New book - More Than a Carpenter

Title: More Than a Carpenter
Author: Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell
Call number: 137 MCD










The inspirational classic, More than a Carpenter, is now updated for a new generation of seekers with a fresh look, revised material, and a new chapter that addresses questions commonly raised today. Former skeptic Josh McDowell is now joined by his son Sean as they examine the evidence about Jesus. Is he really the Lord he claimed to be? How can we know for sure? More than a Carpenter offers arguments for faith from a skeptic turned believer. Since its original publication in 1977, this modern classic has sold over 15 million copies, been translated into dozens of languages, and introduced countless people to the real Jesus. Now with new content that addresses questions raised by today’s popular atheist writers.

New book - The Lotus and The Cross

Title: The Lotus and The Cross
Author: Ravi Zacharias
Call number: 138 ZAC










Have you ever wondered what Jesus would say to Mohammed? Or Buddha? Or Oscar Wilde? Maybe you have a friend who practices another religion or admires a more contemporary figure. Drop in on a conversation between Jesus and some well-known individuals whose search for the meaning of life took them in many directions -- and influenced millions. Popular scholar Ravi Zacharias sets a captivating scene in this first in the intriguing Conversations with Jesus books. Through dialogue between Christ and Gautama Buddha that reveals Jesus' warm, impassioned concern for all people, God's true nature is explored.

New Veggie Tales DVD - Sweetpea Beauty

Title: Sweetpea Beauty
Call number: DVD[C] VEG











Sweetpea Beauty knows that what's on the inside is what matters most, but insecure Queen Blueberry can't see past her own reflection! Will Sweetpea save the Queen from the lies of the tricky mirror and help her understand she's special just the way God made her? Find out in this fairy "Veggie" tale about the real meaning of true beauty.

Features the song "Beautiful For Me" from Dove Award winning artist Nichole Nordeman.  Also includes the new Silly Song Pants.  Plus, the almost-classic tale of Snoodlerella -- A self-conscious Snoodlerella is the star of the ball after getting an extreme makeover. Her life of glamor is short-lived as the clock strikes midnight and her glasses, braces and insecurities return. Will she be able to see herself as the good King sees her -- unique, beautiful and perfect just the way she is?

New Veggie Tales DVD - Lessons From The Sock Drawer

Title:  Lessons From The Sock Drawer
Call number: DVD[C] VEG











Features a (neatly folded) collection of 15 all-time favorite short features. That's 75 minutes of fun!

Edmund's pet hamster disappears after he accidentally leaves the top off its cage, so he writes to Bob and Larry for advice. Find out how Larry helps poor Edmund with his hamster problem as we learn that "a happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing." Proverbs 17:22

New DVD - Courageous the movie

Title: Courageous
Call number: DVD COU











Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, David Thomson, and Shane Fuller are confident and focused. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood.

While they consistently give their best on the job, good enough seems to be all they can muster as dads. But they're quickly discovering that their standard is missing the mark.

When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Can a newfound urgency help these dads draw closer to God ... and to their children?

Filled with action-packed police drama, COURAGEOUS is the fourth film from Sherwood Pictures, the moviemaking ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. Viewers will once again find themselves laughing, crying, and cheering as they are challenged and inspired by everyday heroes who long to be the kinds of dads that make a lifelong impact on their children.

Protecting the streets is second nature to these men. Raising their children in a God-honoring way? That's courageous.

Movie trailer:

New music CD - I Will Sing by Don Moen

Title: I Will Sing
Call number: CD MOE











I Will Sing was recorded LIVE in the CBN studios in Virginia Beach in an intimate acoustic setting. Its living room feel and audience of 70 local worshipers lend to an honest, familiar feel with which smaller churches and home groups will easily connect. This best-selling album features Don Moen and vocalists Lenny LeBlanc and Rachel Wilson with songs that are perfect for intimate worship settings. Produced by the award-winning Paul Mills, I Will Sing also includes the welcoming vocals of Lenny LeBlanc and skilled guitar of Chris Rodriguez. You'll love the warm sincerity in songs like "Lord You Are Good," I Will Sing" and "Our Father".

Song list:

New children's DVD - What’s in the Bible Volume 3: Wanderin' in the Desert, Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy

Title: What’s in the Bible Volume 3: Wanderin' in the Desert, Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy
Call number: DVD[C] WHA










Buck Denver and friends journey through Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy to finish out the Pentateuch in the 3rd DVD from What’s in the Bible?

Wanderin’ in the Desert contains two 25-minute episodes.
- Part 1: Don’t lie, don’t cheat … don’t trim your beard? The Old Testament is full of rules, and some of them are kind of, well, weird. Learn why God gave all these rules to Israel and which ones still apply to us today!
- Part 2: What is a Pentateuch? Learn about Israel’s 40-year “time-out” as we finish the first five books of the Bible! Plus, discover why we can believe what the Bible says – even though we weren’t there to see it happen!

New children's DVD - What’s in the Bible Volume 2: Let My People Go!, Exodus

Title: What’s in the Bible Volume 2: Let My People Go!, Exodus
Call number: DVD[C] WHA










Join VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer and his new friends on the second installment of their journey through the world’s most amazing book – the Bible!

Includes two 25-minute episodes.
- Part 1: “Who chose the books of the Bible?” Buck Denver and friends learn how the Old Testament and New Testament books were chosen to be in the Bible. They also dive into the second part of Genesis to learn how God used a family to launch His big rescue plan!
- Part 2: “What is salvation?” Learn words like “salvation” and “redemption” as we dive into God’s big rescue plan – how He saved the Israelites from Egypt and how he wants to save us from sin – a tiny word that causes huge trouble.

New children's DVD - What’s in the Bible Volume 1: In The Beginning, Genesis

Title: What’s in the Bible Volume 1: In The Beginning, Genesis
Call number: DVD[C] WHA










The Bible Made Easy!  Buck Denver and his friends take your children through the WHOLE Bible. Perfect viewing for the entire family - laugh and learn together. In his first new project since VeggieTales, Phil Vischer has set out to teach kids (and parents!) the story of the Bible – God’s great rescue plan! We know the stories of Moses, Noah, David, and Jesus, but in this groundbreaking new series, we learn how they all fit together to tell one big, redemptive story. Vischer’s signature wit shines through with his all-new cast of characters, fast-paced flash animation, and catchy tunes. This is one journey through the Bible you won't want to miss!

DVD 1 “In the Beginning” (Genesis) contains two 25-minute episodes.
- Part 1: “What is the Bible?” How is put together? Kids learn alongside Buck Denver, Sunday School Lady, Brother Louie and the crew that the Bible tells the story of God and what He’s done for us.
- Part 2: “Who wrote the Bible?” Next, Buck and friends learn how God inspired people to write the Bible. They also learn how the first part of Genesis sets the stage for the rest of the Bible – and all of history!

Preview of first 5 minutes from YouTube:

New reference material - The Maxwell Leadership Bible

Title: The Maxwell Leadership Bible
Editor: John C. Maxwell
Call number: 104 MAX (Reference)










The people, events, and teachings of the Bible are a treasury of wisdom and guidance for anyone who has been called to be a leader, to develop leaders, or to work with leaders-in church, business, commerce, or anyplace else. The Maxwell Leadership Bible shows us what God's Word has to say to people of all kinds about leaders and leadership. It's a Bible resource that explains book by book what a godly leader is, what leadership means, what empowering others is about, and how God is glorified when we're all involved in His leadership plan for us.

Articles about the 21 Laws of Leadership in Scripture show us how these Laws are seen in the lives of Bible people. There are also articles about how the 21 Qualities of a Leader are shown in Scripture-in the cases of both those who got it right and those who got it wrong-and how people learned from their failures and became better leaders through God's redemptive process of education by experience.

Executive Editor John C. Maxwell has assembled biblical teaching to equip and encourage leaders and those who serve with them, to meet 21st-century challenges by using the time-tested and irrefutable principles of leadership that God has shown us in the Bible.