What’s New in the Cross Reference Library? What Makes You a Man of God?

The Warrior Soul - Life is a battle, and we are all soldiers. We may not wear a uniform, eat in a mess hall, or dodge actual bullets for a living, but we are in a war—a very crucial one. Just walk into any room of people and you’ll find immeasurable pain and wounds. On the outside we wear our camouflage well, but on the inside, deep within our own souls, we realize life is a conflict. It is traceable to a single source:  Satan, the adversary of our souls. Written by two US Army Green Berets, The Warrior’s Soul provides a guide for how to apply the techniques of a true warrior in the spiritual realm by emphasizing five core elements:

• A cause greater than self—why we fight

• A settled memory—the link between history and current circumstances

• A personal intensity—eager for challenges and undistracted by personal issues

• An unflagging optimism—an absolute commitment to never surrender

• A deep camaraderie—a personal commitment to fellow warriors

True warriors are willing to stand when others bow. With this first-rate preparation for spiritual battle you can stand strong and see victory.

The Ambition - A routine mob hit lights the fuse on an explosive collision of ambition and deception in the Windy City’s corridors of power. Drawing on his years as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune, bestselling author Lee Strobel reveals an insider’s tale of power, politics, and payoffs as current as today’s headlines. When a down-on-his-luck lawyer is coerced into bribing a judge to fix an upcoming mob trial, he secretly tapes the exchange to protect himself. After the dirty judge becomes a finalist for an open U.S. Senate seat, the incriminating tape isn’t the only thing standing in his way. Pastor-turned politician Eric Snow is determined to use his suburban megachurch as a launching pad for securing th eSenate appointment. And newspaper reporter Garry Strider threatens to uncover both candidates’ secrets in an investigation that may cost him his life. Strobel weaves these edgy characters into an intricate thriller set within a gleaming suburban megachurch, a big-city newspaper struggling for survival, and the shadowy corridors of political intrigue. The riveting climax is as unforgettable as the contract killing that punctuates the opening scene.  

About the Authors: 

Lieutenant General William Boykin - He is the co-author of The Warrior Soul and is the founder of Kingdom Warriors ministry. He is also the executive vice president of the Family Research Council. He was the US Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence under President George W. Bush from 2002-2007, and is the author of three books with combined sales of almost half a million copies. He resides in Washington, DC. 

Dr. Stu Weber - He is the co-author of The Warrior Soul. Dr. Weber is a Vietnam veteran and former US Army Green  Beret, and is a founding member of Good Shepherd Community Church in Portland, Oregon, where he served as lead pastor for over thirty years. He has authored several best-selling books and speaks nationally and internationally at events, including Promise Keepers, Family Life, and Iron Sharpens Iron. He and his wife, Linda, reside in Troutdale, Oregon, and have ten grandchildren. 

Lee Strobel - He is the author of The Ambition. Lee Strobel, with a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and a Master of Studies in Law degree from Yale Law School, was the award-winning legal editor of the Chicago Tribune. He is a New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty nonfiction books. A former atheist, he served as a teaching pastor at two of America’s largest churches. He and his wife live in Colorado.

What’s New in the Cross Reference Library? Remembering to Hope

Hope in the Hard Places - The  truth is, no one gets a hall pass from the hard places in life. Whether it’s death, chronic illness, divorce, cancer, depression, wayward children, aging parents, or other trials, everyone experiences valleys at one time or another. How can you navigate the valley while remaining hopeful? A veteran of adversity, Sarah Beckman shows weary souls how to walk through their trials with hope rather than desperation. The youngest of 14 children raised by a single mom, Sarah has faced health issues, death of family members and friends, marriage crisis, and more. Along with poignant stories, insights, checklists, and guidelines, Sarah deftly weaves her hard-won wisdom with the sage advice she’s gathered from other seasoned travelers. Hope in the Hard Places helps readers: 

• Overcome insecurity about receiving help 

• Discover the benefits of asking for what they need 

• Discern the right (and wrong) people they need alongside them 

• Transform their mindset from helpless to hopeful

• Uncover the secret to forgive themselves and others 

• Walk through the depths of hardship with insight, dignity, and certainty.

Blessed, Blessed, Blessed - Missy knew that marrying duck-hunting family man Jase Robertson would be an adventure…and it’s turned out to be even more than she imagined. As with any marriage and family, nothing has ever been simple. But there’s so much more to their story than has ever been told. Amid the wildness and joy so often seen in A&E’s Duck Dynasty, which has captured the hearts of millions, life for the Robertson clan took a sudden turn when Missy and Jase’s daughter, Mia, was born with a cleft palate—a serious condition requiring multiple cranial and facial surgeries. As their baby faced a lifetime of being “different,” Missy and Jase had to ask, "Where is God in all of this?” This is their story of finding a good life—and a good God—in a difficult situation. As you go behind the scenes with Missy, you’ll find out how she and Jase have made it through their hardest times and encountered God’s protection and love in unexpected ways. You’ll discover how they are raising their kids to be spunky, confident, and secure in who they were made to be.

What’s New in the Cross Reference Library? The Importance of The Church

Rediscover Church - Since a global pandemic abruptly closed places of worship, many Christians have skipped church life, even neglecting virtual services. But this was a trend even before COVID-19. Polarizing issues, including political and racial strife, convinced some people to pull away from the church and one another. Now it’s time to recommit to gathering as brothers and sisters in Christ. In Rediscover Church, Collin Hansen and Jonathan Leeman discuss why church is essential for believers and God’s mission. Through biblical references and personal stories, they show readers God’s true intention for corporate gathering: to spiritually strengthen members as individuals and the body of Christ. In an age of church-shopping and live streamed services, rediscover why the future of the church relies on believers gathering regularly as the family of God. 

Reaching the Unreached - For too long church leaders have focused on increasing the size of their church rather than increasing their reach outside of the four walls of the church building. The result? Church life becomes a predictable set of routines with predictable results. Church members struggle to reach the neighborhoods they drive through on their way to church programs, unable to penetrate their surrounding communities in a meaningful way. Reaching the Unreached recounts the stories, struggles, and triumphs of individuals and churches that have reinvented themselves to meet the world where it is, working to reach the ones that no one else is reaching.

“The search for the ‘silver bullet’ of success has diverted us from tapping into the timeless principles found in the book of Acts,” says author, pastor, and front-line church planter Peyton Jones. Yet the spiritual climate that Paul and the Apostles stepped into is not all that different from the brave new world the church faces today.

What’s New in the Cross Reference Library? Chaos in the End

Untaken - If the Rapture just happened, would you be Untaken? What would you do? Your husband is missing; you don’t want to be pregnant; you witness a horrific plane crash, and you learn all babies and young children have disappeared. Twenty-eight-year-old Sarah Colton may think she is in control, but she’s far from the truth, not realizing the Rapture has occurred. Enter The writer’s mind as she deals with this imminent, amazing event.

Jacob’s Trouble - Paradoxically, Jacob’s horrific circumstances dynamically unfold through a compelling love story of many dimensions. Jacob Zen ambitiously climbs toward a top position within the US government, only to have his plans explode into chaos. He reacts through computer technology with INterface, human-kind’s ultimately evolved beast-state government of absolute control. Drug-induced flashbacks plunge him into that past time when there was yet hope—while life with Karen promised a future filled with great hope and expectation. When Jacob’s life falls apart in one terrifying instant, events viciously sweep him toward a savage era beyond comprehension or endurance. He struggles mightily through his nightmarish world while powerful forces push and pull at him as he tries desperately to find Karen, the love of his life, who has been taken from him by the monstrous dictatorship. Yet other forces even more powerful influence his every thought, his every action, and propel him unerringly through the vortex of history toward some seemingly predetermined destination.

What’s New in the Cross Reference Library? Emotionally Healthy Spirituality book and Workbook

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Peter Scazzero learned the hard way: You can’t be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. Though Scazzero was an experienced pastor of a growing church, his life and faith remained emotionally unhealthy. Like so many in the church, he routinely: 

• avoided healthy conflict in the name of keeping the peace

• ignored and suppressed emotions

• used work for God as an excuse to run from God

• lived without limits

In this bestselling book, Scazzero outlines the top ten symptoms of emotionally unhealthy spirituality. He then unpacks core biblical principles to guide you into an experience of lasting, beneath-the-surface transformation in your relationship with Christ. 

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Course Workbook - In this workbook, Scazzero helps you unpack core biblical principles to guide you into an experience of lasting, beneath-the-surface transformation in your relationship with Christ. The workbook includes session introductions, group discussion questions, application, and between sessions personal study. Join us for a powerful journey that will walk you through a door that will change forever the way you love God, others, and yourself.

What’s New in the Cross Reference Library? The Wyoming Sunrise Series by Mary Connealy

Forged in Love - Mariah Stover is left for dead and with no memory when the Deadeye Gang robs the stagecoach she’s riding in, killing both her father and brother. As she takes over her father’s blacksmith shop and tries to move forward, she soon finds herself in jeopardy and wondering—does someone know she witnessed the robbery and is still alive? Handsome and polished Clint Roberts escaped to western Wyoming, leaving his painful memories behind. Hoping for a fresh start, he opens a diner where he creates fine dishes, but is met with harsh resistance from the townsfolk, who prefer to stick to their old ways. Clint and Mariah are drawn together by the trials they face in town, and Clint is determined to protect Mariah at all costs when danger descends upon her home. As threats pursue them from every side, will they survive to build a life forged in love? 

The Laws of Attraction - If widowed seamstress Nell Armstrong has to make one more pair of boring chaps for the cowboys in her tiny Wyoming town, she might just quit the business altogether! So meeting Brand Nolte, a widower struggling to raise three girls on his own, seems like her dream come true. Brand has no idea how to dress the girls properly, and Nell finally has a chance to create beautiful outfits while also teaching the girls to sew. But Nell is much more than a seamstress, and the investigative skills and knowledge she picked up alongside her late lawman husband soon become critical when a wounded stagecoach-robbery survivor is brought to town. As danger closes in from all sides, Nell and Brand must discover who has a target on them before it’s too late. 

Marshaling Her Heart - Becky Pruitt has always prided herself on knowing everything that’s happening on her successful ranch, so an unexpected admission from her foreman, Nate Paxton, comes as quite a surprise. With the notorious Deadeye Gang on the loose, Nate—a former U.S. Marshal—believes Becky’s ranch is the best spot for a group of Marshals to use as a base to hunt them down. The timing couldn’t be more crucial for the town of Pine Valley, and Becky feels obligated to help. But after escaping the grasp of her harsh father, she’s never liked giving up control, of her life or her ranch. If there’s anyone she can trust with her ranch, and her heart, it might be Nate. But the outlaws won’t go away quietly, and as danger draws ever nearer, Becky and Nate are faced with impossible choices that will test their growing bond.

What’s New in the Cross Reference Library? Additions To Multiple Book Series’

A Nir Tavor Mossad Thriller: Out of The Far North by Amir Tsarfati & Steve Yohn  - Tensions are at a breaking point. The Western markets that once relied on Russian gas have turned to Israel for their energy needs. Furious, Russia surreptitiously moves to protect their interests by using their newfound ally, Iran, and Iran’s proxy militias. As Israel’s elite fighting forces and the Mossad go undercover, they detect that The Kremlin is planning a major attack against Israel. Hunting for clues, Mossad agents Nir Tavor and Nicole le Roux plunge themselves in the treacherous underworld of Russian oligarch money, power, and decadence. With each danger they face, le Roux’s newfound Christian faith grows stronger. And battle-weary Tavor—haunted by dreams from his past—must confront memories and pain he’d sought to bury. In this electrifying thriller, hostilities explode as Tavor and le Roux fight to prevent a devastating conflict. Will they be able to outwit their enemies, or will their actions have catastrophic consequences? And how can Tavor’s Kidon team possibly survive when forces beyond the Mossad’s control step in and turn the whole operation upside down? 

For more from this series, check out the following books from the Cross Reference Library:

1. Operation Joktan

The Fairytale Romance Series: The Orphan’s Wish by Melanie Dickerson - Orphaned and alone, Aladdin travels from the streets of his Arab homeland to a strange, faraway place. Growing up in an orphanage, he meets young Lady Kirstyn, whose father is the powerful Duke of Hagenheim. Despite the difference in stations, Aladdin quickly becomes Kirstyn’s favorite companion, and their childhood friendship grows into a bond that time and opposition cannot break. Even as a child, Aladdin works hard, learning all he can from his teachers. Through his integrity, intelligence, and sheer tenacity, he earns a position serving as the duke’s steward. But that isn’t enough to erase the shame of being forced to steal as a small child—or the fact that he’s an orphan with no status. If he ever wants to feel equal to his beautiful and generous friend Kirstyn, he must leave Hagenheim and seek his fortune. Yet once Aladdin departs, Lady Kirstyn becomes a pawn in a terrible plot. Now, Aladdin and Kirstyn must rely on their bond to save her from unexpected danger. But will saving Kirstyn cost Aladdin his newfound status and everything he’s worked so hard to obtain?

For more from this series, check out the following books from the Cross Reference Library:

1. The Healer’s Apprentice

2. The Merchant’s Daughter

3. The Fairest Beauty

4. The Captive Maiden

5. The Princess Spy

Leah’s Garden: A Season of Harvest by Lauraine Snelling - Larkspur Nielsen is determined to keep her family homestead running and to fulfill their dream of starting a seed catalog, with or without her siblings’ help. With Isaac McTavish back in town, Lark finds herself at odds with her own heart and her determination to shoulder the burden of carrying her responsibilities alone. But Isaac is set on convincing her that he’s here to stay and she doesn’t have to carry everything by herself. As a new romance blossoms between Lilac and an old schoolmate and the other Nielsen sisters are busy caring for their families, Lark bears more and more responsibility on the farm. When a long-feared threat returns and Lark approaches the breaking point, the life she has always dreamed of is in danger of disappearing forever. 

For more from this series, check out the following books from the Cross Reference Library:

1. The Seeds of Change

2. A Time to Bloom

3. Fields of Bounty

What’s New in the Cross Reference Library?

Cling - Deuteronomy 13:4, “You shall follow the Lord your God and fear Him; and you shall keep His commandments, listen to His voice, serve Him, and cling to Him.”  There is something about that word cling—so many of God’s commands can be satisfied from a distance, but clinging puts us in His face. It’s personal. And that’s what this book is about—choosing a lifestyle of intimacy with God. Author Kim Cash Tate spent years seeking fulfillment in her relationships and career, only to find herself disappointed by the imperfections of life. But then she discovered clinging to God. She learned to trust Him, cultivating a love relationship that will last forever. Encouraging you to live in the fullness of God’s love, Cling shares wisdom from biblical examples and the author’s personal experience. It shows the importance of the spiritual disciplines of prayer and Bible reading, and how to grow your faith and embrace an ongoing closeness with God. Discover “clinging to God”—which is the source of ultimate blessing and protection, of inexplicable joy and peace. 

10 Choices Successful Couples Make - Is every marriage doomed to experience one conflict after another? Certainly not, says Dr. Ron Welch. In this practical and encouraging book, he outlines the 10 specific choices you can make to minimize conflict and increase joy in your marriage. With his expert guidance, you’ll learn how to:

• Communicate accurately and positively

• Choose forgiveness over unforgiveness

• Understand your marriage type

• And make decisions more effectively

Whether you are engaged, newly married, or have been married for decades, you’ll find that this book will transform your relationship.

What’s New in the Cross Reference Library? Lessons to Learn

Unquestioned Answers - Have you heard these Christian cliches or found yourself using them? These simplistic statements often go unquestioned. But are they actually true? What do they really mean? Join Dr. Jeff Myers to rethink ten popular Christian cliches: 

1. “Just have faith.”

2. “It’s just me and Jesus.”

3. “It’s not my place to judge.” 

4. “Love the sinner, hate the sin.”

5. “This world has nothing for me.”

6. “Jesus was a social justice warrior.”

7. “God said it; I believe it; that settles it.”

8. “Christianity is a relationship, not a religion.” 

9. “God will heal our land if we humble ourselves and pray.”

10. “God is good all the time—all the time God is good.”

Go beyond unquestioned answers to dip deep into biblical truth. 

Blessin’s and Lessons - A very wise man once said, “Our God specializes in working through normal people who believe in a supernatural God who will do His work through them.” This book is about some of those people who are so worth knowing and about the remarkable and wonderful things God was able to do through them. At the same time, God was teaching them His ways. Lessons are sometimes long and hard, but it is possible to cut down the learning time by learning from others. Lessons have been included in hopes that you will make more rapid progress in your goal to become a person God can work through to show His power to this generation and His glory to the generations yet to come.

What’s New in the Cross Reference Library?

Alive in the Spirit - Is the Holy Spirit active in your life? Many people look to extraordinary experiences as evidence of the Holy Spirit. But what happens when the experience ends? How can we be filled with the Spirit every day in the ordinary things we do? In never-before-published material taken from A.W. Tozer’s sermons, Alive in the Spirit answers these questions and, in a balanced perspective, explores what the Spirit’s involvement in your life should look like. Many talk about being filled with the Holy Spirit, but few accept God’s conditions. Tozer lays down these requirements in his trademark bold and wise way. Though every Christian has the Spirit, not every Christian is filled with the Spirit. Knowing the difference will change your life. 

The Battle Plan for Prayer - Inspired by the Kendrick Brothers’ movie War Room, this exciting resource from the #1 best-selling team behind The Love Dare and The Resolution for Men is designed to help anyone—of any age—become a powerful person of prayer. Including scriptural examples and personal testimonies, The Battle Plan for Prayer explains the fundamentals of how effective prayer works, inspires readers toward a closer relationship with God, and shows them how to develop specific prayer strategies for life. Prayer should become your first plan of attack in all of life’s battles, not your last resort. If you want to walk in greater victory while enjoying mightily answered prayer on a regular basis, it’s time to engage with God at a deeper level. Then you can discover firsthand that nothing is beyond His reach, and that knowing Him is the greatest reward of all.