Christian Nonfiction Feature: A Round of Golf with Jesus by George Miller #releaseday #giveaway #christian #nonfiction #devotional #rabtbooktours

Christian Inspirational / Devotional Nonfiction

Date Published: July 8th, 2026

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

Faith and golf have a way of humbling us. They both seem more complicated than they are and harder to master than we expect. PGA professional George Miller has discovered that each is meant to bring joy, peace, and grace rather than frustration.

In A Round of Golf with Jesus, Miller invites readers to walk nine holes beside him and Christ, exploring how simple shifts, on the course and in the heart, can lead to transformation. With gentle humor, Miller shares personal stories, devotional insights, and practical teachings to remind us we can find fulfillment when we let go of perfection.

If we trust God’s guidance and focus on being present, golf and life become far more rewarding.

 

About the Author

George Miller is a PGA teaching professional and lifelong athlete with over thirty years of coaching and instructional experience. A Denver native, he played four years of collegiate golf at the University of Colorado Boulder before coaching both the boys' and girls' golf teams at Regis Jesuit High School. The girls’ teams earned three state championships under his guidance, and he received multiple Coach of the Year honors from The Denver Post. Known for his encouraging teaching style and deep love of the game, George has helped countless players connect with the joy and simplicity of golf. In his debut book, A Round of Golf with Jesus, he offers heartfelt reflections on sport, faith, and the quiet ways in which God meets us on the course and in life. Of all his golf partners, his favorite is his son, with whom he shares many of his most meaningful rounds.

 

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Women's Fiction Feature: What the Heart Carries by Susan Appel #bookreview #womensfiction #christian #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

One Secret, Two Lives

 

Women's Fiction / Family Life / Religious

Date Published: April 21st, 2026

Publisher: Lucid Books Publishing

 

Stephanie grew up cherished yet haunted by questions no one would answer. Carmine’s life, in contrast, was marked by tumult, loss, and an unrelenting search for belonging. They lived as strangers, unaware of each other’s existence—until fate, and a single phone call brought the truth crashing in. Their discovery binds them in an instant—and alters everything.

What the Heart Carries traces their breathtaking discovery and the devastating tragedy that followed. At nce a story of grief and of redemption, it asks: How do we begin to heal when everything we know is torn apart?

Spanning from Brooklyn’s tight-knit neighborhoods to the sun-soaked streets of Florida, this is a powerful novel of family secrets, faith, and the unbreakable ties of blood. Inspired by true events, it is a story that will linger in your heart long after the final page.

 

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This book looks into the weight of the past. It also highlights the challenges of relationships. Plus it puts an emphasis on faith.

Susan Appel creates a story filled with compassion and emotional honesty, exploring how love and forgiveness can transform families.

It's family centered and faith based fiction that will stick with you. 

 

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 Susan Appel is the author of What the Heart Carries: One Secret, Two Lives, a debut novel inspired by her own family’s story of loss, faith, and restoration. She writes with honesty and heart, exploring themes of identity, grief, and the enduring bonds of family. Susan believes deeply in the power of words to heal, to connect, and to remind us that even in life’s darkest seasons, hope can be found. She cherishes quiet moments and laughter-filled days at the Jersey Shore with her husband and two children. Susan finds joy in simple traditions, lasting friendships, and the spiritual journey that continues to guide her steps.

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Christian Nonfiction Feature: Seeds of Purpose by Marlyse Tchamko #bookreview #christian #nonfiction #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

Seven Keys to Unlock Your Gifts and Fulfill God’s Desired Will for Your Life

 

Religion / Christian / Spiritual / Inspirational

Date Published: April 7, 2025

Publisher: Lucid Books Publishing

 

 Life can feel like a giant question mark—Who am I? Why am I here? What’s God’s plan for me? This book is here to help you answer those questions with confidence. Seeds of Purpose gives you seven powerful keys that will show you how to grow in your faith, build healthy relationships, make wise choices, and discover your God-given calling.

Through real-life lessons, practical steps, and Scripture, you’ll learn how to:

*Walk closer with Jesus every day.

*Stand strong with integrity.

*Love people God’s way.

*Manage what God has given you.

*Embrace your true identity in Christ.

*And step boldly into your unique purpose.

God created you for reasons—and Seeds of Purpose will help you.

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 Marlyse Tchamko addresses important topics such as faith, relationships, and identity in this book.

She brings both clarity and compassion to her writing. 

Her words are uplifting without being preachy, and the practical exercises help readers apply what they learn in meaningful ways. 

Seeds of Purpose is more than a devotional or self-help book, it will really stick with you.

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"Marlyse Tchamko is passionate about helping teens walk daily with Jesus, embrace their God-given gifts, and step boldly into their unique purpose. As a teenager, she wrestled with questions of identity, emptiness, and meaning—until she discovered that true fulfillment is found only in a real relationship with Christ. Out of that journey, she founded Seeds of Purpose, a ministry devoted to equipping teens with seven biblical keys to live out God’s calling. Marlyse is a devoted wife and mother of four, whose love and curiosity inspire her writing every day."

 

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Christian Nonfiction Feature: The Mind-Spirit Bible Practice by Nicole Doña #christian #nonfiction #review #rabtbooktours

 

A Trauma-Informed DBT Inspired Guide to Renew the Mind & Spirit

Christian Living / Nonfiction / Spiritual Growth

Date Published: April 21, 2026

Publisher: Lucid Books Publishing

Are you a person of faith who loves God deeply but still feels overwhelmed by anxiety, shame, trauma, or emotions that seem too heavy, too human, or too unholy? Do you ever feel at conflict between your therapy and theology?

The Mind-Spirit Bible Practice was written for you.

In these pages, author and mental health advocate Nicole Doña bridges the gap between faith and psychology—showing how Scripture and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can work together to bring emotional and spiritual wholeness. Drawing from her own story of healing and resilience, she offers practical tools and biblical insight to help you regulate emotions through grace, find God’s presence in your pain, and live from “the mind of the Spirit” (Romans 8:6).

Whether you’re a believer, clinician, or ministry leader, this book is a resource for experiencing lasting healing—where emotional health and spiritual transformation finally become one.

 

 

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I really enjoyed The Mind-Spirit Bible Practice. Nicole Doña presents biblical principles in a way that feels practical and relatable. The book focuses on strengthening both the mind and spirit, and I found many of the ideas helpful for personal reflection. It’s a great resource for Christians who want to grow closer to God and develop a stronger foundation in their faith.

About the Author

 

 Nicole Doña is a Christian author, nonprofit founder, and mental-health advocate passionate about integrating faith and psychology for emotional healing. She is the author of The Mind-Spirit Bible Practice—a groundbreaking guide that bridges Scripture and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to bring emotional and spiritual wholeness to believers, clinicians, and ministries alike. A brain tumor survivor, wife, and foster mom, Nicole writes from lived experience, weaving neuroscience, trauma recovery, and biblical wisdom into a practical framework for transformation. She has led policy reforms in San Francisco for system-involved youth, advanced statewide mental-health reforms across California, and collaborated with global brain-health leaders through the University of California, San Francisco. In 2015, she received a Certificate of Honor from the San Francisco City & County Board of Supervisors for her contributions to mental-health policy and advocacy. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, Josh.

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Christian Nonfiction Feature: Beyond the Broad Path by John Stephen Frey #bookreview #christian #nonfiction #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

Embracing the Narrow Way of Certainty in Christ

 

Religion / Christian Living / Inspirational

Date Published: April 28, 2026

Publisher: Lucid Books Publishing

 

Is there a single path that can reach both the lukewarm believer and the skeptical non-believer? Beyond the Broad Path argues that there is. This book speaks to believers who have grown complacent, calling them back to their role as salt and light, while also inviting non-believers into an honest exploration that assumes no prior faith or biblical knowledge.

Grounded in today’s fractured cultural landscape, the book confronts the search for truth in a world of distraction, division, and digital isolation—not to condemn, but to reveal what these forces are replacing in the human heart. From there, it leads the reader to life’s ultimate crossroads and presents the only solution – Jesus Christ.

With fresh clarity, this book makes the case that Christ’s message is not outdated, but radically relevant—offering redemption, lasting joy, and peace that cuts through chaos. Drawing from Matthew 7:13–14, readers are challenged to recognize that time is finite and the choice of which road to walk is unavoidable.

If you are ready to trade anxiety for certainty and the noise of the world for the assurance of God’s truth, turn the page. The journey toward the narrow way begins now.

 
 

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The author explores faith, purpose, and the choices that shape our spiritual journey.

John Stephen Frey encourages readers to look beyond comfort and convenience to seek a deeper relationship with Christ.

The message is both challenging and uplifting, offering meaningful reflections for anyone longing to strengthen their faith and walk with greater intention.

 

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 John Stephen Frey proudly wears two hats: he is both a veteran aviation safety and training professional and the founder/Director of Life Beyond Horizons Ministry. With a career launched over forty years ago in aviation, he uniquely applies his expertise in safety analysis to his lifelong intensive study of God's Word. Through his online ministry, John has reached a worldwide audience, sharing prolific theological essays that offer a refined biblical perspective on contemporary issues. While his work is mostly based in Washington, D.C., John and his wife of over 45 years spend much of their time at their home in Oklahoma, close to their two daughters and granddaughter.

 

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Young Adult Feature: No Matter What by Stephen Suffron #bookreview #youngadult #comingofage #christian #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

Young Adult / Coming of Age / Christian

Date Published: April 14, 2026

Publisher: Clay Bridges Press

Most people don’t know quite what to make of Jay McGee. His teammates call him “Mac Daddy” ('90s slang for a smooth-talking ladies' man). But Jay is nothing like that. In fact, he just doesn’t fit neatly into any box—honors student, basketball player, church kid—and he’s okay with that, as long as two people notice: Coach Mays, the fiery perfectionist standing between Jay and his basketball dreams, and Nicole Ellis, the cheerleader he’s secretly liked since sixth grade.

When Jay finally seizes a moment of boldness with Nicole, he steps into new territory—only to discover her life is far more complicated than he ever imagined. Maybe he should just focus on basketball. Except Coach Mays seems blind to Jay’s potential, harping only on his flaws.

Caught between pressure, failure, and secrets no one talks about at Sunday school, Jay is forced to wrestle with deeper questions—about who he is, what he believes, and what it really means to be seen, to love, and to become someone worth noticing . . . no matter what.

 

What makes it unique:

This book provides a practical way for teens to engage with difficult questions and feel seen in the struggles they’re facing, while also being educational and presenting hard truths everyone will have to wrestle with. It helps the reader ask tough questions about who they are, who they want to be, where they want to go in life, and who they want to bring along on the journey.

The engaging characters and witty conversation pull in the reader and command attention and focus. This is not a story that will be read and quickly forgotten. Unlike generic "coming of age" books, No Matter What tackles the struggles of adolescence with taste and decency, allowing the reader to think and feel throughout the story without becoming unnecessarily uncomfortable or awkward.

 

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This book delivers an uplifting message wrapped in a compelling young adult story.

The focus is mostly on finding yourself but also learning to trust God through life's unexpected challenges along the way.

The main characters struggles felt genuine and believable.

Stephen Suffron writes with warmth and sincerity, making the emotional moments especially impactful.

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Stephen Suffron is a dad and longtime pastor, currently serving at First Baptist Church in Denison, Texas. He loves telling stories that connect people across generations through humor and biblical truth. No Matter What began as a short story for a college class and was later expanded into a novel to help guide his own teenagers through high school. Steve and his wife have been married for more than twenty years and are raising four children together.

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Christian Nonfiction Feature: Living Soul-Full by L.B. Richardson #bookreview #christian #nonfiction #religion #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

 

Renewing the Mind, Restoring the Soul: A Small Group Study for Christian Spiritual Formation

Nonfiction / Religion / Spirituality / Christian

Date Published: February 27, 2026

Living Soul-Full invites you to a 26-week sacred journey of deepened intimacy with the Holy Spirit, rooted in Romans 12:1-2 and the call to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Within a trusted small group, you will explore time-honored spiritual disciplines, discern the obstacles hindering your spiritual growth, and discover the rhythms that nourish your soul. Along the way, we will learn to identify and rewire harmful patterns of thought while opening our hearts and bodies to Christ's restorative love. We do his, in community, for the purpose of living as a healed and healing presence in a fractured world.

 

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A practical guide to personal growth that makes it easy to launch discussions on faith.

I love the honest compassionate way he writes that makes this so relatable.

Each page is full of wisdom and insight for growing in our faith.

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 L.B. is a hospital chaplain and ministry leader whose passion is to help guide others towards spiritual regeneration and wholeness.

It has been her honor, through writing the Living Soul-Full curriculum, to help build and nurture a holy space for renewal-where mind, body, and soul are restored through God’s grace- and to partner in community with others who desire to live emboldened, Spirit-led lives marked by vulnerability and compassion.

Over more than a decade, LB has edited this guide as it evolved into a trusted 26-week small group curriculum in spiritual formation, integrating biblical teaching, spiritual disciplines, practical reflection and even neuroscience.

She is deeply indebted to all those quoted within Living Soul-Full, whose timeless writings and teachings have, across the centuries, nurtured both our desires and efforts to cultivate a healthy soul within Christianity.

She also carries immense gratitude for every participant, facilitator, and all those whose vision for the “Soul Care” ministry at Mountain Christian Church surpassed her own, investing wholehearted from the very beginning. This curriculum is possible because of the support, feedback, and genuine partnership across her church community.

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Christian Nonfiction Feature: Living Soul-Full by L.B. Richardson #christian #religion #nonfiction #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

 

Renewing the Mind, Restoring the Soul: A Small Group Study for Christian Spiritual Formation

Nonfiction / Religion / Spirituality / Christian

Date Published: February 27, 2026

Living Soul-Full invites you to a 26-week sacred journey of deepened intimacy with the Holy Spirit, rooted in Romans 12:1-2 and the call to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Within a trusted small group, you will explore time-honored spiritual disciplines, discern the obstacles hindering your spiritual growth, and discover the rhythms that nourish your soul. Along the way, we will learn to identify and rewire harmful patterns of thought while opening our hearts and bodies to Christ's restorative love. We do his, in community, for the purpose of living as a healed and healing presence in a fractured world.

 

Review

This was a refreshing take on spiritual growth. I liked how it highlighted how important both mindset and soul care in the Christian journey. 

L.B. Richardson creates a study that is easy to follow yet rich in depth, making it perfect for group discussions. 

It’s a steady, meaningful guide for those wanting to grow spiritually alongside others.

About the Author

 

 L.B. is a hospital chaplain and ministry leader whose passion is to help guide others towards spiritual regeneration and wholeness.

It has been her honor, through writing the Living Soul-Full curriculum, to help build and nurture a holy space for renewal-where mind, body, and soul are restored through God’s grace- and to partner in community with others who desire to live emboldened, Spirit-led lives marked by vulnerability and compassion.

Over more than a decade, LB has edited this guide as it evolved into a trusted 26-week small group curriculum in spiritual formation, integrating biblical teaching, spiritual disciplines, practical reflection and even neuroscience.

She is deeply indebted to all those quoted within Living Soul-Full, whose timeless writings and teachings have, across the centuries, nurtured both our desires and efforts to cultivate a healthy soul within Christianity.

She also carries immense gratitude for every participant, facilitator, and all those whose vision for the “Soul Care” ministry at Mountain Christian Church surpassed her own, investing wholehearted from the very beginning. This curriculum is possible because of the support, feedback, and genuine partnership across her church community.

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Nonfiction Feature: If Jesus Was a Project Manager by Shawna Calhoun #bookreview #religion #christian #nonfiction #rabtbooktours

Faith-based Leadership in a Results-driven World

Religion / Christian Living / Nonfiction

Date Published: November 4, 2025

Publisher: Lucid Books Publishing

 

If Jesus was a Project Manager: Faith-based Leadership in a Results-driven World launches a groundbreaking seven-book "Faith at Work" series that bridges biblical principles with modern workplace excellence.

What makes it unique:

This series provides the first comprehensive, role-specific integration of Christ's leadership model with proven professional methodologies. Unlike generic "faith in business" books, each volume tackles specific roles—Project Manager, Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Business Analyst—showing exactly how biblical principles translate to daily responsibilities.

The series masterfully connects timeless spiritual truths with secular frameworks, such as Covey's Seven Habits, creating practical tools that work in any organizational culture. It goes beyond inspiration to provide concrete frameworks and actionable behaviors for immediate implementation, while maintaining professional credibility.

Key differentiators include character-driven performance that produces excellent results, crisis leadership integration addressing layoffs and entrepreneurship scenarios, and practical frameworks that help team members discover their God-given purpose.

The complete series creates transformed lives, stronger teams, and workplace cultures that reflect kingdom values through excellence, integrity, and genuine care for others' development. It culminates in the On-the-Job-Sword-Training (OJST) devotional workbook, which reinforces daily spiritual disciplines alongside workplace excellence.

 

Review

A refreshing and insightful perspective on leadership by blending faith with practical project management principles.

The book does a great job of showing how timeless biblical teachings can be applied to modern workplace challenges. I especially appreciated how the author made complex leadership ideas feel approachable and relevant. 

Whether you're in a formal management role or simply looking to lead with more intention and integrity, this book provides meaningful takeaways that stick with you.

About the Author

Shawna Calhoun is a seasoned project management professional with over 20 years of experience across healthcare, biotech, education, and a brief venture into oil and gas. Currently serving in a remote leadership role for a major healthcare organization, she blends technical expertise with spiritual insight to lead with clarity and purpose. Holding a bachelor’s in IT, an MBA in Project Management, PMP certification, and multiple Agile credentials, Shawna is also a respected instructor, consultant, speaker, and mentor. She volunteers with PMI, contributes to university advisory boards, and is pursuing her DBA in Project Management. Born again in 2019, Shawna’s testimony is one of perseverance—overcoming personal trials including trauma, divorce, job loss, and profound betrayal. She’s gifted in “connecting the dots,” often drawing connections between Scripture and professional principles, such as those found in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Her leadership encourages others to live a fruitful faith-forward life with wisdom and grace in Christ.

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