New DVD: Every Man A Son, Speaker: Dr Josh McDowell

Title: Every Man A Son (Speaker: Dr Josh McDowell)
Call number: DVD MCD










Come join Dr Josh McDowell, a respected authority on manhood issues, as he explores how we can positively learn from our experiences as sons, relate more meaningfully with our fathers, impact our current generation and leave a lasting legacy in our next generations.

New children's DVD - Torchlighters Heroes of the Faith: The John Bunyan Story

Title: Torchlighters Heroes of the Faith: The John Bunyan Story
Call number: DVD[C] TOR










John Bunyan is a hard-working family man. As a tinker, he goes from town to town, mending pots and pans for all who will pay. He’s put aside the pranks of youth and his rough days as a soldier and is trying hard to live a good clean life. No cursing, no fighting and no stealing! But despite all his efforts, John can’t free himself from a heavy burden of guilt. Fear of eternal damnation haunts him day and night. Finally, a chance meeting helps John to understand that he must hand his sin over to the One who can carry the load. Once he’s free of the burden of guilt, John is like a new man. Nothing can stop him from sharing the good news of salvation with others. Before long, this uneducated tinker is preaching to crowds that are hungry for solid spiritual food.

There’s just one problem. Preaching outside of the official church is illegal in England in 1660. When the authorities learn of the tinker-preacher and the large crowds coming to hear him, they draw up the necessary papers and send their officers to do the dirty work. If Bunyan preaches even one sentence, he will be arrested and thrown into prison. With his wife, his children and his congregation watching, John Bunyan steps to the pulpit. With a glance toward the waiting officers and their arrest warrant, Bunyan takes a deep breath and begins his sermon. He would rather follow his calling and suffer the consequences than cower in fear as a free man.

Once in prison, John’s ministry continues in a new way. The man with little education and much personal grief uncovers a distinct talent for writing. After completing several non-fiction books, John begins the most important work of his life. The Pilgrim’s Progress follows the struggle of a Christian pilgrim to stay true to his beliefs, avoid temptations, and remain on the narrow path to reach heaven. Published in 1678, this book’s description of Christianity as a journey containing both highs and lows has impacted countless millions of people. After the Bible, it has been the most circulated Christian work of all time. John Bunyan’s life was filled with challenges and victories. No matter what his circumstances, this torchlighter followed God to the fullest. Like the main character in his book, Bunyan used all his gifts and resources to press on through thick and thin. His message still rings true today.

New children's DVD - Torchlighters Heroes of the Faith: The Jim Elliot Story

Title: Torchlighters Heroes of the Faith: The Jim Elliot Story
Call number: DVD[C] TOR










Geared for children ages 8-12, this stunning, half-hour, action-packed program uses top quality animation to bring to life the story of missionary martyr Jim Elliot.

The year was 1956. From the steamy jungles of Ecuador, news spread around the world that five young American men were mercilessly killed by members of the Auca tribe (now known as the Waodani) - a people those young men had gone to serve and befriend. That seemingly senseless tragedy a half century ago has become an inspirational marvel as that same tribe is now friends with the families of those they killed! This is the story of one of those brave torchlighters - Jim Elliot.

Jim Elliot spent his youth preparing to share the Gospel with those who'd never heard it. But nothing could have prepared him for the dangers and challenges he'd face in the jungles of Ecuador. The remote Auca tribe was suspicious and antagonistic toward even the most friendly of gestures from outsiders. Would Jim and his fellow missionaries ever be able to break down the hostile barriers and carry a torch of faith to this savage people determined to attack all outsiders?

In this inaugural Torchlighters episode we follow Jim's adventures from his college years to his work in the jungles, showing young people his faith in action as he answers God's call to do the seemingly impossible.

Christianity Today: December 2011 issue now in the library

Christianity Today December 2011 issue












This month's issue includes articles on:

• Why we need Jesus: Reason and morality cannot show us a good and gracious God. Gor that, we need the Incarnation
• My perfect child
• Ohio's global church
• Bible ups and downs
• Scholar Craig Keener verifies modern miracles
• Carolyn Arends 'nails' humility

Christianity Today: November 2011 issue now in the library

Christianity Today November 2011 issue












This month's issue includes articles on:

• City Lights: These Christians no longer just want Portland fixed - they want it to flourish. Introducing CT's series on cities.
• False intimacy with God
• Sexy abstinence
• Archaeology's rebel
• David Neff: Our African faith
• Malaysian Bishop Hwa Yung: Expand American Missions!

New children's DVD - Torchlighters Heroes of the Faith: The William Tyndale Story

Title: Torchlighters Heroes of the Faith: The William Tyndale Story
Call number: DVD[C] TOR










The year is 1536. William Tyndale is a hunted fugitive. King Henry VIII has ordered his bounty hunters to stop at nothing to track down and arrest this “dangerous man.” His crime? Murder? Theft? Espionage? No. Nothing of the sort. William’s “crime” is translating the Scriptures into English for the common people.

The church and government authorities have made it illegal to read, write or even speak the sacred Scriptures in English. The most important book ever written is unavailable to those who desperately need it. Convinced that God’s Word is for all people, William defies the authorities and begins the difficult and dangerous work of translating the Old and New Testaments. This episode of The Torchlighters follows William’s adventures as he works in secret, moving from town to town as a fugitive to avoid capture. Friends and allies help him along, but enemies may be lurking around any corner. Will he be able to complete his task before being found and arrested?

Children will be challenged by William’s devotion to bring God’s word to every man, even at the risk of his own life.

New DVD: Facing The Giants

Title: Facing The Giants
Call number: DVD FAC











From the award-winning producers of FLYWHEEL comes a new, action-packed, family-friendly drama about a high school football coach who draws up a new game plan for his team … and himself.

In his six years of coaching, Grant Taylor has never had a winning season. Even the hope of a new season is squelched when the best player on his Shiloh Eagles decides to transfer schools. After losing their first three games of the season, the coach discovers a group of fathers are plotting to have him fired. Combined with pressures at home, Coach Taylor has lost hope in his battle against fear and failure.

However, an unexpected challenge helps him find a purpose bigger than just victories. Daring to trust God to do the impossible, Coach Taylor and the Eagles discover how faith plays out on the field … and off.

With God, all things are possible …

New Veggie Tales DVD - Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush

Title: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush
Call number: DVD[C] VEG










Minnesota Cuke dons his fedora to help us out with a lesson in dealing with bullies! Does the Lost Hairbrush of Sampson, the strongest man who ever lived, have secret powers? Professor Rattan thinks it does, and he wants to find it to take control of Niagra Falls! Trek across the Globe from Moose Lake to Malta in this exciting adventure. See how Minnesota Cuke discovers the true source of Sampson's strength!

New book - Rick Warren and the Purpose that Drives Him

Title: Rick Warren and the Purpose that Drives Him: An Insider Look at the Phenomenal Bestseller
Author: Richard Abanes
Call number: 267.3 ABA








Millions of Christians and non–Christians have purchased The Purpose–Driven Life, inspired or intrigued by Rick Warren’s teachings and his way of “doing church.”

Now, bestselling author Richard Abanes—a former staff member at Warren’s church—takes a balanced, positive look at the controversy over the “purpose–driven” concepts, offering

• a concise history of Warren’s work and an inside view of the man himself
• a user–friendly point/counterpoint section addressing criticisms and concerns—and correcting misperceptions
• an exclusive interview with Warren that asks the questions people want answers to

Christians will find help understanding the issues. The general reader will come away informed about—even inspired by—the story of a man and what his God is doing through him.

New book - In His Steps by Charles Sheldon

Title: In His Steps
Author: Charles M. Sheldon
Call number: 201 SHE










The penetrating and provocative question "What would Jesus do?" in all of life's complex situations, is the central theme of this book. It is the soul-stirring novel of men and women torn between their faith and the demands, compulsions, and temptations of life. Dr. Henry Maxwell, respected pastor of the First Church of Raymond, struggled with the idea that Christian discipleship demanded more than mental assent. He vowed to preface every attitude and action of his own life with the question: What would Jesus do in this situation if He were me? Electrifying his congregation with the same challenge, people responded with agreement to try it for one year. This book is the moving, dramatic story of a handful of Americans--a newspaper editor, a college president, a railroad executive, a pastor, a singer, a writer, a wealthy philanthropist--who pledge to walk in "the steps of Jesus." At each turning point in their daily lives, they must ask: "What would Jesus do?" For decades, readers have been gripped by this narrative and have been challenged by its implications for their own lives. In His Steps is a convincing testimony to the worth and influence of Christian witness in all of life. A Christian classic every Christian should read!