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Eric Mason Q&A at Crosswalk.com

2013-06-18T15:24:00Z

The earthly crisis within manhood will be there until Jesus returns, but in Christ men are pointed toward the gospel as the vision for renewal. Manhood Restored by exciting new pastoral voice Eric Mason combines theological depth with practical insights, putting men in step with a gospel-centered manhood that will enrich every facet of their lives.

Mason begins with The Scope of Manhood -- looking first at why God created man, at the divine differences between man and woman, and what should drive the purpose of a man during his time on earth.

*** Q&A with Eric Mason at Crosswalk.com ***

A section on The Problems in Manhood analyzes the false icons that lead to cultural caricatures of men -- the businessman, the thug, the playboy, the athlete, etc. Mason then makes a connection to the cross-cultural fatherhood crisis, looking at the things men do to fill the void when their relationship with dad or God is not there.

Finally, The Redemption of Manhood sets Jesus as the true standard of biblical manhood, looking to his perfect example to redeem and restore a man's life in the areas of sexuality, home, and work.

Jen Hatmaker on NBC’s TODAY Show

2013-06-11T14:47:00Z

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Popular B&H Publishing Group author Jen Hatmaker (7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess) appeared on NBC’s TODAY show June 10 after one of her comedic family-related blog posts went viral.

The candid and somewhat tongue-in-cheek “Worst End of School Year Mom Ever” post resonated with weary parents like Jen who are much less enthusiastic about a child’s school lunches, homework assignments, and elaborate classroom projects as the summer break nears.

TODAY reported, “An army of moms has now applauded, shared on social media and weighed in on her hilarious column” that has received 350,000 shares on Facebook, 4,000 comments on Hatmaker’s blog, and a steady stream of re-tweets on Twitter.

Among the comments from moms, dads, and teachers: I laughed so hard I cried while reading this; This may be the best blog I've ever read; I thought I was the only mom that felt like this!

The entire post can be read at JenHatmaker.com.

Jen Hatmaker and her family live in Austin, Texas, where the city motto is “Keep Austin Weird,” and they work hard to do their part. She and her husband planted Austin New Church in an economically and ethnically diverse, socially unique, urban area of the city in 2008. They have five children.

Disturbed by her family’s comfortableness with American excess, Jen Hatmaker wrote 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess about their unique social and spiritual decision to live by a rule of seven, reducing material possessions in order to connect with a greatly increased God. Like her blog post, the book has received a broad outpouring of acclaim.

B&H Publishing Group, a division of LifeWay Christian Resources, is a non-profit publisher made up of people who are passionate about taking God’s Word to the world. Because we believe Every Word Matters™, we seek to provide intentional, Bible-centered content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, inspiring them to build a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ. Among our print and digital releases for the trade, church, and academic markets, titles include The New York Times No. 1 bestsellers The Love Dare and The Vow as well as the award-winning HCSB Study Bible.

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Today Only: John Piper eBook 99 Cents!

2013-06-10T13:53:00Z

This is a deal you don't want to miss.

Recently updated and expanded to include six new chapters, the eBook edition of Brothers, We Are Not Professionals by John Piper is only 99 cents today!

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eBook Deals + Mama's Flat Apple Pie

2013-06-04T11:39:00Z

Somewhere in the pages of the new Kathi Macias novel Last Chance for Justice, part of the multi-author Bloomfield series, there's a recipe for "Mama's Flat Apple Pie."

Once the book was written, proving she's more than just an acclaimed wordsmith, Kathi baked up one of Mama's pies herself. Looks yummy, doesn't it!

Today through June 11, 2013, you can get the eBook edition of several Bloomfield novels at super low prices. Just follow these links to great reads, great savings, and sure, great recipes!

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Blackaby sons bring Experiencing God home

2013-06-03T12:11:00Z

More than 20 years after its introduction to the world, Experiencing God has come home.

Experiencing God at Home, released in May by B&H Publishing Group, is the latest resource in the extensive line of Experiencing God resources published by LifeWay Christian Resources.

Richard and Tom Blackaby, sons of Henry Blackaby, wrote Experiencing God at Home to help parents see where God is at work in their homes and give them the means to implement the principles of Experiencing God into their family lives.

The book gives insights on Christian parenting and creating a home conducive to developing God-centered children. Ultimately, the authors’ design for Experiencing God at Home is to strengthen families, which in affect leads to stronger churches.

Through establishing the biblical case for the idea of experiencing God at home, the Blackabys show how the clear foundation for God’s work in nations and churches around the world is rooted in His work in families.

“Experiencing God at Home addresses the important issue of how we as parents help our children to experience God as they are growing up in our home,” said Richard Blackaby.

According to Richard, searching the Scriptures for a clear-cut manual for how to be a good parent can be difficult. An easier task is finding example upon example of bad parenting and wicked children.

“Biblically, it is difficult to raise godly children,” Richard writes. “Of course, we know the Bible upholds a high view of godly, and successful, parenting. But what is unsettling is how few good examples there are of it. If Scripture expects godly parenting, then you would assume the Bible’s pages would be brimming with positive examples. But they are not.”

According to Tom Blackaby, “The content [of Experiencing God at Home] models an approach for parents wanting to disciple their kids. It also will help parents see their children from God’s perspective. God gave our kids their personality traits for a reason. Stubborn kids can grow into firm, solid adults. Parents can get tools to help equip their kids to stand strong spiritually.”

Suggestions for parents in the book are based directly on the seven realities Henry Blackaby used in the original Experiencing God: seeing God at work, being loved by God, getting involved with God’s work, listening for God’s direction, facing the challenge of obeying God, making adjustments in your life and knowing God better by experience. Each chapter relates to one of the realities.

The original Experiencing God book and Bible study co-authored by Henry Blackaby and Claude King has sold more than 7 million copies and has been translated into 47 languages.

Richard Blackaby is president of Blackaby Ministries International and lives in Greenville, S.C. He travels internationally speaking on spiritual leadership in the home, church and marketplace. Richard has written or co-authored more than 30 books. He and his wife, Lisa, have three grown children.

Tom Blackaby is director of International Ministries for Blackaby Ministries International and the former senior pastor of North Sea Baptist Church in Stavanger, Norway. He co-authored The Man God Uses with his father. Tom and his wife, Kim, have three children.

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This story used by permission of LifeWay Christian Resources corporate communications department.

Are You Going to SBC 2013?

2013-06-03T07:30:00Z

If you are attending the 2013 Southern Baptist Convention in Houston, Texas, this month, be sure to stop by the B&H booth on the exhibit floor!

Pastor Luis Ángel Díaz-Pabón will be there Monday, June 10 to talk about Biblia del Pescador (Fisher of Men Bible). We're also having a fun giveaway--stop by to see what it is. We'd love to meet you!

Several other B&H authors will be nearby throughout the convention, signing their books at the onsite LifeWay Christian Store. Look for Ed Stetzer, Frank Page, Daniel Akin, Dorothy Patterson, Paige Patterson, Johnny Carr, and others.

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SBC attendees may also be interested in a great online event happening the weekend after the convention. Learn more about the Courageous Dads simulcast!

Courageous Dads Simulcast!

2013-06-02T10:48:00Z

Honor the dads in your church and community with an evening of inspiration and entertainment, featuring Alex and Stephen Kendrick, Dennis Rainey, Sammy Rodriguez, Tommy and Bobby Bowden, Comedian Michael Jr., and more.

This unique simulcast is a wonderful way to engage, encourage, and edify the fathers in your congregation and surrounding community. Typically Father's Day comes and goes without much fanfare. But fathers are crucial to the health of families. It's time to lift them up and celebrate their vital contributions. This joint effort from LifeWay and the Fatherhood CoMission is the ideal way to champion fatherhood in your church.

Learn more at CourageousDads.com.

Vicki Courtney on Teens and Texting

2013-05-30T13:43:00Z

Best-selling author Vicki Courtney, whose new book Ever After: Life Lessons Learned in My Castle of Chaos releases June 1, was featured this week in a Baptist Press story about teens and texting. BP reported:

As early as 2009, Vicki Courtney, an author and speaker who addresses teen issues -- particularly among girls -- was warning of the need for parents to have some control over their teens' texting habits.

"While most of us don't have teens who are logging 35,000 text messages a month (the average is 1742/month among teens 13-17), we would still be wise to have some boundaries in place to ensure that our tweens and teens don't become so focused on texting that they miss out on life," Courtney wrote on her blog.

You can read the full story here.

Vicki Courtney eBooks Just 99 Cents Today!

2013-05-14T19:02:00Z

Award-winning author and mom-in-the-trenches Vicki Courtney will release the brand new book Ever After on June 1.

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B&H Names Amanda Sloan Acting Vice President of Marketing

2013-05-09T22:44:00Z

NASHVILLE, Tenn., 5/09/2013 – B&H Publishing Group president Selma Wilson has named Amanda Sloan acting vice president of Marketing. Mary Katharine Hunt, who previously held the position, will join Justice and Mercy International as executive director of Operations on June 1.

Sloan came to B&H as marketing manager of Trade Books in 2010 and has helped lead promotion efforts on New York Times best sellers The Vow (Kim and Krickitt Carpenter), The Resolution for Men (Stephen and Alex Kendrick), The Resolution for Women (Priscilla Shirer), and Reshaping It All (Candace Cameron Bure). Prior to that she was national marketing manager for B&H parent company LifeWay Christian Resources’ stores division. She holds an MBA in Marketing with an emphasis on brand management from Vanderbilt University.

“I am so grateful for Amanda and the excellent work she has already done in marketing for B&H,” said Wilson. “Our executive staff so appreciates her accepting this role on our team in this time of transition. We will miss Mary Katharine but know this new role is God’s perfect plan for her life.”

Hunt joined B&H in 2011 and spent twenty years combined at LifeWay Christian Resources. While at B&H she led the team’s Every Word Matters™ rebranding initiative, was instrumental in re-launching the B&H Kids imprint, and refocused the company’s day-to-day strategic marketing efforts for the digital age. A champion of overseas mission work in her personal life, Mary Katharine will remain based in Nashville with her new job but also travel regularly to other countries confronting global injustice.

B&H Publishing Group, a division of LifeWay Christian Resources, is a non-profit publisher made up of people who are passionate about taking God’s Word to the world. Because we believe Every Word Matters™, we seek to provide intentional, Bible-centered content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, inspiring them to build a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ. Among our print and digital releases for the trade, church, and academic markets, titles include The New York Times No. 1 bestsellers The Love Dare and The Vow as well as the award-winning HCSB Study Bible.

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B&H Named Publisher of the Year at 2013 SEPA Awards

2013-05-08T16:51:00Z

NASHVILLE, Tenn., 5/08/2013 – B&H Publishing Group was named Publisher of the Year at the Spanish Evangelical Publishers Association (SEPA) Awards held this past weekend in Miami during Expolit 2013, an annual conference and expo designed to promote the growth of ministry and resources within Hispanic markets.

B&H also received the Book of the Year award for La Resolución para Hombres (The Resolution for Men) by Stephen and Alex Kendrick. Further, the Kendricks’ continuing bestseller El Desafío del Amor (The Love Dare) was awarded for selling more than 250,000 copies.

In addition, B&H was honored with bestseller awards in the following categories: Reference Books (Diccionario Bíblico Ilustrado Holman / Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary); Text Bibles (RVR 1960 Biblia para Regalos y Premios / RVR 1960 Gift & Award Bible); Specialty Bibles (RVR 1960 Biblia Letra Grande Tamaño Manual con Referencias / RVR 1960 Hand Size Giant Print Bible); and Study Bibles with Notes (Biblia de estudio Arco Iris / RVR 1960 Rainbow Study Bible).

“This is the first time we’ve received Publisher of the Year from SEPA, and we thank God for all seven of these honors. We love providing biblical resources for our Spanish-speaking brothers and sisters,” said B&H president Selma Wilson. “I am so proud of our team—their hard work, their commitment to excellence, and their passion for the gospel.”

On July 1 B&H will release Biblia del Pescador (RVR 1960 Fisher of Men Bible), a unique Bible that focuses on evangelism, discipleship, and ministry. Edited by pastor Luis Ángel Díaz-Pabón, president of the Global Missionary Society, its first print run will be among the largest for Bibles in B&H history.

SEPA, the Association of Christian Resources Providers (SEPA Spanish Evangelical Products Association) since its inception has served as a focal point in the evangelical publishing community and organizations to achieve dialogue, organize activities and events that promote the distribution of Christian resources. SEPA today plays an important role in promoting and expanding the participation of new publishers and new organizations to achieve greater impact in the lives of men and women with the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

B&H Publishing Group, a division of LifeWay Christian Resources, is a non-profit publisher made up of people who are passionate about taking God’s Word to the world. Because we believe Every Word Matters™, we seek to provide intentional, Bible-centered content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, inspiring them to build a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ. Among our print and digital releases for the trade, church, and academic markets, titles include The New York Times No. 1 bestsellers The Love Dare and The Vow as well as the award-winning HCSB Study Bible.

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"Read. This. Book."

2013-05-07T11:36:00Z

Searching for one of those life-changing reads? Be sure to take a look at 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess by Jen Hatmaker.

Disturbed by her family’s comfortableness with American excess, Jen convinced them to join her in a unique social and spiritual decision to live by a rule of seven, reducing material possessions/distractions in order to connect with a greatly increased God. 7 tells their deeply inspiring and often humorous story.

Since the book's release last year, Hatmaker was named among Christianity Today's 50 Women to Watch. And the online reviews for 7 often go like this:

"All right, I am going to come out and say this. I LOVED THIS BOOK. Read. This. Book."

"I am adoring @JenHatmaker 's book '7.' It's rocking my world. Buy it!"

B&H Resets Fiction Strategy to Align with Broader Strategies

2013-05-04T00:08:00Z

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 3, 2013) –B&H Publishing Group president Selma Wilson has announced a new strategy for the company’s fiction program.

Uniquely positioned for developing strategic partnerships, B&H will intentionally focus on publishing only those novels that are tied to broader strategic endeavors, including initiatives with ministries, external film partners, LifeWay Films, and the B&H Kids line. Past releases using this model have included such best sellers as The Love Dare, The Vow, The Resolution for Men, as well as titles such as October Baby and Unconditional. New and upcoming releases include the Experiencing God at Home line, The Lost Medallion by Bill Muir and Alex Kendrick and The Truth Seekers Series by Bill Myers.

“B&H is focusing on projects that align with our core strengths,” said Wilson. “We are uniquely gifted in working alongside partners and utilizing all of the tools that LifeWay Christian Resources is blessed to have. We are a team of people who want to spread the gospel around the world, and we believe we accomplish that best when we deploy our gifts to broader movements alongside strategic relationships.”

Upcoming B&H releases this year include The Love Dare for Parents by Stephen and Alex Kendrick (July 1), Whispers of Hope by Beth Moore (October 1), and Operation Christmas Child by Franklin Graham and Donna Lee Toney (October 1).

B&H Publishing Group, a division of LifeWay Christian Resources, is a non-profit publisher made up of people who are passionate about taking God’s Word to the world. Because we believe Every Word Matters™, we seek to provide intentional, Bible-centered content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, inspiring them to build a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ. Among our print and digital releases for the trade, church, and academic markets, titles include The New York Times No. 1 bestsellers The Love Dare and The Vow as well as the award-winning HCSB Study Bible.  

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B&H Sees Impact of Operation Christmas Child

2013-05-03T16:36:00Z

When B&H Publishing Group president Selma Wilson and trade book publisher Jennifer Lyell visited Peru earlier this year with the Operation Christmas Child ministry to distribute gift-filled shoeboxes to needy kids, it was a life-changing experience they were eager to share with their entire team.

They joined the mission trip in relation to B&H’s upcoming release Operation Christmas Child: A Story of Simple Gifts by Franklin Graham and Donna Lee Toney (October 1, 2013). The book is a memory- and photo-filled twentieth anniversary celebration of the ministry that has inspired everyday people to provide more than 100 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in 130 countries.

At a special B&H division gathering last week, Wilson and Lyell shared their experience, as did guest speaker Livia Satterfield, an orphan whose life was forever changed by Operation Christmas Child.

Growing up in a Romanian orphanage where living conditions were very poor, Livia’s greatest wish was a modest one: to have her own set of hair clips. In time she received a shoebox from Operation Christmas Child that contained not only hair clips but also toys, personal hygiene items, and a two-part friendship heart necklace—one heart for Livia to wear and another for her to give away.

Livia gave the second heart to the woman who delivered the box to her, a woman who would eventually return to Romania to adopt her.

“It was no coincidence those hair clips were on the top of the items in the box,” Wilson told employees. “God was there when that shoebox was packed for that little girl. God changes lives with something that simple.”

B&H employees were also given the opportunity to join together in ministry with Operation Christmas Child, packing 50 shoeboxes to send worldwide, filled not only with soccer balls, crayons, and tooth brushes, but also with prayers.

Proceeds from the book Operation Christmas Child will go to support the ministry it seeks to celebrate and honor.

B&H Publishing Group, a division of LifeWay Christian Resources, is a non-profit publisher made up of people who are passionate about taking God’s Word to the world. Because we believe Every Word Matters™, we seek to provide intentional, Bible-centered content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, inspiring them to build a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ. Among our print and digital releases for the trade, church, and academic markets, titles include The New York Times No. 1 bestsellers The Love Dare and The Vow as well as the award-winning HCSB Study Bible.

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Two INSPY Award Finalists for B&H

2013-04-26T22:28:00Z

B&H Publishing Group is pleased to announce two finalists in the INSPY Award category of Mystery/Thriller.

A Plain Death by Amanda Flower was released in July 2012 as the first book in the “Appleseed Creek Mystery” series, set in the heart of Ohio’s Amish Country. Flower’s follow up novel, A Plain Scandal, released in February 2013.

A Plain Death is also a finalist in the Foreword Book of the Year Awards in the religious adult fiction category, as well as in the Retailers Best Awards for Amish fiction. Of Flowers’ writing, USA Today said, “All I can say is . . . bring on the next one!” Library Journal referred to her work as “gentle and thoughtful Christian mystery.”

Gone to Ground by award-winning author Brandilyn Collins is a Southern mystery that features Collins’ Seatbelt Suspense® writing – fast paced action, myriad twists, and an interwoven thread of faith. BookReporter.com said, “Collins not only know how to write very well; she also knows how to write suspenseful page-turners very well.” Publishers Weekly called her “a fine writer who knows how to both horrify readers and keep them turning pages.”

The INSPY’s were created by bloggers to discover and highlight the very best in literature that grapples with expression of the Christian faith. Winners will be announced June 28, 2013.

B&H Publishing Group, a division of LifeWay Christian Resources, is a non-profit publisher made up of people who are passionate about taking God’s Word to the world. Because we believe Every Word Matters™, we seek to provide intentional, Bible-centered content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, inspiring them to build a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ. Among our print and digital releases for the trade, church, and academic markets, titles include The New York Times No. 1 bestsellers The Love Dare and The Vow as well as the award-winning HCSB Study Bible.

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