Selections of books published by Abilene Christian University or those written, edited, compiled or contributed by ACU alumni, faculty, staff and students. To submit books for consideration, email hadfieldr@acu.edu.

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Reconciliation Reconsidered

ADVANCING THE NATIONAL CONVERSATION ON RACE IN CHURCHES OF CHRIST

Edited by Tanya Smith Brice
ISBN 978-0891123880 • 220 pages
acupressbooks.com
https://store.acupressbooks.com/products/reconciliation_reconsidered
Essays by Dr. Douglas Foster, Dr. Richard Hughes (’67) and Dr. Jerry Taylor are among those addressing stereotypes, navigating race relations and revisiting Christ’s teachings about loving one’s neighbor.

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Daring Faith

MEETING JESUS IN THE BOOK OF JOHN

By Randy Harris and Greg Taylor
ISBN 978-0891123460 • 192 pages
Acupressbooks.com
https://store.acupressbooks.com/products/daring_faith
The Gospel of John was written so people would believe the unbelievable story of how God became man and lived among us. Believing that Jesus is truly God requires a daring faith that will cost you your life.

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Leading Through the Turn

HOW A JOURNEY MINDSET CAN HELP LEADERS FIND SUCCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE

By Elise (Smith ’83) Mitchell
ISBN 978-1259860997 • 288 pages
Mhprofessional.com
https://www.mhprofessional.com/9781259860997-usa-leading-through-the-turn-how-a-journey-mindset-can-help-leaders-find-success-and-significance-group
Mitchell’s roadmap to modern leadership includes her own lessons and reflections as an innovative CEO, entrepreneur, wife and mother. ACU’s 2015 Outstanding Alumna of the Year writes about finding success as well as significance in one’s work and life.

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Longevity in Leadership

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF LONGTIME LEADERS

By Dr. Philip Lewis (’64) and John P. Harrison
ISBN 978-0891126652 • 208 pages
Acupressbooks.com
https://store.acupressbooks.com/products/longevity_in_leadership
Leading in business and churches requires showing people and organizations new places where they can and should venture.

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After the Cheering Stops

AN NFL WIFE’S STORY OF CONCUSSIONS, LOSS AND THE FAITH THAT SAW HER THROUGH

By Cindy (Davy ’82) Feasel
ISBN 978-0718088309 • 272 pages
Thomasnelson.com
https://www.thomasnelson.com/after-the-cheering-stops
The poignant story of the late Grant Feasel (’83), a former college and NFL star whose battle with CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) destroyed his marriage and fractured his family. The author, his former wife, chronicles the faith that gave her strength to endure extraordinarily difficult challenges caused by the effects of CTE on her spouse.

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Worth the Wait

A NOVELLA COLLECTION OF PROPOSALS GONE WRONG

By Karen (Gaskin ’93) Witemeyer
AISN B01LONI62K • 113 pages
Bethanyhouse.com
https://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/worth-the-wait/352780
The newest book by the award-winning author tells the story of a Texas shopkeeper-entrepreneur who partners with a freighter in a venture bringing economic opportunity – and perhaps the love she thinks may never come her way again.

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Because of Bethlehem

LOVE IS BORN, HOPE IS HERE

By Max Lucado (’77)
ISBN 978-0849947599 • 224 pages
Thomasnelson.com
https://www.thomasnelson.com/because-of-bethlehem
Best-selling Christian author Lucado retells the odd, wonderful story of Bethlehem, and how the God who understands us also follows through on all his promises.

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Hot, Holy and Humorous

SEX IN MARRIAGE BY GOD’S DESIGN

By Julie (Glover ’90) Parker
ISBN 978-1424552405 • 192 pages
Broadstreetpublishing.com
https://broadstreetpublishing.com/hot-holy-and-humorous/9781424552405/
The author, a blogger and professional counselor, writes about making the most of God’s gift of sexual intimacy in marriage.

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West Texas Stories

Edited by Glenn Dromgoole
ISBN 978-0891124900 • 208 pages
Acupressbooks.com
West Texas Stories
This collection includes more than three dozen pieces – historical, nostalgic, dramatic, amusing, personal – by some of the state’s best writers, including A.C. Greene (’48), Joe Holley (’68), Carlton Stowers, Leon Hale, T. Lindsay Baker, Sallie Reynolds Matthews, Elroy Bode, John Erickson, Red Steagall, Elmer Kelton and others.

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Rightside-Up Living in an Upside-Down World

By David Gibson (’80 M.Div.)
ISBN 978-0890989135 • 216 pages
21stcc.com

Christians are faced with teachings, policies and behaviors contradicting God’s Word, even from within the church. Solid ground is needed for building a right-side-up life in Christ.

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Raising an Original

PARENTING EACH CHILD ACCORDING TO THEIR GOD-GIVEN TEMPERAMENT

By Julie Lyles-Carr (’88)
ISBN 978-0310345893 • 256 pages
Zondervan.com
https://www.zondervan.com/raising-an-original
The author, a popular blogger and speaker, provides parents with tools for better communication, helping them better understand themselves, their parenting style and their child.

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Owning Faith

REIMAGINING THE ROLE OF CHURCH AND FAMILY IN THE FAITH JOURNEY OF TEENAGERS

Edited by Dr. Ron Bruner (’10 D.Min.) and Dudley Chancey
ISBN 978-0891124764 • 304 pages
Acupressbooks.com
Owning Faith: Reimagining the Role of Church and Family in the Faith of Teenagers
This guide into the adventure-filled spiritual journey of adolescents shows older disciples how to be wise and compassionate companions who can make an eternal difference in the lives of youth.

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Throughout the World

By Dr. Gary D. McCaleb (’64)
with Lea (Thompson ’79) Watkins
ISBN 978-0692767276 • 163 pages
acu.edu/legacy/campusoffices/cbc/index.html
This book, another in a series by the Center for Building Community, connects the threads in
fascinating stories of students who come from around the world to find common purpose at ACU.

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Christmas at Designers’ Homes Across America

By Patricia (Hard ’56) McMillan and Katharine McMillan (’82)
ISBN 978-0764351631 • 256 pages
Schifferbooks.com
https://www.schifferbooks.com/christmas-at-designers-homes-across-america-6072.html
Explore the decorating strategies and ingenuity of designers whose stunning homes celebrate Christmas across the nation. Nearly 400 color photographs are shared by the authors, who are partners at a San Antonio architecture and interior design firm.

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Conversations on Leadership

FOUNDATIONAL INSIGHTS FOR ELDERS AND LEADERS

By Randy Harris and Dr. Carson Reed (’95 D.Min.)
ISBN 978-0891126195 • 6 segments
Acupressbooks.com
Conversations on Leadership: Foundational Insights for Elders & Leaders (DVD)
This DVD includes insightful conversations among practitioners who offer meaningful resources for church leaders as they endeavor to grow: Ben Siburt (’00), Dr. James Thompson (’64), Dr. Lynn Anderson (’90 D.Min.), Lance Bolay (’09), Dr. Barry Packer (’78), John Harp (’80), and Dr. David Wray (’67).

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Cruciform Church

BECOMING A CROSS-SHAPED PEOPLE IN A SECULAR WORLD – ANNIVERSARY EDITION

By Dr. C. Leonard Allen
ISBN 978-0891125105 • 256 pages
Acupressbooks.com
The Cruciform Church: Becoming a Cross-Shaped People in a Secular World — Anniversary Edition
This revised edition – 25 years after the original – includes new essays from Randy Harris, Dr. Richard Beck (’89), Sara Barton, Raymond Carr, Lee Camp (’93 M.A.), John Mark Hicks, Jonathan Storment (’12 M.A.), and Scot McKnight.

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Home Organization Tear Outs for the Whole Family

By Kristi (Pawlik ’00) Dominguez
ISBN 978-1624142857 • 192 pages
Pagestreetpublishing.com

Access helpful materials to simplify the lives of busy adults and the households they direct. Dominguez, who blogs at ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com, provides cheerful and fun designs to get the whole family involved in taming organizational challenges.