Mango season is here! This tropical fruit is an international favorite because of its delicious and refreshing flavor. They are an excellent source of multiple vitamins including Vitamin C and offer a significant percentage of the suggested serving of daily fiber. Eating mangoes can actually improve your sense of well-being and contentment, due to an enzyme that is similar to the one found in papayas.

Try These Mango Recipes
from allrecipes.com

Mango, Avocado, & Tomato Salsa

Mango Tango Smoothie

Its graduation season again! The store has a wealth of different Graduation Gifts. There is a wide selection of elegant and fun frames, soft plush, stylish gift pens and more. Bibles and most gift books can be engraved with a name. And if the graduate likes music, the music department may help you find just the thing. There is also a great selection of greeting cards for a variety of genders and ages.

Graduation Cards

Some may already be familiar with the I Can Read Series. The series is specifically designed for early readers and features 5 different levels beginning with emergent readers and ending with a level that bridges to chapter books. These full color books use large print and short sentences to ease the learning process. They also feature a wealth of stories, some straight from the bible and some character building stories with a variety of themes.

• Choosing a just right book is like the Three Little Bears story—what’s just right for one child isn’t just right for another. Books may be too hard, too easy, or just right!
• It’s never too early to start reading aloud. Infants learn the sounds, rhythms, and patterns of language as they sit on your lap, listening to your voice and watching your expressions.
• Remember that your kids are watching. Are you reading? Kids will follow your example if you are enthusiastic about reading. Some of the most powerful ways to motivate a child who isn’t reading yet is to lead by example.

This year marked the bicentennial anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. There are several recently released items celebrating this event. The Abraham Lincoln Impressionist DVD features long time Lincoln impersonator Chet Damron. Great for schools or history buffs this DVD showcases 4 different segments, including a clip previously aired on PBS. Abraham Lincoln a Man of Faith and Courage is a book by noted and popular author Joe Wheeler that explores Lincoln’s personal views on faith, the strength of his values and how they intertwined to create the man and his legacy.

Mandisa has finally released her 3rd album, Freedom. A former American Idol contestant, she belts about the joy of knowing it’s who we are on the inside not the outside that really counts; among other themes. She’s already established herself with addictive tunes like True Beauty and her contributions to TobyMac’s Lose My Soul. This new CD has the smooth, upbeat sound you’re used to with lyrics that are both insightful and catchy. Some of the hit songs to look for include My Deliverer, How Much, and Not Guilty.

If you were searching for a sumptuous dessert that was also Vegan, the Sweet ‘n Natural Desserts may be just what your looking for. There is a tempting variety of cakes some pies and even cookies now available. Mouth-watering cakes like Double Chocolate Fudge, Coconut Crème, Pumpkin Spice and Cookies and Cream. There are also some delightful Vegan, Gluten Free desserts available.

For over 20 years the African Children’s Choir has been a shimmering example of hope and joy around the world and in their communities. They have recently been featured with noted artists Michael W. Smith, Josh Groban the Gaithers and many more. These charming little performers have several DVDs and CDs only recently available outside of their tours. Each album showcases the heartwarming group, so little yet singing such a big message of encouragement.

Web based toys have become an increasing trend in the toy industry. There is now a Christian web-inclusive doll called Girls ‘n Grace. Each beautiful doll also has a special code inside that gives extra, exclusive games and activities and games hosted on a safe, Christ-centered, website designed for young girls. There are also books about Girls ‘n Grace Characters from different eras and cultures that highlight the importance of claiming and living grace.

“Each 18” vinyl doll comes packaged in a designer box, along with a doll-sized Girls ‘n Grace mini-Bible and a Secret Address Code. The Girls ‘n Grace collector doll has been beautifully sculpted by the renowned doll artist Dianna Effner.”

Who would drive the nails to the cross? The latest book by noted author Dick Stenbakken, The Centurion, offers answers to that question. The author used his research and personal experience in the military to lend authentic and honest interpretation of a bible character that is often overlooked and dismissed.

Meet the author of this book in costume as the Centurion on Sunday April 5, 2-4 PM at the Potomac Adventist Book & Health Food Store. The author will also be featured on WGTS Breakaway this Friday evening at 7:30 & Saturday morning at 9:00.

Gluten allergies have been an increasing issue for many people; it’s often difficult to find food that will be compatible with those diet requirements. In response, the store has created a new Gluten Free Zone. There you’ll find exciting ingredients to make entrées from around the world. Also you’ll find deliciously healthy snacks, deserts, cereals, rice milk and so much more. Check this new area out whether you need Gluten Free diet for yourself or those in your care.

Click here for gluten free product information.

Dahveed: Yaweh’s Chosen is a Bible based book about the well-loved character David. It provides fresh, riveting insight into a story many have heard since childhood. The first edition in a series of six by best selling author Terri Fivash, who also penned popular books based on the lives of Joseph and Ruth. This well researched Biblical narrative illuminates the story of someone seemingly insignificant, living a significant life.
Regular Price $19.99 Sale Price $14.99

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Click here to watch and interview with the author.

• He was unwanted, unclaimed, unimportant…Until the prophet demanded his presence at the feast of the new moon and secretly anointed him king of Israel.
• There was no one to confide in, no outlet for the burning questions—his secret was safe with no one. But the Habiru guessed and swore their allegiance to him. The final words of a dying warrior seared into his soul: “Yahweh has given you much. Take only what comes from His hand. He will place you where you need to be so that you will be able to do the task given to you.”
• He would cling to these words for strength time and again as Yahweh led him first into the court of the troubled king, then onto the battlefield to face the giant Goliath—all the while binding his life and loyalty to the prince whose throne he must someday take.
• He was Yahweh’s beloved one, Israel’s Dahveed.

If you are looking for a fresh and exciting way to present the Bible to your children, you may be interested in the new Adventure Bible Storybook. Targeted specifically to pre–schoolers and early grade-schoolers it features 50 of the Bibles most thrilling stories from Old to New Testament, accompanied with vivid illustrations on every page. This is a great way to introduce timeless character building stories to any young child as their own Bible or as a family devotional.

March is Music Month to celebrate the many different styles of Christian music! There will be daily giveaways of T-shirts, music and more. And a weekly Karaoke contest where any one could win. Established and well loved music artists such as: Israel & New breed, Mandisa and Michael W. Smith, Lynda Randle, Don Moen, Donnie McClurkin, Chonda Pierce and many more will be releasing exciting new projects this month as well.

Gifted Hands the Ben Carson Story tells the inspiring true story of a child nearly everyone believed would never succeed. But with his mother’s faith, love and persistence Ben became a world famous surgeon who is impacting lives and whose story continues to encourage young people. This book is specifically written for young readers and includes several pages of color photos from the TNT made-for-TV movie releasing this month

If you are looking for music that strikes a balance between inspirational and motivational Run & Worship or Walk & Worship might be just what you’re looking for. They are two 45 minutes long CDs that feature well-known musicians including: Chris Tomlin, TobyMac, Newsboys and Jeremy Camp. Each CD is tailored to accompany whatever speed of exercise needed to maintain or become healthier this year. Price $9.99 ea.

If you are looking for something to add a little zing to your favorite recipes the new Spice Center might have just what you need. There is now a wide selection of aromatic spices, herbs and seasoning blends from around the world. Not to mention several loose leaf and bagged teas that are all being offered in the new & improved bulk section. (whole, ground, dried)

Fireproof, the long-anticipated theatrical DVD has arrived! From the creators of Facing the Giants, Fireproof chronicles a marriage on the brink of burnout. Capt Caleb Holt is considered a hero everywhere except at home. But as he and his wife prepare to enter divorce proceedings, his dad asks him to try a 40-day experiment - The Love Dare - first. It’s a powerful story of a reclaimed relationship and the unconditional love of God.

The widely talked about Acaí 100 Liquid Dietary Supplement asfeatured on Oprah & NBChas arrived at the Potomac Adventist Book & Health Food Store. This natural dietary supplement offers a host of benefits like boosting energy & strengthening the immune system It’s also a powerful antioxidant and may help protect against high blood pressure & harmful cholesterol. The Acaí 100 Liquid Dietary Supplement is 100% pure wild harvested and can be taken straight, mixed with a favorite fruit juice or added to a delicious smoothie. The Acaí Berry is available in variety of forms including as a veggie capsules.

If you like to collect CDs, but don’t like the cost, the Potomac Adventist Book & Health Food store may have just the thing. Nicole C. Mullen, BarlowGirl & Big Daddy Weave are just a few of the artists releasing Collector’s Edition Tins. Each attractive commemorative tin features 3 recent CDs by an artist at an affordable price. They make great gift items, either for someone else or for yourself, and are a simple way to enjoy all the songs from award winning Christian musicians.

The New Year offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the past and plan toward the future. If one of your New Year resolutions is to spend more time with God through prayer and study, the book 199 Power Prayers for the New Year may help. It offers bible-based prayer starters for several key areas of everyday life. Work, health, finances and family are just a few of the subjects covered that can help you realize your highest potential this year.

Click here for a coupon to purchase this book for 99 cents.

The Passion Talk's Louie Giglio, known for his DVDs Indescribable and How Great is our God, is back with a new release. Fruitcake and Ice Cream shares the message of God's amazing grace through the perspective of one college student's remarkable journey to faith. Walk with Ashley, a disillusioned, hard-partying college senior whose world is turned upside down when her new roommate turns out to be a devoted, faithful believer. Ultimately, acceptance and grace overshadow Ashley's failures, and forgiveness and reconciliation triumph in this inspiring story of friendship & grace.

If helping your children spend more time with God is one of your resolutions for the New Year, the Potomac Adventist Book and Health Food Store can help! Daily devotionals are a quick and fun tool for training your child to spend some time focusing on God each day. The store offers a variety of devotionals for boys and girls of all ages and interests--whether your child prefers simple stories, trivia, or fun activities. And one of the greatest benefits of devotional time is that it offers parents and children quality time for bonding and sharing values and faith.

If you're looking for a hostess gift, or a special touch for your holiday celebration, the Potomac Adventist Book and Health Food Store can help! Draper Valley Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Riesling are non-alcoholic juices made from premium wine grapes selected and picked at the precise peak of their flavor -- and they contain no carbonation, alcohol, or added water or sugar. Bottled in classy glass bottles with sterile corks to insure purity, they're beautiful, healthy and delicious! You'll also find an array of holiday fruit and nut trays, perfect for friends, neighbors or to serve at your own gathering!

If you enjoyed Michael W Smith's Worship and Worship Again CDs, you may be excited to hear that he has just released his third highly-anticipated worship album, A New Hallelujah. Recorded live in June 2008 in Houston Texas with more than 12,000 worshippers in attendance, A New Hallelujah features Israel Houghton, the world-renowned African Children's Choir, an incredible young worship leader named Coalo Zomorano and a 250-voice choir which all add up to some pretty amazing moments of praise and worship! A New Hallelujah, Mighty to Save, and Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) are just a few of the well-known worship songs on this classic album.

Some people measure success by what they’ve achieved.  But Barry Black evaluates his life by the obstacles he’s faced that have propelled him to higher ground.  From the ghettos of Baltimore to the halls of Congress, he became the only African-American to serve as the U.S. Navy's Chief of Chaplains, and later the first African-American to serve as Chaplain of the United States Senate. His autobiography, From the Hood to the Hill, is an inspiring story of his remarkable life and faith, and a witness to the claim that with God, all things are possible.

If you'd like to meet Barry Black, he will be at the Potomac Adventist Book and Health Food Store this Sunday from 2 to 4, autographing copies of his book. You can also tune in to an interview with him on WGTS this Friday evening at 7:30 and again Saturday morning at 9:00.

American Idol alum Mandisa proves she has talent---and something to say about the meaning of Christmas. Weaving together holiday classics and newer songs, she shares her reasons to celebrate in her new CD, It's Christmas. With special appearances by Michael W. Smith and Matthew West, It's Christmas features "What Christmas Means to Me," "The Bell Medley," "Little Drummer Boy," "Mary's Little Boy Child," and more!

As a child on the dangerous streets of Detroit, and as a surgeon in operating theaters around the world, Dr. Ben Carson has learned all about risk—he faces it on a daily basis. Yet out of his perilous childhood, a world-class surgeon emerged precisely because of the risks was willing to take. In his book, Take the Risk, Dr Ben Carson examines our safety-at-all-costs culture and the meaning of risk and security in our lives.

The heart of a boy is a warrior -- longing for adventure: to protect the fair maden, and tame the savage beast! Sheila Walsh, who has a young warrior of her own, has written a devotional book for young boys, ages 4 to 7, to help them see God's love for them. Goodnight Warrior pairs 81 Bible stories with devotions, prayers, and promises. You can read the Bible story in the morning, and the devotional -- which helps enforce the message of the Bible story -- at bedtime, to help connect your young warrior's heart and spirit to family, friends, and most of all, to his Heavenly Father!

Do you enjoy coffee -- but want to reduce your caffeine intake? Now you can enjoy a steaming cup of deliciously rich, deep roasted, fresh brewed flavor that delivers all the satisfaction without the caffeine and acidity of coffee! Teeccino, America's best-selling coffee substitute, is roasted and ground to brew and taste just like coffee. It's naturally caffeine-free, without processing or chemical residue, it's high in heart-healthy potassium and soluble fiber, and delivers a natural energy boost -- from nutrients, not stimulants! Available in light, medium, and dark roast, and vanilla nut, it's a delicious alternative to acidic coffee and decaf!

Teeccino is $7.79, and for a limited time come stickered with $2.00 off coupons.

Have you ever considered enjoying the Bible while traveling, doing housework, exercising, or simply relaxing? The world's best-loved translation of the Bible, the King James Version, is brought to life on CD in a powerful, word-for-word, voice-only narration by renowned British dramatist Alexander Scourby. Captured on 62 high quality compact discs, this project took Scourby over one year to complete and has touched and inspired the hearts of millions! And for a limited time, you'll also get a free Highlights from Handel's Messiah CD with the set! It's an easy, convenient way to hear God's Word at any time of the day!

In this life that we live, with all of its trials and challenges, we often face times when we need reassurances of God -- of how powerful He is, and of how much He loves us.

We've partnered with Washington Adventist Hospital to provide a fun, educational afternoon at our first-ever Health Fair!

For more information click here.

Chris Tomlin's latest project, Hello Love, communicates what he describes as the "need to introduce ourselves to love again." Hello Love is full of songs written to help listeners voice their worship to God -- songs like "Love," "God of This City," "Sing, Sing, Sing," and "Jesus Messiah" to name a few. According to Tomlin, 'worship' is a massive word with a very broad scope -- but in the end, it's very simple. It's our response in love to our great God who loved us first.

Purchase Hello Love and gain exclusive access to presale tickets for the upcoming 2009 Chris Tomlin Hello Love tour. Quantities limited. Presale ends September 30th.

The Student Discovery Bible is a brand-new Bible designed to be a first study Bible for children ages 7 to 11. Written in a storybook format, but using actual Scriptures from the International Children's Bible translation, the Scripture selections from Genesis to Revelation are vividly enhanced by biographies, timelines, maps, photos, definitions and extra information not found in many children's Bibles. The Student Discovery Bible helps foster better Bible-reading habits and offers a great first study Bible for children not yet ready for a full-text Bible.

Health Pioneer Paul C Bragg and Health & Lifestyle Educator Dr Patricia Bragg, producers of the best-selling Bragg's Liquid Aminos, have just released Bragg Vegetarian Health Recipes, a cookbook featuring over 700 delicious, nutritious raw foods and cooked vegetarian recipes. Loaded with information you won't find in other cookbooks, this book also features recipes on everything from salads and dressings, whole grains, pastas, vegetarian entrees, and sandwiches to raw food recipes, juicing combinations, health beverages, Bragg Health Guidelines, and more. Paul Bragg has been a mentor to individuals like 93-year-old Jack Lalanne and Gardenburger creator Paul Wenner and hundreds of others, and now offers his wisdom and recipes in this brand new volume!

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The Potomac Adventist Book and Health Food Store is pleased to announce the release of Wintley Phipp's new CD, titled The Classics. From Billy Graham Crusades to the Oprah Winfrey Show, Wintley's voice has touched countless millions, and this new collection of songs resonates with Wintley's classically-trained voice. Featuring such favorites as My Tribute, Holy, Holy, Holy, The Lord's Prayer, Immortal Invisible, Deep in My Heart and more, The Classics features over 40 minutes of beloved songs performed by Wintley Phipps. 

Paul Byrd, currently a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, has played for multiple teams at the major league level -- and has found at times that playing major league baseball and living in America is not exactly the best recipe for someone who wants to walk with God. But Paul has come to believe that a dazzling career in large stadiums cannot satisfy the deepest longings of his heart -- that an honest relationship with God is the only thing that really matters and can last forever. In his new book, Free Byrd, Paul recounts his journey to authentic Christian spirituality and true masculinity in a brutally honest and inspiring narrative.

The new school year is rapidly approaching, and if you've had young children at home for the summer, it's likely they may have forgotten a fair bit of what they learned last year, and could benefit from a review or preview of basic skills in reading, writing, math and language arts. At the Potomac Adventist Book and Health Food Store you'll find a variety of home workbooks for grades Pre-K to 4th grade that can help make the transition into a new grade easier for your child. From all-in-one books such as 1st Grade Activities to more specific topics like 3rd grade word problems or 1st grade reading comprehension, you can zero in on specific areas with your children, and make a huge difference in their confidence level as they enter this new year!

The workbooks we feature are primarily from Carson Dellosa Publishing and Frank Schaffer Publishing, and range from $2.99 to $3.49... over 80 titles available for grades Pre-K to 4, covering multiple topics from vocabulary development, handwriting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, word problems, puzzles & games, reading comprehension, and more!