New book: The Deliberate Church by Mark Dever and Paul Alexander

The Deliberate Church: Building Your Ministry on the Gospel by Mark Dever and Paul Alexander - Dever and Alexander propose a model of complete reliance and submission to the gospel when building a healthy church. Great resource for pastors, elders, and others interested in the vitality of their church.

Book information:

Title: The Deliberate Church: Building Your Ministry on the Gospel
Authors: Mark Dever and Paul Alexander
Call number: 261 DEV

New book: Life Lessons from Revelation by Max Lucado

Life Lessons from Revelation by Max Lucado - The end of the world. How do you react to that thought? Does it make you afraid? Excited? Nervous? Full of anticipation? Full of peace? The apostle John was privileged to preview the end of the world. While in exile, he experienced an amazing vision that gave him a glimpse of heaven. He saw the final battle of good and evil. He saw God's justice. He witnessed the assured victory for believers in Christ as all hell broke loose and all heaven came forth. He saw Jesus, born in a manger, now triumphant over Satan. John's description stretches our imagination, fuels our anticipation, and comforts us as we await the final curtain call.

Book information:

Title: Life Lessons from Revelation

Author: Max Lucado

Call number: 108 LUC

New book: Life Lessons from 1, 2 & 3 John & Jude by Max Lucado

Life Lessons from 1, 2 & 3 John & Jude by Max Lucado - What inspires you? A personal motto? A quote that directs your daily life? The letters written by the apostle John and Jude focused on two simple words that define our life and permeate our actions: love and truth. These letters are full of insights and direction along with warnings and encouragement . . . all based on these two words. These words remind us that God supplies all we need. That there is a real purpose to generosity. That there are times to be tolerant and times to take a stand. That faith includes certainties. Love and truth remind us of the life-changing power in the gospel message. Want a guide to how to live? Study John and Jude's letters of love and truth.

Book information:

Title: Life Lessons from 1, 2 & 3 John & Jude

Author: Max Lucado

Call number: 108 LUC

New book: Life Lessons from 1 and 2 Peter by Max Lucado

Life Lessons from 1 and 2 Peter by Max Lucado - Has your peace been stolen? Dreams crushed? Hope lost? Life has a way of not turning out the way we want. The disciple Peter knew what it was like to go through tough times. He endured threats, punishment, time in jail, beatings, and false words. He had seen enough to know how to stay strong in tough times. So he wrote a survival manual to show how we should act and respond when life isn’t fair. His words of wisdom are beacons of hope for making it through hard times. Peter’s counsel may surprise you. But it may be just what you need to sustain you when you find that you are between the rock and a hard place.

Book information:
Title: Life Lessons from 1 and 2 Peter
Author: Max Lucado
Call number: 108 LUC

New book: Life Lessons from Hebrews by Max Lucado

Life Lessons from Hebrews by Max Lucado - The Jewish believers were torn between their new faith in Jesus and their old ways rooted in Old Testament routines and rituals. They were tempted to go back to their familiar life that seemed "good enough." But the author of Hebrews shows that when Jesus came, "the best got better." He skillfully compares these believers' old ways and their new faith, arguing that Christ is better in every way. He focuses on Jesus, his effective ministry, and his ultimate sacrifice, showing us that absolutely nothing compares to our incomparable Christ.

Book information:

Title: Life Lessons from Hebrews

Author: Max Lucado

Call number: 108 LUC

New book: Life Lessons from 1 and 2 Thessalonians by Max Lucado

Life Lessons from 1 and 2 Thessalonians by Max Lucado - The church in Thessalonica was a study in contrast. They had been a quiet and holy people. But after a while, they had become restless and impatient. They needed direction on how to live. So Paul wrote the young church two letters. The first commended the believers for their faith and encouraged them to continue living according the gospel principles he had taught. The second letter was filled with helpful hints that corrected their wrong beliefs, assumptions, and behaviors. Whether we are living a quiet and holy life or one that leaves us restless and impatient, Paul's letters encourage us. They challenge us to remain faithful in a temporary world.

Book information:

Title: Life Lessons from 1 and 2 Thessalonians

Author: Max Lucado

Call number: 108 LUC

New book: Why We Love the Church by Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck

Why We Love the Church: In Praise of Institutions and Organized Religion by Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck - This book presents the case for loving the local church. It paints a picture of the local church in all its biblical and real life guts, gaffes, and glory in an effort to edify local congregations and entice the disaffected back to the fold. It also provides a solid biblical mandate to love and be part of the body of Christ and counteract the "leave church" books that trumpet rebellion and individual felt needs.

Why We Love the Church is written for four kinds of people—the Committed, the Disgruntled, the Waffling, and the Disconnected. 

Book information: 
Title: Why We Love the Church: In Praise of Institutions and Organized Religion
Authors: Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck
Call number: 261 DEY