired Rachel that she is eager and able to amplify diverse and underrepresented voices in Christian publishing. She has the kind of creative and organized mind and humble confidence that makes her a great fit at IVP.”

Contact: Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

New York Times Best Seller ‘Fasting’ re-releases to share with readers the power of biblical fasting

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Lake Mary, Fla.—Pastor Jentezen Franklin’s New York Times best seller, ‘Fasting,’ is re-releasing to share with even more readers about the power of biblical fasting for their relationship with God.

“When you eliminate food from your diet for a number of days, your spirit becomes uncluttered by the things of this world and amazingly sensitive to the things of God,” Franklin writes. “Once you’ve experienced even a glimpse of that kind of intimacy with our God—our Father, the holy Creator of the universe—and the countless rewards and blessings that follow, your whole perspective will change.”

In Franklin’s New York Times best seller, readers will learn how to deepen their relationship with God by understanding the connection between prayer and fasting.

“According to the words of Jesus, it is the duty of every disciple and every believer to fast,” Franklin writes. “Do you desire to know God’s will for your life, whom you should marry, or what you should do in a critical situation? I’ll show you how fasting brings you to a place of being able to clearly hear God’s will.”

Franklin also shares what to expect physically, mentally, and spiritually when fasting. For Franklin, the main purpose of ‘Fasting’ is to help readers detect the sound of the Holy Spirit so they can grow with Him in a meaningful and deep relationship.

“Whether you desire to be closer to God or are in need of great breakthroughs in your life, remember that nothing shall be impossible to you,” Franklin writes. “Fasting is truly a secret source of power!”

‘Fasting,’ published by Charisma House, is available online and wherever books are sold.

Jentezen Franklin is the pastor of Free Chapel in Gainesville, Georgia, a congregation with 10,000 in attendance each week that has recently grown into a new location in Orange County, California. Franklin is a popular conference speaker, and his nationally televised program, Kingdom Connection, is seen weekly on national and international networks. He has written several best-selling books, including Right People, Right Place, Right Plan. He and his wife, Cherise, have five wonderful children.

Keep in touch with Jentezen Franklin:

  • Website: https://jentezenfranklin.org/
  • Facebook: Jentezen Franklin
  • Twitter/X: @Jentezen
  • Instagram: @jentezen
  • Pinterest: @jentezen
  • YouTube: @jentezenfranklinmedia

To interview Jentezen Franklin or for a review copy, please contact media@charismamedia.com.

Moody Publishers celebrates multiple industry book awards

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Moody Publishers is pleased to announce the winners of multiple titles in The Gospel Coalition 2023 Book Awards, and the Christianity Today’s 2024 Book Awards.

The Gospel Coalition presented an award of distinction in Evangelism and Apologetics to God Speaks Science: What Neurons, Giant Squid, and Supernovae Reveal About Our Creator by John Van Sloten. Each year a panel of judges evaluates the best Christian books across 12 categories, choosing 24 as recommended helpful resources for individuals and the church. Two titles are chosen from each category, reflecting both an overall and award of distinction winners.

Christianity Today awarded three Moody Publishers’ titles in their respective category: 14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible, by James Coakley – Bible & Devotional, This Seat’s Saved, by Heather Holleman – Young Adults, and The Grace Marriage: How the Gospel and Intentionality Transform Your Marriage, by Brad and Marilyn Rhoads – Marriage and Family. The purpose of the awards is to highlight the books most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture. “Our awards honor top titles in areas like theology, discipleship, apologetics, and missions, as determined by an array of knowledgeable judges. We hope these books bring glory to God, attention to deserving authors, and wisdom and discernment to believers of all stripes.” Matt Reynolds, Associate Editor, Books.

“We’re so happy to have these wonderful books and authors honored by CT and TGC,” said Randall Payleitner, Publisher at MP. “Whether it is helping readers get back to their Bibles, middle schoolers find their place at the table, married couples choosing grace in their daily interactions, or everyday readers see God in the whole of His creation—these four award-winning books are perfectly timed, and delightfully written! I’m proud to partner with faithful, expert, inspiring authors like Jim Coakley, Heather Holleman, Brad and Marilyn Rhoads, and John Van Sloten to reach readers, right where they are, with books that draw them closer to God.”

Moody Publishers is a nonprofit Christian publishing house located in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Since being founded by D. L. Moody in 1894, Moody Publishers has distributed more than 300 million books, spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth. All proceeds from Moody Publishers benefit the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, which exists to educate and equip students for Christian ministry.

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