Revival: faith as Wesley lived it. (DVD)

Author: Hamilton, Adam
2014 / DVD / Adults
Location: Main Library   Studies   287   HAM  
Summary: Join Adam Hamilton for a six-week video journey to England, through Wesley's land, life, ministry, and teachings. Wesley's story is our story, defining our faith and challenging us to rediscover our spiritual passion.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Subjects:   WESLEY, JOHN\REVIVALS
(Added: 6/11/2016)
Run time: About 10-15 minutes per session. Includes Postscript: "Why Methodism Matters" and bonus videos and previews.    
 

The way to heaven: the gospel according to John Wesley.

Author: Harper, Steve
2003 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   234   HAR    
Summary: In Wesley's order of salvation, God's grace is the keynote from start to finish. Two new chapters are included to update the content, and an updated reading list and questions for personal reflection and small group discussion make this a very practical, useful book.
Publisher: Zondervan
Subjects:   WESLEY, JOHN\SALVATION\GRACE
(Added: 5/27/2016)
Note: Previously published as "John Wesley's Message for Today." (1983)    
 

The apothecary's daughter.

Author: Klassen, Julie
2008 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   FIC   KLA    
Summary: As Lilly toils in her father's apothecary shop, preparing herbs and remedies by rote, she is haunted by memories of her mother's disappearance. Blends romance, family secrets, and fascinating historical detail along with the power of prayer.
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Subjects:   GREAT BRITAIN\ROMANCE\FAMILY LIFE\WOMEN
(Added: 5/25/2016)
Note: Discussion questions included.    
 

The awesome book of one-minute mysteries and brain teasers.

Author: Silverthorne, Sandy
2009 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   790   SIL  
Summary: Sharpen your creative thinking skills with 100 clever conundrums and perplexing puzzles. One-paragraph mysteries and hilarious cartoons provide hours of good clean fun.
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Subjects:   HUMOR\MYSTERY
(Added: 5/25/2016)
   
 

Like water in a dry land: a journey into modern Israel.

Author: Selby, Bettina
1998 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   910   SEL    
Summary: Author travels from Cyprus to the Holy Land, riding her bicycle when possible, looking for a new perspective on Israel. Fascinating account of her journey and what she learned from those who live there.
Publisher: Ulverscroft
Subjects:   TRAVEL\HOLY LAND\MIDDLE EAST\LARGE PRINT MATERIALS
(Added: 5/25/2016)
   
 

Christian counseling: a comprehensive guide.

Author: Collins, Gary K.
2007 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   253.5   COL    
Summary: Extensive coverage of the most common issues that are brought to counselors, including depression, inferiority, anxiety, homosexuality, abuse, grief, marriage problems, addictions, crises, career decisions, and aging. Discusses the causes, effects, treatment, prevention, and what the Bible says about each issue. New edition includes multicultural issues, legal and ethical issues, terrorism, coaching, technology, the internet, postmodernism, the emergent church, and other trends.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Subjects:   COUNSELING\MINISTRY
(Added: 5/24/2016)
   
 

More than a hobby.

Author: Green, David
2005 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   380   GRE    
Summary: The story of Hobby Lobby--how a $600 startup became America's home-and-craft superstore. The owners believe in keeping God and family first.
Publisher: Nelson Business
Subjects:   BUSINESS
(Added: 5/24/2016)
   
 

Leading like Jesus: workbook for the 2016 Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church

Author: Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church,
2016 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   ARCHIVES   287   FLA   2016
Summary: The annual conference workbook for clergy and lay members. June 16-18, 2016, The Buena Vista Palace Hotel, Orlando, Florida.
Publisher: Florida Conference
Subjects:   UNITED METHODIST CHURCH\FLORIDA\CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
(Added: 5/24/2016)
   
 

Jonah: a whale of a tale.

Author: Ryan, John
1992 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   221   RYA  
Summary: Light-hearted retelling of Jonah's adventure brings a favorite Bible story vividly to life.
Publisher: Lion Publishing
Subjects:   BIBLE - OLD TESTAMENT\BIBLE - STORIES
(Added: 5/19/2016)
   
 

The four gifts of love: preparing for marriage that will last a lifetime.

Author: Harley, Willard F., Jr.
1998 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   642   HAR    
Summary: The gifts of care, protection, honesty, and time are the essential ingredients for a lasting marriage.
Publisher: Fleming H. Revell
Subjects:   MARRIAGE\DATING\COMMUNICATION
(Added: 5/14/2016)
   
 

Left to tell: discovering God amidst the Rwandan holocaust.

Author: Ilibagiza, Immaculee
2006 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   BIO   ILI    
Summary: Rwandan native Ilibagiza was 22 years old and spending Easter with her devout Catholic family when the three month slaughter of nearly one million ethnic Tutsis began. A searing firsthand account of terror, survival, and unquenchable faith.
Publisher: Hay House
Subjects:   AFRICA\GENOCIDE\WAR
(Added: 5/14/2016)
   
 

Five steps to romantic love: a workbook.

Author: Harley, Willard F., Jr.
2009 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   Studies   642   HAR  
Summary: This workbook is a supplement to Dr. Harley's "Love Busters" and "His Needs, Her Needs," books that have helped countless couples fall in love again and enjoy intimate, passionate marriages.
Publisher: Revell
Subjects:   MARRIAGE\COMMUNICATION
(Added: 5/14/2016)
Notes: Worksheets, inventories, and questionnaires in easily reproducible formats.    
 

Zondervan NIV Bible commentary, Vol. 2: New Testament.

Author: Barker, Kenneth L., consulting editor
1994 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   220.7   ZON   Vol. 2  
Summary: An abridgement of the Expositor's Bible Commentary, retaining all of the essential information of the original set, the best in evangelical scholarship from a wide range of denominations. Includes charts, maps, tables, pictures and Goodrick/Kohlenberger numbers for Hebrew and Greek words that are discussed.
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House
Subjects:   BIBLE - COMMENTARIES\BIBLE - NEW TESTAMENT
(Added: 5/14/2016)
   
 

The breath of peace.

Author: Wilcock, Penelope
2016 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   FIC   WIL   HD-7  
Summary: In 14th century Yorkshire, a healer and a former monk are married and turn to an aged abbot for matrimonial advice. At the same time, the abbot is in need of the monk to help the abbey as cellarer.
Publisher: Lion Fiction
Subjects: The Hawk and The Dove series, book 7   MONASTICISM\CHURCH HISTORY\MARRIAGE
(Added: 5/14/2016)
   
 

The quick-reference guide to biblical counseling: personal and emotional issues.

Author: Clinton, Tim
2009 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   253.5   CLI    
Summary: Forty topics, spiritual insights, and easy-to-use action steps for pastors, counselors, and all believers for helping congregants, clients, and friends.
Publisher: Baker Books
Subjects:   COUNSELING\ABUSIVE BEHAVIOR\ADDICTION\GRIEF\EMOTIONAL HEALTH
(Added: 5/14/2016)
   
 

Holy nomad: the rugged road to joy.

Author: Litton, Matt
2012 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   240   LIT    
Summary: A call to realize our faith as a nomadic adventure, to discover the rugged road to joy.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Subjects:   SPIRITUAL LIFE
(Added: 5/14/2016)
   
 

Zondervan NIV Bible commentary, Vol. 1: Old Testament.

Author: Barker, Kenneth L.
1994 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   220.7   ZON   Vol. 1  
Summary: Abridged edition of "Expositor's Bible Commentary." Includes pictures, maps, and charts. Also includes Index of Goodrick/Kohlenberger Numbers.
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House
Subjects:   BIBLE - COMMENTARIES\BIBLE - OLD TESTAMENT
(Added: 5/14/2016)
   
 

Fervent: a woman's battle plan for serious, specific, and strategic prayer.

Author: Shirer, Priscilla
2015 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   242.8   SHI    
Summary: Shirer brings her new role from the 2015 film War Room into the real lives of today’s women, addressing the topics that affect them most: renewing their passion, refocusing their identity, negotiating family strife, dealing with relentless regrets, navigating impossible schedules, succeeding against temptation, weathering their worst fears, uprooting bitterness, and more.
Publisher: B & H Publishing Group
Subjects:   PRAYER\SPIRITUAL WARFARE\WOMEN
(Added: 5/14/2016)
   
 

She who laughs, lasts!

Author: Spangler, Ann, compiler
2000 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   646   SPA    
Summary: Laugh-out-loud stories from today's best-known Women of Faith: Barbara Johnson, Marilyn Meberg, Liz Curtis Higgs, Patsy Clairmont, Luci Swindoll, Becky Freeman, Thelma Wells, Sheila Walsh, Chonda Pierce, and more.
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House
Subjects:   WOMEN\HUMOR
(Added: 4/29/2016)
   
 

Take the next step: leading lasting change in the church.

Author: Weems, Lovett, H., Jr.
2003 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   254   WEE    
Summary: Clear, wise, practical roadmap for pastors and church leaders seeking to make changes in their church. How to build on the congregation's identity, discovering a bridge from their history to new ministries.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Subjects: Discoveries: Insights for Church Leadership Series   LEADERSHIP\CHURCH RENEWAL
(Added: 4/29/2016)