Contact: Laurie Donahue, LifeSong Publishers, 805-369-9140, laurie@lifesongpublishers.com; Seth Kniep, 269-615-1013, sethkniep@calvarybible.org

SOMIS, Calif., June 26 /Christian Newswire/ -- LifeSong Publishers announces the release of "Loving God's Word: 7 Strategies for Slaying Bible Apathy", an exposition of Psalm 119 that provides tools for reading and embracing all the verses of the Bible.

With Bible sales at more than one million a year, it's evident people are looking to connect with God.  Yet many ask: "Why does my reading feel cold and dead? Why can't I ever find enough time to study the Bible?" In answer, Seth Kniep (pronounced ka-NEEP) has written a motivational 24-chapter exposition of Psalm 119. Filled with inspiration, anecdotes and practical answers, "Loving God's Word" draws readers to a deeper relationship with God and moves them to love His Word.

Seth Kniep, College and Singles Pastor of Calvary Bible Church in Kalamazoo, MI, is also a speaker and trainer for Divide the Word Ministries, which trains believers in Bible study, teaching, preaching, discipleship, evangelism, leadership, and prayer. More information, excerpts and an interview can be found at Kniep's media page: http://www.lifesongpublishers.com/media.htm

Loving God's Word offers a passionate and practical resource for:

·         Daily devotional

·         Deep personal study

·         Group Bible study

·         Pastors sermon preparation

Praise for "Loving God's Word":

"Pastors and church leaders will find Loving God's Word to be thoroughly biblical and eminently practical, a truly timeless resource..."

—Irv Busenitz, Th.D., Professor and V.P. of Academic Admin.,

The Master's Seminary

"…I urge you to read the book and catch his passion!"

---Steve Gallagher, Author, Biblical Counselor and President/ Pure Life Ministries

Through his in-depth exposition of Psalm 119, Kniep crosses cultural barriers, comparing the psalmist's faithful response to life's joys and agonies to responses of Christians today. According to Kniep, "Fellowship with God Himself is about loving God so much that you can't wait to learn what He has to say through His Word, letting it permeate your heart and life."

Over 100 years ago, Charles Spurgeon said of Psalm 119, "This sacred ode is a little Bible, the Scriptures condensed..." Kniep believes that the true understanding and appreciation of this single Psalm can re-flame passion for the Bible in the Christian heart, and has written Loving God's Word: 7 Strategies for Slaying Bible Apathy to help feed the fire.

Loving God's Word (LifeSong Publishers) releases in both softcover and hardcover.

ISBN 978-0-7-9718306-8-4

ISBN 978-0-7-9718306-9-1

For interviews or review copy contact:

Seth Kniep, 269-615-1013 or sethkniep@calvarybible.org

LifeSong Publishers: 805-368-9140, laurie@lifesongpublishers.com