Looking for a great gift? Books are the perfect way to touch someone’s life, especially if you know their interests and desire to inspire them, especially in the sense of something that lasts longer than a box of chocolates or even clothes might last in someone’s closet. Here is our 2019 holiday list, perfect for everyone you know!
All books are available in both paperback and ebook format.
FOR FAMILIES:
THE BLANKET OF MANY COLORS, TRIMMED WITH SATIN AND LOVE (CAROL LIETO)
A new release, already impacting and taking our readers by storm. This is a must-have read for a grandparent, new parent, quilter, or family that is ready to discuss and celebrate the joys of family love.
Before the birth of her beautiful baby girl, a future mother sits and quilts a baby blanket. With patchwork squares of many colors to depict every emotion and experience, this quilt, trimmed with satin and love, was destined to become a long-standing source of comfort and joy in her daughter’s life. From birth to adulthood and beyond, share in the story of how a keepsake blanket became a powerful reminder of love and strength throughout a young woman’s life, as well as a connection to her mother and the threads of love that bind families together.
FOR DEVOTIONAL READERS:
SURROUNDED BY SO GREAT A CLOUD OF WITNESSES: WOMEN OF FAITH WHO REVOLUTIONIZED HISTORY( DR. LEE ANN B. MARINO)
When we talk about great figures in spiritual history, women are frequently absent from the conversation. We hear about the Martin Luthers, the Davids, the Charles Finneys, but we leave out the Marys, the Rosa Parks, the Syncletias, and the Amy Carmichaels. For Christian women, it can be easy to assume that you have no place and no real part in Christian history. Yet one of the greatest joys a woman of God can experience is that she is not alone, and that history is full of women who have struggled, overcome, and experienced life much like she has, and got through it every step of the way with faith and perseverance. In this new and updated version of Surrounded By So Great A Cloud Of Witnesses: Women Of Faith Who Revolutionized History, Dr. Lee Ann B. Marino, Ph.D., D.Min., D.D. Introduces the world to over 250 different women in devotional-style format. The women featured in this book come from different backgrounds, nations, eras, and lives, but all have one thing in common: They are all women of faith who have changed the face of history. Suitable as a meditative focus or reference work, this book will take the reader from Biblical times to modern-day “she-roes,” women who are some of the most unsung – and yet powerful – “herstory” makers. See how God has worked through women throughout history as you gain empowerment and inspiration for your own walk with God.
FOR THE HOBBYIST/COLLECTOR:
PUT A STAMP ON IT: SEVENTY-SEVEN SPARKLING STORIES SHOWCASING HOW STAMPS HAVE INTERCEPTED HISTORICAL EVENTS (HERMAN HERST, JR.)
A long-time bestseller for almost four years at the Righteous Pen Publications group, join in and see the awesome world of Pat Herst, Jr., a long-time stamp expert and collector who changed the world of collecting with his incredible wit and expertise on all things related to stamps and stamp collecting.
WHAT do the Charley Ross kidnapping, the Dunning sale, Britain’s female mason, Sherlock Holmes and the Littlewood’s pool, the founding of the YMCA, George Sloane, and the Madeline Smith Postcard all have in common? Stamps were an important part of these historical events. Even though we don’t often think of stamps in the context of making history, those small, decorative aspects of the mail system are far more than just there to decorate the envelope. At the heart of every letter, every postal moment for hundreds of years, stamps can be found, changing history as we know it. In this book, author and stamp historian Herman Herst, Jr. shares with us about the rich history of several historical events and the way that stamps influenced them. Told with good humor, perspective, and solid documentation, Herman Herst, Jr. offers us insight into the smallest details of the mail industry – stamps – and shows us that history is often staring back at us every time we mail or open a letter. Come along to share in seventy-seven stories where history proves that stamps are the stars, sealing history in ways we would least expect it.
FOR PET LOVERS:
GIDEON – A YELLOW LAB: A LOVE STORY (NINA B. MARINO)
The first children’s book (and book for children at heart) by Nina Marino, celebrating the love of pets and the connection that we have with our pets, even as they get older. Enjoy the beautiful story of Gideon, a dog who, although he is large, still believes that he is “little.”
Ever since Yellow Labrador Retriever Gideon was a puppy, he has always wanted to be “little.” Even though Gideon is a big dog now, he still remains, in the heart of his owner, Lee Ann, as “little.” Celebrate the joys and memories of Gideon, from the time he was a puppy, until now. Written in a style children can read and embrace and beautifully illustrated with pictures transformed into painting-like designs from throughout Gideon’s life, Gideon – A Yellow Lab (A Love Story) displays the love we have for our pets, as they transform our hearts and lives as they leave paw prints on our memories, long after they are older and bigger, and no longer literally “little.”
FOR A PICK-ME-UP:
KNOW GOD: NO FEAR (ANTHONY SLUZAS)
Sometimes the greatest gift we can give someone is true encouragement – the message that they do not need to fear or experience fear in their lives. Spiritual empowerment is a gift that never goes out of style!
WITH life comes worries and cares that can overwhelm each and every one of us if we are not careful and attentive to the work of the enemy through fear in our lives. Whether it’s our family life, finances, situations, expenses, jobs, or personal spiritual concerns, worries and troubles always have a way of finding us, no matter how rich, poor, great, or small we may be. In this book, Anthony Sluzas draws on many years’ worth of insights into approaching our worries, cares, and fears with faith in Jesus Christ and applying the Word of God to every circumstance. This book will challenge the reader to delve into the real fears they have behind the ones we often voice and provide comfort, insight, and wisdom to those situations and problems as they arise. Grab your Bible, gird up yourself with strength, and come along on a journey out of fear to know God better in a more profound way.
FOR THE PARANORMAL LOVER:
UNDERSTANDING DEMONOLOGY, SPIRITUAL WARFARE, HEALING, AND DELIVERANCE: A MANUAL FOR THE CHRISTIAN MINISTER (DR. LEE ANN B. MARINO)
An always timely and interesting topic, this book is perfect for anyone who might want to learn more about the powers that be – both divine and demonic – as well as how both operate, interact, and how the demonic is overcome this side of heaven.
The study of the divine and the demonic – and how the two affect humanity – has been a source of fascination and intrigue for thousands of years. While divine interaction with humanity has always brought about the benefit and growth of human beings, demonic interaction is never so uplifting. The demonic realm has caused humans to lose their status with God, venture where they should not, fall into sin, and at times, into places of oppression, depression, and possession. How are the divine and demonic understood in such situations, and how do we fight, liberate, and deliver those when such situations arise? Hailed as the most comprehensive textbook on the topics of demonology, spiritual warfare, and healing and deliverance you will ever need, this writing stands as a thorough and complete examination of matters that relate to all things we encounter, but many that we cannot easily see with the naked eye. Learn about the realms and operation of both the divine and the demonic, spirits and identifying types of spirits, demonology and mythology around the world, the occult, witchcraft and magic, superstitions, spiritual warfare from the perspective of Ephesians 6 and the War Scroll from the Dead Sea Scrolls, needed spiritual disciplines, healing and deliverance, having the right attitude about healing and deliverance, ethics in healing and deliverance, regulating healing and deliverance ministry, and helping others maintain healing and deliverance. Designed for classroom use, perfect for discussion and containing textual assignments for each chapter, this book is a must-have for any serious student who wants to learn the truth about – and the proper ways – to handle all matters of spiritual warfare, healing, deliverance, and ultimately, spiritual discernment.
FOR THE SUNDAY SCHOOL ENTHUSIAST:
THE BIBLE ALPHABET: EXPLORING THE WONDERS OF THE BIBLE FROM A-Z (Lee Ann B. Marino)
If you’ve got a child who is ready to learn the wonders of the Bible, this is the perfect book for them! Colorful, exciting, and rhythmic in read, this is a great book for any young child who wants to learn more about Bible characters.
Who says learning about the Bible has to be boring? Bible reading opens up an entire spiritual world of adventure and excitement, and if it is approached with interest appeal and fun, children can find a spiritual excitement in an ancient book that is still relevant for today. Come along and share this book with a favorite child in your life and explore the Bible through the alphabet, looking at twenty-six different people, places, and things found in the Bible, corresponding to each different letter. From Adam to Zephaniah, and everything in between, the beauty of Bible people and places are explored through great artwork of the ages, edited as pencil drawings for beautiful illustration, relatable to children. Spark faith in the next generation by sharing this book with them, which will quickly become a repeat classic in your favorite child’s library.
FOR THE CHILD WHO LOVES SCRIPTURE:
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: GOD’S CODE FOR LIVING (NINA B. MARINO)
We all know the importance rhyme and rhythm have as we learn new things. Here we offer a beautiful rhythm to learn about the fruit of the Spirit, on a child’s level, and in a way that is easy to memorize.
Learning about and developing the fruit of the Spirit is an important part of being a Christian believer. Helping children to recognize and memorize the fruit of the Spirit in their lives can go a long way in raising kind, compassionate, empathetic, and caring children who are quick to think of others as much as they think of themselves. By presenting the fruit of the Spirit in a fun, relatable way, author Nina B. Marino takes years of Sunday School instruction and applies it to these important spiritual virtues. Designed to get young children interested in spiritual development, the easy-flowing rhyme text, beautiful full-color graphics, and the practical ways the fruit of the Spirit becomes alive to a young child, this book is perfect for your favorite child, grandchild, or for any nursery, children’s church, or Sunday School program.
FOR THE SEEKER:
MANIFESTATIONS OF THE SPIRIT: THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE CHURCH AND IN YOUR LIFE (DR. LEE ANN B. MARINO)
Released just this year and long-awaited, Dr. Marino explores the ins and outs of the power of the Holy Spirit – and just how the Spirit manifests in multiple ways to make sure we know the power and glory that is present therein.
THE Holy Spirit is alive and active, working to bring the church together and empower the people of God for proper spiritual service. Yet if we look over the state of many denominations and even the lives of believers, it appears as if the Spirit’s life and power is missing. It’s obvious there is much we have yet to learn about the Holy Spirit, but what do we need to know? How do we tap into the amazing life-giving power, being led into all truth, available to each and every believer?
In Manifestations of the Spirit: The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Church and in Your Life, Dr. Lee Ann B. Marino delves into practical pneumatology (study of the Holy Spirit) to help believers at all levels of their faith learn more about the precious and beautiful work of the Holy Spirit, and how connection to the Holy Spirit can change one’s life. Learn more about the identity, work, and life of the Spirit, the application of Pentecost for modern times, the importance of spiritual gifts and their operations, the leadership gifts, the way our spiritual gifts mature as we grow with God, the gifting attributes of the Spirit, prophecy, prophetic expressions, developing spiritual fruit, the Spirit and holiness, counterfeit spiritual movements, and ways the Spirit operates in your everyday life. Perfect for a Bible study, personal devotion, minister’s class, or just to gain insight into the work of the Spirit, this book will have you excited to realize just how incredible the Holy Spirit can be, when we fully invite Him into our lives.
FOR THE SEMINARIAN:
ALL THAT IS SEEN AND UNSEEN: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE BOOK OF REVELATION (DR. LEE ANN B. MARINO)
If you know someone who is studying Scripture, afraid of Revelation, or curious about the world to come, this is the perfect book for them!
THE book of Revelation is one of the most talked about books in history, and also one of the most misunderstood. There are a variety of ways Revelation is understood: some believe it is historical, with the whole of its contents fulfilled; some believe it is all about futuristic events that have not yet happened, but are soon coming; some believe it has happened in part, and the rest is yet to come; and the rest of people fully well acknowledge that they have no idea what the book of Revelation is about. Many avoid it in teaching, and feel that if it is not a long, dramatic recitation of events, it has no relevance in our world today. Who is right?
In the “right fight” of Revelation, there is one very important aspect that many readers and scholars alike ignore, and that is the principle of the church’s participation in prophecy and prophetic history. Drawing on historical apocalyptic trends of the early centuries of Christianity, the obvious symbolism present, and the imagery contained therein, Dr. Lee Ann B. Marino attempts to give the reader a different view of the book of Revelation: One that opens up the reader of Revelation to all that is seen and unseen. Rather than seeing Revelation as an encoding to plug in modern-day headlines, Dr. Marino looks at Revelation from a mystical and revelatory perspective, viewing the church and the role of the church as central to history, from now until Jesus returns, and beyond. This gives all of us, as readers, hope and inspiration as we see ourselves not as pawns in a struggle, but as participants in the history of creation, all that is seen and unseen: past, present, and future; that which was, that which is, and that which is to come.
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