Fiction for adults
NEW! The Hammer of God by Bo Giertz
Three Swedish pastors learn the necessity of relying on God's grace and promises the hard way -- through failing in their pastoral duties, through public humiliation, through self-doubt, through an inability to accept God's promise of forgiveness and sonship in their own lives, and through divisions and quarreling among their parishioners. Ultimately, each rejects the temptations of self-serving pride and over-reliance on works and permits the Holy Spirit to work through him for the glory of God and the continued ministry of the gospel.NEW! Million Dollar Mysteries series by Mindy Starns Clark
Clark creates a memorable and unique sleuth: Callie Webber, agent of a philanthropic organization. Callie's mission is to investigate non-profit organizations to assure they are legitimate and deserving of grants, which can be very generous. Each investigation draws her into a mystery which she must unravel.Titles include A Penny for Your Thoughts, Don’t Take Any Wooden Nickels, A Dime a Dozen, A Quarter for a Kiss, and The Buck Stops Here.
NEW! Morning Shade Mystery series by Lori Copeland
In A Case of Bad Taste we are introduced to Maude Diamond and the town of Morning Shade, Arkansas. Maude is a writer struggling with writer's block and trying to meet a deadline. To make matters more stressful, or so it seems at first, both her widowed daughter and her widowed mother-in-law have come to live with her. Throw in some pets with personalities of their own and a burglar around town who doesn't seem to actually take anything and you have a very humorous story. Second in the series is “Case of Crooked Letters.”CLASSIC! The Place of the Lion by Charles Williams
Living manifestations of Platonic archtypes invade the earth (a lion embodies courage, a butterfly beauty, etc.) in this supernatural thriller. The destiny of an uncharitable young woman, neurotically absorbed in her doctoral dissertation, hangs in the balance. This is a great read for anyone, but especially for those who struggle with balancing their intellectual pursuits and "the real world." Commentaries
NEW! Grace in Galatia: A Commentary on Paul's Letter to the Galatians by Ben Witherington III
Witherington makes a strong contribution to the field of scholarship on Galatians. He shows two main strengths in this commentary. First, he makes a strong case for an early dating of Galatians, placing this polemical book solidly before the Jerusalem council. Second, he brings his rhetorical skill to the text, and creates a first-rate rhetorical framework for the letter in a remarkably readable effort.NEW! John: The NIV Application Commentary by Gary M. Burge
This commentary on John helps us with both halves of the interpretive task. It shows readers how to bring the ancient message of John into a modern context, and it explains not only what the book of John meant to its original readers but also how it can speak powerfully today.
--an amazon.com reviewer
Theology
On Being Black and Reformed by Anthony J. Carter
"My goal," writes Anthony J. Carter, is to redeem and reform our understanding of "the Black American experience through the most legitimate lens available to us—theology. And the most legitimate theological perspective through which to attain this goal is the biblically based and historically grounded Reformed perspective." "A Black Reformed theological perspective on history has the primary goal of glorifying God," Carter continues. "In doing so we are confident that in turn it will be a comfort to the people of God."
NEW! Given for You: Reclaiming Calvin's Doctrine of the Lord's Supper by Keith A. Mathison
This book is an excellent and thorough overview and defense of John Calvin's orthodox position and teaching concerning the Holy Eucharist. Today's Protestants have all but completely forgotten that the Reformation was fought around the issues of the Holy Communion and what it meant. Calvin arrived at the most orthodox answer, in keeping with the Bible and the Church Fathers. NEW! The Binding of God: Calvin's Role in the Development of Covenant Theology by Peter A. Lillback
Much more than an analysis of Calvin on Covenant, this is a really helpful discussion of the historical development of Covenant Theology in general. Exposing various past misconceptions of Covenant Theology's roots, and carefully documenting its distinct progression through various reformers, Lillback in this work skillfully paints his picture with primary source material.He details how the concept of covenant in the Reformed tradition is much more than a section in a confession or a chapter in a systematic theology, but is an integrating principle or presupposition which functions as a paradigm, regulating and informing not only every area of theology, but our entire relation to God in history and eternity.
Relationships/Family Life
NEW! When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden by Sandra Glahn and William Cutrer
Glahn and Cutrer have written a "Christian guide" to the practical, moral, marital, and spiritual challenges of infertility. The books brings solid facts, detailed information, and a message of encouragement to infertile couples, and those who work with them, along with answers to questions they ask most often.NEW! Boundaries with Kids by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Cloud and Townsend adapt their landmark book on personal boundaries to parenting. Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are and who we are not. Boundaries impact all areas of our lives: physical boundaries help us determine who may touch us, mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts, emotional boundaries help us to deal with our own emotions and spiritual boundaries help us to distinguish God's will from our own.
--an amazon.com reviewer
CLASSIC! As for Me and My House by Walter Wangerin Jr.
--an amazon.com reviewer