All the Good in Sports: True Stories that Go Beyond the Headlines by Mike Sandrolini (Regal)

The book’s charm lies in its willingness to look beyond the statistical numbers and, instead, reveal the challenging backstories of these athletes we cheer on today. Discovering how these individuals overcame roadblocks through their relationships with God will undoubtedly deepen the reader’s own faith. (See a review of this book in this issue.)

DANIEL CLARK

I Could Sing of Your Love Forever: Stories, Reflections and Devotions by Delirious? (Regal)

Prophets and poets have always played a vital role in any society. This band is creative, passionate and revolutionary. The opportunity to “listen in” on their devotional life and creative process is a treat.

DANETTE MATTY

Questions Kids Ask About Sex edited by J. Thomas Fitch with Melissa R. Cox (Revell)

This is a tremendous, thorough resource for parents of kids ages 5-19. Plain-language questions and answers that take the red out of both parents, and kids, faces when talking about sex.

97: Random Thoughts About Life, Love & Relationships by Justin Lookadoo (Revell)

This is my favorite teen devo to hand to kids who are on the fence, who hate to read or who just might enjoy it. A fun-looking, funny but biblically solid devo, I keep my resource shelf stocked with them.

JOE CILEK

God on Mute: Engaging the Silence of Unanswered Prayer by Pete Greig (Regal)

The topics of pain, silence and questioning are rarely addressed with the honesty, theological grounding and grace exuded by Pete Grieg in God on Mute. It is a book I have already taken from my shelf multiple times to offer others its words of encouragement.

DANIEL KREISS

The Case for the Real Jesus: A Journalist Investigates Current Attacks on the Identity of Christ by Lee Strobel (Zondervan)

A solidly researched book in the series that offers sound apologetics, refuting many of the current challenges regarding the character of Christ. Great for the teacher desiring intellectual reflection.

MATTHEW MONBERG

Harvest of Hope: Stories of Life-Changing Gifts by Kay Marshall Strom (IVP)

Strom spent months tracking the impact of charitable gifts made through the Partners International gift catalog. It was gratifying to see how such simple investment could transform lives. You will leave with the palpable feeling that you can change the world with a gift no larger than the change you find under your sofa cushions.

STEVE RABEY

The Culturally Savvy Christian by Dick Staub (Jossey-Bass) is the best recent book for Christians who care deeply about culture and want to play a redemptive role.

Through a Screen Darkly by Jeffrey Overstreet (Regal) is a well-written book by a movie lover and critic who probes familiar films and suggests amazing new titles for your “To See” list.