Books published by Zondervan

For every time and circumstance that doubt, hesitation and comparison have held you back, bestselling author and Bible teacher Jess Connolly has a message for you: God has placed you exactly where you are for exactly what is before you. You ARE the girl for the job. Life is too short to get stuck in a holding pattern.

If days filled with obligations and never-ending to-do lists leave you feeling anxious and overwhelmed, you can find the peace your soul longs for. In Settle My Soul, authors Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk invite you to carve out a few moments in your day to deepen your relationship with the Lord through 100 encouraging devotions.

Kathy Keller, co-founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, offers in Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles a personal and challenging perspective on biblical gender roles and the complementarian view---a preference for reserving certain leadership positions in ministry for men.

"e;Sara! You must come out! You're wanted downstairs right away,"e; Lucie hissed through the keyhole on the locked bedroom door. "e;Stepmama is furious and Father has sent word that he's coming home early from the Exchange. She says he's in a rage over what you've done!"e; "e;I haven't done anything! It's not my fault if those two hotheads decide to fight a duel!"e; came her sister's indignant voice from the other side of the door. "e;Oh, Sara, please!"e; Lucie pleaded. "e;Father will be here any minute. You must do as you're told!"e; She shook her head and sighed ruefully, "e;You're stubborn, Sara."e; "e;No,"e; denied Sara. "e;I am strong."e; Thus begins the bittersweet story of beautiful Sara Leighton, the headstrong heroine of Folly's Bride, the fourth in the Brides of Montclair series. As with her predecessors, happiness does not come painlessly to this newest bride of Montclair. Her unusual beauty and her independent spirit places her on a collision course with romance, frustration, disappointment, and finally, true love.

In our culture, where social media 'friends' trump real-life relationships, people have never been more isolated and lonely. 365 Devotions to Love God and Love Others Well helps us experience God's perfect love for us and enables us to love others in a meaningful, honest, and profound way.

Written by Philly native and Associated Press sportswriter Rob Maaddi, Birds of Pray is the most extensive book to explore the faith behind the football of the Philadelphia Eagles, with exclusive interviews with the players, never-before-seen photos, and insider accounts of the miracle season's most memorable moments.

In Excellence Wins, co-founder of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Horst Schulze shares the visionary and disruptive principles that have produced immense global successes over the course of his still prolific fifty-year career.

Four brand new Amish novellas featuring stories of homecoming.

From Grammy Award-winning music artist Michael W Smith and the co-creator of Veggietales Mike Nawrocki comes Bedtime Stories and Lullabies, a sweet and sleepy padded board book that will lull your little one to sleep with their favorite stuffed animal characters the Nighty Nights.

Empowering and inspiring, Dana Isaiah Thomas' A Higher Calling: Claiming God's Best for Your Life takes an honest, practical look at growing your faith. Packed with devotions on embracing confidence while letting go of fear, this devotional is perfect for young adults who want to let the ups and downs of life bring them closer to Christ.

From Disney Channel star Trinitee Stokes comes Bold and Blessed: How to Stay True to Yourself and Stand Out from the Crowd, the perfect book for readers 8 and up. Just like a best friend, she shares it all---from the embarrassing, laugh-out-loud moments of life to her favorite memories with family, friends, and costars.

The Alternative: Dream, Unite, Hope discusses topics of faith, relationships, and building your future. This book features a full-color interior and mini-essays, Qand As, and devotions from today's best-known faith leaders.

The Color of Compromise reveals the chilling connection between the church and racism throughout American history. A survey of the ways Christians of the past have reinforced theories of racial superiority and inferiority provides motivation for a series of bold actions believers must take to forge a future of equity and justice.

In this short, vibrant book, Andrew Wilson casts a vision for what might be called an old type of new church, a church that combines the best of both charismatic practice and liturgy.

God is a foodie who wants to transform your supper into sacrament. Margaret Feinberg invites you on a global adventure to descend into a salt mine, knead bread, harvest olives, and pluck fresh figs. What you discover will forever change the way you read the Bible---and approach every meal. Plus, delicious recipes inside.

Love Talk, by relationship experts Les and Leslie Parrott, is a deep yet simple plan full of new insights that will revolutionize communication in love relationships. Includes the Deep Love Assessment, a personalized online assessment that will help you understand your two unique personalities and how they fit together.

Madeleine L'Engle is known the world round for her imaginative spirit and stories, as showcased in her Newbery Award winner A Wrinkle in Time. A Light So Lovely casts a vivid portrait of this iconic writer, whose spiritual legacy of embracing paradox has much to say to a new generation of readers today.

An updated and revised version of a book that has already impacted thousands of churches. Are you tired of how consumerism has stolen the soul of Christmas? Join the groundswell of Christ-followers who are choosing to make Christmas what it should be---a joyous celebration of Jesus' birth that enriches our hearts and the world around us.

In this updated and expanded edition of Heaven, first published twenty-five years ago, Joni Eareckson Tada explores our deepest questions about eternity, reminding us that even in our pain we can look toward heaven to be joyfully captivating, utterly desirable, and worth living for every day.

Millennials are the most studied but least engaged or understood generation in America. Written by millennial Grant Skeldon, The Passion Generation is your guide to connecting with the young adults in your life and equipping them to become a generation of Christ-following community changers.

In the third installment of Amy Clipston's Amish Homestead series, Priscilla Allgyer returns to the Amish community she'd dreamt of escaping and learns the hard lessons of love and forgiveness from a surprising source.

Well-loved blogger Myquillyn Smith, known as the "Nester," teaches us how to decorate any room of our home starting with what we already have and using just enough of the right stuff to get the unique style we want.

In Preach to Yourself, bestselling author Hayley Morgan helps us identify the lies that get in between our head's understanding of the good news and our heart's ability to believe. Come along into the journey of taking God at His word when He tells us who we are.

How would your life be different if you were just a bit happier every day for a year? What would you do to enjoy life just a little more day by day? Take your first step toward increased happiness with The Year of Living Happy: Contented and Connected in a Crazy World by Alli Worthington.

Redefine the Good Life and learn how to live it with biblical principles and practical steps from finances to clutter outlined in an 8-week study.

How should Christians live out their faith before a watching world and what is our role in viral controversies and trending issues? In Truth Plus Love, evangelist Matt Brown outlines how to champion both truth and love as we engage culture in this great adventure of representing God to the world.

Jay DeMarcus has learned firsthand that the blessing only comes through the broken road. And the only thing able to sustain a person along the way is hope. Shotgun Angels offers readers a backstage pass to the extraordinary story behind the music, and a boost of hope to carry you through any twists, turns, or trials life is sure to send your way.

In this long-awaited book, Run the Mile You're In, Olympic athlete and American record holder Ryan Hall shares behind-the-scenes stories of his astounding career, and the principles and inspiration he's discovered to pushing past limits and living a life of God-given purpose.