The charity is looking for a buyer for its publishing, distribution and retail divisions after what it called "a succession of financial problems," including the failed implementation of a new computer system, were compounded by the economic downturn.

The month's sales for religious books were $67.4 million, with the category's sales down by 10.6% for the year. Sales of religious books have been on a steady decline, decreasing 13.8%, 9.3%, 22%, 12%, 7.1%, 11.4%, 19% and 9% in August, July, June, May, April, March, February and January, respectively.

The prize pack includes five autographed copies of Lucado's latest release, Fearless, and a special holiday voice mail message from Lucado for Smith's store.

Christian retailers entering the contest were required to answer correctly three questions about the Virtual Christmas Showcase to win.

Online through Nov. 30, the showcase includes details of suppliers' key releases and special offers, plus interviews and new release spotlights to help make the Christmas season a success for Christian retail stores.

More than 20 suppliers--including Thomas Nelson International, Kregel Publications and Warner Press--have so far signed on for the Virtual Christmas Showcase. In addition to highlighting products and specials, the online event also includes interviews, new release spotlights and other offers. The virtual show has drawn more than 3,300 visits from nearly 60 countries since it began Sept. 30, with 7,500-plus page views.

Teaching children lessons from the book of Proverbs about forgiveness, kindness and teamwork, space cadets Zidgel, Midgel, Fidgel and Kevin as well as brother and sister Jason and Michelle are trapped on an angry asteroid after falling into the Jelly Worm Hole.

Released earlier this month, the book is the first Howard title for Macomber--a New York Times best-selling novelist who has also done some nonfiction.

Meyer was a successful businessman, starting more than 150 companies, including Slight Edge Publishing and Success Motivation International, Bridge-Logos officials said.