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. continued 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. continued 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. continued Walking His Trail : Signs of God Along the Way by Steve Saint The author "End of the Spear", 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 Ecuador 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.