Superbook explorer, volume 13.

Author: Superbook,
2018 / DVD / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   DVD   220   SUP
Summary: Two Bible stories, "Tower of Babel and the Day of Pentecost," and "Isaac and Rebekah," plus Bible background information, signposts revealing how these stories point to Jesus as Messiah, music videos, and a drawing lesson (Rebekah).
Publisher: The Christian Broadcasting Network
Subjects: Superbook Explorer series, volume 13   BIBLE - STORIES\BIBLE - OLD TESTAMENT\BIBLE - NEW TESTAMENT\SPANISH LANGUAGE
(Added: 2/17/2018)
Note: Combined run time: 59 minutes. See inside album for segment times. Includes English and Spanish audio and subtitles.    
 

Superbook explorer, volume 12.

Author: Superbook,
2017 / DVD / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   DVD   220   SUP
Summary: Two Bible stories, "Ruth" and "The Birth of John the Baptist," plus Bible background information, Signposts revealing how these stories point to Jesus as Messiah, music videos including the story of the soldiers singing "Silent Night" during a World War I Christmas truce, and a drawing lesson (Ruth.)
Publisher: The Christian Broadcasting Network
Subjects: Superbook Explorer series, volume 12.   BIBLE - STORIES\BIBLE - OLD TESTAMENT\BIBLE - NEW TESTAMENT\SPANISH LANGUAGE
(Added: 2/17/2018)
Note: Combined run time: 59 minutes. See inside album for segment times. Includes English and Spanish audio and subtitles.    
 

Jesus heals the blind.

Author: Superbook,
2017 / DVD / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   DVD   225   SUP
Summary: When Chris wonders if he has missed learning something about Jesus, Superbook takes the children to meet Jesus and see the different ways he heals people who are blind--physically and spiritually.
Publisher: The Christian Broadcasting Network
Subjects: Superbook, episode 42   BIBLE - NEW TESTAMENT\JESUS CHRIST\MIRACLES\SPANISH LANGUAGE
(Added: 2/17/2018)
Note: Run time: 28 minutes. Family Discussion Guide included. Spanish audio and closed captions included.    
 

Rebuilding the altar: a bold call for a fresh encounter with God.

Author: Schatzline, Pat
2017 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   240   SCH    
Summary: A passionate challenge to return to the altar--a daily encounter with Jesus, who became our altar. To declare this truth to the deceived. To raise a standard of holiness without compromise. To bring hope to the hurting.
Publisher: Charisma House
Subjects:   SPIRITUAL LIFE
(Added: 2/17/2018)
   
 

Unafraid and unashamed: facing the future of United Methodism.

Author: Cantrell, Wil
2017 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   287   CAN    
Summary: A word of hope to United Methodists seeking both unity and faithfulness to the Christian gospel. A helpful overview of the conversation about human sexuality in the UMC and the current conflict in which the church finds itself.
Publisher: Market Square Books
Subjects:   UNITED METHODIST CHURCH\SEXUALITY
(Added: 2/17/2018)
   
 

Good good father.

Author: Tomlin, Chris
2016 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   FIC   TOM  
Summary: A little bear named Tucker goes on a journey to see the King and finds out how great his love is for them. Children will be reassured that God is a good, good Father and they are loved by Him.
Publisher: Passion Publishing/Tommy Nelson
Subjects:   GOD\LOVE
(Added: 2/17/2018)
Note: Inspired by Chris Tomlin's song, "Good Good Father" about God. Illustrated by Lorna Hussey.    
 

God bless you and good night.

Author: Hall, Hannah C.
2013 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   800   HAL  
Summary: The animal families are getting ready for bed. Share sweet cuddle time as your little one falls fast asleep, secure in God's love.
Publisher: Tommy Nelson
Subjects: A God Bless Book   BEDTIME STORIES\ANIMALS
(Added: 2/17/2018)
Note: Illustrated by Steve Whitlow.    
 

You wouldn't love me if you knew.

Author: Taylor, Jeannie St. John
2003 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   FIC   TAY  
Summary: A little boy has done something for which he feels he can never be forgiven. Even doing nice things for everyone doesn't make him feel any better. Finally he tells his mother what he did, and she assures him that while she is sad that he did it, both she and Jesus will forgive him if he asks.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Subjects:   FORGIVENESS
(Added: 2/17/2018)
Note: Includes suggestions for parents to discuss the book with children.    
 

One dog's faith: how my dog helped me trust in God and overcome chronic worrying.

Author: Baker, Tom
2016 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   248   BAK    
Summary: Inspiring stories of unconditional love and trust that remind us to trust God and love unconditionally.
Publisher: Evergreen Press
Subjects:   PETS\INSPIRATIONAL
(Added: 2/17/2018)
   
 

Remember Tuesday morning.

Author: Kingsbury, Karen
2011 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   FIC   KIN   SEP-3  
Summary: Alex Brady is on a desperate quest to rid his city of heartache, but first he must find a way to deal with his own pain from the loss of his firefighter dad in the Twin Towers.
Publisher: Zondervan
Subjects: September 11 Series, book 3   TERRORISM\EMOTIONAL HEALTH\ROMANCE
(Added: 1/27/2018)
Note: Formerly titled "Every Now and Then."    
 

Anxious for nothing: finding calm in a chaotic world. (DVD)

Author: Lucado, Max
2017 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   Studies   150   LUC  
Summary: Five-session video study based on the uplifting words of Philippians 4:6-7, Lucado shows the way to "the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding."
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Subjects:   PERSONAL GROWTH\BIBLE - NEW TESTAMENT
(Added: 1/27/2018)
Note: Run time: 108 minutes. Library has book and study guide also.    
 

Anxious for nothing: finding calm in a chaotic world.

Author: Lucado, Max
2017 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   Studies   150   LUC  
Summary: Based on the uplifting words of Philippians 4:6-7, Lucado shows the way to "the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding."
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Subjects:   PERSONAL GROWTH\BIBLE - NEW TESTAMENT
(Added: 1/27/2018)
   
 

Martin Luther: the man who rediscovered God and changed the world.

Author: Metaxas, Eric
2017 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   BIO   LUT    
Summary: The inspiring biography of a humble man who, by bringing ugly truths to the highest seats of power, started the Reformation of the Church. Luther’s monumental faith and courage gave birth to the ideals of liberty, equality, and individualism that today lie at the heart of all modern life.
Publisher: Viking/Penguin Random House
Subjects:   LUTHER, MARTIN\PROTESTANTISM\CHURCH HISTORY
(Added: 1/27/2018)
   
 

A life beyond amazing: 9 decisions that will transform your life today.

Author: Jeremiah, David
2017 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   150   JER    
Summary: Explores the nine qualities of character that will enable us to thrive during the journey of life. Three of these have to do with our relationship with ourselves, three deal with interactions with other people, and three of them focus on our relationship with God.
Publisher: W Publishing Group
Subjects:   RELATIONSHIPS\CHRISTIAN LIFE
(Added: 1/27/2018)
   
 

I'd like you more if you were more like me: getting real about getting close.

Author: Ortberg, John
2017 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   150   ORT    
Summary: Offers help in overcoming one of the biggest obstacles to making deep connections: the fact that we’re so different. Different from God and different from each other.The good news is that connectedness is not based on similarity, but on shared experiences.And when we share those same experiences with God, we get closer to him, too.
Publisher: Tyndale Momentum
Subjects:   RELATIONSHIPS\SPIRITUAL LIFE
(Added: 1/27/2018)
   
 

Grace not perfection: embracing simplicity, celebrating joy.

Author: Ley, Emily
2016 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   646   LEY    
Summary: An inspirational book that encourages women to simplify and prioritize. Provides tangible ways to give space to what matters most.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Subjects:   WOMEN\FAMILY LIFE
(Added: 1/27/2018)
   
 

Anxious for nothing: finding calm in a chaotic world. (Study Guide)

Author: Lucado, Max
2017 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   Studies   150   LUC  
Summary: Based on the uplifting words of Philippians 4:6-7, Lucado shows the way to "the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding." Includes discussion questions, Bible exploration, and personal study and reflection for use between sessions.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Subjects:   PERSONAL GROWTH\BIBLE - NEW TESTAMENT
(Added: 1/27/2018)
Notes: Five-session video study on Philippians 4:6-7. Library has DVD.    
 

Present over perfect: leaving behind frantic for a simpler, more soulful way of living.

Author: Niequist, Shauna
2016 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   150   NIE    
Summary: Niequist shares a compelling vision for an entirely new way to live: soaked in grace, rest, silence, simplicity, prayer, and connection with the people that matter most to us.
Publisher: Zondervan
Subjects:   PERSONAL GROWTH\CHRISTIAN LIFE
(Added: 1/27/2018)
   
 

Revive us: a national family meeting.

Author: Cameron, Kirk
2017 / DVD / Young Adult
Location: Main Library   DVD   900   CAM  
Summary: Where is our hope as a nation? In this dark time Cameron brings together a group of brilliant, insightful and faithful friends to answer this question with hope, optimism, and new perspectives. Speakers include Dr. Ben Carson, Pastor Francis Chan, Eric Metaxas, a prayer with War Room's "Miss Clara" (Karen Abercronbie) and more.
Publisher: Provident Films
Subjects:   UNITED STATES\CHRISTIAN LIFE
(Added: 1/27/2018)
Note: Run time: 109 minutes. Program was presented to over 150,000 people in theaters across America.    
 

Charles Mulli: we are family.

Author: Benge, Janet
2017 / Book / Young Adult
Location: Main Library   BIO   MUL    
Summary: When Charles Mulli was a child, his family repeatedly abandoned him, and he lived in fear of his abusive, alcoholic father. With an extraordinary will, the young Kenyan struggled to feed and educate himself and, encountering hope in the gospel, found a reason to live and to forgive. Later, as a multimillionaire and father of eight, he sold his businesses to devote himself to caring for street children throughout Kenya.
Publisher: YWAM Publishing
Subjects: Christian Heroes: Then & Now   AFRICA\CHILDREN\INSPIRATIONAL
(Added: 1/15/2018)