Dobson, James

New Titles in Emmaus Library – Issue 3, Augu= st 2009

= The following titles are now available for loan from the Library:

Kan= g, C.H. The discovery of Genesis : how the truths of Genesis were found hidden in the Chinese language [222.11 = KAN]

= 220;…quickly he wrote down the character for to = create 造 and was astonished as he anal= ysed the components in this figure for the first time: 土 is dust or mud; 口 a mouth; The text in Genesis 2:7 came to mind: ‘Then the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed (with His mouth) into his nostrils the breath of life; and man bec= ame a living being (not a baby, but an adult, able to walk)…this book may represent one of the most startling theological discoveries of the ages.= 221;

Sol= omon, Robert M. The Prayer of Jesus : the Lord’s Prayer in daily life [226.96 SOL]

= 220;The prayer that Jesus taught His disciplies has had a significant role in the worship, thought and life of the historical church. There is, however, the danger that= the Lord’s Prayer may become a lost prayer in the contemporary church. It= is important that Christians revisit this Prayer and rediscover its riches and power to transform them. This book draws from the rich history of this Pray= er and explores its depths by examining each petition and clause in the Prayer= in the illuminating light of biblical teaching and the perspective of the mind= of Christ. The purpose is not on= ly to foster deeper understanding but also to encourage a deeper allegiance to Je= sus and a close union with Him in prayer, service and witness.”

Sol= omon, Robert M. Following Jesus in a fal= len world [248.4 SOL]

= 220;At the heart of Christian discipleship is the call to follow Jesus. This book examines in depth what is involved in following Jesus in a sinful and dystunctional world by explorin= g 13 key spiritual disciplines. A section is devoted to each discipline; it begi= ns with an introduction and contains chapters that explore various aspects. At= the end of each chapter are questions for personal reflection or group discussi= on. Designed to help the reader to think more deeply and live more faithfully, = this insightful and soul-nourishing book will strengthen your faith, encourage y= ou in moments of despair and inspire you to live for God.”

Sol= omon, Robert M. The race : finding the r= eal journey in life [248.4 SOL]

= 220;If life is like a race, then it is important that we make sure we are in the right race. This book uses the meta= phor of a race to explore the most important things in life that are often negle= cted in the rush, breathlessness and distractions of modern living. Using stories and insights, it dig= s into the best wisdom from the past and present to point the reader to the best life. Here is biblical wisdom= for those who are confused, exhausted or dissatisfied with the way life is goin= g, and those who are looking for a better way to live.

Chong, Francis. No more tears : reconcili= ation after adultery [248.844 CHO]

“Adultery is a cruel betrayal of trust, and trust once broken is hard to mend. But, once in a while, something br= oke can be repaired and emerge stronger and better than before. Francis Chong a= nd Dorothy Ew thought their marriage was beyond redemption. Adultery, anger, jealousy and sabotage separated them for four long years. This story of the= ir incredible journey back into each other’s arms is an inspiration for = all hurting couples and good counsel for those who wish to keep their marriage strong.”

Leo= ng, Li Khim. Adultery : I survived, true stories of women who found hope and cou= rage in the midst of betrayal [248.844 LEO]

= 220;This book was born out of grief turned to good. It is a reading not just for wom= en, but for all men, especially husbands. It is a rare glimpse into true-life accounts of women who have gone through deep betrayal and pain because of an unfaithful spouse or parent. Find out about the sense of betrayal and rejec= tion as one grieves over a languishing relationship, the loss of communication, = the spouse’s frequent late nights and absence from home. Be touched by the testimonies of t= hese women’s struggles and see how God brought His love, comfort and healing to those wh= ose husbands and families had failed them.”

Kni= ght, George W. “Church bulletin bits” #4 [254.3 KNI]

= 220;…this collection includes a wide variety of copyright-free material that can be clipped and copied in local church publications. The items are listed under 17 head= ings such as Bible, Christmas, discipleship and Christian influence, family life, humour, prayer, sentence sermons, witnessing, outreach, evangelism, and revival. More than 200 items = are included.”

Tong, Daniel. A biblical approach to Chi= nese traditions and beliefs [261.2 TON]

“Seeks to provide some guidelines on the cultural practices that believers may or = may not be a part of, and offers sound biblical reasons for them. It discusses = the major festivals celebrated, the practice of ancestral worship and tradition= al Chinese medical care, and gives a brief description of the main tenets of t= he religious philosophies that undergird these traditions. The goal, asserts the author, is s= imply to help Christians live their faith to the fullest, while maintaining the f= act that they come from an ethnic group with a long and rich heritage.”

Tong, Daniel. Chinese funeral practices : what’s right for the Christian? [261.2 TON]

“Seeks to give Christians guidelines on the practices on Chinese funeral practices. It helps Christian= s to live their faith to the fullest, while maintaining their rich heritage.R= 21;

Tong, Daniel. Chinese marriage tradition= s : what’s right for the Christian? [261.2 TON]

“Seeks to give Christians guidelines on the cultural practices found in Chinese marriage traditions. It helps Christians to live their faith to the fullest, while maintaining their rich heritage.”

Tong, Daniel. A biblical approach to feng shui & divination [261.513 TON]=

“After painstaking research, Daniel Tong unearths the root of Feng Shui and Divination, and explores some tools of the trade, like the Bagua and Luo Pa= n. In the process, he stacks up the practices against biblical teaching, and strips off superstition to reveal the truth of God’s Word for all Christians.”

Tong, Daniel. Traditional Chinese medici= ne [261.56 TON]

“Seeks to give Christians guidelines on the practices on traditional Chinese medicine. It helps Christians= to live their faith to the fullest, while maintaining their rich heritage.R= 21;

He is faithful : 1= 45 years of the Lord's work in Bethesda Hall (Bras Basah, Ang Mo Kio and Depot Walk) 1864 – 2009 (with DVD) [286.5 HE]

Contents: A brief history of Bethesda Gospel Hall (Bras Basah), 1864-1986 – Bethesda Hall (Ang Mo Kio) since 1986 – Assembly leadership : elders = and deacons – Main meetings of the assembly –Christian education – Fellowships in the assembly – Mission and outreach – Yo= uth and children’s ministries – Literature ministry – Camp ministry – Education ministry – Support ministries – Chur= ch planting at Bethesda Hall (Depot Walk) – The steward company of Singa= pore Ltd – Looking forward.

Jun= ior Collection

Kryszewski, Randy. The KJV Bible for toddlers : Bible stories for toddlers from the Old and New Testaments [220.9505 KRY]

“A unique Bible story book combining simple, retold stories with the beauty of= The King James Version. Each stor= y, which starts with a quote from the Scriptures, including the Bible referenc= e, is written specifically for two to four year olds”.

Lim, Mei Lin Audrey. Couchie learns to = pray [248.32 LIM]

“If you stil are nervous about praying, start by reading this book. In it are prayers written by many = little kids just like you. After tha= t, you too can start praying your own prayers!&nb= sp; Remember that God loves each one of you and your prayers in His own special way!”

Neo, Beng Choo Gloria. I believe I am beautiful [248.82 NEO]

“Lolli is a little girl who sells sunflowers to buy sweets and lollipops. One day,= she came to Beauty Land and was told that she was not beautiful enough. She gave aw= ay her precious possessions to look beautiful. However, she soon experienced that = the beauty she bought is short-lived. Find out what the sunflowers taught her about being truly beautiful.”