THE CHRISTMAS SECRET is as light a confection as the pastry sold at Betty’s Bakery, the scene for much of the story. Donna VanLiere is more qualified than most authors to narrate her own book—by virtue of her background in theater and radio—and she doesn’t disappoint here.

"The world can do nothing to a Christian who has no fear of man," Brother Yun says as he tells the world about his trials as a leader in the Chinese house church movement.

Bonhoeffer's classic text on the difference between cheap grace and costly faith calls upon the Christian Church to examine its faith in the light of scripture and not culture.

Sweethearts Karin and Will consider themselves soul mates—until Will, tragically convicted as a child killer, is sentenced to West Virginia Penitentiary. Karin can't understand, or forgive, and marries an emotionally distant man but remains haunted by the past.

Henrietta Mears's classic handbook on the Holy Bible has stood the test of time for over half-a-century, and now it finally gets an audio treatment, providing comprehensive overviews of all 66 books.

While the tragedy is disturbing, the book goes on to reveal the real story of unconditional love and "ruthless forgiveness" that the Amish community, including the parents of the murdered children, extended to the murderer and his family.

Robin Miles’s deft narration draws listeners into this poignant and compelling love story.

Jonathan's life has changed in ways that are inconceivable to him, so he takes off, not sure where he’s going. At each stop in his journey he discovers something about himself that moves him along to further self-discovery.

Author Charles Swindoll analyzes the Apostle Paul's character, providing ancient and current illustrations that listeners can use to examine their own lives. In a seamless delivery, narrator Raymond Todd portrays Paul's journey to Damascus, as described by Swindoll, during which he is blinded and then experiences the restoration of his eyesight by God.

Mel Foster presents Borg and Crossan's well-researched account of the Apostle Paul and his writings. With assurance, Foster portrays the authors’ vision of Paul as one of the most contentious figures in Christian history, but also one of the most misunderstood.

Roger Mueller's textured characterizations of Steven Kerner and Andy Monroe are riveting in this spiritual novel, which is reminiscent of The Shack.

The author narrates his "narrative of hope" with clarity and authority. Using well-documented research, he illustrates why African-American slaves clung to the Bible, in particular the Exodus narrative and Moses's story, as examples of hope.

The title story of this collection, a novella written by Tolstoy after the author's conversion to Christianity, tells the simple, affecting story of the main character's death and the ambitious, successful, and unreflective life that preceded it.

In a work somewhat more challenging then her previous works (such as THE BATTLE FOR GOD and A SHORT HISTORY OF MYTH), Armstrong takes on no less a topic than the world's religious history.

Sean Barrett depicts multiple emotions—especially fear, passion, and excitement—in a wide array of characters. The story begins in modern-day Israel and then moves to Palestine during the time of the New Testament.

Narrator Sherri Berger creates a down-home folksy atmosphere with her warm and winsome voice. She depicts seemingly effortlessly the personalities of three matronly sisters, Alice, Louise, and Jane.