Christian Bestsellers, December 2008

Christian Bestsellers, December 2008
Compiled and distributed by ECPA
List does not include Bibles, Children's, or books under $6
Rank (Prev) Title Author ISBN Publisher Pub Date List $ Award
1 (1) The Love Dare Stephen & Alex Kendrick 9780805448856 B&H Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $14.99
1 (1) The Love Dare Stephen & Alex Kendrick 9780805448856 B&H Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $14.99
2 (3) The Shack William P. Young 9780964729230 Windblown Media Dec. 1969 $14.99
2 (3) The Shack William P. Young 9780964729230 Windblown Media Dec. 1969 $14.99
3 (6) What in the World Is Going On? David Jeremiah 9780785228875 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $22.99
3 (6) What in the World Is Going On? David Jeremiah 9780785228875 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $22.99
4 (2) Sunset Karen Kingsbury 9780842387583 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
4 (2) Sunset Karen Kingsbury 9780842387583 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
5 (-) Every Now and Then Karen Kingsbury 9780310266150 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
5 (-) Every Now and Then Karen Kingsbury 9780310266150 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
6 (7) The Five Love Languages Gary Chapman 9781881273158 Moody Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
6 (7) The Five Love Languages Gary Chapman 9781881273158 Moody Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
7 (11) Fireproof Eric Wilson 9781595547163 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
7 (11) Fireproof Eric Wilson 9781595547163 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
8 (-) Fireproof Your Marriage Participant's Guide Jennifer Dion 9780978715397 Outreach Dec. 1969 $8.95
8 (-) Fireproof Your Marriage Participant's Guide Jennifer Dion 9780978715397 Outreach Dec. 1969 $8.95
9 (-) The Christmas Candle Max Lucado 9781595541475 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $16.99
9 (-) The Christmas Candle Max Lucado 9781595541475 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $16.99
10 (12) 90 Minutes in Heaven Don Piper 9780800759490 Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
10 (12) 90 Minutes in Heaven Don Piper 9780800759490 Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
11 (-) The Purpose of Christmas Rick Warren 9781416559009 Howard Books/Simon & Schuster Dec. 1969 $17.99
11 (-) The Purpose of Christmas Rick Warren 9781416559009 Howard Books/Simon & Schuster Dec. 1969 $17.99
12 (15) Jesus Calling Sarah Young 9781591451884 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
12 (15) Jesus Calling Sarah Young 9781591451884 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
13 (9) Love and Respect Emerson Eggerichs 9781591451877 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $22.99
13 (9) Love and Respect Emerson Eggerichs 9781591451877 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $22.99
14 (-) Sarah Palin: A New Kind of Leader Joe Hilley 9780310318927 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
14 (-) Sarah Palin: A New Kind of Leader Joe Hilley 9780310318927 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
15 (8) Boundaries Henry Cloud/John Townsend 9780310247456 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
15 (8) Boundaries Henry Cloud/John Townsend 9780310247456 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
16 (-) Multiple Blessings Jon & Kate Gosselin 9780310289029 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $19.99
16 (-) Multiple Blessings Jon & Kate Gosselin 9780310289029 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $19.99
17 (18) Crazy Love Francis Chan 9781434768513 David C. Cook Dec. 1969 $13.99
17 (18) Crazy Love Francis Chan 9781434768513 David C. Cook Dec. 1969 $13.99
18 (23) The Power of a Praying Woman Stormie Omartian 9780736919265 Harvest House Publishers Dec. 1969 $12.99
18 (23) The Power of a Praying Woman Stormie Omartian 9780736919265 Harvest House Publishers Dec. 1969 $12.99
19 (4) Sarah Kaylene Johnson 9781414330501 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $15.95
19 (4) Sarah Kaylene Johnson 9781414330501 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $15.95
20 (26) White Christmas Pie Wanda E. Brunstetter 9781597899376 Barbour Publishing Dec. 1969 $10.97
20 (26) White Christmas Pie Wanda E. Brunstetter 9781597899376 Barbour Publishing Dec. 1969 $10.97
21 (-) Walking with God John Eldredge 9780785206965 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $22.99
21 (-) Walking with God John Eldredge 9780785206965 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $22.99
22 (13) The Purpose Driven Life Rick Warren 9780310276999 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
22 (13) The Purpose Driven Life Rick Warren 9780310276999 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
23 (5) The Longing Beverly Lewis 9780764203121 Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
23 (5) The Longing Beverly Lewis 9780764203121 Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
24 (14) Have a New Kid by Friday Kevin Leman 9780800719029 Revell/Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $17.99
24 (14) Have a New Kid by Friday Kevin Leman 9780800719029 Revell/Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $17.99
25 (19) Captivating John & Stasi Eldredge 9780785289098 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
25 (19) Captivating John & Stasi Eldredge 9780785289098 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
26 (29) The Power of a Praying Wife Stormie Omartian 9780736919241 Harvest House Publishers Dec. 1969 $12.99
26 (29) The Power of a Praying Wife Stormie Omartian 9780736919241 Harvest House Publishers Dec. 1969 $12.99
27 (-) Grace for the Moment Max Lucado 9780849956249 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
27 (-) Grace for the Moment Max Lucado 9780849956249 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
28 (27) Wild at Heart John Eldredge 9780785287964 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
28 (27) Wild at Heart John Eldredge 9780785287964 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
29 (25) Epicenter Joel C. Rosenberg 9781414311364 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
29 (25) Epicenter Joel C. Rosenberg 9781414311364 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
30 (21) Dead Heat Joel C. Rosenberg 9781414311623 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
30 (21) Dead Heat Joel C. Rosenberg 9781414311623 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
31 (16) Jesus Wants to Save Christians Rob Bell 9780310275022 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $19.99
31 (16) Jesus Wants to Save Christians Rob Bell 9780310275022 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $19.99
32 (22) Sinner Ted Dekker 9781595540089 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
32 (22) Sinner Ted Dekker 9781595540089 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
33 (24) Cast of Characters Max Lucado 9780849921247 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
33 (24) Cast of Characters Max Lucado 9780849921247 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
34 (10) Jessie Lori Wick 9780736920803 Harvest House Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
34 (10) Jessie Lori Wick 9780736920803 Harvest House Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
35 (39) Heaven Randy C. Alcorn 9780842379427 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
35 (39) Heaven Randy C. Alcorn 9780842379427 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
36 (-) Believing God Day by Day Beth Moore 9780805447989 B&H Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $14.99
36 (-) Believing God Day by Day Beth Moore 9780805447989 B&H Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $14.99
37 (-) The List Robert Whitlow 9780849945182 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
37 (-) The List Robert Whitlow 9780849945182 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
38 (31) 23 Minutes in Hell Bill Wiese 9781591858829 Strang Communications Company Dec. 1969 $12.99
38 (31) 23 Minutes in Hell Bill Wiese 9781591858829 Strang Communications Company Dec. 1969 $12.99
39 (35) Battlefield of the Mind Joyce Meyer 9780446691093 FaithWords Dec. 1969 $14.99
39 (35) Battlefield of the Mind Joyce Meyer 9780446691093 FaithWords Dec. 1969 $14.99
40 (33) Fireproof Your Life Michael Catt 9780875089843 Christian Literature Crusade Dec. 1969 $12.99
40 (33) Fireproof Your Life Michael Catt 9780875089843 Christian Literature Crusade Dec. 1969 $12.99
41 (-) Jesus Beth Moore 9780805446456 B&H Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $24.99
41 (-) Jesus Beth Moore 9780805446456 B&H Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $24.99
42 (47) Redeeming Love Francine Rivers 9781590525135 Waterbrook/Multnomah Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $14.99
42 (47) Redeeming Love Francine Rivers 9781590525135 Waterbrook/Multnomah Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $14.99
43 (-) Countdown to the Apocalypse Grant R. Jeffrey 9781400074419 Waterbrook/Multnomah Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
43 (-) Countdown to the Apocalypse Grant R. Jeffrey 9781400074419 Waterbrook/Multnomah Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
44 (-) Rachel's Secret B.J. Hoff 9780736924184 Harvest House Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
44 (-) Rachel's Secret B.J. Hoff 9780736924184 Harvest House Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
45 (42) In Step with God Charles F. Stanley 9781400200917 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $19.99
45 (42) In Step with God Charles F. Stanley 9781400200917 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $19.99
46 (-) Jesus: The Greatest Life of All Charles R. Swindoll 9780849901904 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
46 (-) Jesus: The Greatest Life of All Charles R. Swindoll 9780849901904 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
47 (38) My Utmost for His Highest Oswald Chambers/James Reimann 9781602601864 Barbour Publishing Dec. 1969 $9.97
47 (38) My Utmost for His Highest Oswald Chambers/James Reimann 9781602601864 Barbour Publishing Dec. 1969 $9.97
48 (30) Rebecca's Reward Lauraine Snelling 9780764202025 Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
48 (30) Rebecca's Reward Lauraine Snelling 9780764202025 Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
49 (44) Quiet Strength Tony Dungy 9781414318028 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
50 (41) Miracles Terri Blackstock 9781595545114 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99

Awards Legend:

Bronze Award Bronze Award (over 100,000 sold)

Gold Award Gold Award (over 500,000 sold)

Platinum Award Platinum Award (1 million sold)

Double Diamond Award Diamond Award (10 million sold)

Christian Book Award® Christian Book Award® winner

Book of the Year Book of the Year winner

Christy Award Christy Award winner

American Christian Fiction Carol Award winner ACFW Carol Award winner


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