Rat AR278
Strengths Finder 2.0:
A New & Upgraded Edition of the Online Test from Gallup’s
Now, Discover Your Strengths
Gallup Press 2007 175 p. HC
Rath, Tom
All too often, our natural talents go untapped, and we devote more time to fixing our shortcomings than to developing our strengths. To help people uncover their talents, the Gallup organization introduced the first version of its online assessment, StrengthsFinder, in 2001. This book about the new and improved version will change the way you look at yourself and the world around you. The author leads Gallup’s workplace research and leadership consulting worldwide.
Ray AR264
Honey from Stone: A Naturalist’s Search for God
Cowley Publications 1987 188 p. ill. SC
Raymo, Chet; O’Cathail, Bob, illustrator
So struck is the author by the animated magnificence of clouds, hills, oceans, islands and the light in the sky that he makes geology, physics and astronomy into life sciences and then sings in the language of these life sciences to life itself. These lovely essays are brimming with mysticism, studying science, religion, and the landscape of Kerry. This is a travel book about the world of ideas.
Ron AR099
Lord Have Mercy: It’s Another Year at St. Gargoyle’s
Canterbury Press 2001 106 p. ill. SC
“Ron”
The dreaded rituals of St. Doreen’s Day, fetes worse than death, exploding marrows at the Harvest festival, unscripted surprises at the nativity play, anarchy in the choir — all of parish life is here in this delicious second collection of St. Gargoyle’s cartoons. “Ron,” creator of the zany yet instantly recognizable world of St. Gargoyle’s, is priest of a west country parish and says that every single cartoon is based on something that someone said or did in a church somewhere, so you may well see yourself somewhere between the pages.
Ros AR200
The Consolations of Theology
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company 2008 160 p. SC
Rosner, Brian S., ed.
Inspired by Alain de Botton’s best-selling Consolations of Philosophy, this volume shows how theology can be of practical value to every believer. The great theologians in the history of the church have always found that theology affords genuine comfort in the face of life’s difficulties. Here, the editor and other practical theologians present a compelling blend of biography and theology that profoundly addresses the perennial human problems. The prologue on consolation is followed by six sections: Lactantius on anger, Augustine on obsession, Luther on despair, Kierkegaard on anxiety, Bonhoeffer on disappointment, and C. S. Lewis on pain.
Roy AR201
Dante Alighieri: Divine Comedy, Divine Spirituality (A Spiritual Legacy Book)
A Crossroad Book 1999 246 p. SC
Royal, Robert
Spiritual Legacy books were designed by the publisher to present texts from spiritual literature of the past along with extensive commentary by present-day disciples of the original authors. They give readers a chance to encounter for themselves the writings of a spiritual master, while providing a guide into lost landscapes of the past with their different languages, customs, philosophy and style. This volume presents the soul’s journey into God as seen through the eyes of the medieval poet Dante, in his great work The Divine Comedy. It allows modern readers to engage with what its author describes as the most “lively, colourful, complete, and moving account of the spiritual pilgrimage” ever written.
Rub AR236
More than a Job: Making Lifestyle Choices with God at the Centre
Spring Harvest 2001 80+ p. SC
Rubery, Jani
In this very practical guide, the author combines spirituality with issues of career and vocation in a way that will revolutionize the way we think about our work. With advice on how to create and maintain a portfolio lifestyle, we are shown how to combine rather than separate our different working roles, allowing us to serve our churches, communities and families far more effectively. A job can be a lifestyle and a lifetime of witness and worship. God calls us to fulfil our ministry in every aspect of our lives. Whatever we do, whether in word or deed, we can do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Sac AR237
Streaks of Light:
A practical manual for opening your life to God’s light through the Bible
Logos International 1980 234 p. SC
Sacksteder, Overton
If you are a searching, open-minded person, this book provides fresh understanding and insights into biblical truths for all those wanting answers to various troublesome questions about the Bible. Why does God insist on sexual fidelity in marriage? Did God really request Abraham to sacrifice Isaac? What is the meaning of Christ’s humanity and your own humanity? If questions like these intrigue you, then you will certainly enjoy this approach to exploring biblical truth, finding “streaks of light” which will lead you to a fully illuminated understanding of your faith.
Sam AR238
Call Waiting: Connect with God’s Plan for Your Future
Beacon Hill Press 2001 79 p. SC
Samples, Doug
If you feel like you’re on hold in life, this book will show you that God is already on the line with a plan for your life. He’s inviting you to partner with Him to make a major impact on your world. You’re called to be a minister of God’s grace, wherever you happen to work, whether or not you’re called for formal ministry. Discover your call with the life of passion and greatness God has tailor-made for you.
Say AR202
A Matter of Eternity: Selections from the Writings of Dorothy L. Sayers
A. R. Mowbray & Co. Ltd. 1973 140 p. HC
Sayers, Dorothy L.; Sprague, Rosemary Kent, introduction
Dorothy L. Sayers stands in the great tradition of English writers – Chesterton, Lewis, Charles Williams, and others – who make Christian theology a joy to read. This superb anthology offers a selection of quotable passages from her devotional writings on a number of themes, including creation, sin, forgiveness, women, and work. Within the various sections, the excerpts range in length from one sentence to several pages; in content they represent the full range of her work.
Sch AR279
The Changing Face of God
Morehouse Publishing 2000 94 p. SC
Schmidt, Frederick W., ed.
Countless hymns, passages of Scripture, and confessions of faith assert or imply the changelessness of God. To take issue with traditions that are centuries, if not millennia old, seems daunting and misguided. Even if true in some sense, the features each of us would count as necessary and changeless would be a matter of debate. In this book, renowned authors and scholars, including Karen Armstrong and Marcus Borg, take up this question.
Sch AR128
Dante to Dead Man Walking:
One Reader’s Journey through the Christian Classics
Loyola Press 2001 242 p. HC
Schroth, Raymond A.
A distinguished author and teacher takes readers on a journey through his library and shows how fulfilling it can be to approach literature with a Christian worldview. He reveals the timeless relevance and vibrant spirit of fifty classic works by giving a brief overview of each and drawing connections to moral and ethical issues of the twenty-first century. In this collection, readers will find discussions of works that are traditionally considered classics of Christian literature, as well as some surprises. Read, explore, and enjoy the provocative issues they present.
Sch AR239
Angels on Earth:
Inspiring Real-Life Stories of Fate, Friendship, and the Power of Kindness
Howard Books/Simon & Schuster 2016 299+ p. SC
Schroff, Laura; and Tresniowski, Alex
One day in 1986 a busy ad sales executive invited an eleven-year-old panhandler to lunch, resulting in a lasting friendship that changed the course of two lives. Readers of her subsequent book shared their own stories of chance encounters, unexpected friendships, and heroic acts of kindness. This book tells those stories and shows how, by honouring and activating the invisible thread connections in our lives, we can all become angels on earth for each other.
She AR203
An Introduction to Christian Belief: A Contemporary Look at the Basics of Faith
Twenty-Third Publications 1996 158 p. SC
Sheard, Robert B.
Just when we thought Christian theology had settled into systematic sameness, along comes an author to shake us out of our complacency. His book reminds us that theology is an exciting field of study, one that can stimulate believers to new and exciting paths of reflection. He also believes that a revolution is taking place in Christian theology, not unlike the Copernican revolution of the sixteenth century. His thesis is that Christians today have a worldview formed by two extraordinary discoveries: 1) We recognize that how we understand and talk about reality is affected by our historical and cultural situations, and 2) we recognize the profoundly human character of all aspects of Christianity. Nevertheless, he acknowledges that the firm foundation we seek is God alone as revealed through Jesus Christ.
She AR280
In His Steps
Barbour and Company, Inc. 1990 242 p. HC
Sheldon, Charles M.
This may be one of the most entertaining and yet challenging books you have ever read. It tells of Christians in a local church who, for an entire year, pledged not to do anything without first asking the question, “What would Jesus do?” For some, following Christ caused misunderstanding, conflict and suffering, but great joy. It meant entire dedication of money, talent, career, and influence to Christ. This is a most unusual appeal to the Christian to follow in Christ’s steps, regardless of what others might do.
She AR204
The Potluck Club: A Novel
Revell/Baker Publishing 2005 382 p. SC
Shepherd, Linda Evans; and Everson, Eva Marie
What happens when six women gather each month to share their insatiable appetite for good friends, great food, and a pinch of prayer, only to send up enough misinformed prayers to bring down a church? Evie’s niece arrives with a broken heart and a big surprise. Lisa Leann tries to take over. Goldie’s marriage turns sour. Donna Stews over a strange encounter. Lizzie’s librarian eyes are on the lookout for trouble. Vonnie must come to terms with a secret she’s kept hidden from her best friends. Find out how the Potluck Club discovers that friendship is no piece of cake, and a little dash of grace, like salt, goes a long way.
Shw AR100
The Best Things Ever Said About God
HarperCollins/Quill 2000 382 p. SC
Shwartz, Ronald B.
Humankind has always wondered about God’s existence and nature—beseeched, denied, berated, praised, mocked, and worshipped a Being whom no philosopher, however wise, has ever claimed to fully grasp. We now live in a time of paradox, as our famously secular culture exhibits a growing interest in God and religions of every stripe. The author gathers together the most witty, wise, and compelling things ever said on the subject, without indulging in blasphemy, dull theology, or fast-food sermonettes.
Sla AR265
Christmas is not Your Birthday:
Experience the Joy of Living and Giving like Jesus
Abingdon Press 2011 94 p. SC
Slaughter, Mike
Every year, we say we’re going to cut back, simplify, and have a family Christmas that focuses on the real reason for the season—Jesus. But every year, it seems easier just to indulge our wants and whims. Overspending, overeating, materialism, and busyness rob us of our peace and joy and rob Jesus of his rightful role as the centre of our celebration. This Christmas, experience the peace of knowing that God is truly with us, the joy of giving sacrificially, and the love of a Saviour who gave everything he had for us. In five short, engaging chapters, readers are inspired to approach Christmas differently and be transformed in the process.
Spo AR142
The Bishop’s Voice: Selected Essays 1979-1999
The Crossroad Publishing Company 1999 238 p. HC
Spong, Christine M., ed. and compiler
Topics covered in this book of essays by John Shelby Spong range from the personal to the political, from religion to morality, from conversations with other faiths to God, Jesus, and Christianity. These essays appear in book form for the first time. They are intimate, unvarnished, humane, spiritual, and often bold, reflecting the man who wrote them.
StJ AR123
She – Safe, Healthy, Empowered: The Woman You’re Made to Be
Tyndale House Publications 2004 218 p. SC
St. James, Rebecca; and Bjorklund, Lynda Hunter
The author of “The Hungry Heart” and a founding editor of a Focus on the Family series together compile stories, Biblical reflections, and a program for women to heal and develop into the people God made them to be. Today’s media messages, historical legacies, and current myths all conspire to stand in the way of such a program. However, using affirmative models from Scripture, Christian ethics, and drawing on effective practices for healing and self-care, the determined reader is able to prevail.
Sum AR205
Summon’s Miscellany of Saints & Sinners
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company 2005 145 p. HC
Summon, Parminder
This wonderfully entertaining collection of facts, figures, curiosities, and legends about history’s heroes and villains is packed with information about heretics, martyrs, false messiahs, flying Franciscans, patron saints, relics and miraculous interventions. This book will also provide you with answers to some very pressing questions related to saints, such as: Which saint will help you find your keys? What might the Fourteen Holy Helpers do for you? Which saint is known as the “king of beer”? Who can help if you want sunny weather for a barbecue? About sinners, find the answers to: Who’s on the list of the world’s 10 worst dictators? Who tried to sell the Eiffel Tower as scrap metal? Who’s who in the government of Hades? Who was the most evil James Bond villain? An amusing, fascinating guide to the best and worst of human nature, this is a book to be dipped into again and again for illumination and inspiration.
Swi AR240
Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life
Multnomah Press 1983 414 p. HC
Swindoll, Charles R.
Writing as though he were talking with you over a cup of freshly brewed coffee, the author casually feeds the reader truth based upon Scripture. In the process he causes you to crave more and more of God’s word. If you’re hungry to grow in Christ, and anxious to firm up your faith, this is the book for you. It provides encouragement, nourishment, and motivation to grow in your Christian life.
Swi AR241
The Tale of the Tardy Oxcart: and 1,501 Other Stories
Word Publishing/Thomas Nelson 1998 650 p. HC
Swindoll, Charles R.
Nobody tells a story like this author. His characters come to life, perhaps because many of them are real people. Here he shares his favourite stories, illustrations, anecdotes, poems and quotes, both his own and those of great mind-benders of the past and present like C. S. Lewis, Abraham Lincoln, Peter Marshall and Martin Luther. Collected over thirty years of preaching and teaching, these delightful mental bytes will make people laugh, cry, and seriously consider their spiritual lives.
Tad AR101
31 Days Toward Overcoming Adversity
Multnomah Publishers 2006 169 p. HC
Tada, Joni Eareckson
When the storm rages and there is no end in sight, how do you survive? Where do you turn and in whom do you put your trust? This little book will guide you not out of the storm, but straight into the eye. There in the centre is a calm, quiet place where confidence, strength, and even joy can be found. These daily inspirations show you the remarkable in the midst of the impossible. The author’s gentle wisdom and thoughtful insights will nourish your soul, fill you with hope, and bring you ever closer to the One who never leaves your side.
Tal AR233
Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in a Northern City
House of Anansi Press Inc. 2017 363 p. SC
Talaga, Tanya
From 2000 to 2011, seven Indigenous high school students died in Thunder Bay, Ontario, hundreds of kilometres away from their families, forced to leave home because there was no adequate high school on their reserves. Five were found dead in the rivers surrounding Lake Superior, below a sacred Indigenous site. In a sweeping narrative about the lives of the students, the award-winning author and investigative journalist delves into the history of this northern city that has come to manifest Canada’s long struggle with human rights violations against Indigenous communities.
Tay AR266
Leaving Church: a memoir of faith
HarperSanFrancisco 2006 235 p. HC
Taylor, Barbara Brown
The author describes a rich, spiritual journey in which God has given her more questions than answers. As she becomes part of the flock instead of the shepherd, she describes her poignant and sincere struggle to regain her footing in the world without her defining collar. Her realization that this may in fact be God’s surprising path for her leads her to a refreshing search to find God in new places. Her book will remind even the most skeptical among us that life is about both disappointment and hope—and ultimately, renewal.
Thi AR206
Adam, Eve, and the Genome: The Human Genome Project and Theology
Fortress Press 2003 200 p. SC
Thistlethwaite, Susan Brooks, ed.
The project to map the human genetic codes has been widely hailed as a monumental achievement with vast medical promise. Yet the project is also fraught with ambiguities and, the authors of this important volume claim, great potential dangers to society. They combine a basic primer on genetic research with ethical reflection by an interdisciplinary team. Part 1 of the book places genetic research in historical perspective. Part 2 probes the deepest religious question raised by genetic research: What does it mean to be human, especially in the coming “biological age.” Finally, Part 3 takes up specific social issues about race, freedoms, fairness, and the social context and consequences of advanced science.
Tic AR207
Christianity Explored
Authentic Lifestyle 2002 162 p. SC
Tice, Rico; and Cooper, Barry
Is it really possible for a sane person to reach the conclusion that the Bible is indeed God’s way of speaking directly to human beings? On what grounds? These are the questions the authors pose, as they ask readers to give the Bible the benefit of the doubt through a careful reading of the Gospel of Mark. They believe that in doing so, readers may begin to see, as they did, that Jesus Christ is the most conclusive proof anyone could have not only that God exists, but also that he made us all, and that he cares passionately for us.
Til AR208
The Courage to Be
Fontana Library 1970 173 p. SC
Tillich, Paul
The problem of anxiety has dominated much of contemporary literature and philosophy. The author tries to point the way toward its conquest. He distinguishes at the outset three main periods of anxiety in the Western world, the third of which is our own. In his analysis, the courage to take this inescapable anxiety upon oneself assumes three forms: the courage to be as part of a larger whole, the courage to stand alone, and the courage to accept the fact that we are carried by the creative power of being in which every creature participates.
Til AR209
Theology of Peace
Westminster John Knox Press 1990 190 p. SC
Tillich, Paul; Stone, Ronald H., ed.
This gift from one of the greatest twentieth-century Protestant theologians is a collection of hopeful and realistic writings on peace from the years the author spent in the United States. Beginning in 1937, the book documents his pre-World War II hope and his resistance to Hitler, and moves to the time before his death in 1965, when he preached frequently on hope. The twelve articles here, including several never before in print, begin with theological reflection on the issues of overcoming tyranny and move to resistance to nuclear weapons. The book includes thoughts on the necessity of human social security and international order as prerequisites of peace.
Tol AR118
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
New World Library/Namaste 1999 235 p. SC
Tolle, Eckhart
The author uses simple language and an easy question and answer format to guide the reader on a challenging journey, leaving analytical thinking and ego behind and moving toward a deeper sense of being. He gives a new insight into the nature of life, pain, and avoiding the “now,” in hopes of finding the path to enlightened relationships, peace, and spiritual well-being.
Tur AR267
Reflections…path to prayer
Pastoral Educational Services/Paulist Press 1972 96 p. HC
Turro, James
This collection is based on quotations from the Bible. The poetic reflections should lead to prayer and can be used for group prayer meetings as well as for discussion groups and information classes. Suggestions for group discussion and/or information, and suggestions for prayer groups are included at the back of the book. The writer is a Catholic priest and Professor Emeritus of New Testament Studies at Seton Hall University’s Immaculate Conception Seminary. He is a widely published author of articles, book reviews, and theological works.
Tut AR268
God Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time
Image Books/Doubleday 2004 149 p. SC
Tutu, Desmond
The author has long been admired throughout the world for the heroism and grace he showed while encouraging countless South Africans in their struggle for human rights. In this book, his most soul-searching, he shares the spiritual message that guided him through those troubled times. Drawing on personal and historical examples, he reaches out to readers of all religious backgrounds, showing how individual and global suffering can be transformed into joy and redemption.
Val AR281
Atchison Blue: A Search for Silence, a Spiritual Home, and a Living Faith
Sorin Books 2013 181 p. SC
Valente, Judith
The author came to a monastery of Benedictine sisters to teach a course on poetry and the soul. Instead, she found herself the student, taking lessons from the sisters in the healing nature of silence, cultivating habits of mindful living, and the freeing reality that conversion is a lifelong process. This view of monastic life and wisdom brought spiritual healing to her fast-paced life, and promises to do the same for her readers.
Var AR102
Travelling with the Saints in Italy: Contemporary Pilgrimages on Ancient Paths
Castle Quay Books 2005 426 p. SC
Vardey, Lucinda
Pilgrimages have long been a vital part of Italy’s heritage. Yet visiting its sacred sites seems an overwhelming challenge for the modern traveller: what to see, where to go, how much time to spend in each place. This book provides solutions and guidance. In recognizing the genius of many of Italy’s well-known—and lesser-known—saints, the author offers ten pilgrimages to all parts of the country, visiting the places associated with such early masters as St. Benedict and St. Catherine of Siena, as well as more contemporary teachers like Pope John XXIII and Padre Pio.
Vau AR282
Seven Shifts: A Novella
Moose House Publications 2020 147 p. SC
Vaughan, Janet Parker
Through this story, the reader relives the wonder of very young childhood, every sense electric, and puzzles through the miracle of being newly alive. It is a vivid portrayal of life through the eyes, heart and mind of an utterly fascinating child. It is not so much about a losing of innocence as a finding of wisdom. There are gifts and dangers in revelation, and the child’s response to this paradox is the essence of becoming a human being.
Vig AR210
Just Jesus: The Passion Book, Volume III
The Crossroad Publishing Company 2000 400 p. SC
Vigil, José Ignacio Lopez
Many people find it difficult to comprehend why the church, in talking about Jesus, makes so much of sin when forgiveness comes so easily. The reason for their bewilderment is that the forgiveness of sins is not so much a matter of sacrament and ritual as it is a matter of doing justice and promoting reconciliation among men and women. The real work of redemption, in other words, involves throwing oneself, heart and soul, into confronting and transforming all the forces, structures, relationships, and institutions which rob human beings of their freedom and suck away their lives. This task is something to which the author suggests we can devote our lives, just as Jesus did.
Wak AR006
Men Are from Israel; Women Are from Moab
InterVarsity Press — — p. —
Wakefield Dr. Norm; and Brolsma, Jody
The authors provide insights about the sexes from the Book of Ruth.
Wal AR012
A Match Made in Heaven
Multnomah Publishers 1999 — p. —
Wales, Susan; and Platz, Ann
Sometimes a lost love is found years later and other times divine intervention is the only explanation for a match made in heaven. Learn to believe again that life is full of small but extraordinary acts by ordinary men and women, and love is all around us.
Wal AR242 BOOKLET
The Last Things:
What Catholics believe about death, judgement, heaven and hell
Redemptorist Publications 2001 48 p. SC Booklet
Wales Seán
Many people have serious questions about the end times. However, they may look for answers in dangerous places. Activities such as fortune-telling, seances, satanic rituals, abuse and idolatry pose a major threat to faith and morals. Others respond by adopting a fundamentalist Christian approach. This little book clarifies Catholic teaching about the last days and reminds readers of the Eucharistic acclamation of faith that touches on all questions about the time of Christ’s return.
Wal AR114
The Color Purple
Pocket Books 1982 295 p. SC
Walker, Alice
This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel became a major motion picture. It tells the story of Celie, a woman whose life wasn’t easy, but who knew how to survive with little help. Her husband has a lover, a flamboyant blues singer who barrels into Celie’s world. Ultimately, the young wife gains the courage to ask for more than survival—to laugh, to play, and finally, to love.
Wal AR103
The Great Awakening:
Seven Ways to Change the World ~ Reviving Faith & Politics
HarperOne/HarperCollins 2008 336 p. SC
Wallis, Jim
In the tradition of America’s Great Awakenings that inspired the abolition of slavery and the civil rights movement, this call to arms analyzes the role of faith in embracing “common good” politics. It also provides seven commitments we can make on the personal, communal, and national levels to move us toward a better world. This book has proved not to be prophetic, given that it declares that the era of the Religious Right is past. However, it is instructive to read it in light of the decades following, which have seen a resurgence of forces likely to undermine justice and equity for the poor and marginalized.
Wei AR243
Gateway to God
Fontana Books/Collins 1982 160 p. SC
Weil, Simone
As new readers will discover, the light Simone Weil shines makes everything seem, at once, reassuringly recognizable and so luminous as to be heavenly. The great mysteries, like the stupendous drama of the Passion and the necessity of affliction, are seen through a window of time in the perspective of eternity. She is a pilgrim of absolute truth.
Wel AR104
A Feminist Ethic of Risk
Fortress Press 2000 206 p. SC
Welch, Sharon D.
This insightful book calls middle-class Euro-North American people who are engaged in the struggle for justice and peace to conversion from “cultured despair.” Drawing especially on African American women’s literature, the author constructs an ethical and theological vision in which fragile is powerful, and creates a landmark in the development of liberation theology in North America. This book redefines the relationship between a radical ethic of social responsibility ad the texture and problems of everyday life.
Wes AR105
Praying for My Life
GuidePostsBooks 2006 288 p. HC
West, Marion Bond
When life experiences became overwhelming and her faith was severely tested, the author found herself praying for her life—a desperate prayer for confidence in God’s promise of faithfulness. She recalls the moments in her life when her faith was nearly shattered, from troubled twin sons, single parenthood, and the death of a spouse. Her breakthrough is a prayer from Habakkuk, and her extraordinary story will help readers discover for themselves the faith that can face and triumph over difficulties, both large and small.
Wes AR106
On Pilgrimage: Sacred Journeys Around the World
HiddenSpring 2003 310 p. SC
Westwood, Jennifer
This is an indispensable guide for every spiritual traveler. It is filled with firsthand accounts by pilgrims as well as quotations, meditations, and writings from the great literature of a wide variety of cultures and faiths. There is both a fascinating overview of sacred journeys throughout human history and a passionate description of the physical and spiritual elements common to all pilgrimages. Over sixty pilgrimage destinations worldwide are featured here and all the essential information for the reader to become a pilgrim is provided.
Whe AR119
Christmas in My Soul
Doubleday 2000 116 p. HC
Wheeler, Joe, ed.
This is a wonderful collection of old-fashioned stories brimming with Christmas spirit. They are much-loved holiday classics, and this new anthology of seven heart-warming tales belongs under every Christmas tree. The stories, written by ordinary people, recall the magic of Christmases past, gifts of love and comfort far more precious than tangible presents, and gatherings of friends and family aglow with good cheer and hope.
Whi AR244
Help Along the Way from the Psalms (And Other Scriptures)
Self-published 1993 51 p. SC (Small book)
White, Sheila
The author writes of her experience accepting Jesus as her personal saviour, and the comfort she found in the Psalms. In this little book she presents sentences, phrases and verses that helped her during prayer, in hopes that others who seek the Lord, especially in times of crises and turmoil, will also be comforted.
Whi AR141
Speaking for Ourselves: Voices of Biblical Women
Morehouse Publishing 1998 115 p. SC
Whitley, Katerina Katsarka
There are many powerful women in the Bible, but their descriptions are almost always tantalizingly brief. If they had had the chance to tell their own stories in their own voices, what would they have said? Basing her interpretation of these women on extensive research, the author puts herself in their shoes, giving today’s listeners a fuller understanding of their stories. Each woman speaks for herself in these monologues in a way that brings the biblical issues and questions into contemporary focus. Study questions follow each woman’s story, so this book us helpful for both groups and individuals.
Wil AR251
Learning the Way: Reclaiming Wisdom from the Earliest Christian Communities
The Alban Institute 2009 160 p. SC
Williams, Cassandra D. Carkuff
If you are serious about engaging in authentic discipleship in times of change and in contexts of increasing religious diversity, you’ll want to read this book. It invites church members to critique their present practices and see how the wise ways of the early church communities can speak to the challenges of being and forming followers of Christ today. Here are practical and timely ideas for building authentic Christian communities in today’s world.
Wil AR107
Perfect Freedom: Becoming the Person We Were Meant to Be
Canterbury Press 2001 49 p. SC
Williams, Jane
Borders are places of opportunity where the familiar meets the unknown. This booklet opens up a border territory where conflict often takes place: within oneself. Following Christ means removing oneself from the centre of the picture, but it is a struggle to let go of the ego. In the example of Christ, the author is surprised o find an unexpected way to complete personal freedom. The route is via obedience, a virtue rarely spoken of and frequently misunderstood in our culture of independence, but a spiritual discipline that brings life and health.
Wil AR108
Four Letters of Love
Picador 1997 342 p. SC
Williams, Niall
This is a novel about destiny, acceptance, and the tragedies and miracles of everyday life. It is an unforgettable tale about two people who are made for each other, even though they don’t know it. Here is shown the illuminating power of love and how all our stories meet in the end.
Wil AR109
Writing in the Dust: After September 11
William B. Eerdmans 2002 78 p. (Small book)
Williams, Rowan
With the hard gentleness honed by the language of prayer, the author offers this remarkable book on the tragedy of September 11. Lost for words, he names people’s silence in a manner that gives them a way to go on without using words that lie or give false comfort.As he tells it, these words, written in the dust, are destined to be blown away. But even if that is true, they are words that give life.They constitute a penetrating reflection that leads into the deep and difficult questions raised by that terrible day.
Wil AR245
The Truceof God
ABC Publishing 2005 133 p. SC
Williams, Rowan
In an arrangement known as “The Truce of God,” the medieval monastery of Cluny encouraged its feuding neighbours to restrict warfare to three days of the week. Today, violence has scarcely receded from public life, with new acts of brutality and injustice reported almost daily. Treating war and peace as spiritual rather than merely political issues, the author perceptively diagnoses the problem in theological terms. This hope-filled book will amply reward all who read it.
Wil AR120
Wholly Alive: Integrating Faith and Everyday Life
SPCK 2003 116 p. SC
Williamson, Roy
With an engaging combination of story-telling and biblical teaching, the author offers a natural and accessible framework for daily Christian living. He provides a sense of integration and purpose, support and inspiration, helping us offer our whole person to God and live the life of faith to the full.
Wil AR246
Open Return: Renewing your faith through the Gospel story
SPCK 2000 138 p. SC
Williamson, Roy
Writing in the warm, accessible style that has proved so helpful to many, the author focuses in turn on Jesus’s birth, his baptism, his life, his passion, his death, his resurrection and ascension, and the coming of the Holy Spirit. Each of the forty or so reflections ends with a reading, a quotation drawn from a wealth of spiritual writing, and a prayer.
Wil AR110
Raised in Captivity: A Memoir of a Life-Long Churchaholic
Crossroad Publishing Company 2003 192 p. SC
Wilson, C. McNair
The author writes of his life story: “I use ‘the church’ to mean the universal body of believers who study, worship, and celebrate their faith in any number of congregations organized under dozens of names…Sometimes [their] practices were drawn from instructions from their Creator as found in the Holy Bible. Too often, though, we received bonus rules and extra procedures developed from cultural proclivities and an unceasing penchant to ‘get it right.’” With wry humour, incisive wit, and loving honesty, he explores the many roadblocks created by churches and how they too often get in the way of a full, abundant life in the spirit.
Wil AR127
Holy Habits: A Woman’s Guide to Intentional Living
NavPress 1999 207 p. SC
Wilson, Mimi; and Volkhardt, Shelly Cook
Our hearts often long to know God more fully, but how do we do this? Here is a book that will guide you step-by-step on that journey. It is simple, yet deep, opening up God’s heart to your heart in fresh ways. It brings all that He is to you into focus in the joys and pain of the real world in which you live. Practical yet profound, it will lift you out of the tediousness of today and set you on a path of living in eternity, one day at a time.
Woo AR008
The Diary of a Country Parson 1758 – 1802
SCM-Canterbury Press Ltd. 1990 — p. —
Woodforde, James
The author’s diary provides an unrivalled portrayal of traditional rural life in Georgian England, but it is the diarist’s humour and unpretentiousness which ensure its continuing place among the classics of English literature.
Wri AR134 c.1
The Lord and His Prayer
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company 1996 89 p. SC
Wright, N. T.
In this series of pastoral reflections, the author explores how the Lord’s Prayer sums up Jesus’s own agenda within his first-century setting. Taking it clause by clause, he locates this prayer within the historical life and work of Jesus and allows the prayer’s devotional application to grow out of its historical context. Here is a starting point for a fresh understanding of Christian spirituality and the life of prayer.
Yan AR269
Reaching for the Invisible God: what can we expect to find?
ZondervanPublishingHouse 2000 301 p. SC
Yancey, Philip
Life with God doesn’t always work like we think it will. High expectations slam against the reality of personal weaknesses and unwelcome surprises. This relationship with a God we can’t see, hear, or touch—how does it really work? This book offers deep, satisfying insights that affirm and dignify the questions we’re sometimes afraid to ask. The author explores six foundational areas: our thirst for God, faith during tiemes when god seems unavailable, the nature of God himself, our personal relationship with God, stages along the way, and the end goal of spiritual transformation.
Yod AR211
Seeking First the Kingdom: Called to Faithful Stewardship
Herald Press 1983 99 p. SC
Yoder, Robert A.
In the seven chapters of this book, the author sets forth the essence of what he has been sharing across the continent. His speaking and writing reflect the reality of the struggle, the “holy disturbance” of being both businessman and Christian, entrepreneur and disciple, citizen both of this world and the kingdom which is coming. While his illustrations are drawn from the arenas he knows best, his insights have much broader application. This book is about the “holy disturbance” that takes place when faithfulness to the call of Jesus meets economic reality.
Zan AR270
Jesus the Christ: A New Testament Portrait
Saint Mary’s Press 2000 281 p. SC
Zanzig, Thomas
Nearly two thousand years have passed since the days when “the carpenter’s son,” Jesus of Nazareth, walked the roads of Palestine, teaching his Good News as often on the shores of lakes and atop mountains as in synagogues. Still, today we must ask, “Who is this man?” In this revision of Jesus Is Lord!, an earlier work, the author explores in clear, nontechnical language the life, times, and significance of that teacher, called simply Jesus in his own time, but who is now recognized by more than a third of the world’s population as the Christ, the anointed one sent by God to bring fullness of life.