The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Their significance for understanding the Bible, Judaism, Jesus, and Christianity

Authors: VanderKam, James VanderKam and Peter Flint / 2004 / 296.1 Van / 10308

The story of the discovery of the first Dead Sea Scrolls has become a part of Western lore. Who has not heard about the Bedouin shepherd who threw a rock into a cave, heard a crash, went in to explore, and found the scrolls? The story in that form may be accurate, but it turns out to be something of a simplification. As a matter of fact, much remains unknown about the exact circumstances under which those scrolls were discovered. The story of the discovery at first deals with just one cave; the other ten were located at later times.

The First Love

Author: Beverly Lewis / 2018 / Fic Lew / 10304

It's the summer of 1951, and Maggie Esh is in need of some hope. Sweet-spirited and uncommonly pretty despite struggling with chronic illness, she is used to being treated kindly by the young men of her Old Order Amish church district. Yet Maggie wishes she were more like other courting-age girls so she could live a normal, healthy life.

To make matters more complicated, Dat has recently remarried, less than a year after her mother died. And while her stepmother is kind, Rachel is much younger than Mamm, and she simply doesn't understand Maggie or her illness the way Mamm did.

When tent revival meetings come to the area, Maggie is curious, and the words of the Mennonite preacher challenge her to reconsider what she knows about faith. Can she learn to trust God even when hope seems a distant dream?

The First Love

Author: Beverly Lewis / 2018 / Fic Lew / 10304

It's the summer of 1951, and Maggie Esh is in need of some hope. Sweet-spirited and uncommonly pretty despite struggling with chronic illness, she is used to being treated kindly by the young men of her Old Order Amish church district. Yet Maggie wishes she were more like other courting-age girls so she could live a normal, healthy life.

To make matters more complicated, Dat has recently remarried, less than a year after her mother died. And while her stepmother is kind, Rachel is much younger than Mamm, and she simply doesn't understand Maggie or her illness the way Mamm did.

When tent revival meetings come to the area, Maggie is curious, and the words of the Mennonite preacher challenge her to reconsider what she knows about faith. Can she learn to trust God even when hope seems a distant dream?

Women Who Risk

Secret Agents for Jesus in the Muslim World

Author: Tom & Joann Doyle / 2021 / 285.09 Doy / 10302

Despite enormous risks to themselves and their families, former Muslim women are now influencing their husbands and their children and bringing others to faith in Jesus Christ. No matter where they live, these women are the God-ordained spiritual gatekeepers of their families.

Tom and JoAnn Doyle have worked for twenty-five years in the Middle East and are master storytellers of the miraculous works of God happening in the Muslim world. With a clear call to action, they "sound the alarm" to the body of Christ, using inspirational stories straight out of the underground church—stories you don’t get on the news.

The level of oppression that women face under Islam is unfathomable to many in non-Muslim nations. Life is often a string of abuses and near-enslavement under cultural norms that are anything but “normal” to the Western mind-set.

Screen Kids: 

5 Skills Every Child Needs in Tech-Driven

Author: Gary Chapman / 2020 / 248.823 Kim / 10296

Through stories, science, and wisdom, you’ll discover how to take back your home from an overdependence on screens. Plus, you’ll learn to teach the five A+ skills that every child needs to master: affection, appreciation, anger management, apology, and attention. Learn how to:

• Protect and nurture your child’s growing brain

• Establish simple boundaries that make a huge difference

• Recognize the warning signs of gaming too much

• Raise a child who won’t gauge success through social media

• Teach your child to be safe online

Doing Life with Your Adult Children

Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out

Author:  Jim Burns / 2019 / 248.82 Bur / 10294

Doing Life with Your Adult Children helps you navigate this rich and challenging season of parenting. Speaking from his own personal and professional experience, Burns offers practical answers to the most common questions he's received over the years, including:

• My child's choices are breaking my heart--where did I go wrong?

• Is it OK to give advice to my grown child?

• What's the difference between enabling and helping?

• What boundaries should I have if my child moves back home?

• What do I do when my child doesn't seem to be maturing into adulthood?

• How do I relate to my grown child's significant other?

• What does it mean to have healthy financial boundaries?

• How can I support my grown children when I don't support their values?

The Ten commandments for Jews, Christians, and others

Editor: Roger E. Van Harn / Roger Van Harn / 222.16 Van / 10283

In this book eminent Jewish and Christian scholars come together to illuminate the Ten Commandments. Roger Van Harn has arranged the volume so that writers from both traditions dialogue over each of the Ten Words. A Christian or a Jew writes a penetrating essay about one of the commandments, followed by a shorter response from a member of the other tradition -- all done, remarkably, without sacrificing either Jewish or Christian identity.

Improving Your Serve

Author: Charles Swindoll / 2004 / 248.4 Swi / 10282

In this classic volume, Charles Swindoll uniquely shows the important aspects of authentic servanthood, such as:

What it takes to serve unselfishly

Why a servant has such a powerful influence

What challenges and rewards a servant can expect

He offers clear guidelines on developing a servant's heart and challenges you to realize the rich rewards promised in a life of authentic Christian servanthood.

Missions in Action in the 21st Century

Author: Sadiri Joy Tira / 2009 / 266 Tir/ 10280

The landscape and ministry context in the 21st Century is markedly different from the last century. Notably present are the socio-cultural forces of globalization, postmodernism, terrorism and international migration. This book is a collection of writings by various contributors, informative of the practice of Missions in the 21st Century. 

The Lord is My Shepherd  

Healing wisdom of the Twenty-third Psalm

Author: Rabbi Harold Kushner / 2004 / 223.2 Kus / 10278

The psalm does not pretend that life is ever easy, but it offers a masterful guide to living in the world with faith and courage. Drawing on over forty years of his own thinking, on other biblical scholars, and on history, Rabbi Harold Kushner gracefully demonstrates how this sustaining work can help us cope with every aspect of life, from mundane jealousies to the death of a loved one to unimaginable tragedies of global proportions.

Even Now

Author: Karen Kingsbury / 2005 / Fic Kin / 10276

Shane Galantera man ready to put down roots after years of searching. But is he making the right choice? Or is there a woman somewhere who even now remembers as does he those long-ago days . . . and a love that hasn't faded with time?

Lauren Gibbs a successful international war correspondent who gave up on happily-ever-after years ago when it was ripped away from her. Since then, she never looked back. So how come she cant put to rest the one question that haunts her: Why is life so empty?

A man and woman separated by lies and long years. . . yet who have never forgotten each other. 

Twilight's Serenade (Song of Alaska Series, Book 3)

Author: Tracie Peterson / 2010 / Fic Pet / 10274

Britta Lindquist left Sitka six years ago in an attempt to distance herself from the love of her life, Yuri Belikov. Upon her return, she finds Yuri absent and his wife about to deliver a child. When tragic circumstances ensue, Britta suddenly finds herself caring for Yuri's children--and her life intertwining with the man she's tried so hard to forget.

But Britta's other great love is for the violin, and her talent is recognized by Brenton Maltese, a conductor from England. He proposes she accept the coveted first chair position in his orchestra...and also his hand in marriage. At a crossroads, Britta must determine what her heart truly longs for--and if she's willing to fight for it.

Biblical Basis for Modern Science

Author: Henry M. Morris / 2002 / 261.55 Mor / 10262

In The Biblical Basis for Modern Science, Dr. Henry Morris teaches the relationship of biblical theology to natural science. According to Morris, the biblical account of creation has never been disproved. It has simply been rejected by people as a choice of will, not because of the evidence.

Dr. Morris, professional scientist, teacher, and Bible scholar, offers a compelling investigation of the Bible's compatibility with physical science, earth science and life science.

• Biology is the science of life, and Christ himself is "life" (John 14:6)

• Geology is the science of earth, and He is the Creator of the ends of the earth (Isaiah 40:28)

• Hydrology is the science of water, and from Him flows the "water of life" (Revelation 22:1)

Thousands of qualified scientists around the world believe in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible. The Biblical Basis for Modern Science will embolden your faith in the inerrancy of the Bible and prepare you to offer those who dispute creationism a logical and educated response.

Studies on Islam

A simple outline of the Islamic Faith

Author: Jack Budd / 1973 / 297 Bud / 10260

Islam is the only world religion to come into being since the advent of Christianity. Its adherents number some 750 million people, one-seventh of the world's population. Virile and active in propagation of its message, Islam gathers converts in greater numbers than does Christianity. 

Islamic scholars often disagree on the meaning of Arabic words, the implications of certain doctrines and on general facts regarding Muhammad and Islam. We have tried to compare as many sources as possible and have used those which seemed to be the most generally accepted by reliable scholars. 

This booklet has first produced for use by the members of the Red Sea Mission Team.

Can you still trust God?

What happens when you choose to believe

Author: Charles Stanley / 2021 / 248.4 Sta / 10258

This is a message of:

• hope for anyone struggling to reconcile the suffering and turmoil in the world with a loving God.

• truth for pastors, ministers, and Bible study leaders searching for a resource to teach their communities about God’s promises and how to deepen trust in Him.

Even when you cannot understand why God would allow certain situations to occur, these core beliefs form the basis for trusting Him. Your ability to receive the blessings God has for you is determined by the degree to which these wise truths are embedded in your soul.

The Great Good Thing

A secular Jew comes to faith in Christ

Author: Andrew Klavan / 2016 / 248.246 Kla / 10256

From his childhood outside New York City, through his years as college-dropout wanderer and on to his growing success as a writer, Andrew Klavan consumed stories. From novels and plays to movies and the Bible, literature helped him interpret the world and understand his place in it. Dropping out of college to wander the country as an itinerant journalist, he met the woman who became his wife—and tales of marriage have been central to his writing ever since. Wrestling with severe depression that took him to the brink of suicide, his reading of Hamlet and even Freud became crucial life-giving supports. And lying in bed reading Patrick O’Brien’s seafaring tales, he found the courage to say a prayer—“thank you”—that overturned his life and led, inevitably, to his baptism in New York City a few days after his father’s memorial service. The stories of Western literature led Andrew Klavan to Jesus. This is Klavan’s story of that journey.

The Purpose of Christmas

Author: Rick Warren / 2017 / 263.9 War / 10254

In his powerful yet compassionate voice, Pastor Rick Warren sounds the clarion call to “remember the reason for the season,” taking us on a journey back in time to the most wonderful story of all—the birth of the baby Jesus. Regardless of your background, religion, or circumstances, Christmas is the best news you can ever receive. Now through stirring imagery and compelling personal insights, The Purpose of Christmas honors the significance and promise of this cherished holiday.

Pastor Warren encourages you to identify and confront what drains peace from your life. He explains that the way to respond to these “peace-robbers” is to learn how to surrender to God’s will and not feel defeated or discouraged when life does not go as planned. True peace of mind is found by having unshakeable faith—knowing that God will guide you through life’s challenges.

Walking in the dust of Rabbi Jesus

How the Jewish words of Jesus can change your life

Author: Lois Tverberg / 2012 / 232.9 Tve / 10252

Our modern society, with its individualism and materialism, is very different than the tight-knit, family-oriented setting Jesus lived and taught in. What wisdom can we glean from his Eastern, biblical attitude toward life? How can knowing Jesus within this context shed light on his teachings for us today? In Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus we'll journey back in time to eavesdrop on the conversations that arose among the rabbis of Jesus' day, and consider how hearing Rabbi Jesus with the ears of a first-century disciple can bring new meaning to our faith. And we'll listen to Jewish thinkers through the ages, discovering how ideas that germinated in Jesus' time have borne fruit. Doing so will yield fresh, practical insights for following our Rabbi's teachings from a Jewish point of view.

Who are you to judge?

Learning to distinguish between truths, half-truths, and lies

Author: Erwin Lutzer / 2016 / 241 Lutzer / 10250

We live in a world that tolerates everything but judgment. What we don’t realize is that right judgment is the key to right living. Who Are You To Judge? is Lutzer’s word to a culture that hates being told how to live and to a church called to purity. After explaining the difference between judging and being judgmental, Lutzer guides Christians in discerning various critical issues, including miracles, matters of doctrine, and godly engagement with entertainment and culture.

How to Study Your Bible

Author: Kay Arthur / 1994 / 220.07 / 10248

How To Study Your Bible is a dynamic guide to cultivating step-by-step Bible study skills such as observation, interpretation, application, and more--skills that mean the difference between being a passive spectator and an active participant in God's Word!.

Hebrews

Author: Ray C. Stedman / 1992 / 227.87 Ste / 10246

For people beginning to doubt the uniqueness and supremacy of Christ, the author of the book of Hebrews provided one of the longest, most profound arguments in the New Testament. Christians today will find their understanding stretched and their loyalty confirmed by this rich presentation of our great High Priest, the Son of God, whose sacrifice of himself took away our sins and gave us continual access to God.Written in a fresh, succinct style, this commentary from a leading evangelical pastor supplies helpful background information that paves the way for our seeing what the text means for us today as well as what it meant for its original hearers

Every Job a Parable:

What Walmart greeters, nurses, and astronauts tell us about God

Author: John Van Sloten / 2017 / 248.88 Van / 10223

A Walmart greeter, a nurse, and an astronaut walk into a church. . . . They each bring with them their own exhaustions and exasperations, their own uncertainty about whether and how their work matters to God. Good news: All work matters to God, because all work reflects some aspect of the character of God. God created the world so that it runs best when it mirrors Him, and we ourselves find the most fulfillment when we recognize God behind our labor. John Van Sloten offers a fascinating and innovative reflection on vocation: Our work is a parable of God; as we work, we are icons of grace.

The Governess of Highland Hall

Author: Carrie Turansky / 2013 / Fic Tur / 10222

Worlds lie between the marketplaces of India and the halls of a magnificent country estate like Highland Hall. Will Julia be able to find her place when a governess is neither upstairs family nor downstairs help?

Missionary Julia Foster loves working alongside her parents, ministering and caring for young girls in India. But when the family must return to England due to illness, she readily accepts the burden for her parents’ financial support. Taking on a job at Highland Hall as governess, she quickly finds that teaching her four privileged, ill-mannered charges at a grand estate is more challenging than expected, and she isn’t sure what to make of the estate’s preoccupied master, Sir William Ramsey.

Widowed and left to care for his two young children and his deceased cousin’s two teenage girls, William is consumed with saving the estate from financial ruin. The last thing he needs is the distraction coming of a kindhearted-yet-determined governess who seems to be quietly transforming his household with her persuasive personality, vibrant prayer life, and strong faith.

While both are tending past wounds and guarding fragile secrets, Julia and William are determined to do what it takes to save their families--common ground that proves fertile for unexpected feelings. But will William choose Julia’s steadfast heart and faith over the wealth and power he needs to secure Highland Hall’s future? 

Grandparenting with a Purpose: 

Effective Ways to Pray for Your Grandchildren

Author:  Lillian Ann Penner / 2010 / 248.823 Pen / 10208

God gives grandparents a sacred trust-an opportunity to imprint another generation with the message of his faithfulness. You can stand in the gap by being a godly example for your grandchildren and by praying for them. Even grandparents who already pray regularly for their grandchildren will discover creative suggestions for making the practice even more meaningful. From cell phones to photo prayer journals, you'll find tools that work for you-and for your grandchildren. Lillian Ann Penner provides specific examples of prayers to help you get started, such as alphabet prayers, prayers based on special scriptures, and prayers for certain holidays. 

The H.E.A.R.T. of Grandparenting: 

Using Your Best Years for Your Greatest Legacy

Author:  Ken R. Canfield / 2018 / 248.823 Can / 10212

The H.E.A.R.T. of Grandparenting both celebrates and empowers grandparents for living their journey with success. Through his research, Biblical insight, and personal wellspring of knowledge, bestselling author and granddad of eleven, Ken Canfield wants to impart what he’s learned to you: five keys for being the best grandparent possible. Regardless of miles that separate or blended families to maneuver, your chances to be active and connected can change your family, even the world, one grandchild at a time! 

Discipling Your Grandchildren: 

Great Ideas to Help Them Know, Love, and Serve God

Author: Josh Mulvihill / 2020 / 248.823 Mul / 10210

You are a grandparent with a passion to impact your grandkids for Christ, but sometimes you struggle to find fun and meaningful ways to disciple them and leave a lasting legacy of faith. Help is at hand in Discipling Your Grandchildren, in which grandparenting expert Dr. Josh Mulvihill has compiled dozens of suggestions and strategies to help you do just that, ranging from pragmatic tips on how to better connect with your grandchildren to fun, age-appropriate activities.

Sharing God's Big Love with Little Lives: 

A Can-Do Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Author: Jean Thomason / 2017 / 248.82 Tho / 10214

In this eagerly anticipated guide for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of little ones, Jean Thomason shares her insights gleaned from more than twenty years in children’s ministry. Sharing God’s Big Love with Little Lives will affirm that God has put a child or children in your life on purpose. Using Scripture, humorous anecdotes, and insightful research, Jean equips you with fresh ideas and enthusiastic encouragement to help guide your kids as they grow into all God has created them to be.

Living Letters from the Life Application Bible

Author: Tyndale House Publishers Inc. /1989 / 225.7 Tyn / 10179

This Bible helps you understand the context of a passage, gives important background and historical information, explains difficult words and phrases, and helps you see the interrelationship within Scripture. But it does much more. It goes deeper into God's Word, helping you discover the timeless truth being communicated, see the relevance for your life, and make a personal application.

Portraits of the Great Bible-believing Scientists

Author: Franjo Stvarnik / 2018 / B Stv / 10173

"More than 60 years ago," remembered Mr. Stvarnik, "I read the books From Ancient Philosophy to Modern Science of Atoms by prof. dr. Ivan Supek, and the Images from the Lives of Great Scientists by prof. dr. Milutin Milankovic, and for me these are still the most beautiful scientific texts." From that time, as a much loving hobby, Mr. Stvarnik has studied biographies of great scientists. "I have grown up in an atheistic country," he once said, "and therefore it was a surprise to find that there were very few atheistic or agnostic scientists; the majority of them were some kind of believers in God. Actually, a good number of the greatest scientific minds were or are Bible-believing Christians."

More Than a Carpenter

Author: Josh McDowell / 2009 / 232 Mcd / 10172

With almost ten million copies in print, "More Than a Carpenter" continues to be the most powerful evangelism tool worldwide. Josh McDowell's timeless examination of the true nature of Christ and his impact on our lives is one of the best-selling Christian books ever. Written by a former skeptic of Christianity, it is a hard-hitting book for those who doubt Jesus' deity and his purpose. 

When a Jew rules the world: What the Bible really says about Israel in the plan of God

Author: Joel Richardson / 2015 / 246. Ric / 10168

"Is the Abrahamic Covenant relevant today? Has the Old Testament been replaced? How should gentile believers relate to unbelieving Jews? What exactly is Islamic Supersessionism?..." Richardson answers these questions and more as he carefully walks the reader through the most essential passages of the Bible that must be understood if one desires to combat the growing Christian anti-Semitism. As the rage and resistance of Satan to God’s plans with Israel continues to spread throughout the earth, now is the hour for discerning Christians everywhere to arm themselves with a clear understanding of these profoundly foundational matters.

People are asking...Is this the end? :

Signs of God's providence in a disturbing new world

Author: David Jeremiah / 2016 / 236.9 Jer / 10165, and LP Jer / 10166

The world seems more fractured each day. People are asking, "Is this the End?" Never have the headlines been this jarring, the cultural changes this rapid, or the moral decay this pronounced. What on earth is happening? After each new occurrence, the most oft-heard questions are, "Will the world ever be the same again?" and "Where is God in all of this?" No one can afford to ignore these warnings, but all can better understand the greater story and the role we each play in this changing world. From prophetic clues in Scripture to an understanding of the power of Christ in all believers, this book offers a clear path forward. 

The Space Trilogy : 

Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, That Hideous Strength

Author: C.S. Lewis / 2011 / Fic Lew / 10167

Out of the Silent Planet, published by the Bodley Head in 1938, encounters the imaginary and delightful world of Macalandra. In the second book, Perelandra (1943), Ransom is transported to a world of sweet smells and delicious tastes, a new Garden of Eden in which is enacted, with a difference, the story of Temptation. That Hideous Strength (1945) completes the trilogy and finds Dr Ransom returned from his travels in space and living in an English university town - where the Senior Common Room is given a mysterious depth, a more than earthly dimension which such things, in the author's view, always have in life.

Confiteri : The Praise of a Soul

Author: Shauna May / 2016 / 242.5 May / 10148

"Confiteri" is a collection of 365 daily devotions, all written in three sentences. It is a moving expression of the innermost thoughts of one believer's journey to the fountain of God's grace. Each nugget of praise will stretch the mind, nourish the heart, and prompt a heartfelt cry of praise to our Lord and King.

No God But One : Allah or Jesus? : 

A former Muslim investigates the evidence for Islam and Christianity

Author: Nabeel Qureshi / 2016 / 261.2 Qur / 10157

Having shared his journey of faith in the New York Times bestselling Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi now examines Islam and Christianity in detail, exploring areas of crucial conflict and unpacking the relevant evidence.

In this anticipated follow-up book, Nabeel reveals what he discovered in the decade following his conversion, providing a thorough and careful comparison of the evidence for Islam and Christianity--evidence that wrenched his heart and transformed his life.

The God I never knew : 

How real friendship with the Holy Spirit can change your life

Author: Robert Morris / 2013 / 231.3 Mor / 10156

In The God I Never Knew, Robert Morris clearly explains that the Holy Spirit’s chief desire is for relationship--to offer us the encouragement and guidance of a trusted friend. This insightful and biblically-based book moves beyond theological jargon, religious tradition, and cultural misconceptions to clarify what the Holy Spirit promises to do in your life:  Dwell within you, Be your helper, Guide you into all truth, Comfort you, Pray for you, Show you things to come, and Never leave you. 

It’s time to experience the Holy Spirit in a fresh, new way—to meet the God you may have never known. 

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Author: Lew Wallace / 1997 / Fic Wal / 10158

Ben-Hur is one of the best selling books of all times. This poignant novel intertwines the life stories of a Jewish charioteer named Judah Ben-Hur and Jesus Christ. It explores the themes of betrayal and redemption. Ben-Hur's family is wrongly accused and convicted of treason during the time of Christ. Ben-Hur fights to clear his family's name and is ultimately inspired by the rise of Jesus Christ and his message. A powerful, compelling novel.

Share Jesus Without Fear

Author: William Fay / 1999 / 248.5 Fay / 10163

Share Jesus Without Fear is a 4 session series focused on a simple and relational approach to witnessing that relies on the dependence of Gods power for the results. 

Looking for an easy-to-understand step-by-step no-more-excuses guide to sharing Jesus? You just found it! From his simple yet probing "Share Jesus Questions" to his list of ready responses for 36 common objections, Fay provides everything you need to get people witnessing with confidence. Includes appendixes of questions, Scriptures, and scripts. Great for group study. 

From one widow to another : conversations on the new you

Author: Miriam Neff / 2009 / 248.843 Nef / 10141

"Widow" is one title women do not want. But according to the Surgeon General’s office, 800,000 people become widows or widowers yearly in the United States alone. And when this happens, every aspect of life changes—like it or not, ready or not.

These changes add to the emotional roller coaster that most women experience after losing their husband. Miriam Neff understands the ride. As she struggled to understand and accept her new role after her husband’s death, she recognized the need for women to hear from others about their experiences and what helped them transition to this new stage of life.

From One Widow to Another offers practical advice for those facing the loss of a spouse. Drawing from her own loss, Neff walks with the reader through practical issues to a sense of encouragement.

Love Lives Here: Finding What You Need in a World Telling You What You Want

Author:  Maria Goff / 2017 / 248.84 Gof / 10145

This is a book about discovering what we really need. There are a lot of second-best options, but we weren’t made to live a second-best life. Finding what we actually need is different than what we are often offered. There are many books full of opinions, steps and programs. This isn’t one of them. This is about craving the things that matter. Things that don’t just work, but last. In a life that may seem to be all fun and games with an endless supply of balloons, author Maria Goff shows how this life is also lived with intentionality, passionate purpose, and a little planning—all of which make a life rich in legacy. But she had to figure out the help she needed first in order to live the beautiful life God wanted for her and wants for us. Love Lives Here is a collection of stories that include the ways Maria and her husband, Bob, navigated family their way, without clear instructions or a road map. It’s about what they learned to make their lives meaningful and whimsical and how they created a space for their family to grow together while they reached outward.

In the lion's Den : A shocking account of persecution and martyrdom of Christians today & how we should respond

Author: Nina Shea, Ravi Zacharias / 1997 / 272.9 She / 10142

More Christians have died for their faith in the 20th century than in the previous nineteen centuries combined. This book documents that persecution and examines reasons why American churches have remained silent on such a critical issue.

Searching issues: Alpha Course

Author: Nicky Gumbel / 1998 / 239 Gum / 10139

A revolutionary ten-week introduction to Christianity that is now being used in 65 countries, Alpha is a powerful and provocative investigation of God, salvation, the Bible, basic theology, and more. Designed for seekers, new church members, couples preparing for marriage, and those who want to brush up on the basics of the faith, Alpha creates a safe environment for all students, no matter how long they've been -- or if they are -- believers.

Oath of Honor

Author: Lynette Eason / 2018 / Fic Eas / 10135

Police officer Isabelle St. John loves her crazy, loud, law-enforcement family. With three brothers and two sisters, she's never without someone to hang out with—or fight with. And she knows they'll be there for her when things get tough. Like when her partner is murdered and she barely escapes with her own life.

Determined to discover exactly what happened, Izzy's investigation sends her headfirst into a criminal organization, possibly with cops on the payroll—including someone from her own family. With her dead partner's handsome homicide detective brother Ryan shadowing her every move, Izzy's head is spinning. How can she secure justice for her partner when doing so could mean sending someone she loves to prison? And how will she guard her heart when the man she's had a secret crush on for years won't leave her side?

Code of Valor

Author: Lynette Eason / 2019 / Fic Eas  / 10137

What Detective Brady St. John really needs is a relaxing vacation. Unfortunately, just as the sun is setting on his second day at a friend's cabin on Lake Henley, he hears a scream and races to rescue a woman from her would-be killer. When the killer escapes only to return to finish the job, Brady vows to utilize all of his many resources to keep her safe—and catch those who would see her dead.

Financial crimes investigator Emily Chastain doesn't trust many people. And even though she let the detective who saved her life in on a few pertinent facts about why she was being attacked, there are some things you just don't share with a stranger. Little does she suspect that the secret she is keeping just might get them both killed. 

Hidden Peril 

Author: Irene Hannon / 2018 / Fic Han / 10133

As teenagers, Kristin Dane and her two best friends took a vow to make the world a better place. Twenty years later, she's fulfilling that pledge through her fair trade shop that features products from around the world. All is well until, one by one, people connected to the shop begin dying.

Detective Luke Carter, new to the St. Louis PD, wants to know why. Before he can answer that question, however, the FBI weighs in and Kristin suddenly finds herself in the middle of international intrigue--and in the sights of the ruthless mastermind behind an ingenious and deadly, scheme. Can this cold-blooded killer be stopped before more people die . . . including Kristin?

Surviving in an angry world : finding your way to personal peace

Author: Charles Stanley / 2010 / 241.3 Sta / 10131

With compassion and a wealth of biblical understanding, Stanley explains that the measure of a person is "the size of thing that makes them angry." He goes on to distinguish between healthy and harmful anger and reminds us that "righteous indignation" is a divine emotion. However, he skillfully explains that misguided anger eats away at ourselves, our relationships with others, and our relationship with God. By helping readers look honestly at the source of their anger, he gently leads them to the ability to truly forgive and find the peace they seek.