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 If you enjoy history or trivia, are looking for great openers for a sermon or speech, or just like to read interesting facts for the fun of it, step into the delightful pages of 1001 Surprising Things You Should Know about the Bible written by Jerry MacGregor and Marie Prys.  This book is located in section 220.9 “Bible Geography, History, Customs”.

“The 60 second Guide to Denominations”. This handy guide includes an alphabetical listing of over 300 denominations; information concerning the church beliefs on over 20 major topics; brief overviews of church group history, statements of faith, stands on current issues and events of relevance for today; and a summary of doctrinal beliefs in a completely non-biased manner.

All of the Women of the Bible  by Edith Deen.  Look in section 220.92 “People of the Bible”.  This book includes over 300 concise biographies of women in the Old and New Testaments-the major named figures in the foreground and the nameless women in the background of Scripture.  

Amber Photograph  by Penelope J. Stokes.  It is about a girl with questions about her birthright. It is about a woman who was in a flight for freedom and independence and about one's family's demons that separated and broke a family. It is about feminism and the problems that lie within. It is about despair, hopelessness and living in fear but it is also about family reconciliation and hope and joy.

 The Angel of Bastogne by Gilbert Morris. A Chicago reporter's plans to bypass Christmas with an overseas vacation are foiled when he's assigned to write a front-page holiday story. Determined to share some "bah humbug" spirit, Ben Raines decides to investigate a reported angelic intervention at the WWII Battle of Bastogne, hoping to debunk a historic Christmas-Day miracle. Ben will travel further and find more to the story than he bargained for in this holiday novella.

 Angels of Morgan Hill by Donna VanLiere.  Narrator Jane Gable recalls two critical life events on the same spring day when she was nine years old: the funeral of her alcoholic father and the arrival of a black family of sharecroppers, the first blacks Jane has ever seen in Morgan Hill. Both events converge to make life harder for the impoverished Gables; Jane's mother, Fran, is pregnant, and the black Turner family, hired to work on a tobacco farm, is slighted, harassed and threatened. When the Turners' house burns down, Milo, the only survivor, is taken in by the Gables.

Angels Watching Over Me   Angels Watching Over Me by Michael Phillips is the first book in the Shenandoah Sisters series.  Find out how two girls who were born within a year of each other, and in the same country, survive after growing up in two separate worlds. (Look for this in the Fiction Section).

Answers to Tough Questions  A book by Josh McDowell and Don Stewart, Answers to Tough Questions, deals squarely with the live issues on the boundary between faith and unbelief.  Look for it in section 239 “Apologetics”. Publisher Comments: Here is a wealth of Bible research and point-by-point logic to answer 65 of the toughest questions asked by skeptics - and to show precisely why Christianity stands up to even the toughest scrutiny. For more than 20 years, Josh McDowell has been one of America's most powerful and persuasive defenders of the Christian faith. An important resource for any apologetics class.

Armando Treasure by Melody Carlson.  About a Hispanic boy named Armando Garcia who has ran away from his home in L.A. He arrives in a little town called Treasure and is attracted by an old pick up truck that was a little rusty but it was better than his own two feet. As he was checking out the car the little old lady named Dora Chase that owns the truck and the property he was on came out with a shot gun threatening to shot. Armando gently calmed down the lady convincing her that he met no harm. 

Art of Mending  by Elizabeth Berg.  It begins with the sudden revelation of astonishing secrets that have shaped the personalities and fates of three siblings, and now threaten to tear them apart. In renowned author Elizabeth Berg's moving new novel, unearthed truths force one seemingly ordinary family to reexamine their disparate lives and to ask themselves: Is it too late to mend the hurts of the past? Laura Bartone anticipates her annual family reunion in Minnesota with a mixture of excitement and wariness. Yet this year's gathering will prove to be much more trying than either she or her siblings imagined. As soon as she arrives, Laura realizes that something is not right with her sister. Forever wrapped up in events of long ago, Caroline is the family's restless black sheep. Sudden misfortune will lead them all to face the past, their own culpability, and their common need for love and forgiveness.

Atonement Child  The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers.  This is a story about a young girl’s rock-solid faith that is pushed to the limits as she faces the most momentous choice of her life - to embrace or to end the life within her.

Augsburg Confession.  Philip Melanchton writes the Preface for the Augsburg Confession.  It is presented to Emperor Charles V on June 25, 1530 at the Diet of Augsburg.  

Baptized Into God’s Family  Read about the doctrine of infant baptism for today in the book by A. Andrew Das, Baptized Into God’s Family.  This is a thorough and practical presentation of the biblical teaching on holy baptism.  Look for it in section 230 “Lutheran Doctrine and Theology.”

  The Bean Trees  by Barbara Kingsolver. Feisty Marietta Greer changes her name to "Taylor" when her car runs out of gas in Taylorville, Ill. By the time she reaches Oklahoma, this strong-willed young Kentucky native with a quick tongue and an open mind is catapulted into a surprising new life. Taylor leaves home in a beat-up '55 Volkswagen bug, on her way to nowhere in particular, savoring her freedom. But when a forlorn Cherokee woman drops a baby in Taylor's passenger seat and asks her to take it, she does. A first novel, The Bean Trees is an overwhelming delight, as random and unexpected as real life. The unmistakable voice of its irresistible heroine is whimsical, yet deeply insightful. Taylor playfully names her little foundling "Turtle," because she clings with an unrelenting, reptilian grip; at the same time, Taylor aches at the thought of the silent, staring child's past suffering. With Turtle in tow, Taylor lands in Tucson, Ariz., with two flat tires and decides to stay. The desert climate, landscape and vegetation are completely foreign to Taylor, and in learning to love Arizona, she also comes face to face with its rattlesnakes and tarantulas. Similarly, Taylor finds that motherhood, responsibility and independence are thorny, if welcome, gifts.

Is your love for Jesus contagious? Becoming a Contagious Christian by Bill Hybels and Mark  Mittelberg helps you discover your own natural evangelism style; develop a contagious Christian character; build  spiritually relationships; learn to direct conversations toward matters of faith; and share biblical truths in everyday language. See section 269 “Evangelism”.”.

Becoming Olivia  Look in the Fiction section for "Becoming Olivia"; book 3 in the Coming Home to Brewster series by Roxanne Henke.  Becoming Olivia is an unforgettable story about one woman’s fight to keep her life on track, her fight to find a measure of joy, and the impact her struggle has on one lonely psychiatrist.

Beginner’s Guide to Fasting  Since Old Testament times, God’s people have engaged in the spiritual tradition of fasting for a predetermined length of time.  It can be done for any number of reasons; to get to know God better, to wait on God for an answer to prayer, to listen to God, to worship Him and much more.  Look for The Beginner’s Guide to Fasting, in section 248, “Christian Living.”   

Beth Moores book Believing God.

BetrayalThe Betrayal, by Beverly Lewis is the second in the “Abram’s Daughters” series.  This is a delightful Christian fiction that takes place in Amish country.

Betrayed! by Stan Telchin is a sensitive account of a loving family caught on different prongs of a tragic and historical conflict.  For this story of an unusual kind of “healing”, look in section 296 “Judaism.” It will give you a fuller awareness of Judaism and Christianity.

Canopy  The Canopy by Angela Hunt.  From a reader/reviewer: "As a Christian, it was a joy to be reminded once again that every man, even those without God, can know that HE exists because "the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse." (Romans 1:20); and also that God is patient and "long suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance." (II Peter 3:9)".

Case for Christ  The Case for Christ, by Lee Strobel.  (We also have this book on tape.) 

Christmas Promise by Donna Van Liere

Concordia, The Lutheran Confessions

Who says growing old isn’t fun? Cooking with Hot Flashes: And Other Ways to Make Middle Age Profitable by Martha   Bolton tells of  some distinct advantages to aging, so laugh with her as she points out all that the over-forty crowd can get away with.  See section “Women”. 

      Have you ever had the feeling that God put you here for a purpose and then wondered why you haven’t found it yet? God made only one version of you. He custom designed you for a one-of-a-kind assignment. Cure for the Common Life by Max Lucado helps you discover how your ability unveils your destiny and how to find your uncommon call to an uncommon life. Section 248 “Christian Life”.  This is a large print book.

Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. The curious circumstances of a museum curator`s murder lead Harvard professor Robert Langdon into the heart of a centuries-old religious conspiracy in this follow-up to ANGELS& DEMONS. The action kicks off in modern-day Paris with the murder of the Louvre's chief curator, whose body is found laid out in symbolic repose at the foot of the Mona Lisa. The two find several puzzling codes at the murder scene, all of which form a treasure map to the fabled Holy Grail. As their search moves from France to England, Neveu and Langdon are confounded by two mysterious groups-the legendary Priory of Sion, a nearly 1,000-year-old secret society whose members have included Botticelli and Isaac Newton, and the conservative Catholic organization Opus Dei. Both have their own reasons for wanting to ensure that the Grail isn't found. 

Daniel by John C. Jeske . This book is part of the People’s Commentary Bible; easy to read and easy to understand.  Look for it in section 223 “Old Testament Commentary.”

Dare to Raise Exceptional Children  Overwhelmed with being a parent? You are not alone!  In Dare to Raise Exceptional Children by Clint Kelly, he shares how he and his wife learned to enjoy the challenge of being parents and how they have become friends with their children. This book helps you to discover ways to develop the three most important senses in your children, ways to be spontaneous and crazy without losing your mind, and more.  Come look for it in section 649 “Parenting.”  

Darwin’s Black Box by Michael J. Behe. in section 213 “Creation and Evolution.” 

Dawning of Deliverance  Christian Fiction section for The Dawning of Deliverance by Judith Pella:  book 5 of The Russian series. This is a compelling story of God’s power to bring love and freedom in the midst of tragedy and heartache.

Day with a Perfect Stranger.

Days & Hours is a Rachael Flynn mystery

Debt-Free Living Designed to help individuals understand the origin of most financial troubles, Debt-Free Living by Larry Burkett provides a means to escape the “debt cycle”. You will learn the biblical principles for breaking out of the debt cycle. Mr. Burkett also warns about the kind of credit to avoid and provides viable alternatives. This book can be found in section 300 “Finance”

Desire of a Women’s Heart The Desire of a Women’s Heart by Beverly LaHaye is a book of encouragement for women when traditional values are challenged. Look in the women’s section for this inspiring guide.  

Disappointment with God Disappointment with God, by Phillip Yancy.

Dinner With a Perfect Stranger by David Gregory – an invitation worth considering.  If you had dinner with Jesus of Nazareth, would it change your life forever? Section 269 “Evangelism”.  

Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe , uncovers ten common misbeliefs that keep us from experiencing God, who God is and how much he loves us. With humor and keen insight, Gary Kinnaman exposes our erroneous thought, and challenges us to cultivate a stronger, more mature faith in Christ.  Look for it in section 248 “Christian Living.”

"Emotions: Can You Trust Them?" by Dr. James Dobson gives practical guidelines and simple steps to help us to understand, control, and channel our emotions. For this book, look in section 158 “Self Help/Counseling”.

End of the Spear is a true story, by Steve Saint, of how missionaries were able, through dedication, love and forgiveness, to reach warriors from the most savage culture ever known and "bring" them to Christ.  You won't be able to put this book down! (It was made into a riveting, major motion picture.)  Section 920 "Biographies."

Every Day is Saturday Retiring? Time to refocus! This Christian guide can help you discover a fantastic retirement. Every Day is Saturday by James and Jackie Harvey will help you find great opportunities and practical information about your new life, health, faith, activity, finances, family and more. Look for it in section 305 “Retirement”.  

Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them    by John Ortberg.  The need for community is woven into the very fabric of our being. Nothing else can substitute for the life-giving benefits of connecting with others—not even God. He won't preempt the way he himself has designed us to reflect his own intensely relational nature.  But there's a hitch in our experi­ence of community, says John Ortberg: We're all weird. Folks around us may seem normal enough, but just wait till we get to know them—and they get to know us. The unhealthy, sinful ways we respond to life in a fallen world are hardly God's idea of "normal," and they can make us as unhuggable as porcu­pines. We face the "porcupine dilem­ma," says Ortberg: We need each other, but how do we get close without getting hurt? How do we get past all those quills and grow together in Christ?

Financial Guide for the Single Parent Another book by Larry Burkett, The Financial Guide for the Single Parent, is available in section 300 “Finance”.  The difficulties facing single moms and dads are as diverse as the current single parent population.  This book includes a section on making a budget, insurance benefits, wills and trusts, buying a car, housing, and much more.

Financial Parenting Do you want to teach your children about money?  In Financial Parenting by Larry Burkett and Rick Osborne, parents are directed back to the Bible to examine what God has to say about our finances and the parents’ responsibilities to pass these principles on to their children.  Look for it in section 649 “Parenting”.  

Finding Ruth  Look in the Fiction section for "Finding Ruth", book 2 in the Coming Home to Brewster series by Roxanne Henke.  Finding Ruth is a story about the God of second chances...when our dreams have led us down a dead-end street.

Finding the Right Words by Wilfred Bockelman.

Real life involves real people who make real mistakes. Sometimes saying “I’m sorry” just isn’t enough. The need for apologies impacts all human relationships. The good news is that you can learn the art of apology. The Five Languages of Apology by Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas teaches you how to experience healing in all your relationships. Section “158 Self Help/Counseling”.

Five People You Meet in Heaven This is a wonderful story about a maintenance worker, in his early 80s, who works at Ruby Pier. Eddy spends his days fixing rides and wondering what his meaning in life is. When it is his birthday, a screw becomes loose on a ride. A little girl is having trouble getting out and he jumps to the rescue. While he is getting the little girl out of the ride, he drifts off into his death while holding her hands. He ends up in heaven with no emotions and a strange blue man walking toward him...

Four Souls They sought what they called the “Epic Life”…Who hasn’t dreamed of it?  Setting out on the open road, traveling with your closest friends, experiencing the world. Four Souls captures the tales of their journey around the globe.  Everywhere they went, they lived and worked with the locals—learning, sharing and serving.  They came to realize that life to the fullest—what the authors call “Epic Life” is found only in radical commitment to Jesus Christ.  Look for it in section 920 “Biographies”.  Note:  One of the young authors is from Valley Center.    

Fresh-Brewed Life  A new book in the “Women’s” section is Fresh-Brewed Life by Nicole Johnson. Nicole leads you on a journey of awakenings – first, to God as you respond to His tender, passionate love for you; second, to yourself as you embrace your identity as a woman, your gifts, and your dreams; and finally to others as you learn to love and communicate in ways that bring joy and closeness.  

Gardenias For Breakfast  Gardenias For Breakfast by Robin Jones Gunn.

Gift by Lauraine Snelling.Hearing her son's voice again would be the best Christmas present Rebecca Wilson could receive. He hasn't spoken a word since his father's death, and his counselor suggests a pet. Turner McNeally's daughter is at college, and her horse seems lonely. Will a simple newspaper advertisement bring more than just a horse and boy together? 

Gift of Christmas Present  The Gift of Christmas Present by Melody Carlson is a story about a young woman who couldn’t have been more surprised when her father revealed that she had been adopted at birth.  Find out if she finds out the truth about her heritage.  Look in the Fiction section for this selection.  

 Authors Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz in God Is In the Small Stuff encourage you to closely examine and cherish the seemingly   everyday, ordinary circumstances of your life.  Stop worrying and invite God into the details of your life.  He cares about what you are doing and thinking.  He wants to comfort you in times of despair, pressure, and problems.  For this book, look in section 248 “Christian Life.”

Going It Alone, Michelle Howe   When the reality of separation, divorce, or widowhood sinks in, encountering life as a single mom can be an overwhelming experience.  Share in the stories of other single moms who have faced past hurts, dealt with present fears, and built a future of promise, while they contended with life’s’ everyday pressures. In Going It Alone, Michelle Howe offers sensitive, compassionate advice for women who are confronting the challenge of being a single mom. This book can be found in section 649 “Parenting”

Guide: Christian Comfort by Roger Ellsworth shows that the greatest comfort comes from God himself, who is indeed the source of all comfort.  He is the one who can alleviate grief and encourage believers during the deepest of trials. Section 253 “Pastoral and Lay Ministry.”   

Hadassah Hadassah: One Night With The King by Tommy Tenney.

Hadassah Covenant by Tommy Tenny.In this pulse-pounding follow-up to the bestselling Hadassah, the drama continues to unfold in the past and the present. Married to Israel's prime minister, the modern-day Hadassah laments over brutal terrorist attacks that are hitting closer to home. Can she draw strength from the biblical account of Esther-and her shining example of courage?

Hawk and the Jewel  The Hawk and the Jewel, by Lori Wick is the first book of the Kensington Chronicles series.  From the tapestried halls of Victorian England to the alabaster courts of Arabia, The Kensington Chronicles will sweep you away to another time and place.  

Hidden Places By: Lynn Austin.Eliza Wyatt, a widowed mother of three, is desperately struggling to run the family orchard in the midst of the Great Depression. When a stranger arrives, offering to work for food, she thinks God has answered her prayers for help. Drawn to the man and the surprising discovery of the typewriter he carries in his sack, she secretly reads his story. Suspecting he is not who he claims, she is afraid to give him her heart. Will prove to be a sham or will he alter her future forever?

Honk and Holler Opening Soon    The Honk and Holler Opening Soon by Bille Letts.  caney switched on the light over his bed and reached for the last of last night’s coffee.  One cold oily swallow at the bottom of a chipped mug. He’d been trying tp convince himself he was still ever since he'd heard the rattle of trash cans behind the cafe sometime around three. At least he supposed it was three. MollyO had unplugged the clock on his dresser so she could plug in two sets of lights she'd……………..

How to Give Away Your Faith Sometimes the question is asked, “Which is more important in representing Christ - the life I live or the words I say?” Author Paul Little, in his classic guide How to Give Away Your Faith, offers real-world examples and helpful advice for ordinary people who want to share the extraordinary gospel. Section 269 “Evangelism”. 

How to Help a Grieving Friend When a friend loses a loved one, what can you say to bring comfort and healing?  How can you console a heavy heart?  In How to Help a Grieving Friend, Stephanie Grace Whitson identifies the subtle difference between helpful and hurtful conversations.  She shares her grief-tested strategies with you so you can be equipped with the right words to say when your friend needs you the most. Check it out in section 236 “Death & Grief”.

Hurt: Inside the World of Today’s Teenagers  by Chap Clark can be found in section 649 “Parenting”.  Clark managed to get inside the world of US teenagers and reveal the depths of pressure and loneliness they can feel.  He did this by spending time with teens, asking questions, and showing a genuine curiosity in their world and a willingness to hear their answers without judgment. 

Hymns of Faith & Inspiration by Pamela J. Kennedy.  Each hymn is preceded by a story that makes you appreciate and love each hymn even more.  The photographs chosen for each hymn are breathtaking.  If you have ever sung hymns without paying attention to the words or their meaning, I think you would find this book inspiring.   

Icons of Evolution, Science or Myth? by Jonathan Wells in section 213 “Creation and Evolution.” 

A collection of devotional readings perfect for the pressures of today’s world, put together by Stormie Omartian, bestselling author of The Power of a Praying® Wife. New Christians and those experiencing life changes will appreciate her honesty and candor. If you’re experiencing a major life-chance, making an important decision, or simply needing encouragement to make it through the day, you’ll find inspiration and hope in this candid, refreshing look at how to walk successfully through the difficult times of life.  Look for Just Enough Light for the Step I’m On: Trusting God in the Tough Times by Stormie Omartian in section 242.4 “Suffering/Crisis.”  

Into the Promised Land: Beyond the Lesbian Struggle by Jeanette Howard is a book for those who struggle with a lesbian orientation and for those who counsel them.  When Jeanette became a Christian, she hoped that over time – as others have experienced – she would find her sexual orientation change sufficiently to consider marriage, possibly even children.  It was not to be.  Look in section 261.8 “Homosexuality”.

Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.   Amir and Hassan grow up together in Afghanistan like brothers, although they couldn't be more different. Amir is the son of a wealthy businessman, a Sunni Muslim, a Pashtun, and he's educated and reads voraciously. Hassan's father is a servant to Amir's father, and Hassan is a Sh'ia Muslim, a Hazara, he's illiterate, and he has a harelip. But neither boy has a mother and they spend their boyhoods roaming the streets of Kabul together. Amir, though, continually uses his superior position to taunt or abuse Hassan, and one day hides in fear as Hassan is beaten mercilessly by bullies. The Soviet invasion of Aghanistan sends Amir's family to the United States, but he returns there as an adult during the Taliban rule to atone for his sins to Hassan. 

Last Storyteller by Diane Noble interweaves medieval adventure with the dilemmas of contemporary romance.  It draws ancient grace into modern lives through the powerful telling of stories.  Look for this book in Fiction.  

In Life God Blesses, Jim Cymbala points out that God is constantly searching for people to bless.  He’s not looking for men and women with special talents or unusual intelligence or great strength but for those who possess a certain kind of heart.  Find out how to have a heart that God cannot resist.  Look in section 248 “Christian Life”.  

Life of Pi is a novel by Canadian author Yann Martel. The protagonist Piscine "Pi" Molitor Patel, an Indian boy from Pondicherry, explores the issues of religion and spirituality from an early age and survives 227 days shipwrecked in the Pacific Ocean.

Leota’s Garden  Francine Rivers’ book, Leota’s Garden, is now available in the Fiction section.  This is a story that tells how God brings a wind of change through unlikely means to an eighty-four year old woman, Leota, who is alone and her beloved garden is in ruins.   

Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. The life-changing classic that is now a major motion picture! Stepping into the midst of mothballed coats, young Lucy Pevensie finds a magical world beyond the mysterious wardrobe---the land of Narnia. Soon Edmund, Peter, and Susan discover the truth and meet Aslan---the Great Lion---for themselves! For ages 8 and up. 206 pages, softcover from HarperTrophy.

If you want to learn how to feel and reflect Divine Love, read The Love Languages of God by Gary Chapman.  Dr. Chapman’s goal for readers is that they may be led to explore the possibility of speaking different love   languages to God and thus expanding their own understanding of God and others. Section 231 “God”.

Love Talk by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott offers a breakthrough in communication that can transform your relationship.  Good communication is the soul of a healthy marriage.  The Parrotts teach you what you need to do, and not do, to significantly improve your level of communication.  See section 248.4 “Marriage and Family”.

 Charles Colson in Loving God calls all believers to a more committed relationship with the Father.  With a theme of   obedience to God woven throughout the book, the author uses real-life, dramatic stories that will inspire readers to a more loving relationship with the Lord.  Look for it in section 248 “Christian Life”.

  More Than A Skeleton A Skeleton in God’s Closet, Paul Maier, brings us    More Than A Skeleton.

Mountain Top by Robert Whitlow.

My Soul to Keep by T. Davis Bunn

My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. Anna Fitzgerald was conceived and born so that she could provide genetically compatible body fluids and parts for her older sister, Kate, who suffers from leukemia. When Kate is 16 and Anna is 13, Kate needs a kidney transplant and Anna balks at giving up one of hers. She hires a lawyer to petition for medical emancipation from her parents, so that she alone can make decisions about her body. It's a decision that threatens to tear the family apart, from her mother who gave up a law practice to be a stay-at-home mom, an older brother who feels left out, and her father who wavers between choosing sides. 

No Wonder They Call Him the Savior by Max Lucado leads you up the hill of mankind’s highest hope and reminds you why He deserves to be called our Savior. The author takes you though the drama of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Section 248 “Christian Life”.

Oak Leaves by Maureen Lang

One Tuesday Morning  One Tuesday Morning, by Karen Kingsbury is a love story commemorating the tragedy and heroism of September 11th and portraying the far-reaching power of God’s faithfulness and a good man’s love.  Look for it in the Fiction section.

Author Rebecca Manley Pippert  states “Christians and non-Christians have something in common.  We’re both uptight about evangelism.”  Out of the Salt Shaker & Into the World is a book on evangelism as a lifestyle.  Through stories, biblical insight and plain common sense, Ms. Pippert helps us feel relaxed and enthusiastic about sharing our faith. Section 269 “Evangelism”.

Out of the Shadows by Sigmund Brouwer.

Passion and Purity A new book in section 170 “Morals and Ethics”, is Passion and Purity by Elisabeth Elliot.  In this book she emphasizes the need to commit daily to Christ all matters of the heart and to wait upon Him.  She teaches this often painful, yet rewarding discipline by candidly tracing her love story with Jim Elliot to “serve as evidence that I’ve been there.”

Peace Like A River Peace Like A River by Leif Enger

Peacemaking For Families , by Ken Sande, is a book designed to encourage and equip you to be a peacemaker in your family.  It focuses on conflicts between husbands and wives, parents and children, and extended families.  Look for it in section 248.4 “Marriage and Family.”

Pearl by Angela Hunt in the Fiction section.  This is a book that looks at life and faith through a contemporary mother’s eyes.  One reviewer states that the author captures the emotions of each family member involved in this story; a story that deals with the current controversial subject of cloning.

Praying God’s WordPraying God’s Word by Beth Moore  Tear down the strongholds in your life by learning to pray with the power of God’s Word.  Praying God’s Word by Beth Moore presents Scriptures in prayer form to be incorporated into your daily prayer life. God’s Word, through prayer, helps you overcome bitterness, anger, and un-forgiveness, setting you free from each and every stronghold which claims your life, and replaces it with the mind of Christ.

The Preacher’s Daughter begins the captivating new series called Annie’s People by Beverly Lewis.  It introduces an Amish community in Paradise, Pennsylvania--a heavenly sounding place, but one that has seen its share of heartache and mystery.  It is a moving story of friendship, secrets, and love.  Look for it in the Christian fiction section.

Prodigal The Prodigal, by Beverly Lewis, is book 3 of the Abram’s Daughters series.  Look for it and The Sacrfice in the Fiction section.  Books 1 and 2 of this series were Book Club selections for the last two years.  This story takes place in the Pennsylvania Dutch country and gives insight into the day-to-day life of the Amish.  

Purpose Driven Life The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

Redemption, Remember, Return and RejoiceFamous Christian fiction authors Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley have written four books that make up the Redemption series.  All four books can be found in the Christian fiction section of the library.

River’s Edge  If you are interested in reading books with mystery and suspense look for River’s Edge, Book 3  of the Cape Refuge series by Terri Blackstock in the library (fiction section).

River Rising by Athol Dickson

Sacrifice The Sacrfice by Beverly Lewis, is book 4 of the Abram’s Daughters series.  Look for it and The Prodigal in the Fiction section.  This story takes place in the Pennsylvania Dutch country and gives insight into the day-to-day life of the Amish.  

Scent of Water New Christian Fiction by Linda Nichols, At the Scent of Water, is a story of two unimaginable tragedies, two broken lives.  Will these two broken people allow their ravaged hearts to heal?  This book  can be found in the Fiction section and was liked a great deal by the book club.  Come check it out!  To read a review of the book go to: http://www.christianfictionreview.com/Reviews/atthescentofwate.html.  

A Seahorse in the Thames, a wealth of life-changing spiritual material is tucked seamlessly into the pages of this novel.  In many ways the message Meissner delivers is subtle, yet it rings with a profound and universal truth that for the believer the lesson goes straight to the heart of the matter.

Search of SignificanceThe book that started a quiet revolution,  The Search of Significance, has been transforming the lives of people all over the world. Author Robert McGee dismantles the lies of self doubt that people tell themselves and points us instead to a higher truth that is the source of meaning. Look for it in section 248 “Christian Living”.

Seat Beside Me  by Nancy Moser.Ten strangers are seated next to each other on a plane. When take-off is delayed, they become acquainted other over small talk and pretzels. But their lives are linked forever when the plane crashes in an icy river. Some die---and some don't. And one of them becomes a hero! Is it chance? Or divine design? 450 pages, softcover from Multnomah.

Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ Who was Jesus Christ?  Look for Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ by John Piper in section 232 “Jesus”.  John Piper has written this book in the hope that all will see Jesus for who he really is and will come to enjoy him above all else

Sex…According to God  In section 241 “Moral Theology” for Sex…According to God by Kay Arthur.  This book provides practical, powerful, and uncompromising biblical guidance to the questions you or someone you k now may be struggling with. 

 If you read the controversial articles in The Lutheran Witness about the novel, The Shack by William P. Young, and if you are interested in reading it, it is now available in the Fiction section of our library.  This book deals with the questions, “Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain?”

Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp is about how to speak to the heart of your child.  The things your child does and says flows from the heart.  Written for parents with children of any age, this insightful book provides perspectives and procedures for shepherding your child’s heart into the paths of life.  This book is available in section 649.

Single Parent  For a Christian guide to help you confidently rear children, manage your time and budget, achieve fulfillment and meet your needs read The Single Parent by Virginia Watts Smith. Look for it in section 649 “Parenting.  

Single Parenting: A Wilderness Journey Are you a single parent?  How do you cope with an unknown future? What guides you and your children through the uncharted wilderness?  Single Parenting: A Wilderness Journey, by Robert G. Barnes, Jr., offers practical answers to these and other important questions, matters that can be disturbing and frightening to those who find themselves alone in the world with children to raise.  Look for this book in section 649 “Parenting”.

Slaying the Giants in Your Life Giants plague today’s church. And while they may not wield spears and sheilds, they are fearsom, causing far too many of God’s children to stumble in their walks. In Slaying the Giants in Your Life, Dr. David Jeremiah challenges us to stand valiantly against the giants of guilt, fear, resentment, discouragement, loneliness, failure, worry and anger that seeks to terrorize today’s believers. Look for it in section 248 “Christian Living”.    

Stark Raving Dad! Need a laugh?  Stark Raving Dad! by Dave Meurer  is a fatherly rumination on parenting that disguises a subtle Christian message with hilarity.  Section 649 “Parenting.”

If you enjoy reading Christian fiction books you’ll enjoy Susan Meissner’s book in the Rachel Flynn Mysteries series:  Sticks & Stones.  Rachel Flynn is an attorney, wife and mother who endures many heart-wrenching situations. 

Southern Storm  If you are interested in reading books with mystery and suspense look for Southern Storm, Book 2  of the Cape Refuge series by Terri Blackstock in the library (fiction section).

Successful Single Parenting Trying to be a loving, nurturing parent while struggling with finances, work, children, and the need for a social life is enough to drive even the most energetic parent to the edge of frenzy.  Drawing on the wisdom of God’s Word and his own years of experience, Gary Richmond offers the most complete guide available for navigating the challenging water of single parenting. Look for Successful Single Parenting - section 649 “parenting”.  

Sundog Moment by Sharon Baldacci.

Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

Thr3e by Ted Decker. 

Time Lottery   is a memorable character novel dealing with the lifelong repercussions of good and bad choices . . . and God’s sovereignty.

TOTAL FORGIVENESS  by R. T. Kendall.  When everything in you wants to hold a grudge, point a finger and remember His pain. See why God adamantly encourages you to forgive others.   Learn what forgiveness is and what it is not.  Look for it in section 248 “Christian Living.  

The Trial    A lawyer ready to die takes one final case...the trial of his life.  Attorney Kent "Mac" MacClain has nothing left to live for. Nine years after the horrific accident that claimed the life of his wife and two sons, he's finally given up. His empty house is a mirror for his empty soul, it seems suicide is his only escape. And then the phone rings.  Angela Hightower, the beautiful heiress and daughter of the most powerful man in Dennison Springs, has been found dead at the bottom of a ravine. The accused killer, Peter Thomason, needs a lawyer. But Mac has come up against the Hightowers and their ruthless, high-powered lawyers before -- an encounter that left his practice and reputation reeling.  The evidence pointing to Thoomason's guilt seems insurmountable. Is Mac definding an ingenious psychopath, or has Thomason been framed--possibly by a member of the victim's family? It comes down to one last trial. For Thomason, the opponent is the electric chair. For Mac, it is his own tormented past--a foe that will prove every bit as deadly.

Two Women  of Galilee  by Mary Rourke.  TWO WOMEN OF GALILEE, a wholly fictional but knowledge-based account of the all-but-accidental relationship between the widowed Mary, mother of Jesus, and her distant cousin Joanna --- Mary, well known at the beginning and end of Jesus' life but hardly considered in between, and Joanna, whose branch of the family had "gone over" to the Romans and become well off in middle management circles at mad Herod's court. An unlikely pairing, if you go only by the "givens" of the Gospel accounts.

 Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall. It was a story, not a touchy-feely book, like I feared. The narrative comes from an eighty-year old attorney who is reading the will of a very successful long-term client who had become a close, dear friend. As part of the inheritance, the old man's grand-nephew, a spoiled brat sort of young man, is given a special bequest. Each month he is to return to the attorney's office for a learning assignment. If he stays with the program successfully, meeting the approval of the attorney, he gains the Ultimate Gift. If he quits or doesn't meet the grade at any time, he loses his opportunity for the Ultimate Gift.

Understanding Your Teenager  Understanding Your Teenager by Wayne Rice and David Veerman.

What Kids need Most In A DadIs it easy to be a Dad?  Many say it’s a struggle, a challenge, an exciting adventure that’s well worth the effort. What Kids need Most In A Dad by Tim Hansel, is a book that was featured on “Focus on the Family.”  In this book, which can be found in section 649 “Parenting,” you will find practical encouragement for the God-given responsibility of fathering.

What Kids Wish Parents Knew About Parenting by Joe White tells you what you need to know before it’s too late. He offers practical helps on parenting your child from toddler through teen years.  Look in section 649.

What will I do with the rest of my life? Ladies, have you ever thought, “What will I do with the rest of my life?” Look in the Women’s section for the book by Brenda Poinsett with the same title.  This is a woman’s guide to discovering peace, power and purpose.

What’s So Amazing About Grace What’s So Amazing About Grace by Phillip Yancy  

When Crickets Cry  by Charles Martin is a novel of the heart.  It involves a man with a painful past, a child with a doubtful future, and a shared journey toward healing for both their hearts.  Look for it in the fiction section.

When Forgiveness Doesn't Make Sense by Robert Jeffress.

If you enjoy reading Christian fiction books you’ll enjoy Susan Meissner’s book in the Rachel Flynn Mysteries series: Widows & Orphans. These books are available in the Fiction Section.

A Window to the World was one of the top ten Christian novels of 2005

Woman. Thou Art Loosed!  by T.D. Jakes. This 2005 edition of Woman Thou Art Loosed is in recognition of the release of Woman Thou Art Loosed, The Movie. This book will help women heal from the wounds of their past. Whether you're a battered wife, an abused girl, or an insecure woman, there is a cure for your crisis.

 Woman’ Intuition by Lisa Samson. Lark Summerville's life has few surprises-and that's just how she likes it. All she wants is to live out her angst-riddled life in her blue-collar Baltimore neighborhood, punctuated by weekly trips to her local parish, where Lark is organist, and telephone conversations with desperate souls who dial her hotline at 1-777-IPRAY4U.
Then one night, Lark's home is destroyed by a fire, forcing her out of her comfortable nest and back to the childhood home she has avoided for years. At Stoneleigh House, Lark is surrounded by three very different women: her grown daughter, Flannery; her barely tolerable socialite mother, Leslie; and Prisma Percy, housekeeper and family confidante, all of whom believe Lark was widowed years before.
In this circle of women, Lark's carefully constructed existence begins to unravel, even as the promise of a new one unfolds. But when her contrite ex-husband shows up, longing to assume his role as Flannery's father, twenty years after his desertion, Lark finds that she must face her own lies-and her past-before a new life can unfold.

Who’s Pushing Your Buttons?  Do you have a difficult person in your life who knows how to push your buttons and make you crazy?  Dr. John Townsend, the author of "Who’s Pushing Your Buttons", gives you the tools not only to understand your trying situation, but also to learn how to influence that difficult person in your life to change in positive ways, while you change and grow as well.  This book can be found in section 158 “Self Help/Counseling.”

Woman’s Walk With God  A Woman’s Walk With God, by Elizabeth George, focuses on the gracious habits the Holy Spirit produces. Readers discover the attitudes of love and joy; the actions of patience and goodness; and the disciplines of faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Look for this book in the Women section.

Yada Yada Prayer Group  The Yada Yada Prayer Group, a new Christian book by Neta Jackson, can be found in the Fiction section. Find out what an ex-con, a former drug addict, a real estate broker, a college student, and a married mother of two, have in common.