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NEW BOOKS FOR 2011

(January - December)

TITLE	AUTHOR	DESCRIPTION
10 Great Dates to Energize your Marriage	David & Claudia Arp	Remember back to your dating days – the excitement you felt? Now you can reclaim that same spark, connection and creativity in your marriage through ten memory-making dates. Low-key, purposeful, easy and fun!	(Psychology/Mental Health)
100 Bible verses everyone should know by heart	Robert J. Morgan	With the immediacy of Internet searches and ease of handheld devices, the custom of memorizing Scripture may not seem necessary, It's vital for mental and emotional health and for spiritual well-being. It allows God's words to sink into your brain and permeate your subconscious thoughts.	(Bible Study)
5 Conversations you Must have with your Daughter	Vicki Courtney	From the cradle to college, tell your daughter’s the truth about life before they believe the culture's lies.	(Parenting)
50 Ways to Feel Great Today	David Biebel/ Dill and Dill	Here's medically and scientifically sound advice for giving a blah mood the boot. Pick up this book today to read of 50 simple and often low or no cost activities.
A Lineage of Grace	Francine Rivers	Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba and Mary: all unlikely women who changed eternity.	(Fiction)
A Man Worth Waiting For	Jackie Kendall	How to avoid a bozo :) most women have dated a Bozo or two and paid the price of broken hearts and dashed hopes.	(Singles)
A Match Made in Heaven	Susan Wales & Ann Platz	Light the candles, listen to a romantic tune, and curl up with this special collection of inspirational stories that celebrate the miraculous power of love. This collection of stories are short, true stories. Some of the authors you'll recognize. What a fun read!!!	(Marriage)
A Positive Plan for Creating more Fun, less Whining	Karol Ladd	Do the words ”I'm bored” strike a chord of fear and anxiety in your heart? Is your family so busy that it seems your once-a-year, budget-blowing vacation is the only time you can have any fun? Breathe a sigh of relief; help is here!	(Parenting)
A Reluctant Queen	Joan Wolfe	She was a simple girl faced with an impossible choice. He was a magnificent king with a lonely heart. Their love was the divine surprise that changed the course of history. You've read it as a Biblical tale of courage. Experience it anew as a heart-stirring love story.	(Fiction)
Baby Jesus & Friends	Stephen Elkins	This children's book is about Jesus and His early life. There is a DVD included to watch and sing along to.	(PreS/EE)
Back to School	Wanda E Brunstetter	Book 2 to the Rachel Yoder Series.	(ME/Jun)
Becoming your Spouse's Better Half	Rick Johnson	Having a successful marriage is not about finding the perfect person. It's not even about always getting along. It's about loving the imperfect person you married in an unselfish manner.
Calm my Anxious Heart	Linda Dillow	Women worry a lot. Yes, we want to be content and trust God with our worries, but it's a struggle to let go and free ourselves from the burden of anxiety. Learn to let go of your anxiety and experience the contentment that comes from trusting God.	(Marriage)
Change your habits, Change your life	Danna Demetre	Believe it or not, change is possible! This 40-day journey reveals how an “inside-out” approach can result in dynamic and lasting change.
Destiny’s Dilemma	Wendy Witherow	Destiny has been an only child for all her eleven years, and she rather likes it that way. So when her parents decide to adopt a girl from China, she's faced with a horrible dilemma.	(ME/Jun)
Directed Verdict	Randy Singer	A martyred American missionary – a case with David and Goliath odds. One lawyer willing to challenge an entire nation.	(General)
Feathers from my Nest	Beth Moore	Short vignettes from the author of her life with her changing family, this book gently tugs on the heartstrings of parents. It also reminds us all of the gift of grace children offer our lives every day.	(Women)
Fields of Grace	Kim Vogel Sawyer	Will their Mennonite faith be shaken or strengthened by the journey to a new land?
Finding Freedom in Forgiveness	Charlie “T” Jones & D. Ledwith	The faith of the Christian is centered on the simplest and most beautiful of words, forgiven. Love is wonderful, but...forgiveness is love in action.	(Psychology/Mental Health)
Fun & Creative Dates for Married Couples	Howard Books	Tired of doing the same old thing when it comes to your date night? You'll find ideas for dates that will add a little fun and romance to your marriage. You'll find dates for all occasions and all budgets. You'll find dates...just for you!	(Marriage)
Get Out of That Pit	Beth Moore	What happens when we invite God's power into our pain. To know the love and presence that are better than life – and the power of God's Word that defies all darkness.	(Fiction)
Grandpa Grumpy’s Family	Katherine Pebley O’Neal	Gregory's Grandpa is certainly grouchy! He can find something wrong with just about everything – and then he gripes about it! Gregory looks beyond his gruff exterior to find the love inside.	(PreS/EE)
Heaven is for Real	Todd Burpo	When Colton Burpo made it through an emergency appendectomy, his family was overjoyed at his miraculous survival. What they weren't expecting, though, was the story that emerged in the months that followed – a story as beautiful as it was extraordinary, detailing their little boy's trip to heaven and back.	(General)
House on Malcolm Street	Leisha Kelly	Leah is angry at God and fearful about the days ahead. Is it the people who surround her that reach into her heart with healing? Can she find a way to trust God with her future?	(Fiction)
How to Apply the Bible	Dave Veerman	Objective, unwavering truth. The Bible holds it. But what's the secret to applying that truth to your life? And how can you avoid the danger of misapplying it?
How to Succeed at Being Yourself	Joyce Meyer	Our self-image is the inner picture we carry of ourselves. If what we see is not healthy and according to Scripture, we will suffer from fear, insecurity, and various types of misconceptions about ourselves.	(General)
In the Nations	Carolyn Kimmel	For 100 years, BIC congregations existed only in North America. Explore the beginnings and current expressions of ministry in each country where BIC worship.	(Missions)
It's Always Darkest Before the Fun Comes Up	Chonda Pierce	Life might be no joke right now – but laughter is on the way! Chonda reveals the God who knows how to turn life's worst punches into it's most glorious punch lines – in His perfect time.	(Women)
Jesus	Leith Anderson	Jesus the Christ – His Story – This book harmonizes and integrates the four Gospels into chronological order. Read the historical, societal and political perspectives.	(Bible Study)
Jesus Freaks	dc Talk & The Voice of the Martyrs	“Remember the Lord's people who are in jail and be concerned for them. Don't forget those who are suffering, but imagine that you are there with them.” Hebrews 13:3 - - - their stories must be told.	(General)
Kaleidoscope	Patsy Clairmont	A fun study in the book of Proverbs. The author says: “my heart has been changed through the straight-forward counsel of Proverbs. If you would like to join another lamb in search of good pasture, please come graze with me on the hillside of his love.”	(Devotional)
Lies that Go Unchallenged	Charles Colson	How can we understand and respond to world views that appear to embrace acceptance, tolerance and peace but in fact threaten to drown out the truth about our society? Charles Colson examines seven lies that affect our society, and he brings clarity to various events and trends over the past decade.	(Social Issues)
Life Interrupted	Priscilla Shirer	Interruptions. They're aggravating. Sometimes infuriating. They make us want to tell people what we think of them. But how we handle interruptions actually tells us more about ourselves.	(Women)
Love and Respect for a Lifetime	Emerson Eggerichs	Women absolutely need love. Men absolutely need respect. It's as simple and as complicated as that. When you touch your spouse's deepest need, something good happens! This is a condensed version of the original book. Good for those with a lifestyle too busy to read the full version.	(Marriage)
Loved	Rebecca St. James, editor	If you have ever made poor choices or stumbled in your faith, you are not alone. But be encouraged – there is hope! These 48 true stories of women who turned away from God before finding their way back to Him will inspire you to rediscover and embrace God's incredible forgiveness and love. God is waiting for you with open arms!	(Women)
Loving the Love of your Life	Thomas Nelson Publishing	Show him how much you really care (and see what happens next!) Show her how much you really care (and see what happens next!)This double book has one side for the wife to be reading, and the other side for the husband to be reading. No peeking at your spouse's reading material!!!	(Marriage)
Make a Difference	Melvin Cheatham, M.D.	This book will challenge you to reexamine your life and adjust your priorities in light of God's Word. Includes stories of well-known people who have responded to God's call to Love the World.	(Fiction)
Midlife Manual for Men	Stephen Arterburn & J. Shore	Ignore the midlife jokes and stereotypes and see the “middle” years for what they really are. God has been showing and teaching you everything you need for a great second half. Profound and surprisingly funny book.
Night Light	James & Shirley Dobson	Whether you're just married or are celebrating your golden anniversary, you need regular quiet moments with your mate—times to renew love and intimacy between each other and with the Lord. This book may be checked out for a year. It is not dated, so you can jump in whenever you want.	(Devotional)
One Small Barking Dog	Ed Gungor	Living a life that's hard to ignore. The thing about small, barking dogs is that they can't be ignored. They may not be show-dog material or win outstanding awards, but through their persistence and insistence they make themselves known. Only a handful of people ever achieve notoriety and “greatness” but the energizing truth is that every single one of us can change the world.	(General)
Out of Control	Wanda E Brunstetter	Book 3 to the Rachel Yoder series.	(ME/Jun)
Paid in Blood	Mel Odom	#1 to NCIS – Political unrest blankets the world. An old Soviet nuclear missile has gone missing. But time is running out.	(General)
Plain Wisdom	Cindy Woodsmall & Miriam Flaud	Two friends from different worlds – one Old Order Amish, one Englischer – share the truths that bring them together. You'll also gain a rare glimpse into the traditions and ways of the Amish as Miriam recalls special occasions and shares family recipes throughout the book.	(Women)
Press Pause Before you Eat	Linda Mintle	Say good-bye to mindless eating and hello to the joys of eating. For all the times you've said: “Why did I just eat that?”	(General)
Raising Dad	Thom S. Rainer and Art Rainer	All parents will tell you they learn as much from their children as their children learn from them. This book shares unforgettable lessons about faith, love, friendship, honesty, commitment, priorities and more – all the things that matter most in life between parents and children.	(Men)
Rebecca's Reward	Lauraine Snelling	#4 to Daughters of Blessing.
Reshaping it ALL	Candace Cameron Bure	This former co-star of TV's Full House is that rare Hollywood working mom who maintains a normal life – no trainer, no nanny, no chef – and is outspoken about her Christian faith and how it has helped overcome certain obstacles … like a serious struggle with food. She offers a Biblical perspective on appetite and self-control that will encourage any woman who longs to reach a new level of freedom.	(General)
Rite of Passage Parenting	Walker Moore	Our culture has shifted. Even church kids overwhelmingly reject their parents' values about sexuality, work, language, and almost everything else. As parents, we've lost the tools to help kids grow up – and we no longer define what grown up means. Be equipped to raise, not children, but, capable, responsible, self-reliant adults.	(Parenting)
School's Out!	Wanda E. Brunstetter	When nine-year old Rachel isn't bringing frogs to church or taking wild buggy rides, she's setting fireflies free and trying out new skateboards in all the wrong places. Will Rachel learn any life lessons along the way?	(ME/Jun)
Sidney & Norman: a tale of two pigs	Phil Vishcer	Life had always been easy for Norman. He was, after all, a good pig...not like his neighbor, Sidney. And then, one day, they each receive an invitation from God. He had something to tell them.	(PreS/EE)
Speaking my Mind	Tony Campolo	Every assumption you ever made about evangelicals is out the window.	(Social Issues)
Student to Student	Paul Buchanan & Paula Miller	Learn how others have survived – and thrived – in college. Spiritual growth, facing fear, time management, roommate conflict, love and loneliness, honesty and integrity...if you're a college student, you're probably facing a world of adjustments as you take on the challenge of campus life.	(Youth)
The Boy Who Changed the World	Andy Andrews	Everything you do matters. This children's book reveals the incredible truth that everything YOU do matters – what you did yesterday, what you do today, and what you will do tomorrow. Every action, however big or small, can have a ripple effect around the world.	(PreS/EE)
The Contemporaries Meet the Classics on Prayer	Leonard Allen, compiler	The Almighty Creator is interested in hearing our hearts, our hurts and our hopes. This is a collection of writings from today and yesterday on prayer.	(Prayer)
The F1rst Born Advantage	Dr. Kevin Leman	F1rstborns were born to win. As a natural mover and shaker, you were at the top of your class. You've always done what's expected of you. Being firstborn comes with a high price sometimes, doesn't it? And no one is harder on you than you. It doesn't have to be that way. You can learn to use your firstborn skills to your best advantage in every area of life.	(General)
The Hole in Our Gospel	Richard Stearns	What does God expect of us? Is our faith just about going to church, studying the Bible and avoiding the most serious sins – or does God expect more? Have we embraced the whole gospel or a gospel with a hole in it? The author demonstrates how the gospel – the WHOLE gospel – was always meant to be a world-changing social revolution, a revolution that begins with us.	(General)
The Loud Family	Katherine Pebley O'Neal	We all have a gift we can use to glorify God.	(Bible Study)
The Mandie Collection	Lois Gladys Leppard	This volume has five books in one. Books 1-5 in the popular Mandie series, in one easy to read book.
The Missing	Beverly Lewis	Seasons of Grace #2	(Fiction)
The Silly Family	Katherine Pebley O'Neal	The Silly family is happy and they show it – even when they're at church. The congregation learns that God wants us to be joyful and to show it with a cheerful face.	(General)
The Tallest of Smalls	Max Lucado	Ollie wants to fit in. But a stumble, a tumble, and he is all alone. In that moment he feels the lowest, Ollie discovers the unconditional love of Jesus and understands that he does matter.	(PreS/EE)
The Telling	Beverly Lewis	Seasons of Grace #3	(Fiction)
Trevor's Song	T. A. Beam	Trevor was an energetic boy who wasfirst one to the finish line and the last one in bed. This book tells of his leap of faith from tragedy to triumph.
Turn up the Heat	Dr Kevin Leman	Millions have trusted Dr. Kevin Leman for advice on marriage and family issues. In this practical book, he shares his wit and wisdom.	(Marriage)
Under the Mistletoe	Irene Brand & Anita Higman	This book has two Christmas stories: An Appalachian Christmas; and Once Upon a Christmas Eve.	(Fiction)
unPlanned	Abby Johnson	Abby quit her job in October 2009. That simple act became a national news story because Abby was director of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Texas. Abby's unique vantage point from both sides of the abortion clinic property line shines light and compassion into the political controversy that surrounds this issue.	(Personal Testimony)
Wait until Then	Randy Alcorn	Nathan loved baseball. And he talked and dreamed with his grandfather about running the bases. Gramps always told him, I'm pretty sure our best baseball is still ahead of us. Nathan liked that idea.	(PreS/EE)
Washington's Lady	Nancy Moser	She dreams of a quick life with her beloved George, but war looms. Even as she longs for domestic bliss, Martha soon realizes she will have to risk everything dear to her and find the courage to get behind a dream much larger than her own.	(Fiction)
What your Daughter Isn't Telling You	Susie Shellenberger & K. Gowler	The world of today's teen girl is very different from the one you grew up in. She faces challenges and issues that you may have never even imagined. Discover teens' perspectives on family relationships, trust, sex and dating, and many other topics.	(Men)
What your Son isn't Telling You	Michael Ross & Shellenberger	You son struggles with the pressure to prove himself – in the classroom, on the playing field, and especially among his friends. He may put up a tough exterior, but deep inside he hungers for family support and connection.
When the Soul Mends	Cindy Woodsmall	#3 to Sisters of the Quilt Series.	(Fiction)
When your Children Hurt	Charles F. Stanley	There are no easy answers to life's problems. This is especially true when a loved one is hurting. God has an answer for our deepest need, but we must seek His help.	(Parenting)
Where the Heart Leads	Kim Vogel Sawyer	After his graduation from college, Thomas is filled with big dreams and even bigger questions. He has always sought God's help with his decision-making, but now it seems God is staying stubbornly silent.
Why I Stayed	Gayle Haggard	When Ted told Gayle that parts of the allegations were true, her world shattered. Suddenly, everything in her life was at stake – her beliefs, her marriage, her family and friends, and her ministry. What has happened since then is nothing short of astonishing.	(Fiction)
Women, Get Answers about your Money	Carolyn Castleberry	Firmly grounded in faith, this excellent financial guide shows how to build your house on stone. A comprehensive, but easy-to-read book.
Your time-starved marriage	Les & Leslie Parrott	Marriage has many stress factors, but none is greater than the pressure of time, or the lack of it. An intimate, caring and supportive relationship requires time, but where do we find it?	(Marriage)

NEW DVD'S FOR 2011

(January - December)

TITLE	AUTHOR	DESCRIPTION
2 in 1 – Milo-The Mantis who wouldn't pray.		This is a Hermie & Friends story.
A Greater Yes		The true story of Amy Newhouse – Her open heart to the people of her school now sparks a passionate rally from the community.
Amish Grace		Based on the true story of the tragedy of the Amish Nickel Mine school. A story of forgiveness.
An Easter Carol – VeggieTales		Ebenezer Nezzer is out of control! He's trying to make Easter bigger than ever by filling London with plastic eggs! But just how hard can his mechanical chickens work before they're...well, fried?
Baileys Billions		Bailey, sweet and savvy golden retriever, becomes a billionaire when his late, devoted owner leaves him her entire fortune. But the wealthy woman has a nasty nephew who will do anything to get his hands on what he believes is rightfully his. Not recommended for children 10 years old and younger.
Book of Ruth		Journey of Faith. A selfless journey of love and devotion
Desires of the Heart.		An irreversible decision is made by their mother that damages the very fabric of the family. A story of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Fire Creek		Spared by a God he didn't believe in, Jason comes home with the question of why he heard a voice that saved his life.
Gifted Hands		The Ben Carson story. His mother gave him the courage, his faith helped him believe, his brilliance gave him the power to change lives
God's Green Earth		A Really Woolly story about caring for creation. There are on line live events to go with this story.
Like Dandelion Dust		based on the book by Karen Kingsbury. To what lengths would you go to make sure your young son stays in the only home he's ever known.
Love Finds a Home		The final DVD in the Love Comes Softly series.
No Greater Love		A story to remind us that love is always the right choice.
Search for Mt. Sinai – Mountain of Fire		Bob Cornuke, a Biblical investigator and real life Indiana Jones, has had a passion shared by only a select group of explorers. Follow him as he brings this adventure to life and tries to be the one who makes the greatest archaeological discovery in human history – the real Mt. Sinai, the holy mountain on which Moses received the Ten Commandments.
Search for Noah's Ark		Bob Cornuke, a Biblical investigator and real life Indiana Jones, has had a passion shared by only a select group of explorers. Follow him as he brings this adventure to life and tries to be the one who makes the greatest archaeological discovery in human history – finding the remains of Noah's ark. Fascinating!!!
The Legend of the Three Trees		God has a plan for every child.
The Prince of Egypt		One brother is born of royal blood, one is an orphan with a secret past.
Veggie Tales - Girl power!		Triple feature. 3 stories on one DVD. 1- Madame blueberry. 2-Duke and the great pie war. 3-Esther -the girl who became queen.
Veggie Tales Live! Sing yourself silly.		Bob, Larry and the whole Veggie crew are taking to the stage with the silliest Silly Song Countdown ever! Will the Veggies learn the importance of sharing so that the show can go on and everyone will be able to sing themselves silly??
Veggie Tales-It's a Meaningful Life		A Lesson in Being Content
VeggieTale – It's a Meaningful Life		Life is more than a game...Injured in one bad play, Larry the Cucumber's hopes of playing in the Salad Bowl are dashed forever
VeggieTales Live! - Sing Yourself Silly		Featuring 18 live silly songs!

NEW CASSETTE'S FOR 2011

(January - December)

TITLE	AUTHOR	DESCRIPTION
Radio Series – Teaching of Other Gods	Dr. David Jeremiah	These talks are from “The Turning Point” and deal with New Age Spirituality.
Adventures in Odyssey – Life Lessons on Perseverance		Sometimes being a kid is really tough. Learning how to stick it out in a difficult situation can really stretch you.
Life Lessons – Peer Pressure - Adventures on Odyssey		Do you sometimes feel you're the only one saying “no” while your friends are saying “yes”? The kids from Odyssey have learned some priceless lessons about not caving in to peer pressure. Listen in and learn how to stand up for what you believe.