Using the biblical examples of King Saul, Elijah and David, she shows how God wants to help His children overcome the fear of man, trusting Him alone. Broderson argues that choosing faith rather than fear leads to a truly changed life.

Broderson encourages readers to follow the biblical words of "taking every thought captive" and to reflect on things that are true, pure and holy. Every chapter provides insight into how fear grows, as well as its expressions, including phobias, legalism and lack of perspective.

When a Woman Lets Go of Her Fears is an excellent Bible study resource, with questions at the end of each chapter. Women fighting fear and seeking faith will benefit from Broderson's insights.

--Jennifer Toth

When a Woman Lets Go of Her Fears
Cheryl Broderson
Harvest House Publishers
softcover, 208 pages, $13.99
978-0-736-92792-5
September 2010

Streater opens with the candid story of her family's race to capture the American dream, their financial crisis and redemption. Speaking with integrity and with the wisdom of experience, she advises readers, shattering money myths and replacing them with sound biblical teaching in personal finance.

Your Money God's Way is a practical guide on how to reflect Christ to others through debt reduction, budgeting, tithing, giving and a financially responsible lifestyle. Heartfelt stories, scripture and practical application encourage personal growth.
--Andrealynn Boyd

Your Money God's Way
Amie Streater
Thomas Nelson
softcover, 224 pages, $14.99
978-1-595-55232-7
September 2010

In The Black Madonna, Davis Bunn takes readers on a wild adventure with antiquarian Storm Syrrell and treasure hunter Harry Bennett, introduced in previous novel Gold of Kings.

Storm, working on behalf of an anonymous client and strapped for cash, searches for the historic and allegedly powerful icon the Black Madonna. Bennett's separate search for art counterfeiters turns out to be linked to Storm's, as the pair-with help from friends-face bombings, kidnappings, gunfights and mountain treks, from Europe's palaces to the desert hideouts of powerful Arab tribes. Along the way they each find love and discover that it, ultimately, is behind the whole drama.

Christian themes are evident, though not overt, in this entertaining tale. Bunn, who divides his time between Oxford, England, and Florida, creates an adventure that offers a rollicking good time and insight into the antiquarian underworld of treasure and mystery.

The Black Madonna
Davis Bunn
Howard Books
softcover, pages, $14.99
978-1-416-55633-6
September 2010

In Spiritual Rhythm: Being With Jesus Every Season of Your Soul, best-selling author and pastor Mark Buchanan speaks to readers like an old friend, showing what to expect in each season of life, and comparing the seasons of the soul to winter, spring, summer and fall. However, unlike the seasons of the year, the length of time in each spiritual season is uncertain, only to be determined by God.

Part one of the book travels through the four seasons, from the mourning of winter to reminiscences of the perfect summer of youth. Buchanan ponders the spiritual activities of each season--starting a new Bible study in spring or harvesting souls in the fall, for example--with exercises to encourage personal contemplation and practical application. Part two dwells on the movements made in each season, with hands-on guides and reflection on topics including relationships, prayer, God's Word and adoration.

Filled with examples from young and old, men and women, families, couples and individuals, Spiritual Rhythm is a map to the inner workings of the human spirit. The depth of Buchanan's writing, along with activities for each season and extensive Scripture references, make this book suitable for personal or group study.

--Andrealynn Boyd

Spiritual Rhythm
Mark Buchanan
Zondervan
hardcover, 336 pages, $17.99
978-0-310-29365-1
August 2010

Allison Pittman is certain to spark interest in the Mormon church with the first in "The Sister Wife Series."

In June 1850, Camilla Deardon hears the Mormons singing from their camp near her father's farm, yet ignores her parents' warnings to stay away after meeting handsome Nathan Fox. Camilla leaves and begins life with Nathan near Zion, the Mormons' Salt Lake City, Utah. She, Nathan and their two daughters are devastated at the death of a newborn son, but Camilla's grief returns her to her childhood faith. Her struggles with Mormon doctrine are magnified when Nathan, following what he believes to be the way to heaven, takes a second wife. As she studies the Bible, Camilla discovers that salvation comes through Jesus, yet she is torn by her love for Nathan and her girls. Can she stand against the might of the Mormon church?

Pittman, a fine writer, adroitly guides readers through Mormon doctrine to the truth of Jesus.
--Ann E. Byle

Click here to see the book trailer.

For Time & Eternity
Allison Pittman
Tyndale House Publishers
softcover, 384 pages, $13.99
978-1-414-33596-4
September

Speaking of the Bradys, one who came to despise the "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia" line has written her own memoir. In Here's The Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice (It Books/HarperCollins Publishers), Maureen McCormick tells of her less-than-ideal childhood and teen years, but also of her church involvement.

When she experienced "a sign God was real," she sensed God's physically pushing her down and then seeing arms come down from the sky (p. 148). After friends helped her to her feet, she writes that they took her "around the corner to a Christian bookstore, where I recounted the experience to some people," adding, "It was quite a scene. Some of them handed me little pieces of paper on which they'd written verses of Scripture."

A woman at the store asked her how she felt. Her reply: "Changed." But, she wrote, "I didn't think it could be that easy--and it wasn't."

Artists from around the world draw on their own cultural backgrounds to illustrate the more than 50 scriptural accounts Tutu retells in the storybook. A short prayer at the end of each story helps readers personalize the story.

Click here to see the official Web site and to watch a video with the author. The site also features a pair of downloadable audio clips, Creation and Leaving the Garden, and a contest to win one of five autographed copies.