New Titles in Emmaus Library  Issue 2 April 2011

 

 

 
 


Yap, Wai Keong. The Beatitudes [226.93 YAP]
“The Sermon on the Mount, in particular the Beatitudes, could almost be the most forthright teaching on being right with God and on being a true disciple of Christ. If only Christians could follow the virtues expounded by Christ with a die-hard attitude given by the Holy Spirit, we will become true salt and light of the world. This book on the Sermon of the Mount seeks to present in a simple and straightforward manner the principles that would enable Christians to live true to their claim to be Christ’s followers.” 

Ice, Thomas. What the Bible says about heaven & eternity [236.24 ICE]

“Looks at references in Scripture to the future for both Christians and unbelievers in a question-and-answer format.  The answers they uncover are comforting and exciting for the person who is trusting in Christ, and an encouragement for those without a personal relationship with Jesus to trust him as Saviour”.

 

Hitchcock, Mark. 2012 : the Bible and the end of the world [236.9 HIT]

“The ancient Mayans were expert astronomers, and their advanced calendar cycles end on Dec 21, 2012. This has spurred worldwide speculation that 21/12/12 will be a catastrophic day of apocalyptic for the entire globe. The doomsday scenarios include destructive solar storms, massive earthquakes, a polar shift of the earth’s magnetic fields, and total annihilation. Missing from all the furore is a biblical perspective.  Bestselling author and prophecy expert Mark Hitchcock examines the following questions:

      -      why Dec 21, 2012?

-          can we trust the Mayan alarm clock?

-          Does the Bible say anything about 2012?

-          What signs will tell us that Armageddon is near?

This book provides a fascinating survey of both the historical past and the prophetic future.”

Note: Reader is advised to read till the end. The answer to all the myths and theories only comes later in the book.

 

Buckingham, Jamie. Daughter of destiny [243 BUC]

“Wherever Kathryn Kuhlman went, people who once thought miracles impossible learned to believe in miracles. Before she died, she asked that only Jamie Buckingham be allowed to write her official biography – withholding nothing. Here, then, is the story, not of a plaster saint, but of a very human woman – of marriage and divorce, of betrayal within her own staff, of the shadowy events that surrounded her death. It is the story of Kathryn Kuhlman that few knew, as she wanted it told. It is the story of the redhead from Missouri who became the foremost woman evangelist of the 20th century."

 

Chan, Edmond. Growing deep In God : integrating theology & prayer

[248.32 CHA]

“Prayer and disciple making cannot be divorced!  A crucial part of following our Master is to be “growing deep in God” through prayer.  The crucial work of the Kingdom of God must be carried out in fervent consecrated prayer.  Jesus modelled it most profoundly in His earthly life and ministry.  The disciples’ stirring cry = “Lord, teach us to pray!” – is most needed today.”

 

Briscoe, D. Stuart. Secrets of spiritual stamina [248.4 BRI]

Do you long for a daily, meaningful relationship with God? One that will sustain you through the good and difficult times and produce an ever-growing faith?  The author provides counsel on making your Christian life work for you, including 72 thought-provoking readings on : Who is Jesus? What is a Christian? Where am I heading? How should I act? Who can I count on?  How does my family fit in? What about work? How can I get involved? How can I stay on track?

 

Anderson, Neil T. Stomping Out Fear [248.83 AND]

Contents: The fear factor -- A world living in fear -- Fearful heart -- Overcoming the fear of man -- Overcoming the fear of death -- Overcoming the fear of failure -- Overcoming panic attacks -- Breaking strongholds of fear -- Building a stronghold of faith -- The fear that destroys all other fears -- Steps to freedom in Christ.

 

 

Fernando, Ajith. After the tsunami : biblical reflections on how Christians are to respond to calamities [248.86 FER]

“A booklet to minister to anyone who faces any kind of deep crisis.”

 

Roberto, Ardy.  The heart of healing : help for you and your loved ones

[248.86 ROB]

“Cancer. Heart disease. Stroke. Lupus. What do you do when someone you love is afflicted with a life-threatening illness? What do you do when you are the one who is sick? In this very personal book, author and entrepreneur Ardy Roberto shares his learning as he chronicles his experiences while taking care of his wife who was stricken with lupus. Ardy shows how we can give HELP – Hope, Encouragement, Love, and Prayers – for “healing depends not just on medicine but also on the things that feed the spirit, mind and heart.”

 

Vujicic, Nick. Life without limits [248.86 VUJ]

 Born without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic overcame his disability to live not just independently but a rich, fulfilling life, becoming a model for anyone seeking true happiness. Now an internationally successful motivational speaker, his central message is that the most important goal for anyone is to find their life's purpose despite whatever difficulties or seemingly impossible odds stand in their way 

 

Chew, Jim.  When you cross cultures : vital issues facing Christian missions [266 CHE]

 “Jim Chew has served for thirty years as a missionary. This book is born from his concern that many of these “two-thirds world” missionaries and lay workers (as well as many from “developed” lands) are entering upon cross cultural work with inadequate preparation for that increasingly complex task.  This means that they are being subjected to unnecessary and avoidable stresses and strains.  Jim shares keen insights that will provide invaluable counsel to both candidates and missionaries who are struggling with the complex problems of inter-cultural adaptation.  The term “tent-makers” (after Paul) has been used of suitably qualified professional or business people, who at the call of God enter these lands, to make a bona fide contribution to their development.  By their diligence and effective lifestyle, and low-key witness as opportunity offers, they commend the Gospel to the many hungry hearts around them. The counsel here could help the tentmaker from many unavoidable mistakes, and also shows how to exploit the situation to the maximum for Christ and the national church.”

 

Choo, Jiamin. Out of the harbour : a young person’s voyage of faith on the ship Doulos [266 CHO]

 “After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the National University of Singapore, Jiamin became a volunteer crew member on board Doulos, the world’s oldest ocean-going passenger ship built in 1914. From 2005 to 2009, she sailed to over 30 countries to bring a message of hope, and learnt to love the world beyond her shore, one port at a time. Jiamin is now back in Singapore, serving with OM, an interdenominational missions organisation dedicated to transforming lives and communities.” 

 

Roberts, Dana. Secrets of Watchman Nee [266 ROB]

“Provocative, thoughtful, insightful analysis of the real Watchman Nee: how he lived, what he taught, how he influenced contemporary Christianity, and which parts of contemporary Christianity and Chinese culture influenced him more than anyone realised. Dana Roberts unravels the myths and reveals the man.”

 

The challenge and impact of globalisation – towards a Biblical response / edited by Tong Suit Chee and Allan Wong [269.2 CHA]

“Contents: 1. Introduction to globalisation – 2, Living in an age of extremes – 3. The transformation(s) of everyday life – 4. The transforming vision – 5. Globalisation and the Church – 6. Some socio-economic dimensions of globalisation today – 7. Globalisation and missions – 8. Globalisation and missiology – Asian contributions to the debate - 9. Globalisation and the economy – a system response – 10. Between north and south, between east and west – 11. The challenges of globalisation on evangelism – a personal reflection.

 

CDs

 

Moen, Don.  Rivers of joy [782.254 MOE]

1 CD (54 mins)

Contents: We give You glory -- I will rejoice -- Glorious God -- God is good all the time -- Celebrate the Lord of love -- God is good all the time (reprise) -- You make me lie down in green pastures -- Come to the river of life -- Be it unto me -- Heal me O Lord -- Lord we welcome You -- Jesus we enthrone You -- Shout to The Lord -- Jesus You are so good.

 

20 A Cappella Hymns [782.254 TWE]

1 CD

Contents: When I survey the wondrous cross -- Holy, holy, holy -- All hail the power of Jesus' name -- O love that wilt not let me go -- Breathe on me breath of God -- Guide me, O thou great Jehovah -- Search me O God -- Nearer my God, to thee -- For the beauty of the earth -- I surrender all -- O God, our help in ages past -- Amazing grace -- More love to Thee -- The church's one foundation -- Glorious things of Thee are spoken -- There is a fountain -- Whiter than snow -- O happy day -- To God be the glory -- Beneath the cross of Jesus.

 

Praise & worship [782.254 PRA]

1 CD

Contents: Celebrate Jesus -- Ancient of days -- Majesty -- Lord, I lift Your name on high -- Victory chant -- Shine, Jesus, shine -- We bring the sacrifice of praise -- I worship You almighty God -- Shout to the Lord -- Give thanks  -- Glorify Thy name  -- I exalt Thee  -- More precious than silver -- As the deer -- Change my heart, oh God -- Blessed be the Lord God almighty.

 

DVDs

 

Genesis – Part 1 / Kurt Wise [Precept upon precept] [222.11 GEN]

1 DVD

Contents: Lesson 1. Creation: is it important? - Lesson 2. Can a Creator be inferred from creation? - Lesson 3. Why young-age origins is a watershed : issue for Christians – Lesson 4. The days of creation : a closer look. – Lesson 5. How to give an answer – Lesson 6. The doctrine of man.

 

 

Genesis – Part 2 / Kurt Wise [Precept upon precept] [222.11 GEN]

1 DVD

Contents: Lesson 1. The creation foundation : knowing Him more - Lesson 2. Satan and his attacks - Lesson 3. Temptation and its fault – Lesson 4. The problem of evil – Lesson 5. Marriage – Lesson 6. The one true way to God – Lesson 7. Judgment – Lesson 8. The flood, the ark, and the dinosaurs – Lesson 9. The physical evidence of the flood – Lesson 10. The post-flood world.