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Spring 2020 Releases

Eyewitness to Crucifi xion The Romans, the Cross, and the Sacrifi ce of Jesus

Stephen M. Miller

• Multiple award-winning writer with over 2 million copies of his books sold overall

• From the best-selling author of The Complete Guide to the Bible (640,000 copies sold)

• Inspired by a viral YouTube video by Stephen M. Miller that attracted over 1.3 million views, almost 10,000 comments, and 46,000 thumbs-up approvals

• Digs deep into the history of crucifi xion—the centerpiece of Christian belief

Now for the fi rst time, best-selling journalist Stephen M. Miller shines a fascinating spotlight on eyewitness testimonies of Roman crucifi xion. Examining the historical context that surrounds the centerpiece of Christian belief, Miller boldly asks the question, What does it really mean that Jesus was executed on a Roman cross? � e answer is not for the faint of faith, yet it’s transformative for those who proudly proclaim with the apostle Paul, “May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Galatians 6:14).

ISBN: 978-1-64070-001-7Product Code: A2394MSRP: $16.99

6" x 9" / 192 pagespaperbackCarton Quantity: 48RELIGION/Biblical Studies/History & Culture

Stephen M. Miller is a seminary-educated, former news journalist who writes easy-reading books about the Bible and Christianity. He’s also a best-selling author, with more than two million copies of his books sold, and the award-winning writer of � e Bible: A History. Stephen lives near Kansas City with his wife, Linda, and they have two married children. Find Stephen online at StephenMillerBooks.com.

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For This He Came978-1-62707-907-5

The Six Miracles of Calvary

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Making Peace with ChangeNavigating Life’s Messy Transitions with Honesty and Grace

Gina Brenna Butz

• Author has an established platform with global connections through Cru

• Butz is a regular contributor to many online blogs and magazines, including Velvet Ashes, Connection, Missional Women, Mudroom, SheLoves, and A Life Overseas

• Addresses the felt need of how to e� ectively deal with change, a primary source of life stress

Change is hard. Whether it’s a good change like a job promotion or a bad change like a devastating health diagnosis, it’s stressful. Gina Brenna Butz shares her personal stories of struggling with change and encourages readers to trust God. She writes with compassion as she urges readers to rely on God’s goodness, lean on Him for strength, rejoice that He is constant, and ultimately fi nd satisfaction in Him rather than in circumstances. Biblical stories and Scripture verses weave together to help the reader see change from our heavenly Father’s viewpoint. He works all things together for the good of His children, often through seasons of change.

ISBN: 978-1-62707-971-6Product Code: XM413MSRP: $14.99

5.375" x 8" / 176 pages paperbackCarton Quantity: 48RELIGION/Christian Living/Personal Growth

Gina Brenna Butz has served in full-time Christian ministry for over 20 years, 13 of which were spent overseas, where she discovered fi rsthand what happens to a heart in transition. Along the way, she developed a passion for leading others so that they too can meet God in every aspect of their lives. She currently encourages and uplifts others through her blog, Awakened. Gina lives with her husband, two teenagers, and their imported Asian mutt in Orlando, Florida.

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What's Next978-1-62707-943-3

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ISBN: 978-1-64070-044-4 Product Code: FC797MSRP: $7.99

8.5” x 9.5” / 32 pages Paperback Carton Quantity: 48JUVENILE NONFICTION/Religious/Christian/Devotional & Prayer

A Voice as Soft as a Honey Bee’s FlutterUna voz tan suave como el zumbido de una abejaInspired by Psalm 46

Jan Spivey Gilchrist

• Illustrated and authored by Jan Spivey Gilchrist, a multiple award-winning illustrator and author, whose accolades include the Coretta Scott King Book Award, induction into the African American Illustrator Hall of Fame, and American Library Association Notables

• Creative, easy-to-understand way to introduce children to complex biblical concepts

• Series highlights the beauty of diversity and the need for children to have relationships with God and others.

• This is a perfect addition to children’s libraries and makes a thoughtful gift.

Teaching children to know God and to hear His voice can be challenging for parents. In A Voice as Soft as a Honey Bee’s Flutter, parents and young readers alike will journey through the story of an African American boy who learns to hear God’s voice in the busyness of everyday life. Children will be encour-aged to know God and hear His voice while learning to trust Him through the story inspired by Psalm 46.

Dr. Jan Spivey Gilchrist is an award-winning author, illustrator, and speaker with more than 80 books created throughout her career. She obtained her PhD in English along with graduate and undergraduate studies in writing, art, and education. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Jan Spivey Gilchrist is passionate about combining the imagery and lessons from her past into works of art that all children can enjoy.


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ISBN: 978-1-64070-002-4Product Code: HN065MSRP: $4.99

8.5"x 11" / 48 pagessaddle stitchCarton Quantity: 48JUVENILE NONFICTION/Religious/Christian/Holidays & Celebrations

Easter Coloring and Activity BookCrystal Bowman and Teri McKinley; Luke Flowers, illustrator

• Includes a brief sentence with each picture to help children understand the importance of Jesus’s life

• Features the content of best-selling children’s author Crystal Bowman and her daughter, Teri McKinley

• Illustrated by Luke Flowers, a New York Times best-selling illustrator and winner of fourteen gold and silver Addy Awards for illustration and design

• Part of the Our Daily Bread for Kids line, which has over 1,000,000 units distributed

� is Easter, kids will enjoy discovering more about the love of Jesus. Each page of the Our Daily Bread for Kids Easter Coloring and Activity Bookincludes a story or lesson from the life of Jesus along with an activity or coloring page to correlate with the message.

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Crystal Bowman has sold over one million copies of her books internationally with fi ve CBA bestsellers. A mother and grandmother who has penned over seventy-fi ve books for children, she lives with her husband in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Teri McKinley grew up in the world of publishing with her mother, Crystal Bowman, and is the coauthor of My Mama and Me—Rhyming Devotions for You and Your Child. She holds a master’s degree from Arizona State University and lives with her husband and son in east Texas.

Luke Flowers has illustrated more than 40 children’s books and has won 14 gold and silver Addy Awards for illustration and design. His work has been featured in over 35 gallery shows in Los Angeles, New York, and Colorado. Luke is the author and illustrator of Scholastic’s Moby Shinobi series and enjoys puppeteering, playing banjo, and adventures with his wife and three kids. You can see more of Luke’s work at lukefl owerscreative.com.

Coloring & Activity Book

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Christmas Coloring & Activity Book

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ISBN: 978-1-64070-004-8Product Code: DF770MSRP: $15.99

4.125" x 6.25" / 384 pageshardcoverCarton Quantity: 32RELIGION/Christian Living/Devotional

God Sees Her365 Devotions for Women by Women

Our Daily Bread

• From the publisher of CBA bestseller God Hears Her, with more than 150,000 copies in distribution

• Contains 366 Scripture readings and devotions from the women writers of Our Daily Bread

• The handy size, ribbon marker, and decorative cover make this an ideal gift to encourage women

Women want to know they matter. � is beautifully styled giftbook provides story after story of God’s care for women both in Bible times and in modern day life. � e reader will be reminded of God’s love for her as she daily reads this collection of Our Daily Bread devotions written by female authors. And she'll feel the warm presence of her heavenly Father as each article reassures her that God sees her, God knows her by name, and God cares about every detail of her life.

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Our Daily Bread is distributed around the world and is translated into more than 50 languages. Each month millions of readers turn to the pages of this beloved devotional for inspiration, comfort, peace, and hope. Visit odb.org for more information.

God Hears Her978-1-62707-871-9

Moments of Peace for Moms

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Who Is My Neighbor?Tim Ladwig

• Illustrated by a three-time Gold Medallion Award fi nalist and two-time ABA “Pick of the Lists” award winner

• Realistic, emotive art helps children understand the parable

• Text is taken directly from the New International Version of Scripture

• Second book in the new Stories Jesus Told series

• Part of the Our Daily Bread for Kids Presents line

Who Is My Neighbor? depicts the story of the Good Samaritan through realis-tic, emotive illustrations in which the characters actually look Middle Eastern and detailed imagery and costuming accurately refl ect the time period. � e text is taken directly from the New International Version of Scripture (Luke 10:25–37) without embellishment. An application page at the end of the book equips parents and educators for meaningful discussion of God’s “new” commandment to love one another.

ISBN: 978-1-62707-966-2Product Code: LH370MSRP: $16.99

9" x 9.25" / 32 pageshardcoverCarton Quantity: 30JUVENILE NONFICTION/Religion/Bible Stories/New Testament

Tim Ladwig is a three-time Gold Medallion Award fi nalist and two-time ABA “Pick of the Lists” award winner. He has illustrated more than twenty-fi ve books. He lives in Wichita, Kansas, with his wife and three children.

MARCH2020

The Lost Son Comes Home

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God’s Big Story for You

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God of Surprise Bill Crowder

• Author of 20 books with over 1 million in print• Internationally recognized Bible teacher• GodofSurprise.org

ISBN: 978-1-64070-008-6Product Code: CK005MSRP: $12.99

5.375" x 8" / 208 pagespaperbackCarton Quantity: 48RELIGION/Christian Living/Spiritual Growth

APRIL2020

God of SurpriseDVD

UPC: 0717336746136Product Code: AS018 $17.99 Carton Quantity: 30


God of Surprise Marketing Plan• God of Surprise will be discussed on Discover the Word radio show in May 2020

• Excerpt of God of Surprise will be distributed through Our Daily Bread Ministries

• Publicity campaign through Nashville Publishing Group

• Ads in Christianity Today, Charisma, Just Between Us, Relevant, and others.

• GodofSurprise.org

About the book

• Author is a popular Our Daily Bread writer, a cohost on Discover the Word radio show, and an internationally recognized Bible teacher

• Author of 20 books with more than 1 million copies distributed

Readers will find a new sense of hope as they witness the mysterious and thoroughly unpredictable ways God intervened in the experiences of men and women in the Bible. And they will find security in the reminder that the God of surprise is also perfectly consistent and dependable. Examining six “But God…” moments in Scripture, this easy-to-read, thought-provoking book affirms the eternal wisdom and perfect purposes of God in every situation.

Bill Crowder, who spent more than twenty years in pastoral ministry, is vice president of ministry content at Our Daily Bread Ministries. He is a contributor to Our Daily Bread, cohost of the Discover the Word radio program, and author of many books, with

over 1 million in distribution. He and his wife, Marlene, have five children and several grandchildren.

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Hope Lies AheadEncouragement for Parents of Prodigals from a Family That’s Been There

James Banks and Geo� Banks

• Follow-up to James Banks’s popular book,Prayers for Prodigals, with over 125,000 copies distributed

• More than 500,000 copies of Banks’s books in print• HopeLiesAhead.org

ISBN: 978-1-64070-005-5Product Code: CN555MSRP: $14.99

5.375" x 8" / 160 pagespaperbackCarton Quantity: 48RELIGION/Christian Living/Family & Relationships

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Hope Lies Ahead Marketing Plan• James and Geo�rey will be on Discover the Word, the radio outreach of Our Daily Bread

Ministries, in Spring 2020

• Excerpt of Hope Lies Ahead distributed through Our Daily Bread Ministries

• Publicity campaign through Nashville Publishing Group

• Ads in Christianity Today, Charisma, Just Between Us, Relevant, and others

About the book

• O�ers a back-and-forth perspective written by both the parent and the prodigal child

• Candidly addresses the spiritual and practical challenges families face

• Points parents to God for comfort, healing, and restoration during the di�cult prodigal journey

People who love prodigals often struggle in silence. �is book lets them know that they are not alone and that there is hope. Pastor and author James Banks and his son Geoff Banks each write from their perspective as they share their story of redemption and offer hope to those currently in the struggle. No matter what their prodigal is going through—addiction, turning from faith, worldly pursuits—readers will find encouragement to pray deeply, love generously, and cling to God for comfort, healing, and restoration during the difficult journey.

Author Bios

Dr. James Banks is the author of Prayers for Prodigals, Prayers for Your Children, Praying the Prayers of the Bible, Praying Together, and Praying with Jesus. He regularly encourages people to pray through books, blog posts, and magazine articles. Dr. Banks has been a

pastor and church planter for more than twenty-five years and lives with his wife, Cari, in Durham, North Carolina. �ey have two adult children.

Geo�rey Banks serves as the high school coordinator at Port City Community Church in Wilmington, North Carolina. He loves reaching students where they are and helping them walk with God. He is an avid surfer and skater. Geoffrey struggled with heroin addiction

throughout his teens and early twenties before coming to know Jesus and having his life radically change. Now he is host of the podcast Too Many Christians, which explores beliefs in the pursuit of ultimate truth.

ISBN: 978-1-64070-007-9Product Code: NR525MSRP: $14.99

5.375" x 8" / 240 pagespaperbackCarton Quantity: 48RELIGION/Christian Living/Devotional

Refresh Your FaithUncommon Devotions from Every Book of the Bible

Lori Hatcher

• Draws on lesser known Bible verses to challenge readers in new ways

• Conversational and engaging style appeals to women at all levels of spiritual engagement

• Author of similarly styled 5-minute devotional book Hungry for God . . . Starving for Time, winner of the Christian Small Publisher 2016 Book of the Year

• Lori Hatcher has a loyal blog audience and social media following

Refresh Your Faith challenges women to shake off spiritual apathy by spot-lighting unfamiliar and often overlooked Scripture passages. Each of these 66 culturally relevant, story-driven devotions—one from each book of the Bible—centers on an unusual verse or passage and takes only fi ve minutes to read. Additional components include an uncommon thought to ponder; an unusual faith action step; and an unfamiliar passage suggestion for additional Bible reading. Ideal for anyone who wants to move from biblical doldrums to dynamic discovery.

MAY2020

Lori Hatcher is a blogger, pastor’s wife, and women’s ministry speaker. She’s the editor of South Carolina’s Reach Out, Columbia magazine, president of Columbia Toastmasters, and regular contributor to magazines such as Christian Living Today and websites like Crosswalk.com. Her book Hungry for God . . . Starving for Time won the Christian Small Publisher 2016 book of the year. Find out more about Lori and her well-loved 5-minute devotions at lorihatcher.com.


ISBN: 978-1-64070-011-6Product Code: UC473MSRP: $14.99

5.375" x 8" / 224 pagespaperbackCarton Quantity: 48RELIGION/Christian Living/Spiritual Growth

101 Important Words of the BibleAnd the Unforgettable Story They Tell

Len Woods

• Resonates with Christians who may be intimidated by the Bible

• Converts scholarly material to conversational language for easy-to-understand content

• Written by ECPA Gold Medallion winner Len Woods

Barna reports there is a Bible in almost 9 of 10 homes across the country, but many people rarely pick it up, even Christians who wish they read it more. Does the task just seem too daunting? In a style casually informative and warmly devotional, Len Woods unpacks 101 of the Bible’s most important words—words like exile, beloved, and freedom. In minutes a day, readers will understand the signifi cance of key words and their relevance for life. Whether intimidated by or long devoted to the Bible’s message, readers will gain a new appreciation for the beauty and wisdom of God’s words.

JUNE2020

Len Woods served as a pastor for over twenty years before moving into writing full time. With degrees in journalism and systematic theology, he has authored, coauthored, or ghostwritten more than twenty books. He has collaborated with leaders including Max Lucado, John MacArthur, and Stephen Arterburn and with organizations such as the Museum of the Bible to develop numerous resources for spiritual growth. Married, with two grown sons, this Louisiana native loves coff ee with friends, a well-told story, any sort of road trip, and daydreaming about Colorado waterfalls.


True Greatness60 Days to Meaningful Spiritual Leadership

J. Oswald Sanders

• Combines the popular devotional format with the evergreen topic of leadership

• A “greatest hits” of biblical wisdom and leadership experience from a trusted Bible teacher and leader, J. Oswald Sanders

• J. Oswald Sanders’s book Spiritual Leadership has sold over a million copies

Great leaders begin in total submission to God. J Oswald Sanders, a re-nowned Bible teacher with an immense knowledge of the Word and years of leadership experience, shares a truly biblical model of Christian leadership in these meditations. � ese selections address topics such as courage, disci-pline, humility, how to handle crises, the importance of developing other leaders, and spiritual wisdom. � is devotional is designed to encourage both those in formal leadership roles and those who have a desire to serve.

ISBN: 978-1-64070-012-3Product Code: WH467 MSRP: $14.99

5.375" x 8" / 224 pages paperback Carton Quantity: 48 RELIGION/Christian Living/Leadership & Mentoring

Dr. John Oswald Sanders (1902–1992) was an international Christian preacher, missionary statesman, and prolifi c author for nearly seventy years and wrote over forty books on spiritual living. � is respected Bible teacher and writer infl uenced Christians throughout the world for much of the twentieth century. He is primarily remembered for his Christian classic Spiritual Leadership and as the general director of the Overseas Missionary Fellowship (formerly China Inland Mission). Dr. Sanders died in his native New Zealand.

JUNE2020

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Women of the Bible Speak OutStories of Betrayal, Abuse, Healing, and Hope

Marlo Schalesky

• Author is a theologian and communicates biblical knowledge in a way that’s relevant and easy to understand

• Award-winning writer of eleven books and over 1,000 articles in various magazines including Focus on the Family, Today’s Christian Woman, Decision magazine, and many others

• Explores answers to the question, how can an oppressed or victimized woman encounter God?

� e #MeToo movement has brought about justice for women who have expe-rienced gender-based harassment and abuse. But it hasn’t brought about heal-ing. Women of the Bible Speak Out deeply explores the stories of twenty Bible women who experienced similar harassment to show there’s a way to healing, wholeness, and freedom for those who have experienced this pain. � is book will give new voice to the remarkable women of Scripture—and new hope to many, many women today.

ISBN: 978-1-64070-010-9 Product Code: CP857MSRP: $16.99

5.375" x 8" / 256 pagespaperbackCarton Quantity: 48RELIGION/Christian Living/Women's Interests

Marlo Schalesky is the founder and president of Wonder Wood Ranch, a California charitable organization that brings hope through horses to hurting kids. She’s had over one thousand articles published in various Christian magazines, is a regular columnist for Power for Living, and is an award-winning author of eleven books. Schalesky has a master’s in theology with an emphasis in biblical studies from Fuller � eological Seminary. She lives with her husband and six children in a log home on California’s central coast.

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You See Me, GodInspired by Psalm 139

Jan Spivey Gilchrist, illustrator

• Highlights the beauty of diversity by featuring a child with special needs and children of di� erent ethnic backgrounds

• The second installment in the Be Still and Know Stories by Jan Spivey Gilchrist, a multiple award–winning illustrator and author whose accolades include Coretta Scott King Book Awards, induction into the African American Illustrator Hall of Fame, and American Library Association Notables

• Creative, easy to understand way to introduce children to complex biblical concepts

Following the scripture of Psalm 139, You See Me, God—I Am Your Childintroduces little ones to the concept that God sees and knows them inti-mately. Adults and children alike will enjoy the rhyming narrative and realis-tic illustration. Readers will be inspired by the story of an African-American girl who views life from her wheelchair but fi nds hope as she discovers her purpose in God.

ISBN: 978-1-62707-938-9Product Code: VL846MSRP: $17.99

9"x 9" / 32 pagesjacketed hardcoverCarton Quantity: 30JUVENILE NONFICTION/Religious/Christian/Devotional & Prayer

Jan Spivey Gilchrist is a fi ne artist and author whose career spans decades and continents. She has written and illustrated picture books and is the beloved illustrator of many books by the 2018 Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award winner, author Eloise Greenfi eld. Jan is a Coretta Scott King Book Awards winner, and her heartwarming art has been awarded numerous “bests,” including by Bank Street College Best Books for Children, the Junior Library Guild Best Book, and the NAACP’s Image Award nomination for her illustration of � e Great Migration. An inductee into the International Literary Hall of Fame for Writers of African Descent, Dr. Gilchrist obtained her Ph.D. in English and holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in writing, art, and education. She is passionate about combining the imagery and lessons from her past into works of art all children can enjoy.

JUNE2020

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