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Book Blurb: YOUR AGING PARENT (Adult)
“Your Aging Parent” written by Maxine Jensen, published by Zondervan Publications.
Mrs. Jensen tackles every aspect of caring for aging parents, including:
Perfect retirement spots
Planning independent living arrangements
Merging households
Reducing physical hazards
Is a care facility needed
Managing obstinacy, peculiarity, separation, remarriage and death
Mrs. Jensen’s 1,569 suggestions include coping with a stroke, rearranging living quarters, checking eating habits.
The appendix includes a page regarding the Protective Services Act. Questions to ask when choosing a home, compiled by Illinois Council for Long-Term-Care. How to recognize mental illness. As well as an index.
Note: If the addresses included in the book do not help, similar information is available on the internet. Telephone numbers and such will be different from state to state.
“If Nathan were Here” (Children)
We all have difficult times in our lives. Some of us experience the death of a loved one earlier than others. In her picture book, If Nathan Were Here, Eerdman’s author, Mary Bahr gently introduces children to the grief accompanying the death of a friend. With the help of a teacher, a neighbor and his parents Nathan learns to handle difficult times. And strangely enough, we see the growth Nathan experiences as he learns life does not stand still. There are better things ahead.
Check this book out Sunday morning 12:00 to 1:00.
Goodbye Grandpa by Ron Koch (Tween)
When 11 year old Joey learns his Grandfather is going to die from cancer his first instinct is to run and hide. His grandfather is his best friend and Joey has no idea how to cope with the absence of his good friend. What do you say to someone who is dying? The nursing home scares him. He doesn’t want to go there.
Joey’s story will help young people find answers to: Why do people get sick? What can you say to them, especially if you say something that makes them angry. What happens when someone dies? What is a funeral?
Pastor Koch provides an excellent explanation of a situation with which few Tweens are familiar.
Roses in December by Marilyn Willett Heavilin (Adult)
A quote from this book reads: “God gives us memories, so we might have roses in December.”
The author has been there, she lost her seven week old son to crib death, two years later ten-day-old Ethan to pneumonia, and seventeen years later his twin brother, Nathan, was the victim of a drunk driver.
In this book Mrs. Heavilin walks us through her method of surviving these tragedies. She urges the reader not to give up, God is walking beside you. "God showed Marilyn that even in the Decembers--winters of life--He will provide roses, those special occasions, special people, and special memories ..."
One Minute After You Die (Book by Moody Press) (Adult)
In an Oasis AUDIO version of One Minute After You Die, Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer assures you it is possible for you to be more alive than you can ever believe. While your family and friends plan your funeral you will discover what your earthly life style has provided for you after death.
Hear what the Bible has to say about death and life after death. Dr. Lutzer assures us the choice, of where we spend eternity, is ours, we determine the issue here and now.
Also available in paperback.
55 Answers to Questions About Life After Death (Adult)
Mark Hitchcock answeres such questions as:
Is there sex in Heaven? It’s a fair question! Is there a Purgatory? Should Christians be cremated? How can a loving God send people to Hell? What about people who claim to have visited heaven? When Christians die do angels carry them to heaven? And life’s greatest question, “Will you go to heaven?”
The above are a few of the 55 questions answered Biblically by Pastor Hitchcock.
The Real T V Novels Page Turners (Teen/young adult)
Author Wendy Lawton addresses subjects of interest to teens using the medium of current television shows. Only the characters and television sequences are fictional, she hits you right where you live. In some instances she makes you feel she was there when...
CHANGING FACES
In Changing Faces you meet Olivia the over achiever, who is a sure to be Valedictorian this year. That has been her goal for three years. Imagine her dismay when she learns there is a three way tie for the position, and there has been an addition to the requirements. The only option is for Olivia is to pull out her ever present “Day Planner” and make some major adjustments to allow time to plug into volunteering.
Is it possible for Olivia, who is not a people person, to jump in with all four feet making the changes necessary to achieve her goal? Is it worth it?
DATING DO-OVER
In Dating Do-over you meet Bailey. What has a do-over got to do with the fact that it is prom time and for 3 years Bailey has decorated for the prom, but never attended one. This is the year, it’s now or never, but she doesn’t have a date and no prospects. She can’t even think of anyone she would like to go with. Boys scare the bejabers out of her, she blushes, stutters, stammers and looks for a place to hide her red head.
In a family of three females and one male, Bailey is very uncomfortable in the presence of boys. But it’s prom time. For three years Bailey has decorated, but never attended the prom. She’s a senior, it’s now or never. She can’t even think of anyone ask, until she spots Trevor.
Best friend Jenn, who has a male twin, suggests she try ditching the glasses, except during class time. And that the class assignment, to collect and analyze statistics, be utilized to make Bailey comfortable in the presence of boys. It’s not slap stick, but watch for one disaster after another, as Bailey polls classmates, to see what guys look for in a date. CHECK IT OUT.
FLIP FLOP
In Flip Flop you are introduced to a television show in which the contestants re-do each others bedrooms. Best friends Channing and Briana do just that, but how the heck can they do that when Briana has one of the worlds best kept secrets and it is going to come out for sure. There is no way, or is there? Does the serenity prayer Bree keeps under her mattress really make any difference?
LESS IS MORE
In Less is More the subject is weight loss. In a novel? That’s right, if you don’t believe it ask Abby, whose father recently died of a heat condition. When they move from Georgia to California, to get away from the memories, Abby gives in to the temptation to become a couch potato. Three months of Grandma Cece’s cooking and Abby has gained 20 pounds.
Suddenly it time for school shopping, but none of the available stores carry sizes large enough for Abby.
As is her habit, she talks this over with Dad, via e-mail. She knows he is not getting them, but “talking to Dad” helps Abby realize she has to do something. As she clicks send, she receives an invitation to attend the youth group at the “Bistro” in Grandma’s church, from none other than one of the school coaches. Wait till you see this youth group.
EASTER BOARD BOOKS (Preschool)
LET'S CELEBRATE JESUS ON EASTER, by Amy Beveridge
What do we celebrate during the Easter season? How do you explain that to your toddler? Using familiar customs and beliefs the author reminds children, Easter is full of reasons and ways to celebrate, but the reason there is an Easter celebration is because the crucifixion was not the end of the story.
WHAT IS EASTER, by Michelle Adams
Again the author contrasts the secular celebration with the religious. There are bunnies, Easter eggs, jellybeans, Easter egg hunts, chocolate stuff, baby chicks, Easter toys, new clothes, parades, and music, but is that what Easter is all about?
Subtly she introduces the child to the crucifixion, the empty tomb, and the accession.
Ending with “Okay, now I get it. The Easter Bunny is okay. And Easter eggs are fun. But Easter’s not about that stuff. . . It’s all about God’s son.
MY SON, THE SAVIOR (Adult)
Even though this novel could be considered an Easter novel, or if you choose a Christmas novel, I need to tell you, now is the time to get your name on the CHRISIAN LENDING LIBRARY'S READ IT waiting list. E-mail chlibrarylady@hotmail.com, including your name and telephone number. (Contact information is necessary to allow us to notify you, when it is your turn.)
I have often tried to visualize what life was like in Bible times. But as the author laments, regarding her ability, much as I try my imagination is inadequate. However, Mrs. Carlson has done an excellent job of sharing with her readers what might have been going through Mary’s mind during the three days after the crucifixion.
I expect Melody Carlson was probably correct in assuming that young John took Jesus words from the cross very seriously. I can imagine he may have driven Mary out of her mind with kindness. It seems logical that age had it’s privileges, even then. Therefore, when John suggested Mary rest, leaving mundane things, which might have quieted Mary’s mind, to the other women, Mary felt she must do as asked. But what can you do, after you have cried yourself out? Mrs. Carson’s Mary avoided reliving the horror of the pervious three days by remembering.
I believe she may have chosen correctly, that at times during the hubbub of family life, it slipped Mary’s mind that Jesus was any different than the other children. Perhaps remembering her first born was sinless, only when someone admired how well behaved Jesus was, or “yes, Jesus did seem more obedient than the rest of her children."
Perhaps remembering life with her beloved Joseph, before Jesus was born. Did she need to remind herself that it was the unborn child who was the son of God, not kind and considerate Joseph. He, like all men might have found it difficult to wait, until after the birth of their son, to claim his rights as a husband. Is it possible at times Joseph might have wished he had never heard the message of God’s angel.
If you have a problem discerning fact from fiction, you may not want to read this book. The first words from the author, in the preface are, “First of all, you must understand, this book is a work of fiction.” Therefore, it cannot be relied upon during such things as Bible study, or devotions, at least not as fact. When in doubt check it out!
Subject: Counseling for Children (Adult)
A Corner of the Heart Series: Heart to Heart series: Hurts of Childhood series: and In Our Neighborhood series:
These counseling books are written to be used/read by children. Please note: they are in the Reference section. You may need to ask for them. There are fourteen of them, covering almost any subject you can think of, written by Doris Sanford, illustrated (beautifully) by Gracie Evans.
They cover almost any problem you can think of, one to a book. Using a fictional format, the author addresses things like sexual abuse by the father of a little girl, and a little boy by his coach. Other subjects are adoption, alcoholism, Alzheimer’s Disease, death, depression, divorce, drugs, foster homes, satanic rituals, introduced in a day care setting, self hatred, sexual abuse, and step families. Super stuff, written for use in counseling children. There is nothing graphic, however the message is clear.
You can search the data base/card catalog using “Alt, E, F” and enter. Then type in the author name, Sanford, or the subject Counseling. If you have a problem please e-mail chlibrarylady@hotmail.com, explaining what is happening.
Pray, and spread the word, people need to be aware these books are available for use wherever needed. Tell your pastor, the head of your children’s department, parents and anyone you can think of that may need this sort of resource. There is NO denominational slant. In most of them the problem is addressed, not God. However, a few of them mention God. You may have a problem with the fact that such things as birds and toys are substituted for God. I suspect this is/was a marketing ploy to make the media acceptable in both Christian and Secular society.
GOD CAME NEAR, Chronicles of the Christ (Adult)
I have been intrigued by Max Lucado’s children‘s books, but have more or less left the reading of his adult books to library patrons. Especially the meditations, I seem to have relegated the use of meditations to those of us who are doing programs for special occasions.
The kids would say, “It’s a God Thing.” Be that as it may, I have read most of this book and intend to complete the last two chapters. The more I read the more impressed I am. In fact several times I have closed the book and gone to sleep contemplating what I had read. Other times the tears flowed and I knew it was time to lay it aside and think about what I had read.
For example, Page 89, chapter 19, “He Forgot” was one of those times. I know the Scripture “As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” In my heart, I know I have been forgiven, but no matter how hard I try to bury the thought, my head says, tongue in cheek, “Sure you are”. How many sermons have you heard on the same topic? Are you convinced, all the time? Check this book out and see if Chapter 19 fixes the way you feel about God’s forgiveness.
If you didn’t read the page of contents, when you choose to read the book, you may be pleasantly surprised when you reach page 139. That’s where the study guide appears. There will soon be several copies of this book available for check out. Why not consider a Bible Study? We are open Sunday’s, except holidays, from 12:00 to 1:00. If you can’t make it, e-mail chlibrarylady@hotmail.com for an appointment. Or call the church 745-3042 and leave a message for the librarian.
12 Old Testament - 20 New Testament videos (Adult&Children)
GIVE YOUR TEACHERS A BREAK from lesson preparation this summer. These animated videos from Nest Entertainment are produced for Christian Education, meaning they may be used for teaching in a Church School setting. Perhaps you can tie them into the pastors sermon, giving the family something special to talk about.
(Some of the New Testament videos have reproducible coloring pictures for use with the video.)
OLD TESTAMENT TITLES
Abraham&Isaac
Daniel
David
Elijah
Elisha
Esther
Moses
Joseph in Egypt and Joseph’s Reunion
Ruth
Samuel the Boy Prophet
Solomon
NEW TESTAMENT TITLES
Bread from Heaven
Forgive Us Our Debts
Good Samaritan (The)
Greatest is the Least
He Is Risen
Jesus the Son of God
John The Baptist
King is Born (The)
Kingdom of Heaven (The)
Lazarus Lives
Lord, I Believe
Lord’s Prayer (The)
Lost is Found (The)
Messiah Comes (The)
Ministry of Paul (The)
Miracles of Jesus (The)
Prodigal Son (The)
Righteous Judge (The)
Saul of Tarsus
Treasures in Heaven
Every Storm by Lori Wick (Adult)
Those of us who remember the 40’s will find this book an interesting, well written, reminder of those World War II days. Lieutenant Donovan Rigg a man of ideals, informed the Lord he was ready for anything. He was willing to lay down his life for his Christian ideals, if necessary.
He had not banked on a half starved American woman on an island in the middle of the South Pacific. The lone survivor of a plane crash. His plans did not include a woman with large brown eyes. How was he to make room for her and keep order among the crew?
He was in command of the “Every Storm” and her crew. Fighting the war, keeping them safe and sending his men home alive was his mission. How was he to make room for a woman aboard and continue that mission.
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Juvenile Religious Fiction for ages 4 to 7. Let’s Make Jesus Happy, includes a study guide.
It begins when the Bannon family leaves their relatives, friends, and neighbors. Taking their two cows, chickens and a horse they move west. Eventually they find the perfect place, with a creek to play in. A spot they call the Story Well because they like to go there and tell stories.
Their new neighbors, a few miles away, are the Tickitaw Indians. Eli becomes best friends with the chiefs son Red Vine.
One day Eli’s father went to buy supplies. Eli and Red Vine planed to spend the day together. But Mrs. Bannon asks Eli to baby sit, while she goes to the neighbors.
Eli is disappointed. Finally Eli says, “Let’s pretend you are captured and tied up. I‘m a mountain man I and come from the mountains to rescue you. He ties the children together leaving them sitting on a stump. He is has decided to disobey his mother. “But just as Eli stepped out of the clearing and into the dark woods-------- something big and alive leaped out in front of him!”
Rosabeth saw it too, and screamed!
Wanta know what it was? Check the book out of the library.
Noah: An Old story Retold (Adult)
Noah: An Old story Retold, by Friedel Steinmann, Published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company. ISBN 0-8028-1801-3
When this book was written we called them “funny books” Now they are “graphic novels”. This slim volume puts the lie to this type book being “kids” entertainment.
God gets Noah‘s attention, with the statement, “I am sorry I created people. They love themselves more than they love me. Therefore I am going to destroy them.”
After Noah receives his assignment from God, he goes to building office with the blueprints. You can imagine the fiasco that takes place.
Giving up at the building office Noah goes to the mayor, who says, “That’s a pretty wild idea…” A ship on land is something we haven’t had yet, and the publicity begins.
Suddenly there are Air Flights to the Ship! Concessionaires move in. Booze, hot dog stands and tee shirts are the order of the day. However after a time, the ark, with it’s cargo, becomes old hat. Folks are still looking for something new. A two headed calf calls, an Noah&family are no longer big news.
Then a heat wave makes the news. Finally there is relief. It rains. When homes in the valley are being flooded out, folks get the shock of their lives. They go to the ark expecting Noah to help. He responds, “I can’t. God himself has locked up!”
The message is the same. God has had it with civilization. “What had to happen, did happen. All life on earth perished.” But meantime author Steinmann has given the world food for thought again.
The Kingdom Series: (Tween, especially boys)
Kingdom’s Dawn, Kingdom’s Hope, Kingdom’s Edge, and Kingdom’s Reign, written by Chuck Black, published by Perfect Praise Publishing. Voted # 1 by Homeschool.com
Originally written to inspire the authors children to read the Bible with renewed zeal, these captivating expanded parables led him to write Biblical allegories. The latest printing by Multnomah includes a study guide. Watch for study guides for use with the audio versions. The print and line spacing of these 125 to 158 page books make them easy readers for tweens. (Not yet young adult readers, but too old for elementary media.)
When I took these books home, I did something I haven’t done since I realized if I read every book in the library, processing would take forever. Now 3 libraries later, I broke my rule. I opened this book at lunch, and finished it in less than 8 hours.
Obviously this allegory written for tweens held my attention. As I read, I thought of little boys playing with swords and shields, for a purpose, of older children who like books about war, learning they can war in favor of things which honor God. Then I caught myself checking to see in what part of the Bible this name or a similar story took place.
Facing Your Giants Teen Edition by Max Lucado, Teen
Aw Come on! You know there aren’t any giants outside television programs. Who do you think you’re kidding?
Oh no! How about the one only a few weeks away, like the first day at school?
Or being the last one chosen for the team?
Would you buy, the telephone that never rings?
What about the person you thought was your best friend, but now won’t help you?
Of course some of us have some major giants to handle, but that’s not what we are talking about here. Not that these ideas aren’t any good for big Giants, it’s just that many of us never face that kind of giant. The object of this book is to teach us God is there for us. He said he would be. That makes it so. Check this book out.
MY BIBLE FRIENDS SERIES
My Bible Friends Series by Etta B. Degering, illustrated by Robert Berran&Manning de V. Lee. The illustrations, in this series, are as special as the story telling. We have book 1 through 9 in this series. Book 8 is missing.
In my opinion, the exceptional book in this series is Book 3. The author takes the reader through several days with Jesus. These readers are children.
It begins as Mark, Sara, their mother and baby sister are waiting to see Jesus. You know the story, but if you are like me you are indignant when the disciples shoo the children away. I had never thought of it from the viewpoint of the children. What did they feel when they turned away. Did their heart jump when they heard Jesus call to them. Do you think they just sat there looking at Jesus while he spoke with their elders? Or as Ms Degering suggests did Jesus take children onto his lap, like Santa, perhaps telling them stories, in the process, as did their elders?
How about the Triumphal Entry, do you think for one minute that the children didn’t beg to join the throng. Did the children see the Temple differently when they witnessed Jesus’ respect? Is it possible the children turned back if Jesus stopped at the brow of the hill to admire the spectacle.
Is it possible Jesus spent days at a time with the children? Were the children there when Jesus cleansed the Temple? Did they witness the healing of the lame and the blind? Were the children eager to return to Jesus presence?
That is what I read into it when I read these pages. Check it out. See what you think.
Book 1 - Baby Moses/Baby Jesus
Book 2 - Joseph’s New Coat/Joseph&His Brothers
Book 3 - Jesus&the Storm/Jesus&the Children
Book 4 - Samuel the Little Priest/David, the Youngest
Book 5 - Go Wash in the River/Barley Loaves and Fishes
Book 6 - Elijah,&the Time of No Rain/A Room & a Boy
Book 7 - Joash, the Boy King, Esther the Brave Queen
Book 9 - Daniel and His Friends/Daniel and the Lions
When He Leaves by Kari West & Noelle Quinn (Choosing to Live, Love & Laugh Again)
Two Christian women, married to Christian men, all names changed including those of the authors, share their journey, to divorce and out the other side, in the hope it will provide a life line to you the reader.
The first paragraph of the introduction of their book provides the kind of assurance needed, “You are not alone. You belong to a sacred sisterhood, the wounded, the rejected, the betrayed. You are seeing the truth and in the horror of it light, are shaken, battered, and bruised. But you do not give up. You get onto bloodied knees and start to crawl forward again. Like a drowning woman, you reach out for a life-saver . . .”
Moving on to the end of the book I want to share another quote:
"The Power of Divorce Is an Illusion
It doesn’t rip off your relationship with God.
It wilts under the heat of passion for life.
It stops short of robbing every hope.
It fades in the light of good humor.
It doesn’t disrobe you fo dignity.
It cannot take your courage.
It is dis-empowered by joy.
It capitulates to optimism.
It is disarmed by truth.
Its pain is temporary.
IT is starved by faith.
Its time is limited.
(You’ll see!)
You are Divorce Wise when you know
You can live and let live
Just because you lost love,
Doesn’t mean you won’t have the last laugh!"
DRINKING WATER WARNING
The Town of St Ignatius Water Supply is Contaminated with E. Coli Bacteria. (This does not apply to the tribal water system that serves sections of the town.)
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