Audra Jennings

Be inspired to pray for new believers in Sudan, those who are persecuted for their faith, and even for the salvation of the persecutors in Jana Kelley’s  Mercy Triumphs .  Three women quickly discover that escaping danger in Sudan only means facing even greater challenges elsewhere. As God’s mercy becomes evident in their lives, they must choose whether or not to offer mercy to those who don’t deserve it. {MORE ABOUT  MERCY TRIUMPHS } (New Hope Publishers, September 2017) Three women. Three impossible circumstances. One merciful God. Mia, an American Christian, has lived in Sudan so long that persecution, harassment, and danger have become commonplace for her. Her tough outer shell threatens to harden her heart while her newly Christian friends, Halimah and Rania, former Muslims, are forced to live in exile outside Sudan. All three quickly discover that escaping danger in one place only means facing even greater challenges elsewhere. As God’s mercy becomes...

Part 2 of an interview with Lisa Lloyd Author of Chasing Famous   What were you born to do? Who were you created to be? What’s the yearning deep within your soul? What if you could live into that very purpose? This kind of living requires us to see ourselves as instruments designed to be used for the glory of God. But most of us don’t see ourselves this way. Instead, we resign ourselves to be spectators in the audience, still waiting for our names to be called—to be cast in that next big role. Of course, we all hope to be selected. However, sometimes in our desire to be chosen, we turn our focus to others—hoping they will select us. We end up auditioning for life, always striving to make the cut and gain approval. And in our desire to be chosen, we forget that God’s already cast us in a unique role that only we can play. Written by a professional actress Lisa Lloyd, who spent years chasing after her own fame,  Chasing Famous (New Hope Publishers), empowers us...

Part 1 of an interview with Lisa Lloyd Author of Chasing Famous Life can be compared to a series of auditions. Regardless of who we are, we are constantly auditioning for a part: to be the most loving spouse, attentive parent or amazing employee. It is human nature to want to be loved, affirmed and accepted. Whether it is conscious or not, all these desires focus inwardly. In Chasing Famous: Living the Life You’ve Always Auditioned For (New Hope Press), Lisa Lloyd helps readers shift the focus outwardly and back on God and His glory. Q: The phrase “chasing famous” brings to mind some vivid images. How does your book spin the idea of fame? As an actor, when I think of “famous people,” they are on another level. They are esteemed, rich, and successful—they appear to have everything. I want to be them and chase after what I think is bringing them their success so I can have it too.  There’s an L.A. actress who beat me out for a role in a TV movie about a year ago, a nd...

Did you know you're constantly, often unconsciously, auditioning for a part? Learn how to master these issues and turn the spotlight on God with the help of Lisa Lloyd's new book, Chasing Famous .   Chasing Famous is a redemptive book that teaches us how to take the focus off ourselves and shift it back on to the glory of God. Written by a professional actress who readily admits that she is the most self-centered person she knows, Chasing Famous provides practical and sometimes humorous examples of scriptural truth that will help you master the natural self-centered tendencies of life. Discover what life really means when the focus is on God and enter to win Lisa's Spotlight on God Prize Pack!   One grand prize winner will receive: A copy of  Chasing Famous A $50 Fandango gift card to see  The Case for Christ (or another movie if you've already seen that one) A print to remind you of God's renown Enter today by clicking the icon below...

Lisa Lloyd helps readers live the life they’ve always auditioned for. Life can be compared to a series of auditions. Regardless of who we are, we are constantly auditioning for a part: to be the most loving spouse, attentive parent or amazing employee. It is human nature to want to be loved, affirmed and accepted. Whether it is conscious or not, all these desires focus inwardly. In Chasing Famous: Living the Life You’ve Always Auditioned For (New Hope Press), Lisa Lloyd helps readers shift the focus outwardly and back on God and His glory. Lloyd, a professional actress who readily admits she is the most self-centered person she knows, provides practical and often-humorous examples of scriptural truth that will help readers discover the role God created for them. It’s a role they don’t have to audition for because it’s one in which they have already been cast. “In an audition, I’m hoping to be enough — pretty, quirky, talented, funny and fashionable, enough — to ...

Part 2 of an interview with Sherri Burgess, Author of Bronner: A Journey to Understand If God is good, then why does He allow terrible things to happen? It’s a universal question asked by believers and skeptics alike. Some decide no answer exists, but not Sherri Burgess, the author of Bronner: A Journey to Understand (New Hope Publishers/January 19, 2016/ISBN: 978-1-62591-500-9/$16.99) . When Burgess and her husband, Rick (host of the nationally syndicated “The Rick and Bubba Show”), lost their two-year-old son in a tragic drowning at home, she turned to God with the same question and in her grief learned there are answers. What she discovered about the Lord and herself she now brings to the world in this special book. Q: Why did you decide to write this book and share your journey? It wasn’t really a decision at all. It was a calling. I felt strongly compelled by God to write this book. God answered me, but He didn’t answer me so I would keep those answers to m...

Are you living a synced life, connected to the heart of Jesus the same way He lived synced to the Father? Get ready to be challenged in Jennifer Kennedy Dean's new book, Synced .  What was the secret to Jesus’ life of power? How do we see His life of power emanating from His life of prayer? How do we see Jesus walking in a flow of power as He found Himself in the right place at the right time with the right resources? See what the Scripture has to show us about living connected to the heart of Jesus, and hear from present-day believers who have experienced the power of living synced. Join Jennifer in celebrating the release of Synced  with a blog tour and a Kindle Fire HD 6 giveaway!   One grand prize winner will receive: A copy of  Synced A Kindle Fire HD 6 Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry! The giveaway ends on March 25th.  The winner will be announced March 28th on  Jennifer's blog . ...

Part 1 of an interview with Sherri Burgess, Author of Bronner: A Journey to Understand God teaches and refines us through pain and suffering. Author Sherri Burgess, wife of Rick Burgess of the syndicated The Rick and Bubba Show , knows this to be true. After the earthly death of her youngest son, Bronner, Burgess asked, “Why?” And God answered. Journey with her through this powerful testimony of healing to understand the purpose behind the pain. With a reader’s guide in the back, this resource makes an empowering tool for book-club discussion or small-group Bible study. Bronner: A Journey to Understand (New Hope Publishers) is much more than a retelling of an inspiring story. It is a call to action! Q: Your book is named after your youngest son. Tell us a little bit about Bronner and his short life on earth. Bronner was the baby of the family, the icing on the cake, the cherry on top, and we adored him. He knew it too. Bronner kind of had that air about him like...