BCNN1/BCBC National Bestsellers List - Non-Fiction - September 2010
Explore the BCNN1/BCBC National Bestsellers List for Non-Fiction in September 2010. Discover top-rated books and trending titles that dominated the charts this month.
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The Art of War for Spiritual Battle
by Cindy Trimm
Using relevant quotes from "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu, Trimm teaches the necessary disciplines for a modern-day prayer warrior. The principles in this book include tactics for organizing prayer, and strategies for establishing and expanding God's kingdom.
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The Mentor Leader
by Tony Dungy
Former professional American football player and National Football League coach, Tony Dungy shares the seven keys of mentoring leadership and why they are so effective.
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Led by Faith
by Immaculee Ilibagiza
For three months in the spring of 1994, the African nation of Rwanda descended into one of the most vicious and bloody genocides the world has ever seen. ImmaculĂ©e Ilibagiza, a young university student, miraculously survived the savage killing spree that left most of her family, friends, and a million of her fellow citizens dead. ImmaculĂ©eâs remarkable story of survival was documented in her first book, Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust.In Led By Faith, ImmaculĂ©e takes us with her as her remarkable journey continues. Through her simple and eloquent voice, we experience her hardships and heartache as she struggles to survive and to find meaning and purpose in the aftermath of the holocaust. It is the story of a naĂŻve and vulnerable young woman, orphaned and alone, navigating through a bleak and dangerously hostile world with only an abiding faith in God to guide and protect her. ImmaculĂ©e fends off sinister new predators, seeks out and comforts scores of children orphaned by the genocide, and searches for love and companionship in a land where hatred still flourishes. Then, fearing again for her safety as Rwandaâs war-crime trials begin, ImmaculĂ©e flees to America to begin a new chapter of her life as a refugee and immigrantâa stranger in a strange land.With the same courage and faith in God that led her through the darkness of genocide, ImmaculĂ©e discovers a new life that was beyond her wildest dreams as a small girl in a tiny village in one of Africaâs poorest countries.It is in the United States, her adopted country, where ImmaculĂ©e can finally look back at all that has happened to her and truly understand why God spared her life . . . so that she would be left to tell her story to the world.
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The Blueprint
by Kirk Franklin
The gospel artist describes the family challenges that hampered his youth, his dedication to helping others, and his street-wise perspectives on such topics as faith, family responsibilities, and African-American identity.
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The Blueprint
by J. Kenneth Blackwell
In this urgent and unsettling book, leading conservative Ken Blackwell and constitutional attorney and journalist Ken Klukowski expose President Barack Obama's blueprint. They identify a pattern of unconstitutional acts that form Obama's plan to build a big-government collectivist society on the ruins of our Founding Fathers' nation. It's coordinated. It's dangerous. And it's real.
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One in a Million
by Priscilla Shirer
Popular Bible teacher Shirer goes beyond talk to show how readers can apply what they hear in church every week to how we live every day.
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Understanding the Purpose and Power of Woman
by Myles Munroe
To live successfully in the world, women need to know that role they play. They need a new awareness of who they are and new skills to meet today's challenges. Myles Munroe helps women discover who they are. Whether you are a woman or a man, married or single, this book will help you to understand the woman as she was meant to be.
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Left to Tell
by Immaculée Ilibagiza
Presents the true story of a woman who endures the murder of her family as a result of genocide in Rwanda and turns to prayer for strength, love, and forgiveness.
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Quiet Strength
by Tony Dungy
A biography of the coach of the Indianapolis Colts and the first African American football coach to lead his team to a Superbowl victory concentrates on his religious life as well as his career in football.
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Uncommon
by Tony Dungy
Super Bowl-winning coach Dungy reflects on what it takes to achieve significance.
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Commanding Your Morning
by Cindy Trimm
Following the style of Trimms bestselling books, this small book is based upon the biblical principle of beginning ones day with a prayer strategy that allows believers to take command of the morning through spoken declarations that activate Gods power in his or her life.
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Discerning the Voice of God
by Priscilla Shirer
From the Old Testament prophets to modern-day believers, noted author and speaker Shirer walks the reader through Scripture that captures the method and tone of God's communication and teaches the reader to beware of counterfeit voices.
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Liberty Versus the Tyranny of Socialism
by Walter Edward Williams
Collection of syndicated newspaper columns offers opinions on education, health, the environment, government, law and society, race, and other topics.
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World War Me
by Jamal Bryant
Landmines, Sniper attacks, Sabotages. All "war" words to describe enemy activity. But what if the enemy is you? What if you are your own worst enemy? Jamal-Harrison Bryant presents a remarkably transparent yet instructional guide to overcoming self-defeat. World War Me: How to Win the War I Lost goes straight to the heart of most enemy attacks--fear, temptation, desperation--and offers time-honored solutions to winning the war called "ME."
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Take the Risk
by Ben Carson
A world-renowned neurosurgeon explores the relationship between risk and faith, sharing the daily risks he takes in hundreds of complex surgeries on the brain and spinal cord and how those risks are an essential part of living as God designed. 75,000 first printing. $30,000 ad/promo.
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Walk Like You Have Somewhere To Go
by Lucille O'Neal
âIn Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go Lucille will take you on a 40-year journey from âmental welfare to mental wealth.â You will laughâyou may cryâand in the process you will be encouraged, enlightened, and empowered.â âPaula White, author of Dare to Dream: See Yourself as God Sees You As the mother of one of the greatest athletes of all time, her journey is exceptional; but her story reveals that she is more than just âShaquille OâNealâs mom.â Lucille OâNeal is a woman you know, a woman you understand. Perhaps your own journey resembles hers. OâNeal has been a rebellious teen, a single mother, a wife, a college student, a divorcĂ©e, and, above all, a woman of unique courage. Acquainted early in life with turmoil, OâNealâs circumstances shaped her perspective and strengthened her resolve to overcome the challenges she would encounter later in life. She has endured poverty, rejection, abuse, addiction, and the illness of a child, yet today her faith and compassion for others are stronger than ever. OâNeal writes candidlyâand often humorouslyâabout her years of spiritual unrest and mental warfare, and her return to the God of her childhood. In Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go, OâNeal shares her struggles and disappointments against the backdrop of her sweetest memories and proudest accomplishments. After fifty-five years, OâNeal has gained the wisdom to recognize her wrongs and guide others down a different path. Her story is proof that itâs never too late for a new beginning.
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He Speaks to Me
by Priscilla Shirer
A sought-after inspirational speaker simplifies an often seemingly complex and puzzling task of having a closely knit relationship with an invisible God, drawing from practical examples from her own life. Original. 10,000 first printing.
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My American Journey
by Colin L. Powell
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER âą âA great American success story . . . an endearing and well-written book.ââThe New York Times Book Review Colin Powell is the embodiment of the American dream. He was born in Harlem to immigrant parents from Jamaica. He knew the rough life of the streets. He overcame a barely average start at school. Then he joined the Army. The rest is historyâVietnam, the Pentagon, Panama, Desert Stormâbut a history that until now has been known only on the surface. Here, for the first time, Colin Powell himself tells us how it happened, in a memoir distinguished by a heartfelt love of country and family, warm good humor, and a soldierâs directness. My American Journey is the powerful story of a life well lived and well told. It is also a view from the mountaintop of the political landscape of America. At a time when Americans feel disenchanted with their leaders, General Powellâs passionate views on family, personal responsibility, and, in his own words, âthe greatness of America and the opportunities it offersâ inspire hope and present a blueprint for the future. An utterly absorbing account, it is history with a vision.
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Waiting and Dating
by Myles Munroe
Offers view for every believer who wants a fulfilling marriage relationship. This work offers advice on the subject of finding the one with whom you will spend the rest of your life. It helps you learn: the importance of sharing your faith in God; the need for personal wholeness; the importance of true friendship in a relationship; and more.
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Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer
by Myles Munroe
God, in all His power and all His majesty, stops and listens when you pray. Dr. Myles Munroe's biblically-based, time-tested principles will ignite and transform the way you pray.
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The Rules of Engagement
by Cindy Trimm
Enter the realm of power-prayer where' Strongholds of the enemy are shattered.' Households, neighborhoods, and cities are radically changed.' Situations that once meant defeat are turned into victory.' The enemy loses his power.' The true authority of the believer is unleashed. Dr. N. Cindy Trimm serves as a mighty prayer warrior, readers will learn from her wealth of experience with the Lord in prayer about how to pray effectively and fervently. They will discover the keys of success that unlock God's promises as they come before the Lord with their petitions. Readers will reap the rewards of walking in their God-given authority as they apply the Word of God in prayer. The Rules of Engagement is the first of eight volumes that address effective prayer strategies. This first volume serves as the introduction and foundation to understanding strategic prayer. Take hold of these vital truths today, and witness for yourself the results of the effective, fervent prayers of a righteous person.
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No More Sheets
by Juanita Bynum
"Juanita Bynum's clear message of sexual morality is one that is needed for those who have not always had someone to talk frankly about such issues. She removes the deep shame surrounding the issue by openly discussing her own path to victory."--T.D. Jakes.
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God's Gonna Make You Laugh
by Noel Jones
"When we are able to tap into the humurous side of life, the erupting laughter becomes a mighty healing stream." Many believers cannot accept that laughter is part of God's relationship with us. But it is! Watching Him fulfill His purpose for us should cause joy and, yes, laughter to well up in our hearts and overflow out of our mouths. Bishop Noel Jones shares his exciting and challenging truths about God, laughter, and promises fulfilled.
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Promises from God for Single Women
by T. D. Jakes
New inspiration from the phenomenally popular New York Times bestselling author of His Lady. Promises From God for Single Women is a message for the millions of single women in the world today. In the inspiring tradition of His Lady, Bishop Jakes delivers a compassionate collection of scriptural verse and empowering wisdom for all women that are looking for love, searching for their own divine worth and longing for a connection with the Lord. Jakes' eloquent message will inspire and uplift and offer comfort and encouragement each time it is read.
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Be U
by Mary Mary
Be the "U" God intended: Be Honest. Be Beautiful. Be Intentional. Be Strong. Be You! In this inspirational book by popular performers Mary Mary, the heart and faith of this urban gospel duo permeates every page and motivates young women to be the "U" that God created you to be. In it, Mary Mary reminds readers that to "Be U" has more to do with the strength God puts in our hearts than it does with how we look on the outside. Itâs all about seeing ourselves as God sees us: beautiful, forgiven, cherished, and loved. Inspired by Mary Maryâs popular songs, each message is complemented by journaling questions that make the message real, scriptures that inspire readers to grow strong, and a "Be U Affirmation" that helps readers boldly stand on the promises of God. The mission of Mary Mary is to encourage young women to discover the true beauty that lies within, as they inspire an awareness of natural beauty and a celebration of inner uniqueness. Professing their faith in God, they consistently promote a message of strong family values and the joy of being a woman.
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African American Pastoral Care
by Edward P. Wimberly
This major revision of Wimberlys classic updates his narrative methodology by examining current issues in African American pastoral care and counseling
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Always Sisters
by CeCe Winans
Becoming the princess God intended you to be has a lot to do with discovering -- who you are as His daughter and who you can be as a sister to those who walk beside you. Award-winning singer CeCe Winans has a heart for God and a heart for you and your future. And in the pages of this book, she shares her heart and her vision for you as a daughter of the King of Kings. Each day's devotional will help you grow more and more into the princess you were created to be. You'll find -- - a message from CeCe's heart to yours - scriptures to guide you in your royal walk as a princess - journaling questions to help you look into yourself and into God's Word - an Always Sisters Sister Tip to help you be a sister to the princess beside you It takes just twenty-one days to make a new habit. The twenty-one devotional messages in this book were designed to bring out the princess in you. They form a crown that you can wear again and again.
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Give It Back!
by Kimberly Daniels
Using her military training, Daniels delivers a message that teaches believers to confront the devil and his demons in a great spiritual battle--and come out victorious in God.
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How to Be Blessed and Highly Favored: Flourishing Under the Smile of God
by Michelle McKinney Hammond
Taking a fresh, spirited look into the lives of several Bible characters who were highly favored in God's eyes, the author shows women how to appeal to God's heart, remain sensitive to his voice, believe in him for the impossible, submit to and rest in his plan, and live before him with a servant's heart. Original.