When God doesn't fix it.

Author: Story, Laura
2015 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   610   STO    
Summary: Laura Story's life took an unexpected turn when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. No cure existed. Yet in struggling with God about how to live with broken dreams, she found joy and a deeper intimacy with Jesus.
Publisher: W Publishing Group
Subjects:   PHYSICAL HEALTH\DISABILITIES\MARRIAGE\WOMEN
(Added: 9/28/2019)
   
 

Church and community profiles 2014.

Author: First United Methodist Church of Spring Hill,
2014 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   254   FIR   2014  
Summary: Annual report to the Florida Conference completed by the Staff Parish Relationships Committee and pastor.
Publisher: First United Methodist Church of Spring Hill, Florida
Subjects:   UNITED METHODIST CHURCH\CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
(Added: 9/28/2019)
   
 

I'll have it God's way: living fully now and into your forever.

Author: Bryant, Hattie
2018 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   248.8   BRY    
Summary: A Bible study of six one-hour sessions for advance care planning, taking control of end-of-life decisions. May be used by a group or for individual study. Should be helpful for anyone who is dealing with serious illness or aging, and for family caregivers.
Publisher: Deep River Books
Subjects:   DEATH\AGING\DVD STUDIES
(Added: 9/28/2019)
Note: Videos are available for free online at www.illhaveitgodsway.com/biblestudy.    
 

The story: getting to the heart of God's story. Adult curriculum.

Author: Frazee, Randy
2011 / DVD / Adults
Location: Main Library   Studies   220   BIB   STO
Summary: 31 sessions, 10 minutes each, plus message to group leaders, video trailers, and extras.
Publisher: Zondervan
Subjects:   BIBLE\BIBLE - STUDY\DVD STUDIES
(Added: 9/28/2019)
Note: Run time: 390 total minutes. 2 disks in case.    
 

A long obedience in the same direction: discipleship in an instant society.

Author: Peterson, Eugene H.
1980 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   240   PET    
Summary: It is not difficult to get a person interested in the gospel. It is terrifically difficult to sustain the interest. Here is encouragement to persevere as disciples and pilgrims, making use of Psalms 120-134.
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Subjects:   SPIRITUAL LIFE\BIBLE - OLD TESTAMENT
(Added: 9/28/2019)
   
 

Slaying the giants in your life: you can win the battle and live victoriously.

Author: Jeremiah, David
2001 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   150   JER    
Summary: A powerful blueprint for overcoming obstacles. Stories of biblical and modern-day "giant slayers" will inspire and motivate the reader to face intimidating Goliaths.
Publisher: W Publishing Group
Subjects:   PERSONAL GROWTH
(Added: 9/28/2019)
   
 

The dreamgivers.

Author: Walker, Jim
1994 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   FIC   WAL   WF-1  
Summary: From the darkness of the Civil War to the dawn of the New Frontier, Zachary Cobb traveled west as an undercover agent for Wells Fargo. His faith is damaged and he faces danger from without and within.
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Subjects: The Wells Fargo Trail, book 1   WESTERN
(Added: 9/13/2019)
   
 

Share their voice.

Author: Voice of the Martyrs,
2017 / DVD / Adults
Location: Main Library   DVD   272   VOI  
Summary: Be inspired by these stories of courageous faith in the face of persecution. Hannelie-Afghanistan, Suta-India, Liena-Syria, Sarah-China, Salavat-Uzbekistan, Shafia - Pakistan, Alex - Colombia, Victoria - Nigeria, Bounchan - Laos, and Padina-Iran.
Publisher: Voice of the Martyrs
Subjects:   PERSECUTION
(Added: 9/13/2019)
Note: Run time about one hour. Approx. 5 minutes per story.    
 

Superbook explorer, volume 22.

Author: Superbook,
2019 / DVD / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   DVD   220   SUP
Summary: Two Bible stories, "Jeremiah" and "Jesus Feeds the Hungry," plus Bible background information, signposts revealing how these stories point to Jesus as Messiah, a drawing lesson, "How to Draw Jesus," and a short music video.
Publisher: The Christian Broadcasting Network
Subjects: Superbook Explorer series, volume 22.   BIBLE - OLD TESTAMENT\BIBLE - NEW TESTAMENT
(Added: 9/13/2019)
Note: Run time: About 71 minutes total. See inside album for segment times.    
 

Superbook explorer, volume 23.

Author: Superbook,
2019 / DVD / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   DVD   220   SUP
Summary: Two Bible stories, "Elijah and the Widow" and "Jesus in the Wilderness," plus Bible background information, signposts revealing how these stories point to Jesus as Messiah, a drawing lesson, "How to Draw Elijah" and a music video, "You Are the One."
Publisher: The Christian Broadcasting Network
Subjects: Superbook Explorer series, volume 23.   BIBLE - OLD TESTAMENT\BIBLE - NEW TESTAMENT
(Added: 9/13/2019)
Note: Run time: About 68 minutes total. See inside album for segment times.    
 

The shepherd trilogy.

Author: Keller, Phillip
1996 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   242   KEL    
Summary: Includes three of Keller's books: A Shepherd Looks at the 23rd Psalm, A Shepherd Looks at the Good Shepherd, and A Shepherd Looks at the Lamb of God. As a shepherd, Phillip Keller knew what it was to protect a vulnerable flock on a daily basis. His practical experience provides a wellspring of profound spiritual insight reflected in these timeless meditations on the most famous psalm of all, on the relationship between the Good Shepherd and his sheep, and on the sacrificial role of Christ the Lamb of God.
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House
Subjects:   DEVOTIONAL LITERATURE\BIBLE - OLD TESTAMENT
(Added: 9/13/2019)
   
 

Reader's guide to the Bible: Chronological reading plan.

Author: Guthrie, George H.
2011 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   Studies   220.2   GUT  
Summary: Your companion for reading through the Bible in one year. As you read scripture in suggested chronological daily segments, this guide will offer brief comments that will help you understand what you read.
Publisher: Lifeway Press
Subjects: Read the Bible for Life Series   BIBLE - STUDY
(Added: 9/13/2019)
Note: One-year checkout. Includes small group discussion questions.    
 

Twelve women of the Bible: life-changing stories for women today. (DVD)

Author: Terkeurst, Lysa
2012 / DVD / Adults
Location: Main Library   Studies   646   TER  
Summary: Life-changing stories for women today. Focuses on twelve women in the Bible: Mary Magdalene, Rebekah, Hannah, Eve, Leah, Abigail, Gomer, Martha and others. Be challenged, encouraged, and empowered to face trials in your own life by drawing nearer to God.
Publisher: Zondervan
Subjects:   DVD STUDIES\WOMEN
(Added: 9/13/2019)
Notes: Approximately 200 minutes total. 12 session video-based Bible study.    
 

The star-spangled banner.

Author: Disabled Veterans National Foundation,
/ Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   900   DIS  
Summary: The words of the National Anthem with colorful photos on every page.
Publisher: Disabled Veterans National Foundation
Subjects:   UNITED STATES
(Added: 9/13/2019)
   
 

This we believe: the core of Wesleyan faith and practice.

Author: Willimon, William H.
2010 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   230   WIL    
Summary: United Methodist Bishop Willimon systematically lays out key Wesleyan tenets of faith so that you will have a fresh way to hear God’s voice, share in God’s grace, and become more like Jesus Christ.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Subjects:   UNITED METHODIST CHURCH\WESLEY, JOHN
(Added: 8/16/2019)
   
 

Jesus among secular gods: the countercultural claims of Christ.

Author: Zacharias, Ravi
2017 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   261   ZAC    
Summary: Defends the absolute claims of Christ against modern belief in the "secular gods" of atheism, scientism, relativism, and more.
Publisher: FaithWords/Hachette Book Group
Subjects:   JESUS CHRIST\CULTURAL CONCERNS
(Added: 8/16/2019)
   
 

The logic of God: 52 Christian essentials for the heart and mind.

Author: Zacharias, Ravi
2019 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   242   ZAC    
Summary: We wonder whether the Bible still matters, or whether God is truly as loving and personal as we hope. Ravi tackles the most difficult topics with ease and understanding. Each entry includes a scripture, questions for reflection, and some practical application steps.
Publisher: Zondervan
Subjects:   DEVOTIONAL LITERATURE\APOLOGETICS\PERSONAL GROWTH
(Added: 8/16/2019)
   
 

Why suffering? Finding meaning and comfort when life doesn't make sense.

Author: Zacharias, Ravi
2014 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   230   ZAC    
Summary: Why would a loving and powerful God allow so much pain and suffering? Written with great respect for the complexity of the issue, the authors recognize that some who read it will be in the trenches of deep suffering themselves and others questioning the very existence of a loving God. Provides an answer to the problem of pain and suffering with emotional sensitivity and intellectual integrity.
Publisher: FaithWords/Hachette
Subjects:   SUFFERING
(Added: 8/16/2019)
   
 

The grand weaver: how God shapes us through the events of our lives.

Author: Zacharias, Ravi
2007 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   240   ZAC    
Summary: We believe that great events such as a death or a birth are guided by the hand of God. Yet we drift into feeling that our daily lives are the product of our own efforts. This book brims with penetrating stories and insights that show us otherwise.
Publisher: Zondervan
Subjects:   SPIRITUAL LIFE
(Added: 8/16/2019)
   
 

I still believe.

Author: Taff, Russ
2018 / DVD / Adults
Location: Main Library   DVD   BIO   TAF  
Summary: Shame was his prison: love set him free. The untold story of Christian music legend Russ Taff details the redeeming power of the Gospel changing hearts, saving lives, and holding a marriage together. The unimaginable obstacles of abuse, anger, shame, and alcoholism are overcome by God's love-expressed by a loving wife, supportive Christian friends, and the relentless power of the Holy Spirit.
Publisher: Fuseic Entertainment
Subjects:   MUSIC\BIOGRAPHY\SUBSTANCE ABUSE\ABUSIVE BEHAVIOR\MARRIAGE
(Added: 8/16/2019)
Note: Run time: 1 hour 44 minutes. Includes special features.