The Awe of God: The Astounding Way a Healthy Fear of God Transforms Your Life
John Bevere. W, Feb.
Bevere, the author of more than 20 books that have sold more than four million copies, according to the publisher, examines how what he calls “holy fear” can help one chart a path to a fulfilled life. Working on one’s salvation “with fear and trembling” is the foundation of wisdom, knowledge, divine direction, confidence, security, and more, he writes.
Building a Resilient Life: How Adversity Awakens Strength, Hope, and Meaning
Rebekah Lyons. Zondervan, May
International wellness speaker Lyons (Rhythms of Renewal) draws on scripture, personal experiences, and psychology to offer encouragement to those living through difficult times. The book features what Lyons calls the five rules of resilience intended to help readers redefine adversity, address triggers, find support in others, and overcome setbacks.
Calm Moments for Anxious Days: A 90-Day Devotional Journey
Max Lucado. Thomas Nelson, May
Pastor Lucado, whose Anxious for Nothing and its curriculum have sold more than two million copies since 2017, combines biblical promises with illustrations and guided practices in 90 daily readings that aim to illustrate “a peace that is beyond understanding” in God, the publisher says.
Don’t Look Back: Moving Forward in Faith When Your World Is Not the Same
Christine Caine. HarperChristian Resources, May
In a response to the turbulence of the past few years, Caine, founder of the Propel Women ministry, draws on the biblical story of Lot’s wife, who turned into a pillar of salt when she looked back on her life, in an urgent call to Christians to “move forward—even when our hearts longs for what was,” according to the publisher.
The Eloquence of Silence: Surprising Wisdom in Tales of Emptiness
Thomas Moore. NWL, May
Moore, author of the bestseller Care of the Soul, which at first drew only empty author events, looks back at that time to share lessons he learned about silence and emptiness, urging Christians to reconsider multitasking and embrace peace instead.
Kingdom Focus: Rethinking Today in Light of Eternity
Tony Evans. Tyndale, May
The newest installment to pastor Evans’s Kingdom series, which highlights the importance of understanding God’s priorities, explores good spiritual habits, how to maximize life on Earth, the character of God, and examples of God’s love.
The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days
Kate Bowler and Jessica Ritchie. Convergent, Feb.
The authors of Good Enough, who are also behind the Everything Happens podcast, offer faith-based blessings centered on gratitude and hope in an effort to soothe “weary souls” and acknowledge “our messy, everyday lives,” according to the publisher.
The Power to Change: Mastering the Habits That Matter Most
Craig Groeschel. Zondervan, Feb.
Pastor, podcaster, and leadership coach Groeschel tells his story of wanting to change his thoughts and relationships but feeling unable. The book incorporates biblical wisdom as well as psychology into steps for “true transformation,” such as learning to choose between what is wanted now and what is wanted most, the publisher says.
