CNN's Pier Morgan talks to author Jodi Kantor about her new controversial book "The Obamas."
Books With powerful true stories, illustrations from the life of Christ, and specific activities for readers to engage, DO Something! is a hopeful and practical book that shows how to live out faith in a way that improves people's lives. With transparency and humility, Miles McPherson shares his own shortcomings as a young pastor trying to connect with people in need.
 When Christian talk show host Serenity Williams's fiance calls off their wedding because he can't deal with her popularity, she determines that she will never fall in love with another pride-filled, ego-driven pastor. Then, Serenity's producer asks her to interview the charismatic Pastor Phillip McKnight, who has recently gone through a divorce. Serenity feels that this is her chance to expose the arrogance of ego-filled pastors to the world. But Pastor Phillip is broken and humbled from his experiences, and the surprising humility of this man causes Serenity to want to un-break his heart. However, Serenity will need the Lord to fix her heart and change her mind about male preachers before she and Phillip can become all they were meant to be to each other.
 Through his travels, gospel artist Alvin Slaughter has seen a pervasive weariness in the body of Christ. He knows the signs because he has been there himself. Despite being in church all of his life, knowing every song and countless scriptures, Slaughter struggled with fear, depression, financial failure, and marital strife. In Reinvent Your Life, he uses his story as a backdrop to give you the tools you need to overcome the troubles you are going through today. Through his casual storytelling and captivating humor you will learn how to make the choices now that will lead to more passionate faith, deeper relationships, power, peace, and true success.
 These are difficult days in our world's history. 1.75 billion people are desperately poor, natural disasters are gouging entire nations, and economic uncertainty still reigns across the globe. But you and I have been given an opportunity to make a big difference. What if we did? What if we rocked the world with hope? Infiltrated all corners with God's love and life? We are created by a great God to do great works. He invites us to outlive our lives, not just in heaven, but here on earth. Let's live our lives in such a way that the world will be glad we did.
 This book describes the author's personal journey from brokenness to wholeness. It further tells of the author's struggles and mishaps which led to an ever expanding relationship with God. Its intent is to encourage the readers that by having faith in God and themselves, they can overcome anything in life and live the rest of their lives better than ever before.
Ft. Hood Gets Sneak Peak of Vanessa Miller's New Book, "A Love for Tomorrow" (Available Everywhere September 7) With the heat of summertime in Texas at its peak, the murder of 13
fellow soldiers still a painful memory, and the war escalating in
Afghanistan as troops return from Iraq, soldiers at Ft. Hood were ready
for a little love this month.And bestselling Whitaker House author, Vanessa Miller had a whole lot of love to share during her recent visit to the U.S. army base near Killeen, Texas, where she received a warm response to her latest book, A Love for Tomorrow, second in her Second Chance at Love series (available September 7, 2010). READ MORE  Once a star player in the NFL, Dungy went on to become an award-winning coach. Drawing on his life and career, he shares mentoring secrets to help you become the leader God wants you to be. Discover how to develop key leadership traits, positively influence your team with words and actions, maximize group performance, and more. 256 pages, hardcover from Tyndale.
 Faith is Monet and Marcus Caldwell's story. They've been married twenty years and are living their version of the American dream. The only thing missing in their lives is the pitter patter of little feet. Monet has faith that she will eventually conceive her and Marcus' child, because God told her. Much to Monet's delight, she becomes pregnant, and to her dismay, the couple's lives go terribly awry.
 In Eat the Cookie... Buy the Shoes, well known author and speaker Joyce Meyer brings the issue of balance in our lives to the forefront. Not diminishing the importance of discipline, she lets us know that every once in a while it's okay to get off our structured regimen and enjoy a cookie, buy that pair of shoes you've been eyeballing, or even both! Jacketed hardcover, Spanish, Large-Print or Audiobook CD.
 Through poignant, often humorous stories, you will discover the secrets to Melinda's success, finding practical help to overcome your own obstacles to achieve the next level in any area of life. Because she was tone deaf as a child, Doolittle's choir director would plead with her to just move her mouth and not let any sound come out. Undaunted, her love of singing drove her to enter a contest in the 7th grade and, miraculously, she won. Melinda began to realize that success in life was something bigger than her---or, as she puts it, 'It's beyond me!' She began setting and systematically reaching her goals, such as singing background vocals for her many of her favorite music artists...
 Tony Dungy's little brother, Linden, is a third grader who is having a bad day at school. Linden is the youngest of the Dungy family and the least motivated because he hasn't found "it." In a family where everyone seems to have found their special talent, all Linden knows is that he wants to make people happy. With encouragement from his parents, a helping hand from his older brother Tony, and inspiration from God, Linden learns that if he dreams big and has faith, he can do anything!
 The Black Church at its Best tells the rich history of the Black Church with introductory porch stories told to the author by his father. "There are few scholars who have the love and appreciation for the Black Church as does Dr. Larry Macon. This work will help the reader glimpse not only the theology of the Black Church but also the sociology of its community. It is a must read for every student of the Black Religious experience." -- Walter Scott Thomas, senior pastor, New Psalmist Baptist Church, Baltimore, Maryland  "While I was at Morehouse, one of my mentors told me, 'You have only two things in life: your image and your integrity.' Regrettably, I only listened to half of what he said." What if you are your own worst enemy? Jamal-Harrison Bryant presents a remarkably transparent yet instructional guide to overcoming self-defeat. World War Me: Battle Strategies for Life Success offers time-honored solutions to winning the war called me. An unapologetic and repentant approach to honest self-reflection, intelligent and thought-provoking advice that will assist anyone through life's battlefields, and a compassionate tone that holds the reader captive to the very end.
 Healing Our Broken Village raises a bitter truth that often the enemy we fight against, is within. Dr. Haynes encourages readers to address the issue of healing by confronting the internal struggles that incarcerate us emotionally, socially and ultimately keep us from developing into who God has divinely designed us to be. More than just an opinion, Healing Our Broken Village shares spiritual insight on the circumstances of life that break us and provides solutions as to how we overcome by tapping into what God has built within to sustain us.
 In this eloquent account of her current struggles with physical pain, Joni Eareckson Tada offers her perspective on divine healing, God's purposes, and what it means to live with joy.
Bestselling authors, Kirk Franklin ("The Blueprint"--Nonfiction) and
Patricia Haley ("Destined"--Fiction) lead the pack of Black Christian
authors on the July 2010 edition of the Black Christian News/Black
Christian Book Company National Bestsellers List.
The next BCNN1/BCBC Bestsellers List will be published on Sunday, August 1, 2010. READ MORE.  There's no doubt about it: these days we are just too busy. With the conveniences of technology, we're compelled to get more done in less time and end up constantly striving for the next thing - rarely stopping to consider if it's something we even want. As a result, we end up missing out on the things that truly matter: our relationships, the activities we love, quiet time to reflect and replenish our energy. Uplifting and inspiring, How Did I Get So Busy? offers an easy way to be rid of the busywork that fills our days and rediscover the life you've always wanted.
 Do all things really work together for our good as recorded in Romans 8:28? Author Roy E Smith takes you on his personal journey of overcoming pain and tragedy. Losing a sister to AIDS, and a mother to Cancer are just the "tip of the iceberg" of what this Pastor has been through. He is also an over-comer of sexual abuse, mental disturbances, rejection, sickness, as well as a federal prison sentence which cost him his house, his car, and his church building. Nevertheless God had a plan. God has miraculous restored everything stolen from him through a supernatural reunion with his biological father at the prison where they were miraculously assigned to bunk together. As a result, the dad got saved!
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