Sunday, February 20, 2011

Christianity Today: December 2010 issue now in the library

Christianity Today: December 2010 issue












This month's issue include articles on:
  • Jesus vs Paul – Jesus preached almost exclusively about the kingdom of heaven. Paul highlighted justification by faith. Some say they preached different gospels. Others say Jesus and Paul both preached justification. Still others claim both focused on the kingdom. What gives?
  • Tim Keller of Grace-Driven Justice
  • Douglas Gresham on Dawn Treader
  • YWAM’s Wonder Kids
  • God of the Multiverse
  • Collisions with Islam

Saturday, February 19, 2011

New DVD: Finding freedom from pornography

Title: Trapped ... Finding Freedom from Pornography
Call number: DVD TRA










There's a secret that many men labour to conceal. It's a secret that crosses all age, socioeconomic and racial boundaries. It's hiding an affair of the mind fueled by pornography. It begins with a quiet compromise. Soon, the shame and fear of being discovered, and the possibility of losing everything, including those they love, keep men from revealing their secret obsession. They're trapped and fell powerless to escape.

There is hope for someone caught in the trap of pornography. The purpose of this DVD produced by RBC Ministries, is to exposed the dangers of pornography and to offer help and a way out for those caught by its seduction. You'll hear firsthand from a husband and wife and three other men who lived the nightmare and now work to exposed the lies of pornography and to help others by telling their stories.

This is a 2-part documentary of 23 minutes each.

New DVD: Lord's Prayer for people with cancer

Title: Reflections on the Lord's Prayer For People With Cancer
Call number: DVD REF










"You have cancer," can be the most devastating words one can ever hear. But for many the experience of cancer becomes a time of finding God's presence in a deeper and more beautiful way!

These meditations on The Lord's Prayer with Ken Curtis build upon his previous series on Psalm 23. Ken was diagnosed with advanced cancer with little prospect for survival. While made particularly for people with cancer, the reflections are relevant for any health crisis.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

New DVD: Letters to God ... hope is contagious

Title: Letters to God ... hope is contagious
Call number: DVD LET











A new DVD from one of the producers of "Fireproof" and "Facing the Giants". This is a story about Tyler Doherty, an extraordinary eight-year-old boy armed with strong faith and courage as he faces his daily battle against cancer. Surrounded by a loving family and community, Tyler's prayers take the form of letter he sends to his ultimate pen pal, God, on a daily basis. These letters find their way into the hands of Tyler's postman, Brady, who is at a crossroads in his life, searching for meaning. Brady at first is confused over what to do, but his decision ultimately is a testament to the power of Tyler's shining spirit, bravery and grace. Inspired by a true story, Letters to God delivers a message of hope, faith and courage that others can apply to their own personal of struggles regardless of what they may face in their everyday lives.