The complete marriage book: collected wisdom from leading marriage experts.

Author: Stoop, David, editor
2002 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   642   STO    
Summary: Thirty-two of the most-respected Christian marriage experts share answers to the most common challenges to couples today. Shows you how to make your marriage exciting, fulfilling, and strong.
Publisher: Fleming H. Revell/Baker Book House
Subjects:   MARRIAGE
(Added: 4/29/2016)
   
 

Rebuilding and defending United Methodism today.

Author: Lomperis, John
2013 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   287   LOM    
Summary: A blog from JuicyEcumenism.com with encouraging words about the future of the church.
Publisher: Institute on Religion and Democracy
Subjects:   UNITED METHODIST CHURCH\CHURCH RENEWAL
(Added: 4/29/2016)
   
 

Beginning life together: six sessions on God's purposes for your life.

Author: Eastman, Brett
2002 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   Studies   248   EAS  
Summary: A small group study built on the five biblical purposes that form the essence of Saddleback Church. God never intended for us to do life alone, but to do life together in community.
Publisher: Zondervan
Subjects: Doing Life Together series   CHRISTIAN LIFE\DVD STUDIES
(Added: 4/25/2016)
Note: A Purpose-Driven Group Resource    
 

Marriage made in Eden: a pre-modern perspective for a post-Christian world.

Author: Mathews, Alice P.
2004 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   642   MAT    
Summary: Provides a radical alternative to today's view of marriage, giving a glimpse into the historical and cultural aspects that have shaped marriage in America.
Publisher: Baker Books
Subjects:   MARRIAGE
(Added: 4/22/2016)
   
 

Rumors of God: experience the kind of faith you've only heard about: participant's guide.

Author: Whitehead, Darren
2012 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   Studies   240   WHI  
Summary: Six-session DVD-based study that transcends the shallowness of our culture and looks at the beauty of the Church rather than her failures.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson/Willow Creek
Subjects:   SPIRITUAL LIFE
(Added: 4/22/2016)
Note: Library does not have DVD at this time.    
 

In spirit and truth: United Methodist worship for the emerging church.

Author: Phillips, L. Edward
2006 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   264   PHI    
Summary: Affirming that Christian worship is by necessity both contemporary and traditional, the writers offer theological wisdom and pastoral guidance for the renewal of worship in the United Methodist Church.
Publisher: OSL Publications
Subjects:   WORSHIP\UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
(Added: 4/22/2016)
Note: OSL is the Order of St. Luke publishing ministry.    
 

My utmost for His highest: the legacy of Oswald and Biddy Chambers.

Author: Day of Discovery,
2011 / DVD / Adults
Location: Main Library   DVD   BIO   CHA  
Summary: The story behind the well-known classic and more than 30 other books that bear his name. Discover Chambers' early spiritual struggles and the grand collaboration with his wife, Biddy. Explore their spiritual journey and the formation of an amazing legacy.
Publisher: RBC Ministries
Subjects:   SPIRITUAL LIFE
(Added: 4/22/2016)
Note: Run time: 30 minutes.    
 

Someone awesome.

Author: Libby, Larry
1995 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   231   LIB  
Summary: Everyone wonders about God, because He is like nobody else. We may never have all the answers we want, but it's good to discover all the wonderful things we can about Him. He is bigger, brighter, and stronger than we ever imagined.
Publisher: Gold 'n' Honey Books
Subjects:   GOD\SPIRITUAL LIFE
(Added: 4/22/2016)
Note: Illustrated by Tim Jonke.    
 

Dear Mrs. LaRue: letters from obedience school.

Author: Teague, Mark
2002 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   FIC   TEA  
Summary: Gertrude LaRue receives funny typewritten and paw-written letters from her dog, Ike, entreating her to let him leave the Igor Brotweiler Canine Academy and come back home.
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Subjects:   ANIMALS\PETS\HUMOR
(Added: 4/22/2016)
   
 

Under cover: the promise of protection under his authority: participant's guide.

Author: Bevere, John
2001 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   Studies   235   BEV  
Summary: A study of the biblical principles of authority and our submission to the will of God.
Publisher: W Publishing/Thomas Nelson
Subjects:   SPIRITUAL LIFE\AUTHORITY
(Added: 4/22/2016)
Note: 12-session video study related to the book "Under Cover." Library has book in 235 BEV but does not have the DVD at this time.    
 

Whales and dolphins.

Author: Davidson, Susanna
2002 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   590   DAV  
Summary: Fascinating information and amazing underwater photography plus lively illustrations of dolphins and whales.
Publisher: Usborne Publishing
Subjects: Usborne Discovery Series   ANIMALS
(Added: 4/22/2016)
   
 

Remember the future: praying for the church and change.

Author: Schnase, Robert
2012 / Book / Adults
Location: Main Library   254   SCH    
Summary: Readings that cultivate hope, renew vision, and keep us attentive to the mission of Christ. Reveals the internal resistances and external challenges to the mission of the church.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Subjects:   CHURCH RENEWAL\PRAYER\LEADERSHIP
(Added: 4/22/2016)
   
 

Children's world atlas.

Author: Turnbull, Stephanie
2005 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   910   TUR  
Summary: An introduction to each continent, satellite photography of the Earth's dramatic landscapes, 60 pages of maps and how to make and use maps, gazetteer of facts about the countries of the world, and many recommended websites.
Publisher: Usborne Publishing
Subjects:   ATLASES\GEOGRAPHY
(Added: 4/22/2016)
   
 

Time traveler.

Author: Wingate, Philippa, editor
1999 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   900   WIN  
Summary: Colorful pictures and diagrams that illustrate brief stories about medieval times, the Viking age, the Roman world, and ancient Egypt.
Publisher: Usborne Publishing
Subjects:   HISTORY\TRAVEL\EUROPE\AFRICA
(Added: 4/14/2016)
   
 

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(Added: 4/14/2016)
   
 

Children's atlas of the world.

Author: Owen, Weldon
2007 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   900   OWE  
Summary: 50 detailed maps and over 3000 illustrations of the world's places, peoples, landscapes, and wildlife.. Includes fun projects, activities, and quizzes.
Publisher: Fog City Press
Subjects:   ATLASES\GEOGRAPHY
(Added: 4/14/2016)
   
 

Water hole: around the clock with animals of the grasslands.

Author: Shalev, Zahavit
2005 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   590   SHA  
Summary: A water hole is an incredible place, full of amazing things to see. Come face to face with the wonderful creatures that live and gather around it every day.
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd.
Subjects: DK 24 Hours Series   ANIMALS\AFRICA
(Added: 4/14/2016)
   
 

First encyclopedia of science.

Author: Firth, Rachel
2002 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   500   FIR  
Summary: Simple text, amazing photographs and illustrations, fun science activities, along with links to exciting web sites.
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd/Scholastic
Subjects:   SCIENCE
(Added: 4/14/2016)
Notes: Designed by Helen Wood. Illustrated by David Hancock.    
 

Children's atlas of the universe.

Author: Owen, Weldon
2007 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   520   OWE  
Summary: Up to the minute maps and diagrams explain the wonders of the universe. More than 100 illustrations of spacecraft, satellites, telescopes, and more. Includes projects, activities, and experiments.
Publisher: Weldon Owen Pty Limited
Subjects:   ATLASES\ASTRONOMY
(Added: 4/14/2016)
   
 

The best book of bugs.

Author: Llewellyn, Claire
1998 / Book / Junior
Location: Children's Library   J   590   LLE  
Summary: Describes the habits and life cycles of various insects and provides clues for identifying them in their natural habitats.
Publisher: Kingfisher/Houghton Mifflin
Subjects:   INSECTS
(Added: 4/14/2016)