Fiction Finder: September 2021New Releases
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Fiction Finder: September 2021New Releases

September 2021 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary/Women’s Fiction: The Gathering Table by Kathryn Springer — Winsome Lake, Wisconsin, is postcard pretty, but for personal chef Jessica Keaton it’s also a last resort. Fired from her dream job, Jess is starting over as…

Book Review: Psalms—Real Prayers for Real Life
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Book Review: Psalms—Real Prayers for Real Life

How long? Why is this happening? Where are you, God? For centuries, God’s people have learned to go to God with their real questions, struggles, and everyday needs by reading and studying the Psalms. In this practical, gospel-rich small group study, authors Barbara Juliani and Patric Knaak guide participants in learning how the Psalms give us words to pray about the real struggles in our lives.   Faith in Christ brings us…

The Difficult Words of Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine
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The Difficult Words of Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine

    There are times when Jesus taught things that seem problematic to contemporary readers. His comments lead to difficult questions about family values, economics, social justice, and religious respect. Jesus spoke 2,000 years ago, but the questions he raises are the ones with which we continue to struggle. In The Difficult Words of Jesus:…