It’s December! The lights are up. The trees are decorated. Christmas music is playing. The cookies are baking.

What’s missing? A good book, or two, or a dozen!

If you’re still looking for Christmas books this year, we have you covered.

First, for the kiddos…

I Want A Water Buffalo For Christmas

 Judy DuCharme has done it again and written a clever classic for yet another age group to enjoy. I Want a Water Buffalo for Christmas tells the story of LaGory, a young water buffalo, who brings life to a family in dire need. Circumstances mysteriously fall into place to create the life-giving wonder of giving to those who have less. Children of all ages will learn the true meaning of Christmas in this fun, cleverly written book. An excellent read for families trying to teach the Reason for the Season this Christmas.

Oddball Ornaments: The Story of Christmas

Next up on the Christmas list is the oddly titled ( we jest!) Oddball Ornaments by Terry Overton tells the adorable story of the ornaments in the attic, excitedly waiting for their time to shine. Except, instead of being pulled down from the attic, the ornaments are replaced with new ornaments. Something isn’t right. Determined to get to the bottom of the matter and discover the true meaning of Christmas, the Nutcracker sets out on an epic quest to climb the Christmas tree and get to Angel. Maybe Angel will be able to proclaim what Christmas is all about – once and for all.

Baby Jesus Is Missing

For the older, middle-grade readers on your list, a Christmas detective story! Baby Jesus is Missing, and the small town of Reedy River seems to be having a crime streak. Will sisters, Catherine and Susanna Mae be able to find the baby Jesus figurines in time? Or will their detective case take them down a journey of loss and betrayal this Christmas season? Perfect for the readers who want just a bit more to their Christmas tales.

For teens and adults alike!

Life’s About Relationships: A Foundation for Good Relationships

Next, everyone knows that the holidays can make relationships difficult, but Dr. Don Woodward argues that, Life’s About Relationships in his new book titled just that. With an easy, conversational style,  Woodard examines the common struggles that relationships of all sorts face, and gives Biblical advice as to how to face them. Perfect for anyone dealing with conflict or new relationships this year!

A House Without Walls

For the discerning reader comes Dan Crabtree’s A House Without Walls, a Christian’s perspective on the ethnically divided church and how Christ unites us all. In a sea of conflicting attitudes and division, this book draws the Body of Christ together once more. A must-read for the Christian seeking Biblical systems during this season of upheaval.

And finally, what is Christmas without a miracle?

They Call Me “The Miracle”: The Carmen Rice Story

They Call Me The Miracle is the story of Carmen Rice and her decades-long battle with a brain tumor that should have claimed her life within six months. Instead, Carmen is here with us today, proclaiming her story, the truth of the Gospel, and the miracle that God gave in her. A must-read for those struggling with faith, discouragement, or hardship during this season.

We hope these books bring joy and delight to your family, and you draw you closer to Christ this Christmas season.

Merry Christmas from the team at Ambassador International!

Thanksgiving Books + Primary Sources + Children’s Author Extravaganza 

Thanksgiving books for your kids that teach YOU and belong on your bookshelf year ’round? We’ve got them!

Ah, Thanksgiving! There’s nothing like it. But too often, the books we read our children aren’t crafted from the best primary sources, or hewn from the knowledge that we can’t truly know everything in history.

Enter our three favorite Thanksgiving books for kids!

• Hobomok and Thanksgiving
• Sarah Had a Little Plan
• Giles Hopkins’ First Year at Plymouth

But wait, there’s more! We’ve added a Zoom interview with two of our Thanksgiving authors so that you can learn about the history of Thanksgiving with all the books and research right at your fingertips!

We know. We know. It’s too good to be true!

Click HERE to check out this incredible interview, gather fun anecdotes for Thanksgiving dinner, and maybe add a book or two to your holiday bookshelf!

As we reminisce on the over forty years that God has blessed Ambassador International to remain in business, we are highlighting a different #backlistbook each week in a series called #ThrowbackThursday.

It’s back-to-school season!

Autumn will be here sooner than later, but this month and some of the next, kiddos all around the world head back to school. Homeschool, public school, Christian school – we are blessed with so many choices for our children.

In this season of back-to-school pictures and smiling faces with fresh backpacks, we wanted to highlight a book that talks about the Christian school movement, its importance, and its struggles.

One of the surprising benefits of the pandemic was that Christian schools in the USA saw record enrollment. The once-lagging education model was given life and energy for a short period of time.

However, more change is still needed. 

A Scent of Water details what Christian schools desperately need – strong leadership. In addition to the usual requirements of running a school, Christian schools also need leaders who can fundraise, find vision, and motivate parents to invest in the school.

You can add A Scent of Water to your Goodreads HERE and you can learn more and find purchase links HERE. This book is available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook.

For a limited time, you can grab the A Scent of Water ebook for 2.99!

Father’s Day is just around the corner and we have the gifts for any dad in your life!

Fathers are a blessing that never ceases in our lives, and at Ambassador International, we are grateful for fathers everywhere! We’ve handpicked our most popular series for men this Father’s Day in hopes that we may bless more fathers, leaders, shepherds, and coaches with these books.

Our “Called To” series by John Crosby presents daily devotionals for shepherds, leaders, and coaches. These books make for perfect gifts for any man in your life looking for a devotional that touches upon the specific struggles he sees as a shepherd, leader, or coach.

From Christian schools gifting Called to Coach to congregations giving pastors Called to Shepherd, to business leaders receiving Called to Lead, these books remain relevant and practical to men striving to serve the Lord.

While they are a three-part series, readers are welcome to read them in any order or to read just one or two. However, we don’t think you’ll want to!

The Affordable Gift Guide for 2022!

Christmas is right around the corner, and what a year it has been!

So many of us have been hit with hard financial times during 2022, and Christmas gifts often need to look a bit different this year.

With that in mind, we’ve assembled a list of book-ish gifts you can give those on your Christmas list while supporting Christian organizations and writers!

Shop Small and Local!

Consider the gift of a good book from a local author, Christian publishing house, or independent bookstore.

A book is a gift that keeps on giving and purchasing from a small bookstore, historic publishing house, or local author allows you to direct where your precious earnings are going!

We’ve discovered that many of our supporters don’t realize that our store is always open and that larger orders can go directly through us. Our authors are often willing to sell a signed copy of their book, as well.
In this season of tight budgets, we want to spend our money wisely and intentionally. 

Give an E…Book!

Are new print books still out of the budget this year? Consider the gift of an e-book or audiobook!

While we all love the look of books on a bookshelf, gifting someone an e-book or audiobook allows us still to give the gift of reading – but without the tighter price tag. Be sure to follow your favorite authors and publishers for updates as to when these books go on sale!

We Love Libraries!

Finally, don’t forget the power of your local library!

After you’ve spent your budget on Christmas gifts, don’t forget to indulge in some delightful reading for yourself by requesting new releases and old alike from your local library. Adding a book to your library’s retinue also improves demand and visibility for that book! A win, win for everyone!

During these difficult and trying times, financially and culturally, we are more honored than ever to be able to bring well-written Christian books into the world.

But we can’t do it alone. By purchasing, sharing, and reviewing our books, you give Ambassador International the light it needs to keep filling the world with counter-cultural books that bring glory to God.

In all things, we give God the glory and thank you for your support. 

The Team at Ambassador International 

The Twelve Days of Christmas

A terribly written, bookish parody!

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...a Christmas mysteryyy!

On the second, third, and fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…

• One Newton Chronicles
• One Water Buffalo
• And Firehouse Dog for meee!

On the fifth, sixth, and seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…one of each of these!

• The Year of the Bear
• Scars That Heal
• Avian: The One Truth

On the eighth, ninth, and tenth days of Christmas, my true love gave to me…one of each of these!

• If Only in My Dreams 
• The Home Team
• No Road Too Far: Encounters with the Christ

On the eleventh and twelfth days of Christmas, my true love gave to me…the gift of a book review!

Hey, Christian! 

Are you searching for books that will challenge and uplift your faith, while discussing the times we are walking through now? Woke Religion may be all that and more!

Inspired by John Harris’s  Social Justice Goes to Church, author Wes Anderson discusses the steps the Church took to where it is today, and the dangerous precedent it has set. In the age of cancel culture, reading books like Woke Religion challenges the secular culture’s narrative, and shines a bright light on the path Christians must take. Incredibly relevant for today, tomorrow, and next year, and a must-read for any Christian looking to be able to defend his beliefs or understand the religion that is Woke.

But – books like this need more than just publishing! They need reading. If you feel discouraged by current events, buy and share this book with your family, friends, and neighbors. Supporting Christian authors and publishers is how we fight against the spirit of the age and helps us deliver great content to your bookshelves!

Hear Wes Anderson discuss his book with Pastor Christopher Arnzen on Iron Sharpens Iron Radio on September 17th at 4 PM ET, or listen to the recording at any time after that! Remember – it’s only a defeat if Christians turn their eyes away from Christ and cease encouraging one another. It is only by your support that Christian media is allowed to continue.

If you’re interested in Woke Religion, you may also like…

Fugitive of Faith by David Mathews “What happens  when  preaching Truth becomes illegal?”

John Harris & Social Justice Goes to Church: The New Left in Modern American Evangelicalism.