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November 17, 2016 By Rachel McRae Leave a Comment

Stock up on some deals Christmas is a little over 5 weeks away. I repeat... CHRISTMAS IS A LITTLE OVER 5 WEEKS AWAY! Does this freak you out like it does me?!  For some reason this year, my mind just can't go there. Maybe it's due to the crazy warm fall we've had in south.  It barely feels like fall... how can I begin to even think Christmas?! No matter the state of readiness you're in for Christmas gift giving, LifeWay is here to help!  Be sure to flip through our current catalog … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Fiction

What Grieving People Wish You Knew

November 16, 2016 By Rachel McRae Leave a Comment

Important New Resource for Ministry How do you begin to find the ways to comfort someone who has lost a loved one?   What do you say to a friend who just miscarried for the third time? When a close friend is walking through the challenges of terminally ill parents, how do you encourage them without saying something that would sound trite? It can be so hard in many of life's situations to know what to say, how to respond, or when to stay silent when someone is walking through an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christian Living

How’s Your Soul? by Judah Smith

November 15, 2016 By Rachel McRae Leave a Comment

New from a best selling writer We ask numerous people a day, "How are you?"  But do we really care how they are or are we just being polite as we pass them in the hall at work or in school?  I'm willing to guess many of us would be surprised if someone said, "Well, not too great today."  Would we be willing to stop and give them time? And, are we brave enough to answer the question when it's asked of us with more than an, "Oh, I'm fine, thanks" response? Pastor and writer Judah Smith … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christian Living

Listen, Love, Repeat by Karen Ehman

November 14, 2016 By Rachel McRae Leave a Comment

Be a blessing through listening I was talking with a friend last week about how our Facebook feeds have gone from fun and entertaining to depressing and me-focused.  Whether it's our friends sharing their political views at nauseaum or post after post of selfies, it has become another avenue for society to compare, shame, and tick off people. My friend and I have both recently begun to "unfollow" people who constantly put negative vibes out into the Facebook universe.   How I miss the days … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christian Living

Crossing the Water by Leslie Leyland Fields

November 7, 2016 By Rachel McRae Leave a Comment

Holding on to Hope My pastor says, "You're always in one of three places:  You're either heading into a storm.  You're in the middle of a storm.  Or you're about to head into one."  And if you think about it, that's so true. Navigating the rough spots and trying not to doubt or lose hope in the process can be a daunting challenge. Author Leslie Leyland Fields knows a little something about navigating the waters of life.  She has just released Crossing the Waters: Following Jesus Through the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christian Living

Shaken by Tim Tebow

October 26, 2016 By Rachel McRae Leave a Comment

Q&A with the football star We're celebrating the release of Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life's Storms by Tim Tebow this week at LifeWay!  This has been a much anticipated book for football and non-football fans alike.  You do not have to like football to enjoy this book!  It's full of powerful testimonies from Tim and many of his friends about how God has carried them through the best and worst moments of life. Here's a look at the book: First, he was a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christian Living, New Releases

The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines

October 18, 2016 By Rachel McRae Leave a Comment

TV's Most Beloved Couple Today is a big day at LifeWay Christian Stores! The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines is now available.  This could possibly be the most fun read of the year!   Are you ready to see your fixer upper? These famous words are now synonymous with the dynamic husband-and-wife team Chip and Joanna Gaines, stars of HGTV’s Fixer Upper. As this question fills the airwaves with anticipation, their legions of fans continue to multiply and ask a different series of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christian Living

Grace, Not Perfection by Emily Ley

October 13, 2016 By Rachel McRae 2 Comments

Embrace a joyful life Show of hands, ladies, at who tries to do it all?  Work, raising the kiddos, maintaining friendships, church activities, sports, PTA, marriage, dating, cleaning... AGH!!!! Okay.  Deep breath. Emily Ley wants us to see that it's not about getting it all done and making sure we get it done well.  It's about living and resting in the fullness of God and more importantly, the Grace of God.  Doesn't that sound oh, so good? Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christian Living, New Releases

She Reads Truth

October 11, 2016 By Rachel McRae Leave a Comment

Women in the Word everyday If you're reading this post and you are a woman, there's a good chance you're familiar with She Reads Truth, a popular blog, app, and Bible study platform that encourages women of all ages to dive into the Word each and every day.  The creators, Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams, have a God-given gift of creativity, passion, and an understanding of Scripture that draws women into the Bible. To help compliment the movement online, they have just released She … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christian Living, New Releases

Is This the End? By David Jeremiah

October 6, 2016 By Rachel McRae Leave a Comment

A timely release Dr. David Jeremiah is known for his sermons, studies, and books that help us to understand the end times. Thousands of people across the country trust his solid biblical teaching on some of our tough questions when it comes to discerning the signs we are seeing in our world today.   Are we seeing the beginning of the end? In his new book Is This the End? Signs of God's Providence in a Disturbing New World, now available at LifeWay Christian Stores, will speak to many areas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christian Living

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Rachel McRae has been with LifeWay Christian Stores for 17 years. For the past 11 years, she has been the Book Buyer and spends much of her day neck deep in books. read more

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