New Releases by David Branon

Sports Spectrum’s Dave Branon hits a home run when he brings together the worlds of faith and sports to create this unique devotional designed just for young sports fanatics. Heads Up! uses stories of athletes and sporting events to inspire faith and achievement in kids, ages 8 and up. Each day’s devotions includes: A “game plan”—verse for the day and a “playbook assignment”—a short Scripture passage. “On the chalkboard”—final thoughts In addition to great devotions, you’ll also find scattered throughout birthdays of some well-known athletes, sports tips, and rare facts & figures. With all the challenges that kids face today, Heads Up! is a great inspirational book for the young all-star kid.

This is the third volume of devotionals created from the Daily Bread leaflets that have been a daily devotional reading of choice for millions of people since 1954. With hundreds of thousands of writings to choose from, we have selected the best 365 pieces to create a strong compilation of daily readings. This volume celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of the Daily Bread leaflets by Discovery House. Each daily devotion consists of a Scripture verse, a poignant short story, and a few words of wisdom. For 50 years, Our Daily Bread devotionals have provided spiritual nourishment and food for thought. Elegantly designed with a four-color cover and interior, Our Daily Bread: 50th Anniversary Edition is both a celebration of the publication's rich history and a relevant compass for life today.

For many, using the language of sports is the best way to make sense out of life. The "Sports Devotional Bible" uses metaphors from a variety of popular sports as a platform for introducing biblical truths. Key features include 312 daily devotions plus weekend devotions, athletes' favorite verses, articles on athletic virtues, and 32 full-color inserts. (August)