Dobson, James

New Titles = in Emmaus Library – Issue 1, February 2010

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

Salisbury, Judy. A Christian Woman’s Guide to Reasons for = Faith : understanding why you believe= [231.042 SAL]

“…In her lively, straightforward style, Judy Salisbury talks over such issues as=

- Does God exist? Can I trust the Bible?

- Does Christianity oppress women?

- Is there really such a thing as truth?=

- How can God allow evil and suffering to exist?

- What difference does Jesus make anyway?

As you feel more confident with answers to these questions, you will be able to help people who are looking for something, or someone – and you will = also gain assurance that your God and faith are rock-solid for eternity.

Borg, Marchus J.&nbs= p; The First Christmas [232.921 BOR]

“…two of today’s top Jesus scholars, Borg and Dominic = Crossan, join forces to show how history has biased our reading of the nativity stor= y as it appears in the gospels of Matthew and Luke. They explore the beginning of the life of Christ, peeling away the sentimentalism that has built up over = the last two thousand years around this most well known of all stories to reveal the truth of what the gospels actually say. Borg and Cros= san help us to see this well-known narrative afresh by answering the question, “What do these stories mean?” in the context of both the first century and the twenty-first century. They successfully show that the Christmas story, read in its original context, is far richer and more challenging than people imagine.”

Tchividjian, Tullian. Do I Know God? Finding certainty in life’s = most important relationship
[239 TCH]

“”Written with a wide range of readers in mind: those outside the Christian faith, ne= wer Christ followers who feel confused about their relationship with God, and long-time Christians who have never gotten clarity on key questions like eternal security and assurance of salvation, faith, and works. Tullian (grandson of Billy Graham) shows readers how = to discover a genuine, vibrant, and enduring relationship with God. And it all begins with the vital question: Do I know God?”

Murray, Andrew. Prayer Power [248.32 MUR]

“Through Andrew Murray’s scriptural insights, you will discover how to…<= o:p>

- Find rest in Christ

- Receive God’s forgiveness

- Live a lie of faith and miracles

- Obtain powerful results to prayers

- Bring the unsaved to the Lord

- Have joy in your heart

- Defeat Satan’s attacks.

In these inspiring pages, you will uncover the prayer secrets of Paul and Jesus Himself, as well as those of Hudson Taylor and George Muller. As you come to know that nothing is impossible with our prayer-hearing God, you will also realize that He is waiting to abundantly answer your prayers with showers of blessings.

Chaddock, Robin. How to Find Your Personal Path to Success [248.4 CHA]

…helps you find the God-given purposes that will bring you joy. Takes you step-by-step through a revealing process that uncovers your primary passions and greatest strengths, and then provides a framework for discover= ing how to use them to achieve satisfaction and fulfillment. You will discover how to:

- Nurture and grow your strengths

- Use your talents and gifts creatively and effectively

- Positively impact your sphere of influence

- Bring out the best in the people around you

- Develop a more intimate relationship with God.

The easy-to-read chapters include fun and challenging questions to help you identify your core beliefs and clarify your goals. Knowing your personal pa= th to success enables you to live confidently, experience happiness, encourage family and friends, and help others.”

Osteen, Victoria. Love Your Life : living happy, healthy &= amp; whole [248.4 OST]

“…Victoria shares = from her personal journey of faith the lessons she’s learned that have made her the woman she is today. No ma= tter where you are in your life, no matter what responsibilities you may carry, = you have more power inside you than you realize; all you have to do is tap into what is already there! A life= well lived does not come easily; you have to set out for it, look for it, and ma= ke it happen. Shows how to turn the challenges of each day into opportunities = to love and appreciate all that you are.”

Tan, Lai Yong. Two ears but only one mouth : anatomy of wisdom : lessons from Yunnan : insights from Proverbs. [248.4 TAN]

“…The book of Proverbs concerns many matters of everyday life…I would whole heartedly testify that Proverbs has helped me grow a little wiser and I am privileged to share these lessons from my family’s journey in Yunnan. Besides, we are pleased to have sh= ared portions of this journey with enthusiastic students from Kuo Chuan= Presbyterian Secondary School and CHIJ Katong Convent= who have come and worked alongside village schools in Yunnan since 2005. These trips to the impoverished areas teach Singapore students the wisdom of thrift and compassion. ”

Tan, Lai Yong. Just a Moment [248.4 TAN]

“…about moments with kids, at work, at rest and with my mom.”

“…may you…also learn to pause and take just a moment to capture routine eve= nts of your life and see the Lord’s hand in all of those little details. = When you do just that, you begin to appreciate, as Lai Yong has, that life’= ;s little events too are worth taking a moment to enjoy.” – Lok Vi Ming, Chairman, Bethesda Care & Counseling Services Centre.

Acho, O. Sonny. If Only You Knew = ; Unmasking the Hidden Pain in Your Church [253 ACH]

“Although Christians are quite adept at masking their pain behind smiles and handshak= es, we experience pain and suffering in proportions equal to the non-Christian world. Dr. O. Sonny Acho has written If You Only Knew... to awaken church leaders and the church in general to the pain of t= hose in the pews. He challenges preachers to go beyond preaching, and parishione= rs to be more involved in the day-to-day struggles of those within the body. By informing leaders, Dr. Acho believes they will = better train their flock to get into each other's lives, relieve pain, and help ea= ch other live more like Christ.”

What to Do When You Don’= t Want to Go to Church / [compiled by] PeggySue Wells & Pa= t Palau [264 WHE]

Pat Palau and PeggySue Wells have talked with hundr= eds of people who have openly shared their feelings, their joys and their frustrat= ions about “going to church.”

- Why do some people not want to go to church, and what are some remedies that have been used

- Why do some prodigals eventually return to the church?

- What are some of the deep wounds and conflicts that occur within the church family, and how have the injured found healing?

Wilder-Smith, Annelies. Grasping heaven : Tami L. Fisk : a young doctor's journey to = China and beyond [266 WIL]=

“Grasping Heaven is the story of a young lady doctor f= rom Denver Dr Tami Fisk. Her journey led her to do pioneer work among the Yi minority in the Great Cold Mountains of West China. After three years her pro= mising time in China was cut short as she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. The ensuing sto= ry is her final journey that ultimately led to her death. A story of faith, courage with a remarkable sense of humor. With excerpts from Tami's journal, = the book shares her anecdotes and observations of the Yi people in China, = in particular her stories of being a Martian. Along with the interesting, and often funny entries included in Grasping Heaven, the book provides an introduction to the new organization named MSI which was founded by Dr Jim Taylor III, the great-grandson of Hudson Taylor. It also gives a glimpse in= to the life and beliefs of the Yi people, a plight that will hopefully attract some readers to consider living and working among them. Finally, Tami’= ;s insights on heaven are an encouragement and will serve as an eye-opener to = many readers. A final poem by Tami clearly tells how she has grasped heaven…”

Junior Collection

De Graaf, Anne.&n= bsp; Egypt : from Joseph to Moses (Children&#= 8217;s Bible Library, Book 3) [221 DE]

“Covers Genesis chapter 41 to the end and the firs= t 11 chapters of the Book of Exodus. Tw= enty stories pick up the thread of Joseph in Egypt, describe Pharoah’s palace, and depict the plight of the Hebrew people as Egyptian slaves. God sends ten plaques as Moses beg= s for their release.”

Brierley, Jane. = The Story of Creation [Little Bible story pop-ups] [222.11 BRI]<= /span>

Brierley, Jane. = Noah’s Ark [Little Bible story pop-ups] [222.11 BRI]

Brierley, Jane. = The Story of Moses [Little Bible story pop-ups] [222.12 BRI]

Brierley, Jane. = David and Goliath [Little Bible story pop-ups] [222.43 BRI]

Brierley, Jane. = The Life of Jesus [Little Bible story pop-ups] [232.901 BRI]

Brierley, Jane. Baby Jesus is Born [Little Bible = story pop-ups] = [232.921 BRI]

MacKenzie, Carine. The = Life of Jesus [232.901 MAC]

“Who is Jesus? What did He do? What’s He really like? Do you want to know more about Jes= us and all the things He said and did? This book will help you to find out more than just what He did 2,000 years ago. It will tell you w= hat He’s doing now and how you can get to know Him.”

Couchie Learns to Pray / Lim Audrey Mei Lin … [= et al.] [248.32 COU]<= /span>

“…there is no such thing as a good prayer or a bad prayer. All prayers are loved and welcomed= by God. All prayers are treated in their own special way by our Heavenly Father If you still are nervous about praying, start by reading this book. In it are pray= ers written by many little kids just like you. After that, you too can start praying yo= ur own prayers! Remember that God loves each one of you and your prayers in His own special way! “=

DVD Collection<= /o:p>

God's outl= aw : the story of William Tyndale [266 GOD]=

1 DVD (93 mins)

“A true s= tory about international politics, church intrigue, cold-blooded betrayal, and f= alse justice ending in a criminal’s death. But it’s also about victorio= us faith and spiritual triumph over some of the greatest political and religio= us forces known in the 16^th century. A simple God-seeking man, William Tyndale somehow became one of the most wanted men in England and all of Europe. Pursued by King Henry VIII, Lord Chancellor Sir Thomas More, and the Pope’s personal legate Cardinal Wolsey, he darted across Europe to avoid capture – always pushing to complete the task that obsessed him. The = task was translating the Bible into English and publishing it for his fellow countrymen – Englishmen who lived in a country where the Bible and ev= en prayers in English were outlawed by a harsh and rigid religious establishme= nt. Today he is renowned as “the father of the English Bible,” and = is recognized as one of the major leaders of the English Reformation. But the tale of how he lived and d= ied as “God’s outlaw” is a compelling “rest-of-the-story,” and is especially a moving encouragement f= or modern people of faith.”

John Hus [266 JOH]

1 DVD (55 mins)

“The history books make little mention of this Bohemian priest and scholar who l= ived 100 years before Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation. Yet, John Hus was convinced and ta= ught openly that the Bible should be presented in the language of the people, th= at salvation comes by faith in Jesus Christ, and the Word of God is the final authority. He taught in the <= st1:place w:st=3D"on">University of Prague and as a pastor, challenged= the abuses of medieval Christendom. Intrigue and false promises weave a powerful story of one man’s commitment to faith in Jesus Christ. He was summoned to the Council of Constance and promised safety, but he was betrayed. In the end, Hus was accused, impri= soned, and charged with heresy. Ultimately, he was condemned and burned at the stake as a heretic. He died singling, July 6, 1415.”