New Media Items in the Library

May 2008 (Added between March 18 and April 24, 2008)

New additions to the Smart Guide to the Bible series: Prophecies of the Bible Return from Exile The Book of Genesis Joshua, Judges, and Ruth The Book of Matthew The Book of Luke The Book of Acts Paul and the Prison Epistles The Book of Hebrews The Life of Christ Prayers and Promises of the Bible

Scriptures to Live By : Unleashing God's Truth One Verse at a Time by John MacArthur MacArthur lists Bible verses as guides for living by catagories.

The Tale of Two Sons by John MacArthur One of America's most respected Bible teachers offers new insight into Jesus' parable of the prodigal son. MacArthur restores brilliance to the familiar Luke 15 passage about our sin and repentance---and God's mercy and love. Uncovering intriguing historical cultural details, he unveils an unexpected ending to a story you thought had no surprises left.

Jesus the Evangelist : Learning to Share the Gospel from the Book of John by Richard D. Phillips This study of John 1, 3, and 4 goes beyond clever techniques to biblical faithfulness, and beyond entertaining communication to sound theology in evangelism. The author presents principles for evangelism from God's Word, the theology of the gospel, and Jesus’ own practice in evangelism.

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The Faith by Charles Colson Rightly understood and communicated, the Christian faith is one of great joy. It is an invitation to God's kingdom, where tears are replaced by laughter and longing hearts find their purpose and home. In this book, Charles Colson and Harold Fickett have written a powerful statement of faith and of the central truths of Christianity. They seek to present a true and living Christianity and re- ignite the imagination of your faith. Reconnect with Christ's heart and the hope and joy He brings.

The Joy of Fearing God : The Fear of the Lord is a Life-Giving Fountain by Jerry Bridges Focusing on the greatness of God, Bridges helps you to gain a deeper understanding of who God is---and to enjoy a genuine intimacy with him.

Beyond Opinion by Ravi Zacharias Ravi Zacharias is an apologeticist's apologeticist, speaking to audiences around the world while reaching others by radio, television and with his many books. Here he offers both his own writings and the writings of others who have been or are currently involved with his ministry RZIM, and the ground covered in these pages ranges widely, from the challenge of other religions to questions posed by the irreligious. Ravi himself contributes articles addressing evil and suffering as well as how churches should engage their congregations in apologetical instruction. Going past mere lists of answers to questions from the lost, this book will inspire you to active evangelism with the use of the principles provided.

Signs of Life by David Jeremiah Pack your bag for a practical, biblically mapped 40-day journey marked by dusty shoes, worn-out knees, rolled-up sleeves, open hands, and outstretched arms. Using Scripture, anecdotes, personal stories, and action prompts, David Jeremiah's "work"-book shows you how to be transformed into the image of Jesus---and equipped to change the world.

Lord, Teach Us to Pray : Finding Delight in the Practice of Prayer by Fred A.Hartley This book will steer you to a seat right at the feet of the Master Prayer. There, you will learn mountain-quaking, heaven-moving, hell-binding, life-transforming prayer.

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Landmines in the Path of the Believer by Charles Stanley Are you aware of the hidden dangers planted by Satan along your spiritual path? Helping you navigate the devil's minefield, Stanley shows how to identify, avoid, and defuse seven explosive booby traps that can derail your faith---pride, jealousy, insecurity, compromise, unforgiveness, sexual sin, and laziness.

When I Lay My Isaac Down : Unshakable Faith in Unthinkable Circumstances by Carol Kent When her only son committed murder Carol Kent was forced to lay the person she valued most, or her "Isaac," in the hands of God. Fortunately, like Abraham before her, in the midst of her terrible sacrifice Carol encountered the God who loves her more than she loves her Isaac and she learned, little by little, to trust her Isaac to His caring hands.

A New Kind of Normal : Hope-filled Choices When Life Turns Upside Down by Carol Kent After her only son was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, Carol's life took a permanent detour. She and her husband, Gene, have been adjusting ever since, moving to Florida to be near the prison, starting a new ministry for prison inmates and their families, and sharing the faithfulness of God with anyone who will listen.

God and Government by Charles Colson Colson offers a uniquely challenging view of politics, power, and the evangelical pulpit in America. Colson tackles such issues as Christians in politics, civil disobedience, and political structures, and shows why Christians who truly understand the Kingdom of God and their role in the world are the most responsible citizens.

Why We're Not Emergent : By Two Guys Who Should Be by Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck Pastor DeYoung and sports columnist Kluck thoroughly probe the emerging church from a theological and on-the-street perspective. Resourcing interviews, articles, books, blogs, and experiences, they carefully examine the movement's views on Scripture; the wrath of God; the place of Jesus; spiritual journey vs. pilgrimage; and more. A systematic, thought-provoking, and accessible "dialogue."

The Great Omission : Fulfilling Christ's Commission Completely by Steve Saint In this powerful call for the inclusion of indigenous believers in the Great Commission, Steve Saint shows how current misssions strategies have unwittingly harmed the indigenous church and kept millions of believers from fulfilling their roles in God's Kingdom--- and millions of others from hearing the Good News.

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Walking His Trail : Signs of God Along the Way by Steve Saint The author "", returns with a series of adventurous, inspiring stories of how God makes himself known through both the dramatic and the seemingly mundane events of life. While walking God's trail all over the world, Steve has spotted the Creator's hand at work in many significant life moments.

Men are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti by Bill Farrell Men process life like waffles. They think and act by moving from box to box---they enter a box, size up a single problem, and formulate a solution. Women process life like a plate of spaghetti. Each issue is like an individual noodle that touches every other noodle on the plate, and women find it natural to multitask.

Don't Bet Against Me! by Deanna Favre Deanna Favre, wife of Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, was thrust into the limelight when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004. Now cancer-free, Deanna writes about her faith and the part it played in her recovery.

The Preacher and the Presidents by Nancy Gibbs This book reveals how the world's most powerful men---from Harry Truman to George W. Bush---and the world's most famous evangelist, Billy Graham, knit faith and politics together for the last five decades.

Mosaic by Amy Grant Grammy Award-winning artist Amy Grant has lived in the spotlight for more than 30 years. In that time, her life and work have been subject to varying degrees of adulation, speculation, and condemnation. In her first autobiographical book, she shares gracious, poignant, and often startling insights on motherhood, marriage, friendship, faith, loss, forgiveness, and redemption.

Mistaken Identity by Don VanRyn The Cerak family received a call from the Grant County coroner telling them that their daughter might be alive--five weeks after her funeral. On the other side, the Van Ryn family discovered that the young woman in the hospital bed they thought was their daughter, was not. The girls had been mistaken for each other in the aftermath of a tragic accident. Read about the events that changed these two families forever and how God remains faithful in the midst of tragedy.

Travel Books for Those Wanting to Research a Country for a Mission Trip Countries included: El Salvador Costa Rica Haiti Mexico Peru Nigaragua Russia Coming at a later date: Taiwan Ukraine Nigeria

Chosen by Ted Dekker The Horde have pummeled the Forest Guard, forcing Thomas Hunter to lower the recruitment age from eighteen to sixteen. From among the land's greatest warriors he chooses four of them to lead. But their mission takes a drastic turn for the worse when they are given a new task: To find the seven original Books of History before the Dark One can. [#1 in the Lost Books series]

Infidel by Ted Dekker Stretched to their limits and celebrated as heroes, the chosen will wish they'd never been given the thankless task of finding the lost Books. Continuing against all odds their journey will now take them into the Horde City itself. But there in the most desperate straights, new hope is found and love takes root. [#2 in the Lost Books series]

Obsessed by Ted Dekker Stephen Friedman enjoys his groovy southern Californian lifestyle and supports it nicely as a real estate wheeler-dealer. He has long abandonded hope of ever finding his family, lost in war-torn Poland--until a deceased woman's papers reveal a mystery about a priceless religious relic. Stephen becomes Obsessed with finding answers, just like the man who's pursuing him.

Adam by Ted Dekker FBI behavioral psychologist Daniel Clark has been made famous by his arguments that religion is one of society's greatest antagonists. What Daniel does not know is that his obsessive pursuit of a serial killer known only as Eve will end in his own death at Eve's hand. Twenty minutes later Daniel is resuscitated, only to be haunted by those twenty missing minutes of life.

Let Them Eat Cake by Sandra Byrd Lexi Stuart earned a master's degree in French Studies---but can't find employment. So she moves back in with her parents, takes a job at a Seattle cafe, and becomes attracted to the owner, Luc---until disaster strikes!

Dawn’s Light by Terri Blackstock The end of a global electrical blackout signals the beginning of the Branning family's ultimate test. Murder and affairs of the heart form the backdrop for a family sifting through the lessons they have learned-and how well they have truly learned them. [#4 Restoration Novel series]

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The Perfect Life by Robin Hatcher Katherine has a perfect life. Brad is an affectionate and caring husband. They are active in their church, both serving in leadership positions. Katherine bakes, ministers, serves, leads a Bible study, sings. They have it all.Then a corporate scandal leads to Brad's arrest. Reporters dig into every aspect of their private lives, digging up the smallest of details and hidden secrets. Brad loses his job, and their finances are ruined. They struggle to piece together their once-perfect life and their marriage.

Family Honor series by Karen Ball 1 Shattered Justice 2 Kaleidoscope Eyes 3 What Lies Within

Full Circle by Davis Bunn Kayla isn't just the boss's daughter to Adam Wright---he'd like to negotiate a lifetime partnership! But he's coping with a sick mother and a failing company, and she returned to Oxford only because her South American mission was left penniless.

A Time to Mend by Sally John and Gary Smalley Liz Hart shatters her marriage with one simple sentence: "Max, either the business goes or I do." The ultimatum exposes long unaddressed wounds in her husband, herself, and their four adult children. [#1 in the Safe Harbor series]

Someday by Karen Kingsbury Pressures of the celebrity lifestyle weigh heavily on Dayne and Katy Matthews as they take on separate movie projects. Tabloid rumors talk of trouble and unfaithfulness between the two, but finally something drastic catches Daynes attention and makes him realize the destruction they’re playing with. [#1 in the Sunrise series]

One More Sunrise by Michael Landon Jr. with Tracie Peterson Joe once dreamed of becoming a World War II flying ace. But instead he's crop-dusting his neighbors' farms and drinking in the local tavern---until one morning when his beat-up Stearman plane begins a long nosedive. Joe doesn't die, but he does begin a miraculous and meandering odyssey toward life, love, and true devotion.

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A Daughter’s Inheritance by Tracie Peterson Fanny Broadmoor prefers the rocky promontories of New York's Thousand Islands to the opulence of its society dinner parties. But like the currents of the great Saint Lawrence River, circumstances change in this late 19th-century resort. [#1 in the Broadmoor Legacy series]

A Lady of Hidden Intent by Tracie Peterson Carter Danby, an architect who was touring England, met Catherine at a party in her English home the very night she was forced to flee. Five years later they meet again when his sister and mother come for a design consultation. Carter is sure he has met the dark-haired beauty before, but can not quite place her. [#2 in the Ladies of Liberty series]

Dead Heat by Joel Rosenberg In the midst of a world ready to explode and the current President of the leaving office, the political battle for the most influential job in the world is in a dead heat. When the Secret Service learns of a terrorist plot to assassinate one of the candidates, the heat rises as they try to figure out which candidate is the target. [#5 in the Jon Bennett, Advisor series]

Healing Stones by Nancy Rue and Steve Arterburn When Demetria Costanas finally confronts a fellow professor to tell him that their affair is over, it's more than the relationship that's finished. After a photo is delivered to the university president and her husband, she may lose her career and marriage. Demetria goes to Christian counselor Sullivan Crisp for help. [#1 in the Sullivan Crisp series]

Every Good and Perfect Gift by Sharon Souza After thirty close years, Gabby and DeeDee's lifelong friendship holds no surprises. Except for one: Thirty-eight-year-old DeeDee and her husband have decided to conceive their first child. And despite their concerns and a struggle with infertility, DeeDee finally gives birth to a healthy baby. But while the friends believe they have faced their greatest challenge, an unexpected tragedy will alter their lives and relationship forever.

Monday Night Jihad by Jason Elam After a tour of duty in Afghanistan, Riley Covington is living his dream as a professional linebacker when he comes face-to-face with a radical terrorist group on his own home turf. Drawn into the nightmare around him, Riley returns to his former life as a member of a special ops team that crosses oceans in an attempt to stop the escalating attacks.

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Betrayed by Jeanette Windle When Duke University anthropologist Vicki Andrews learns that her sister has been murdered in Guatemala, she's determined to find the truth. Government authorities dismiss the death as just another mugging or kidnap-for-ransom--- but she refuses to accept their verdict and launches her own investigation.

America the Beautiful by Laura Hayden Emily Benton is confident that with God's grace she'll win the upcoming presidential election. After all, she's spent her life in public service and possesses the kinds of contacts most politicians spend decades cultivating. But first she must destroy her opponent---before he uncovers hidden ammunition to use against her. [#1 in the America series]