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SNEAK PEEK: Authentic Beauty by Leslie Ludy

Download and read the first chapter of Authentic Beauty
Inside Every Young Woman is a Princess…In Search of her Prince
In a culture that mocks our longing for tender romance, in a world where fairy tales never seem to come true — do we dare hope for more? For every young woman asking that question, this book is an invitation. With refreshing candor and vulnerability, bestselling author Leslie Ludy reveals how, starting today, you can experience the passion and intimacy you long for.
LIVESTREAM: Get to Know Cindy Woodsmall!
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Here’s your chance to chat live with best-selling Amish fiction author Cindy Woodsmall!
Join us on Tuesday August 17 at 2:00 pm EST here. Ask Cindy your questions and hear details about her next novel and forthcoming non-fiction book! Also, 125 participants will have the opportunity to win a signed copy of The Hope of Refuge just by joining us!
Don’t miss this special event – we look forward to chatting with you soon! Click here for more details.
NEWS: Radical Reviewed on Compassion International’s Blog
Radical, by David Platt, was featured on Compassion’s blog. Go here to read the review.
SNEAK PEEK: Divine Appointments by Charlene Ann Baumbich

With the big 5-0 fast approaching, Josie Brooks begins to question her structured, picture-perfect (mid)life.
Download and read the first two chapters of Divine Appointments by Charlene Ann Baumbich.
Maybe successful, single career woman Josie Brooks’ enviable existence hasn’t been as fulfilling as she has convinced herself to believe. It will take a few new friends, a mystical encounter, and an unexpected journey to set Josie on her own path to rightsizing and making the life changes that really matter.
ON SALE: September 21, 2010
Download and read the first two chapters of Divine Appointments by Charlene Ann Baumbich.
SNEAK PEEK: Judgment Day by Wanda L. Dyson

Sensational journalism has never been so deadly.
Download and read the first two chapters of Judgment Day by Wanda L. Dyson
Reporter Suzanne Kidwell’s news show Judgment Day exposes those in the public eye for the lies they tell until she’s framed for murder. Her only hope of clearing her name and saving her life is pairing up with her ex-fiancé Marcus Crisp. But Marcus doesn’t cut Suzanne any slack, especially when he uncovers an alliance worth killing for.
ON SALE: September 21, 2010
Download and read the first two chapters of Judgment Day by Wanda L. Dyson
SNEAK PEEK: Sample new 40-Minute Bible Studies

Download the first chapter of Turning Your Heart Toward God, the newest homework-free 40-Minute Bible study from Precept Ministries.
40 Minutes a Week Could Change Your Life!
The 40-Minute Bible Studies series from the teaching team at Precept Ministries International tackles the topics that matter to you. These inductive study guides, designed to be completed in just six 40-minute lessons with no homework required, help you discover for yourself what God says and how it applies to your life today. With the leader’s notes and Bible passages included right in the book, each self-contained study is a powerful resource for personal growth and small-group discussion.
Download the first chapter of Turning Your Heart Toward God, the newest homework-free 40-Minute Bible study from Precept Ministries.
SHOWCASE: Sample new 40-Minute Bible Studies
Download the first chapter of Understanding Spiritual Gifts, the newest homework-free 40-Minute Bible study from Precept Ministries.
40 Minutes a Week Could Change Your Life!
The 40-Minute Bible Studies series from the teaching team at Precept Ministries International tackles the topics that matter to you. These inductive study guides, designed to be completed in just six 40-minute lessons with no homework required, help you discover for yourself what God says and how it applies to your life today. With the leader’s notes and Bible passages included right in the book, each self-contained study is a powerful resource for personal growth and small-group discussion.
Download the first chapter of Understanding Spiritual Gifts, the newest homework-free 40-Minute Bible study from Precept Ministries.








