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RESOURCE
BOOKS
FOR ADULTS The resource books in this
section
are useful for
resourcing all of the topics listed below. Most of the books have been
supplied
by the sponsoring denominations of the
ABB-1 IN SEARCH OF FAITH by Howard W. Roberts- (A); Pilgrim Press, 2000. The book is an exploration of biblical characters who struggled to define their faith. The stories can be used in sermon series or small group study. ABB-2 CHILDREN OF THE BIBLE: TWELVE STORIES by Stephanie and Maggie Biggs-Scribner; Study Guide by Minerva G. Carcańo; Creative Interpretations by Linda H. Hollies; (A); GBGM ,UMC, 2005. The children included in this
storybook are: Cain
and Abel, Ishmael and Isaac, Young Joseph, Canaanite Woman's Daughter,
Baby
Moses, Jephthah's Daughter, Elijah and the Widow's Son, Jairus's
Daughter, and
The Boy Who Offered What He Had. ABB-3 READING THE BIBLE WITH
THE DAMNED by Bob Ekblad- (A);
ABB-4 MASTERPIECES OF THE BIBLE: INSIGHTS INTO CLASSICAL ART OF FAITH by Keith J. White- (Y/A); A collection of classical articles; Baker Book House Co., 1997.
This beautiful book provides an encounter with stories and
events of
the Bible through the eyes of some of the great artists through the
ages. ABB-5 WALKING THE BIBLE: A JOURNEY BY LAND
THROUGH THE FIVE BOOKS OF MOSES by Bruce Feiler- (A);
Perennial, 2001
ABB-6 WOMEN OF THE
BIBLE: A ONE-YEAR DEVOTIONAL STUDY OF WOMEN IN SCRIPTURE
by Ann Spangler and Jean E. Syswerda (A); Zondervan, 2007.
This updated book focuses on 52 remarkable women in Scripture—women
whose struggles to live with faith and courage are not unlike our
own. The update includes a list of all the women in the Bible, a
timeline of the women, a list of women in Jesus’ family tree, a list of
women in Jesus’ life and ministry. ABB-7 WHAT’S IN THE BIBLE AND HOW DO I USE IT? Real Help for Regular People (Y/A); Abingdon Press, 2008.
This
book is a great introduction on how to use your Bible.
Topics included are: how to
choose a Bible, how to study your
Bible, famous people and places, and how to find biblical help on
real-life
issues such as hope, love, anger, forgiveness, and even body image.
ABB-8 WOMEN OF THE BIBLE with Paintings from the Great Art Museums of the World - by Carole Armstrong/ (Y/A); Simon and Schuster, 1998.
Women of the Bible
presents seventeen
stories of women of the Bible who have been celebrated for their
courage and
independence of spirit. Each story is
accompanied by a religious painting from a celebrated artist, including
Medieval and Renaissance painters.
ABB-9 GOD’S TAPESTRY by W. Eugene March - (A); Westminster John Knox Press, 2009.
March
helps the reader develop theological clarity about how to live in a
religiously
diverse society. People need to reconsider
how the Bible can help us as we approach the issues of diversity and
pluralism.
ABB-10 MORE BAD GIRLS OF THE BIBLE by Barbara J. Essex - (Y/A); Pilgrim Press, 2009. This Bible study consists of twelve units and is designed for individual and/or group study. Bad girls from the Hebrew Bible are Hagar, Shiphrah and Puah, Miriam, Zipporah, Bathsheba, Rizpah, and Huldah. Bad girls from the New Testament are a crippled woman, the Syrophoenician woman, Martha and Mary, the Samaritan woman at the well, and Mary Magdalene.
ABC-1 INTRODUCING CHRISTIANITY by Michael
Keene- (Y/A); The book is a clearly written introduction to Christianity for adults and young readers. ABC-2 BEFORE THE THRONE OF
GRACE: AN EVANGELICAL
FAMILY IN THE EARLY REPUBLIC by Laura S. Seitz and Elaine D.
Baxter- (A); Before the Throne of Grace
brings ABC-3 JOHN CALVIN AND THE CHURCH: A PRISM OF REFORM- Timothy George, Editor; (A); West Minster John Knox Press, 1990. Several contributors contribute to this inter-disciplinary work. Its five sections convey the range of interest among the contributors; Calvin and his times, theology, ecclesiology, interpretation of Holy Scripture, and worship and preaching. ABC-4 A TEACHABLE SPIRIT:
RECOVERING THE
TEACHING OFFICE IN THE CHURCH - by Richard Osmer- (A); Osmer provides a strong understanding of the teaching office which is part of Reformation heritage. He discusses why the teaching office is important in mainline churches. ABC-5 INTRODUCTIONS IN FEMINIST THEOLOGY SERIES- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2001. The series explores various theological topics that challenge partriarchal theology and suggests liberating alternatives. The authors and editors provide reliable guides to the history of thinking, current issues and debaters as possible future development in feminist theology. A INTRODUCING AFRICAN WOMEN'S THEOLOGY by Mercy Amba Oduyoye- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2001. The book attempts to probe the spirituality of African Christian women as they do their own thinking and speak their own words about God as well as other religious and cultural concerns. B INTRODUCING FEMINIST IMAGES OF GOD by Mary Grey- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2001. The author considers recent thinking on the Divine, reflecting the work of women from diverse contexts. She addresses the use of restrictive God-language and opens the possibilities of more inclusive ways of praying. Drawing from various cultures, she presents God images that liberate. C INTRODUCING FEMINIST PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING by Nancy J. Gorsuch- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2001. The book's claim is that a critically informed feminist perspective on ministry enhances the effectiveness and accuracy of pastoral responses to human need. ABC-6 O GOD, TENDER AND JUST: REFLECTIONS AND RESPONSES AFTER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001- edited by Elizabeth C. Nordbeck; (A); United Church Press, 2002. This is a book for and about
the
church which
commemorates the violent acts of 9/11/01 and celebrates the faithful
way in
which the church responded to the crisis. Thousands of people logged on
to the ABC-7 CAN THIS CHURCH LIVE?: A CONGREGATION, ITS NEIGHBORHOOD, AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION by Donald H. Matthews- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2004. This book is the true story of
a
church that had an
opportunity to thrive in the midst of a community that greatly changed
its
demographics. The church faced the harsh dilemma--Can a predominantly
white
church embrace and welcome the people of color in their community? ABC-8 CONGREGATIONAL VITALITY is a growing series of resources providing local churches with engaging, insightful, and useful tools to revitalize and prepare themselves for ministry in the 21st century. The authors in this series are United Church of Christ clergy whose churches demonstrate vitality. A
LEADERSHIP FOR VITAL CONGREGATIONS by Anthony B. Robinson- (A);
Pilgrim Press, 2006. B
FAITH FORMATION IN VITAL CONGREGATIONS by Marian R. Plant,
Pilgrim Press, 2009. ABC-9B COMING
CLEAN: A STUDY GUIDE TO KICKING HABITS by Thomas
G. Bandy- (A); Abingdon Press, 2001. ABC-11 ANNIE, THE KITCHEN
QUEEN AND OTHER DISPATCHES FROM FORBEARANCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
by Charlotte Johnstone, illustrated by Catherine Latson- (A)
Presbyterian Women, Presbyterian Church, (USA), 2006. ABC-13 LISTENING
HEARTS: DISCERNING CALL IN COMMUNITY by Suzanne Farnham, Joseph P.
Gill, R. Taylor McLean, and Susan M. Ward- (A); Morehouse Publishing,
1991.
Listening Hearts addresses the
challenge of remaining faithful and attentive to God’s call and tells
how a faith community can be a source of spiritual, psychological,
physical, and financial support. It is designated to be used in
prayer and meditation and as a basis for group discussion.
ABC-14 TOKENS OF TRUST by Rowan Williams- (A);
Westminster John Knox Press, 2007.
Using the classic statements of
the Nicene and Apostles’ Creeds, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan
Williams guides readers through the central elements of Christian faith.
ABC-15 SOUL
SURVIVOR: HOW MY FAITH SURVIVED THE CHURCH by Philip Yancey- (A);
Doubleday, 1001 (Gift).
Yancey acknowledges that many
spiritual seekers find few answers and little solace in the
institutional church. He tells the story of his own struggle to
reclaim belief, interwoven with inspiring portraits of notable people
from all walks of life, whom he calls his spiritual directors and
mentors who transformed his life and work.
ABC-16 MARTIN
LUTHER KING JR. FOR ARMCHAIR THEOLOGIANS by Rufus Burrow
Jr., illustrated
by Ron Hill- (Y/A); Westminster John Knox Press, 2009.
Burrow shows Martin Luther King Jr. to be a “serious theologian, an inspirational activist, and yet a man who did not escape the prejudices of his time.” (Michael Long) This engaging storyteller narrates a “powerful, poignant, passionate account of the life” of Dr. King. ABC-17 BEST
ADVICE: Wisdom on Ministry from 30
Leading Pastors and Preachers by William J. Carl III-
(A); Carl gathers a diverse group of leading pastors and preachers and asks them, “What is your best advice to colleagues in ministry about preaching and being a pastor? The responses are full of wisdom and practical advice, illuminating and helpful for all who are pastors and preachers. This collection is a unique window into perspectives on ministry in the twenty-first century. It provides inspiration, insight, and clarity. ABC-18 THE
WRITE STUFF: Crafting Sermons That Capture and Convince by Sondra B. Willabee- (A);
Sondra Willobee has served as
Adjunct Professor of Preaching at ABC-19
PREACHING
FROM MEMORY TO HOPE by Thomas G. Long- (A);
Renowned preacher Thomas G. Long
identifies and addresses the most pressing challenges facing preaching
today. He confidently invites people “to
lean forward in hope toward the promises of God.” ABC-20
FAITHFUL
DISAGREEMENT – WRESTLING WITH SCRIPTURE IN THE MIDST OF CHURCH CONFLICT
- Conflict is
all too common in the
church today, but conflict over Biblical interpretation has been with
the
church since its earliest days. The
author reflects on early conflicts, drawing lessons from each about how
it
relates to current conflicts.
. ABD-1 CREATING INTERFAITH COMMUNITY by R. Marston Speight; Study Guide by Glory and Jacob Dharmaraj-(A); GBGM-UMC, 2003. The essential elements needed to create an interfaith community are that: (1) the participants act and relate to one another because of their faith and (2) they retain their own religious beliefs. Some of the different religions are described in the book and reasons are given for creating interfaith community. The book also includes suggestions and resources. ABD-2 THE GLOBAL SPIRIT LIBRARY series-(A); The Pilgrim Press, 2000. The Global Spirit Library is the first comprehensive collection of the spiritual literature of the whole world,. presented in accessible form It is aimed at people who belong to a particular religious community and wish to broaden their spiritual outlook and to others who seek spiritual wisdom. A 366 B 366 Included in the readings are: 1. the profound and enigmatic sayings of Lao Tzu 2. the wit and irony of Chuang Tzu 3. the spiritual adventures of Lieh Tzu and Yang Chu and 4. the gentle wisdom of Confucius and Mencius. ABD-3 NOT WITH MY NEIGHBOR: ISSUES ON INTERFAITH RELATIONS by S. Wesley Ariarajiah (A); Risk Book Series, 1999. This book offers a clear and challenging introduction to key issues that arise when Christians and churches enter into conversation with their neighbors of other faiths. ABD-4 GOD IS ONE: THE WAY OF ISLAM - Second Edition by R. Marston Speight- (A); Friendship Press, 2001. The book presents who Muslims are, what they believe and how their faith not only unites them, but shapes every aspect of their lives. It was first written by a committed Christian who spent years living with Muslims. ABD-5 TEVYE'S GRANDCHILDREN: REDISCOVERING A JEWISH IDENTITY by Eleanor Mallet- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2004. Eleanor Mallet describes the
unusual steps she took
to understand her Jewish past. She explores the dynamic and relatively
recent
field of Jewish history, studied Hebrew, and traveled to ABD-6
WHAT DO OUR NEIGHBORS BELIEVE?: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON JUDAISM,
CHRISTIANITY, AND ISLAM by
Howard R. Greenstein, Kendra G. Hotz, and John Kaltner- (A);
Presbyterian Women, Presbyterian Church (USA), 2006. ABE-1 LET JUSTICE ROLL DOWN: A WORSHIP RESOURCE FOR LENT, HOLY WEEK, AND EASTER compiled by Geoffrey Duncan- (Y/A); The Pilgrim Press, 2003. The book is a collection of new prayers, readings, and liturgies that takes us from Shrove Tuesday to Easter. The writers come from many countries and backgrounds, yet they share a spirituality and a longing for justice ABE-2 WERE YOU THERE?
FINDING
OURSELVES AT THE
FOOT OF THE CROSS by
Erik Kolbell- (A); Kolbell explores how each
person
or group at the
foot of the cross responded differently to Jesus's predicament, and
shows how
their different responses represent the great range of human responses
also
available to us. ABE-3 ALIVE TO GOD IN CHRIST (I Believe Series) by Joseph D. Small IV- (A); Witherspoon Press, PCUSA, 2008.
ABF-1 FATHERING OUR DAUGHTERS by Ken Little-(A); Witherspoon Press, 2000. A fascinating and provocative six-session study that helps both new and seasoned fathers have a better relationship with their daughters. ABF-2 GIVING GOD'S GOOD GIFTS: THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY OF PARENTHOOD by George E. Conway-(A); Westminster John Knox Press, 2001. ABF-3 PILGRIM PRAYERS FOR SINGLE FATHERS by David Albert Farmer-(A); The Pilgrim Press, 2004. This book is a collection of conversations with God based on heart-felt, real-life situations. Each entry begins with a letter addressing a specific issue and continues with scripture passage and prayer, concluding with an interesting passage. ABF-4 GRACED
VULNERABILITY: A THEOLOGY OF CHILDHOOD by David H. Jensen-
(A); The Pilgrim Press, 2005. ABF-7 FIRST COMES
LOVE/ THE EVER-CHANGING FACE OF MARRIAGE by
John C. Morris-(A); The Pilgrim
Press, 2007. This book, an update of a classic 2000 resource, shows families how to articulate their faith. The book places special emphasis on the issues of living in a pluralistic culture. ABG-1 WHEN YOUR PARENT DIES (Hope and Healing
series) by Ron Klug- (A); A comforting and helpful book for adults grieving the loss of a parent. ABG-2 HOME IS WHERE I LIVE by Camilla Warrick- (A); Bridge Resources, 2000. This book was undertaken after the author was diagnosed with breast cancer. It is about the authentic journey and the healing discovery of one's special relationship to God and the universe. ABG-3 INTERRUPTED BY GOD: GLIMPSES FROM THE EDGE by Tracey Lind- (A); Tracey Lind shares her brave and exhilarating spiritual journey here in reflections, photographs, and fresh ideas about Christianity in our time. She engages in deep conversations about the meaning of faith. ABG-4 WIPE THE TEARS: 30 CHILDREN'S SERMONS ON DEATH by Kenneth and Phyllis Vos Wezeman, Anna L. Liechty-(A); Designed for use by clergy and lay leaders to preach to children from kindergarten through upper elementary age, the book presents 30 sermons on death through the use of Scripture. Sermon topics include: Abraham's Death: Farewell to a Father, Easter Promise: Eternal Life, All Saints' Day: A Cloud of Witnesses, and Faithful Hands: A Grandparent's Death. ABG-5 WHEN YOUR CHILD DIES
(Hope and Healing
series) by Theresa M. Huntley-(A); Author and grief counselor Theresa Huntley offers grieving parents honest, practical guidance. Her insights into the grief process, the tasks of mourning, and the ways people grieve will help parents come to understand, accept, and live with their loss. ABG-6 WHEN YOUR CHILD LOSES A
LOVED ONE (Hope
and Healing Series)- (A) Author and grief counselor Theresa Huntley presents the guidance parents need to help their children grieve. ABG-7 DIFFERENCE AND IDENTITY: A THEOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY by Ian A. McFarland- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2001. McFarland challenges the view
that
persons are
defined by characteristics that they hold in common, since such
definitions
exclude the marginalized. Using the doctrine of the Trinity as the
basis for an
alternative account of personhood, McFarland argues that God claims us
as
persons in our difference from one another and not by virtue of an
underlying
sameness. ABG-8 HEALING DEATH
by Dennis L. Zimmerman- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2007. ABG-10 THE
WILL OF GOD by James Howell- (A); Veteran pastor and theologian James C. Howell considers a number of issues related to God’s will—how it is known, how it is done, and how we respond when bad things happen and we feel God is absent or has turned away from us. ABH-1 WE ARE THE CHURCH TOGETHER: CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN CONGREGATIONAL LIFE by Theodore Brelsford-(A); Trinity Press International, 1996. This book gives us a well-documented, thorough, and serious look at the dynamics of multicultural churches. The authors point out that embracing cultural diversity requires a radical rethinking and reconfiguration of conventional assumptions. ABH-2 O LORD, HOLD OUR HANDS:
HOW A CHURCH
THRIVES IN A MULTICULTURAL WORLD by Nibs Stroupe and
Caroline
Leach-(A); This book is the story of a
model
of a successful
multicultural church, Oakhurst Presbyterian Church in ABH-3 MARTIN LUTHER KING IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN PREACHING TRADITION-by Valentino Lassiter- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2001. Lassiter compares the historic tradition of African American preaching and the overwhelming spiritual preaching of Martin Luther King, Jr. He details preaching by slave preachers to sermons by present day preachers. King's sermon content compares to that of preachers who preached justice and God's assurance in the 1600's. ABH-4 TRUMPET IN Trumpet in Zion addresses God in the voice, verbiage, and expression of African Americans in worship. Based on the Revised Common Lectionary, it offers clergy and worship planners the opportunity to use the Bible in new and engaging ways with their congregations. It includes calls to worship, prayers of confession, words of assurance, responsive readings, offertory invitations, and a blessing for each Sunday. ABH-5 AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN TAPPING POWER AND SPIRITUAL WELLNESS by Stephanie Y. Mitchem- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2004. Mitchem explores African-American women's religious practices and spirituality from the perspective of healing. She offers a bird's eye view into the historical issues related to African-American women's health and its relationship to spirituality. ABH-6 RECLAIMING THE SPIRITUALS: NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION by Yolanda Y. Smith- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2004. This model of African American Christian education emphasizes and illuminates the central role of the spirituals.and the ways in which their usage shows how the "triple-heritage" can be appropriated as a broader resource for multicultural approaches in contemporary Christian education. ABI-1 SEVEN SONGS OF CREATION:
LITURGIES FOR
CELEBRATING AND HEALING EARTH (An Earth Bible Resource) by
Norman
C. Habel
(A); Habel provides worshipping communities with fresh and dynamic new
liturgies to revere, honor, love, and serve earth. The seven liturgies
featured
are: Song of Sanctuary, Song of Earth, Song of Sky, Song of Waters,
Song of
Sophia, Song of Life, and Song of Healing. ABI-2 QUESTIONS
OF TRUTH: Fifty-one Responses to Questions about God, Science, and
Belief by
Dr. John Polkinghorne and Nicholas Beale; (Y/A); Westminster John Knox
Press,
2009.
Dr. John Polkinghorne is
internationally known as both a physicist and a theologian. He was founding President of the
International Society for Science and Religion and Professor of
Mathematical
Physics at ABJ-1 THE BOOK OF JESUS: A TREASURY OF THE GREATEST STORIES AND WRITINGS ABOUT CHRIST- edited by Calvin Miller- (A); Simon and Schuster, 1996 The Book of Jesus
contains
hundreds of
selections drawn from every era of history. This broad, eclectic volume
also
includes works by contemporary Christian writers and other poems,
songs,
essays, traditional hymns, and verses from the Bible. ABJ-2 PROPHET
AND TEACHER: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORICAL JESUS by
William R. Herzog- (A); Westminster John Knox Press, 2005. ABJ-3 JESUS AND HIS TIMES
(READER’S DIGEST)- (Y/A); The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc.
1987. ABJ-4 THE JESUS I NEVER
KNEW by Philip Yancey- (A); Zondervan, 1995. (gift) This book provides an exciting introduction to the life of Jesus and an engaging discussion of what Jesus’ life means for modern-day believers. ABJ-6 JESUS AND THOSE BODACIOUS WOMEN by Linda H. Hollies- (A); Pilgrim Press, 2007. Rev. Hollies tells the stories of women who encountered Jesus and, through his eyes, were able to embrace their beauty in spite of how the world saw them or labeled them. ABJ-7 FIRST CENTURY CONVERSATIONS by James Comfort Smith, 1999. (Gift) This book presents imagined conversations based on meager details from the Biblical record about the Birth and Resurrection of Christ. Told by a wide spectrum of “folk who were there-“from Pilate the Proconsul to Joseph the Father-“these first-person accounts throw light from a variety of angles onto the beginning and the ending of the Christ story. Readers should find in these very personal experiences a fresh and empowering faith renewal. ABK-1 GREAT
ENDS OF THE CHURCH SERIES - (A); The Great Ends of the
Church represent a brief
statement of principles found in the Book of Order of the Presbyterian
Church
(U.S.A.) They express basic convictions that can help the church
remember its
foundations with renewed appreciation. Each
book in the series focuses on one of the Great Ends. A
PROCLAMATION OF THE GOSPEL FOR THE
SALVATION OF MANKIND by Catherine Gunsalus Gonzalez- (A);
Witherspoon Press,
2003.
In
this first book in the series author Gonzalez invites readers to
explore the
implications of proclaiming the gospel. She
maintains that “to be a congregation ready and able to
proclaim the
gospel for the salvation of humankind is to be the church in its
exciting
fullness.” B
PRESERVATION OF THE TRUTH by Joseph D.
Small- Witherspoon Press, 2005.
Small
describes the "Great Ends of the Church" as "a holistic vision
of the church's life." He provides
a clear understanding of truth in the context of this vision. C MAINTENANCE
OF DIVINE WORSHIP by Howard L.
Rice, Jr.- Witherspoon Press, 2006.
Rice
places worship in the context of the Presbyterian Reformed Confessional
heritage. He shows how worship reenacts
the reality of our relationship with God as it moves us through praise,
confession, assurance of forgiveness, and hearing the word. D SHELTER,
NUIRTURE, AND SPIRITUAL
FELLOWSHIP OF THE CHILDREN OF GOD by Elizabeth F. Caldwell-
Witherspoon Press,
2006.
Each
chapter of Caldwell’s book focuses on Biblical texts and one of two
recent
confessions of the Presbyterian Church: The
Confession of 1967 and a Brief Statement of Faith.
She identifies challenges that this end often
presents and shows how faith is shaped in the process of meeting these
challenges. E EXHIBITION
OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN TO THE
WORLD by Darrell L. Guder; Witherspoon Press, 2007.
Dr.
Guder opens up the meaning of the 6th Great End, the exhibition of the
Kingdom
of Heaven to the world. As he makes
clear, it itself is the end of other ones. ABK-2 PROCLAMATION OF THE GOSPEL FOR THE SALVATION OF MANKIND by Catherine Gunsalus Gonzalez- (A); Witherspoon Press, 2003. This is the first book in a
series "The
Great Ends of the Church" as found in the Book of Order
of the Presbyterian Church,
Allan Janssen- (A); Witherspoon Press, 2008. This book provides a disciplined study of The Apostles’ Creed in order for members of a small group to understand its vocabulary, to clarify just what is being claimed, and to learn what it might say. ABL-1 PANDEMONIUM TREMENDUM: CHAOS AND MYSTERY IN THE LIFE OF GOD- by James E. Huchingson; (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2001. James E. Huchingson takes
computer
and information
science seriously in this constructive theology. Central to his
reflection is
an understanding of the primordial Chaos--Pandemonium Tremendum--not as
destructive, but as the source out of which God creates, sustains, and
empowers
creatures to become co-creators. ABL-2 THAT GODLESS COURT?
(2ND EDITION): SUPREME COURT DECISIONS ON CHURCH-STATE
RELATIONSHIPS by Ronald B. Flowers- (A); Westminster John Knox
Press, 2005. -M- ( ABM-1 OUR DAUGHTER MARTHA: A FAMILY STRUGGLES WITH COMING OUT by Mary Clements Henrikson- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2001. Author Mary Henrikson writes about her struggles as the mother of a lesbian who acknowledges her sexuality. The author shows how she moved from acceptance to activism for gay and lesbian rights. ABM-2 WHEN KILLING IS WRONG: PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE AND THE COURTS by Arthur J. Dyck- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2001. Using recent court cases, Dyck offers insightful analyses of the modes of moral reasoning employed in the physician-assisted suicide debate. He shows how physician-assisted suicide may be distinguished from comfort-only care and identifies the harmful consequences that would result from its practice. He closely examines the legal traditions on both sides of the debate. ABM-3 OMNIGENDER: A TRANS-RELIGIOUS APPROACH by Virginia Ramey Mollenkott- (A); Pilgrim Press, 2001. Virginia Ramey Mollenkott says that the common understanding of gender is woefully inadequate. She argues that this "binary gender paradigm" is oppressive and inflicts grave suffering on many people. She honors the experience of people who do not fit within the traditional concept of gender, including individuals who are intersexual, transsexual, or otherwise transgendered. Examining the Christian and Jewish scriptures and church history, she finds alternative concepts of gender. ABM-4 GIVING TOGETHER: A
STEWARDSHIP GUIDE FOR
FAMILIES by Carol A. Wehrheim- Guide; (A); Wehrheim reminds the reader that stewardship is much more than money and requires a more holistic approach. She analyzes Biblical passages and identifies spiritual practices intrinsic to stewardship as a way of helping families respond to their call to be stewards today. ABM-5 AND GOD GAVE THE
INCREASE (ICOR.3:16):
STORIES OF HOW THE This book introduces 28 outstanding International Leadership Development Scholars from the past and ten current scholars. They have all made invaluable contributions to their churches and to their nations. ABM-6 DEAR HOUSE, In this recollection of the first 50 years of Gilmore Sloane House, Margaret Flory honors the splendid gift of the four Gilmor sisters to the mission of the Presbyterian Church. Gilmor Sloane House provides a place for persons to meet and to engage one another in being faithful Christians. ABM-7 CROSSING OVER: LIBERATING THE TRANSGENDERED CHRISTIAN by Vanessa Sheridan- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2001. The author offers insight into the transgender experience and confronts the harsh reality of injustice prevalent in society and the church. Her writing challenges all Christians to include transgendered persons in the full life and ministry of the church. ABM-8 LIVING WITH CANCER: MEDITATIONS ON PATIENCE AND LOVE- by Melody Kee Smith and Richard A. Smith- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2001. Living with Cancer is a series of meditations written for all those living with cancer: patients, their loved ones, and their caregivers. ABM-9 STANDING IN THE MARGIN: HOW YOUR CONGREGATION CAN MINISTER WITH THE POOR (and perhaps recover its soul in the process) by Rufus Burrow, Jr.- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2004. Standing in the Margin consists of 12 small-group study sessions for adults to challenge individuals and congregations to stand with those who have the least. The authors expose the Biblical roots of ministry in the margin and offer practical help on how to minister with people in the margin. ABM-10 SAME-SEX MARRIAGE?: A CHRISTIAN ETHICAL ANALYSIS by Marvin M. Ellison- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2004. This critical book is written by a gay man and progressive Christian ethicist who places justice making at the heart of contemporary spirituality. The book offers constructive proposals for revitalizing Christian sexual ethics. ABM-11 WHOSE LAND? WHOSE
PROMISE?: WHAT CHRISTIANS
ARE NOT BEING TOLD ABOUT This book is an excellent introduction to the complications of geography, history, and geopolitics that have wounded and weakened both Israelis and Palestinians. Burge challenges us to love concretely. ABM-12 THE DINAH PROJECT: A HANDBOOK FOR CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE by Monica A. Coleman- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2004. Combining personal testimony with theological sensitivity, Coleman presents psychological, pastoral, and practical responses to sexual violence. ABM-13 WHERE NEEDS MEET RIGHTS: ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL RIGHTS IN A NEW PERSPECTIVE by Berma Klein Goldewijk and Bas de Gaay Fortman- (A); WCC Publications, 1999. Today with more and more people suffering from poverty, violent conflicts and the effects of globalization, the authors urge that creative new approaches to implementing and protecting economic, social, and cultural rights must be found. ABM-14 GLOBALIZATION AT WHAT PRICE?: ECONOMIC CHANGE AND DAILY LIFE by Pamela K. Brubaker- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2001. Brubaker explains the dynamics of globalization and the ways this issue affects the daily lives of ordinary people. Drawing on scripture and exploring successful economic justice efforts, the author provides options. ABM-15 THE CHURCH IN This book examines the context,
the church, and the
challenges to mission in 21st century ABM-16 THE WOMEN'S MOVEMENT IN
RELIGIOUS
COMMUNITIES IN INDIA by K.S. Durrany- (A); ISPCK, This book attempts to discuss some of the related issues pertaining to women in the Hindu, Christian, and Muslim communities. It endeavors to provide details of the functioning of the women's movements. Some of the chapters provide a background including the impact of the West on women's issues in the Social Reform Movement of the 19th century. ABM-17 WOMEN RESHAPING
THEOLOGY: INTRODUCING
WOMEN'S STUDIES IN THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION IN INDIA compiled
by
Lalrinawmi
Ralte- (A); ISPCK, This book consists of ten chapters and each speaks of diverse and scholarly themes pertaining to women's issues. The book sensitizes women to become aware of their God-given equal rights as the image of God and to challenge male dominance and oppression. ABM-18 THE PASTOR TO DALITS by John C.B. Webster- (A); ISPCK, 1997. This book is an empirical study
of
the pastor and
pastoral ministry to Dalits today based upon data gathered from both
experienced pastors and Dalit parishioners. The heart of the study uses
data
gathered from 175 Dalit Christians belonging to 18 parishes. ABM-19 FROM THE PLACE OF
THE DEAD: THE EPIC STRUGGLES OF BISHOP BELO OF EAST TIMOR
by Arnold S. Kohen- (A); Introduction by the Dalai Lama; St. Martin’s
Press, 1999. This riveting biography of
Bishop Carlos Belo, is vital to understanding not only Indonesia’s
campaign of terror against East Timor, but also the campaign against
its own ethnic Chinese people which continues to the present
day. Belo received the Nobel Prize for peace in 1996. ABM-24 LIVING BOUNTIFULLY
by Linda H. Hollies- (A); Pilgrim Press, 2005. ABM-26 WE BELONG TO THE
LAND by Elias Chacour with Mary E. Jensen- (Y/A); University of
Notre Dame Press, 2001. ABM-27 JESUS, THE BIBLE,
AND HOMOSEXUALITY: EXPLODE THE MYTHS, HEAL THE CHURCH by Jack
Rogers (A); Westminster John Knox Press, 2006. ABM-28 TAKING A NEW
LOOK: WHY CONGREGATIONS NEED LGBT MEMBERS - (A);
LifeQuest, 2008. This book focuses on what
congregations lose by not being welcoming and affirming. The
reality is that a loving and accepting attitude towards Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, and Transgender people brings many blessings to a church. ABM-29 FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS ABOUT SEXUALITY, THE BIBLE, AND THE CHURCH: PLAIN TALK
ON TOUGH ISSUES -
Fred Smith, Editor; (A); Covenant Network of Presbyterians, 2006. Twenty-six scholars from
nineteen seminaries and colleges offer short, accessible essays to
inform discussion about the appropriate participation of gays and
lesbians in church life and leadership. The essays address core
biblical and theological questions with clear thinking, lively faith,
and deep concern for the church. ABN-1 PAUL FOR EVERYONE; THE PRISON LETTERS: EPHESIANS, PHILIPPIANS, COLOSSIANS, AND PHILEMON by Tom Wright- (A); Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 2002. Wright captures the verve and sparkle of Paul's letters in stimulating comments combined with his own translation of the Bible. ABN-2 JOHN FOR EVERYONE by Tom Wright- (A); Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 2002. A Part One - Wright comments on Chapters 1 - 10. B Part Two - Wright comments on Chapters 11 - 21. ABN-3 MATTHEW FOR EVERYONE by
Tom Wright-
(A); A Part One - Wright comments on Chapters 1 - 15. ABN-4 JESUS, PAUL, AND THE
LAW: STUDIES IN MARK
AND GALATIANS by James D. G. Dunn- (A); This thoroughly researched book is a study of the Jewish law in early Christianity. The first three chapters deal with Mark and Jesus, and Chapters 4 through 9 deal with Paul's letter to the Galatians. ABN-5 MOON UNDER HER FEET: WOMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE by Kim S. Vidal- (A) the Pilgrim Press, 2001. The book is a guide to discovering and understanding the symbolic meaning of the female images in the Book of Revelation. It aims to redefine what it means to be an empowered woman who achieves dignity based on equality, freedom of expression, self-empowerment, and solidarity with other women. It can be used as a Bible study as discussion questions are included. ABN-6 A FEMINIST COMPANION TO:.....series edited by Amy-Jill Levine with Marianne Blickenstaff- (A); the Pilgrim Press, 2003-2004. In this series Amy-Jill Levine presents commentaries by New Testament scholars who discuss the Gospels and other new Testament books from a feminist point of view. A. Matthew- The contributors address the issues of: women's social roles and literary representations, earthly and heavenly fathers, purity regulations and household configurations, Jesus and Wisdom, the Canaanite woman, and the women at the tomb, and others,. B. Mark- The volume addresses key texts and issues in the Gospel of Mark, including the Syrophoenician woman; Simon Peter's Mother-in-law; the raising of Jairus's daughter: women disciples of Jesus; and social class. C. Luke- This volume covers a range of issues, including imperial masculinity, Mary and asceticism, Martha in the kitchen, and reading Luke 15 with Arab Christian women. D. John Vol. I- The contents include: Jesus, Women, and Conversation in the Fourth Gospel; the Samaritan Woman, the Raising of Lazarus, Jesus and the Adulteress, and Transcending Gender Boundaries in John. E. John Vol II- The studies in this second volume include some that seek to locate the cumulative effect of all the stories concerning women, general suggestions concerning both the evangelists' view of gender and the role of women in the Johannine community. Other highlighted scenes are: the Crucifixion and the appearance to Mary Magdalene in the garden. F Paul- This volume deals with letters generally attributed to Paul. The collection explores topics such as gender, sexuality, marriage, the physical body, leadership, economic justice, Jewish-Christian relations, metaphors of birth and motherhood, and adoption, and slavery. G The Deutero-Pauline
Epistles-
These
writings are those thought not to be genuinely from Paul. They show how
Paul's
authority was exploited in the ABN-7 BAD
BOYS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT: EXPLORING MEN OF QUESTIONABLE VIRTURE
by Barbara J. Essex- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2005. ABO-1 JACOB'S SHADOW: CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES ON MASCULINITY by Herbert Anderson- (A); Bridge Resources, 2002. Herbert Anderson uses his own story and the Biblical story of Jacob to explore the struggles and contradictions men experience in their journeys to faithfulness in God. Each chapter starts with a scene from Jacob's life that foreshadows the struggles of men today. ABO-2 ON THEIR WAY TO WONDERFUL: A JOURNEY WITH RUTH AND NAOMI by Linda H. Hollies- (A); Pilgrim Press, 2004. Hollies offers a Bible study on
the covenant that
Ruth made to Naomi as they left ABO-3 INTERPRETATION
BIBLE STUDIES: JOB by
David C. Hester- (A); Westminster John Knox, 2005. Old Testament scholar and
church educator David Hester focuses on the difficult questions raised
in Job: Where is God in our worst moments? Where is
justice? What happens when experience makes us doubt what we've always
believed? Interpretation Bible Studies can be used by small
groups, Sunday School classes, for personal study or large group
presentations. It includes discussion questions and a leader's
guide Join Philip Yancey as he
explores
these sometimes shocking, often cryptic divine writings. You will
come to know God more intimately, anticipate Jesus more fervently, and
find a wonderful, wise companion for your faith journey.
ABO-5 JUST
WIVES? STORIES OF POWER AND SURVIVAL IN
THE OLD TESTAMENT AND TODAY - by Katharine Doob
Sakenfeld-(A); Westminster
John Knox Press, 2003 (Gift).
Giving attention to social worlds of
women (ancient and modern), Katharine Sakenfeld explores the stories of
eleven
women in the Old Testament—Sarah, Hagar, Ruth, Naomi, Vashti, Esther,
Michal,
Abigail, Bathsheba, Gomer, and the Proverbs “Good Wife.”
She relates their struggles to struggles women
face today. Study questions for group discussion are included. ABO-6 GREAT
PSALMS OF THE BIBLE - by J. Clinton McCann Jr.; (A);
ABO-7 OLD
TESTAMENT PROPHETS FOR TODAY by Carolyn J. Sharp- (A);
Sharp offers a
brief
introduction to each of the Bibles’ Old Testament prophets, including
all the
prophetic Books, illuminating themes present in each with an eye toward
the
many ways in which their messages remain relevant today.
Includes questions for discussion.
ABO-8 THE INDISPENSABLE
GUIDE TO THE OLD TESTAMENT by Angela Bauer-Levesque (A); Pilgrim
Press, 2009.
The author offers basic principles of biblical interpretation and provides a survey of the texts and contexts of the Old Testament for mainline Protestants interested in progressive theological views.
ABP-4 MOMENTUM FOR LIFE by Michael Slaughter; (A); Leader’s Guide; Participant’s workbook; DVD for computer; Abingdon Press, 2008.
-S-
(Symbols,
Art, Music, Drama, Games, Dancing) ABS-1 PROVOKING THE GOSPEL: METHODS TO EMBODY BIBLICAL STORYTELLING THROUGH DRAMA by Richard W. Swanson- (A); Pilgrim Press, 2004. Swanson has laid out a
thoughtful
methodology for
the faithful performance of the Biblical stories as they are embodied,
breathed, and engaged in dynamically interactive ways that stimulate
both the
tellers and their audiences. ABS-2 ACTING
RELIGIOUS: THEATRE AS PEDAGOGY IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES by
Victoria Rue, illustrated by Monica Rue MacQueen; (A); The Pilgrim
Press, 2005. ABT-1 CALLED TO TEACH: THE
VOCATION OF THE
PRESBYTERIAN EDUCATOR by Duncan Ferguson and William Weston- (A); The authors argue that the calling to teach in higher education is distinctively Reformed and a primary mission of the Presbyterian Church. ABT-2 CHILDREN AMONG US: FOUNDATIONS IN CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES Edited by Cassandra Williams; (a); Witherspoon Press, 2003. It takes commitment, opportunity, and knowledge for the faith community to respond fully and authentically to Jesus's call to welcome children. ABT-3 MAKING THE MOST OF VIDEO IN RELIGIOUS SETTINGS: HOW TO PRODUCE, FIND, USE , AND DISTRIBUTE VIDEOS IN THE CHURCH AND SYNAGOGUE by Tom Neufer Emswiler- (A); Words at Work!, 1985. The author provides numerous examples, as well as case studies and the names, addresses and phone numbers of suppliers, to give ideas for use of video and pitfalls to avoid. ABT-4 POT LIKKER: STORIES FOR
TEACHERS AND
LEARNERS by Larry Grant Coleman and The book contains stories gathered from the personal experiences of individuals of various ethnicities and backgrounds that are "nutritional" for the spirit., ABT-5 TEACHING AS A SACRAMENTAL ACT by Mary Elizabeth Mullino Moore- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2004. ABT-6 THE BIBLE FROM SCRATCH
SERIES by
Donald L. Griggs; (T); 2 Volumes; Well-known Christian educator and author Don Griggs has written this accessible overview of the Bible for adults who are Bible beginners. He guides the reader through the Bible and introduces basic tools and skills for Bible study. The first half of each volume overviews the text and the second half provides a comprehensive study group guide for the leader. A. THE OLD TESTAMENT FOR
BEGINNERS- Study
session titles include: The Books of the Law, The Narrative of
Genesis, From B. THE NEW TESTAMENT FOR
BEGINNERS- Griggs
guides the reader through the New Testament Titles include: Introducing
the
New Testament, The Gospel of Matthew, The Gospel of Mark, The Gospel of
Luke,
The Gospel of John, The Acts of the Apostles, Epistles of the New
Testament, and The Revelation to John. A series of 10 booklets to equip teachers for the teaching task! Each booklet in the series is designed to reinforce knowledge, skills, and abilities in the classroom. A.
THE BIBLE
B. CHRISTIAN HERITAGE C. CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT D. CURRICULUM E. FAITH LANGUAGE F. LIVING THE FAITH G. PEOPLE H. TEACHING I. THEOLOGY J. THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ABT-8 PRACTICING DISCERNMENT WITH YOUTH by David F. White- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2005. White calls for congregations to engage their own young people in practices of discernment that involve the gifts and problems of their unique context, bringing their lives more fully into partnership with God’s work in their particular place. ABT-9 THE YOUTH WORKER’S ENCYLOPEDIA OF BIBLE-TEACHING IDEAS: NEW TESTAMENT- (Y/A); Group Publishing Inc., 1994. Here are hundreds of new and creative teaching ideas. Included are: affirmations to help the group grow closer, creative readings to give Bible passages new life, devotions to draw teenagers closer to God, object lessons to connect today’s life with Bible truths, and retreats and overnighters. ABT-10 GUIDE FOR RECREATION LEADERS by Glenn Bannerman and Robert Fakkema- (Y/A); John Knox Press, 1979. Part one is a practical introduction and approach to the philosophy of recreation and play theory. It includes guidelines for leaders, planning tips, and notes on teaching tips. Part two is filled with advice on how to develop recreational activities requiring no supplies or using supplies that are readily available. There is material for a variety of ages and groups, including the physically challenged, and special occasions. It also includes a wide assortment of games and students. ABT-11 SPIRITUAL GROWTH IN YOUTH MINISTRY: PRACTICAL MODELS TO HELP YOUR YOUNG PEOPLE (AND YOU) GROW CLOSER TO GOD by J. David Stone- (Y/A); Group Publishing, 1985. This book supplies practical approaches to building young people’s faith. J. David Stone shows how the youthworker’s faith development is the perquisite to kids’ growth. He gives help for developing and maturing in the disciplines of prayer Bible study, and worship. ABT-12 THE YOUTH WORKERS’ PERSONAL MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK: 50 WAYS TO ORGANIZE, BALANCE AND CONTROL YOUR LIFE- Edited by Lee Sparks- (Y/A); Thom Schultz Publications, Inc., 1985. This book offers practical advice from over 30 youth ministry experts for: (1) Managing yourself (2) Managing your family life (3) Managing your relationships with young people and (4) Managing your relationships with adults involved with youth work ABT-13 THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HARRY POTTER by Connie Neal and Samuel F. (Skip) Parvin- (Y/A); Westminster John Knox Press, 2004. This ten-session study for youth and adults explores the religious themes that are prevalent in the popular Harry Potter series. . ABV-1 HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? HUNGERING FOR GOD IN AN AFFLUENT CULTURE by Arthur Simon- (A); Baker Book House Co., 2003. Because possessions may capture the heart, but cannot nourish the soul, this book maintains that only the source of joy can give us joy, It points one away from captivity to things to fulfillment in following Christ. ABV-2 IF THIS IS YOUR LAND, WHERE ARE YOUR STORIES?: REIMAGINING HOME AND SACRED SPACE by J. Edward Chamberlin- (A); (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2004. Writing with insight and deep humanity, Chamberlin examines why it is more important than ever to listen to what others are saying in their stories and myths;and what we are saying about ourselves. This enthralling book touches on religion, nationalism, literature, and mythology. -W-
(Worship, Witness,
Sacraments) ABW-1 BEYOND GUILT: CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO SUFFERING by George S. Johnson- (A); George S. Johnson, 2000. This book's purpose is to encourage people to move beyond feelings of guilt, powerlessness and fear in their response to widespread suffering and oppression of people in the degradation of the environment. It is about hope that energizes. ABW-2 WORSHIP IN THE SHAPE OF SCRIPTURE by F. Russell Mitman- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2001. Mitman demonstrates how the structure common to the worship of most denominations is rooted in the Scriptures themselves. He raises essential questions about broad themes and even housekeeping chores that each community should consider for the sake of faithful praise. The book helps Christian leaders in shaping worship as a Biblical event. ABW-3 GROWING SEEDS OF FAITH: 26 CHILDREN'S SERMONS by Virginia H. Loewen- (A); the Pilgrim Press, 2002. The book contains entertaining 10-minute lessons that focus on a particular Scripture passage. They offer ideas for applying the lessons and sharing the faith away from the church. ABW-4 GETTING IT TOGETHER:
SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
FOR FAITH, FAMILY, AND WORK by Carol A. Wehrheim- (A); Carol Wehrheim offers a direction for relief from stress and overwork, showing how a Christian foundation of faith can provide a sense of balance amidst the struggle. ABW-5 EMBRACING THE MYSTERY:
THE SACRED
UNFOLDING IN ORDINARY PEOPLE AND EVERYDAY LIVES by Meredith Jordan-
(A); The book is a collection of spiritually probing and inspiring stories, concluding with questions and meditations to help spiritual seekers unearth and embody our true nature. These stories of ordinary people encountering the Sacred in their everyday lives range from delightful to challenging, and point to those numerous moments, often unnoticed in our busy forgetfulness, that awaken us to the extraordinary mystery of which we are a part. ABW-6 THE LABYRINTH AND THE ENNEAGRAM: CIRCLING INTO PRAYER by Jill Kimberly Hartwell Geoffrion and Elizabeth Catherine Nagel- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2001. Walking, praying, and living the labyrinth is a path taken by millions of Christians and others toward a deeper connection with the Sacred. The next step is the enneagram, a psychological model of how individuals understand their perceptions about experience. It identifies nine positions of attention that affect the ways in which each of us responds to the Sacred and to others. ABW-7 BENNET: STORIES OF HUMOR, GRACE, AND HOPE by Eugenia A. Gamble- (A); Bridge resources, 1998. This book is a collection of ten short stories for adults that focus on the life of Bennet, a small Southern boy. These touching stories deal with life's most important faith and spiritual issues in a down-to-earth, inviting, faithful way. ABW-8 GOD'S VISION, OUR CALLING: HOPE AND RESPONSIBILITY IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE by Janice E. Catron- (A); Geneva Press, 2003. Catron uses the Bible to explore six aspects of our calling as Christians: relationship, choices, new identity, way of life, competence, and ministry. The book challenges us to recapture God's vision for the world and the church, and ourselves. ABW-9 P.S. GOD, CAN YOU FLY?:
HEARTFELT AND
HOPE-FILLED PRAYERS OF CHILDREN by R. Wayne Willis- (A); In this collection of prayers and drawings that were composed by children and left in a hospital's chapel, Willis offers insights into meanings of the prayers for children, as well as for adults. ABW-10 STEAL AWAY: JOURNEYING TOWARD SPIRITUAL MATURITY by Stephany Graham- (A); Bridge Resources, 2001. Steal Away is a devotional resource that connects readers with the deep spiritual heritage of African American Christians as a source of strength for today. It is an inspiring collection of devotional materials, Biblical wisdom literature, prayers, music, art and journaling exercises in seven sessions. ABW-11 THESE THREE: THE THEOLOGICAL VIRTUES OF FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE by Elaine A. Robinson- (A); the Pilgrim Press, 2004. "The book provides pathways for Christians to live in a radical relationship to God, others, and the world." These Three reclaims the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love from a Protestant Scriptural perspective. ABW-12 PRAYERS FOR HEALING by Michael Fulljames and Michael Harper- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2003. This collection of prayers and readings is arranged thematically to provide morning and evening meditations for 31 days. Each section contains a selection of brief reading including: Scripture, hymn quotations, prayers, and spiritual writings. ABW-13 CHRISTIAN PRAYER AND LABYRINTHS: PATHWAYS TO FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE by Jill Kimberly Hartwell Geoffrion- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2004. The book is a resource and guide for those who pray using the labyrinth in the spirit and hope of a deeper life in Christ. It is a wonderful resource for churches to introduce and sustain a labyrinth ministry. ABW-14 PILGRIM PRAYERS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH CANCER by Sue Northey- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2004. This book provides short inspirational stories that remind us that faith and love can endure a variety of life's trials. It offers real stories of courage, faith, and prayer which help to heal the soul. Northey points out that if faith does not heal you physically, it may heal you spiritually, mentally, or emotionally. ABW-15 NURTURING FAITH AND HOPE: BLACK WORSHIP AS A MODEL FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION by Anne E. Streaty Wimberly- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2004. This work provides a thoughtful yet comprehensive framework of the Black Christian worshipping community as the context where faith and hope are nurtured. It shows how Christian Education can be revitalized. ABW-16 WITHIN SACRED CIRCLES: MEDITATIONS AND MANDALA QUILTS by Susan Towner-Larsen- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2004. This book connects the traditions, uses, and symbolism of mandalas with the spirituality of quilters and the stories of their mandalas. Each chapter is based on a theme common to mandalas and to the spiritual life. It also includes a picture of a quilted mandala, the story of the quilt, prayers, meditation suggestions, and holy text. ABW-17 FAITH IN WORDS: A CELEBRATION OF PRESBYTERIAN WRITERS edited by Ann Weems and Louis B. Weeks- (A); Geneva Press, 2004. Faith in Words is a timeless collection of essays and poems that reflect on living the life of faith. Christian readers will be inspired to seek a greater understanding of God and God's presence in their own daily lives. ABW-18 WOMEN PREACHING: THEOLOGY AND PRACTICE THROUGH THE AGES by Eunjoo Mary Kim- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2004. Kim's exciting exploration of the history of women preachers illuminates the perseverance of God and the women who join with God to bring words of peace and transformation to the world. ABW-19 SABBATH KEEPING: FINDING FREEDOM IN THE RHYTHMS OF REST by Lynne M. Baab- (A); Intervarsity Press, 2005. The book offers a practical and hopeful guide for all of us to slow down and enjoy our relationship with the God of the universe. ABW-20 A RENEWED SPIRITUALITY: FINDING FRESH PATHS AT MIDLIFE by Lynne M. Baab- (A); Intervarsity Press, 2002. Baab introduces us to six time-tested patterns of spiritual discipline, showing how they may help people in midlife combat spiritual restlessness and ennui and find fresh paths for the years ahead. ABW-21 LIKE A SECOND LAYER OF SKIN: 100 AFFIRMATIONS FOR FAITHFUL LIVING by Dorothy Winbush Riley- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2001. Riley compares love to a coating around the body, a second layer skin which offers protection for the body's inner mechanisms. She has written a book of poetic statements that affirm faith, prayer life, love of self, love of others, and love of God. ABW-22 RISKING THE TERROR: RESURRECTION IN THIS LIFE by Christine M. Smith- (A); the Pilgrim Press, 2001. Christine Smith challenges readers to open up their lives to the radical power of resurrection. Relating perspectives from those who are oppressed, the author explores disciplines that enable Christians, and preachers in particular, to resist crucifixions and proclaim resurrection life. ABW-23 TRAVELING MERCIES by Anne Lamott- (A); Anchor Books, 1999. Lamott's personal chronicle of faith and spirituality is at once tough, affectionate, wise, and funny. Lamott, who had a very troubled past, tells how , against all odds, she came to believe in God and then herself.
The author explores the spiritual dimensions present in all aspects of the Oprah Winfrey media empire: forgiveness, generosity, self-examination, gratitude, and community. ABW-28 IMAGINING REDEMPTION by David H. Kelsey- (A); Westminster John Knox Press, 2005. The author weaves a family's story of extraordinary suffering with biblical narrative, theology, and the application of secular uses of the words redeem and redemption. He identifies three ways to imagine redemption. ABW-29 THE WOUNDING AND HEALING OF DESIRE: WEAVING HEAVEN AND EARTH by Wendy Farley- (A); Westminster John Knox Press, 2005. The author's writing shifts the traditional images of sin and redemption into images of healingand power. The book is a theological memoir that reaches into the human depths and brings forth a response of the soul-in courage, compassion, and delight. ABW-30 PRAYERS FROM THE REFORMED TRADITION edited by Diane Karay Tripp- (A); Witherspoon Press, 2001. (Gift) Following the historical pattern of Reformed prayerbooks, this book presents five hundred prayers that span the globe and five centuries of the Reformed Tradition, Prayers were chosen for their spiritual depth, beauty, theological integrity, and inclusivity. ABW-31 THE PRAYER OF JABEZ DEVOTIONAL by Bruce Wilkinson- (A); Multnomah Publishers, Inc., 2001. (Gift) This devotional book includes 31 days of personal mentoring and encouragement. ABW-32 NEW SEEDS OF CONTEMPLATION by Father Thomas Merton- (A); Abbey of Gethsemani, 1961. (Gift) This book seeks to awaken the dormant inner depths of the spirit to nurture a deeper contemplative and mystical dimension of our spiritual lives. It one of Father Merton’s most widely read and best-loved books. ABW-33 CHRISTIAN GROWTH THROUGH MEDITATION: BEYOND TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION by Fay Conlee Oliver- (A); Judson Press, 1976. (Gift) This invaluable how-to-do-it book puts meditation in perspective for the Christian. Recognizing the value in the different Asian techniques of meditation, Fay Oliver briefly describes these, demonstrating how they can be used in Christian meditation. The author includes instruction on how to set up a meditation group in your church. ABW-34 WITH OPEN HANDS by Henri J. M. Nouwen; Photography by Ron P. Van Den Bosch and Theo Robert- (A); Ave Maria Press, 1972. (Gift) This classic book on prayer uses both words and photo images to show the experience of prayer. Chapters include “Prayer and…Silence, Acceptance, Hope, Compassion, and Revolution.” ABW-35 WORSHIP FOR ALL AGES: SERVICES FOR SPECIAL SUNDAYS (includes drama) by Marilyn Perry, Ian Macdonald, Barb Tunnicliffe; (A); Wood Lake Books, 2005. The question, “How can we share the Bible stories and their message, visually and actively, in ways that will keep children involved as well as adults?” is answered with creative and inspiring worship service outlines for special Sundays. ABW-36 CHOOSING PEACE THROUGH DAILY PRACTICES by Ellen Ott Marshall, Editor- (A); Pilgrim Press, 2005. Teachers from the Claremont School of Theology present essays in which they argue that we live out our calling to peace by practicing peace in and through our daily devotions, work, and interactions with others. ABW-37 MEDITATIONS OF THE HEART: AN INTERFAITH BOOK OF SERVICES - (A); Columbus School for Girls, 2003. This book gives a number of traditional school programs and services of a non-denominational flavor from a non-sectarian girl’s school in Ohio. ABW-38 GODBEARING EVANGELISM RECONCEIVED by Elaine A. Robinson- (A); Pilgrim Press, 2006. The author reconceives the language of evangelism to speak of “Godbearing” as a practice of the individual Christian and the church as bearing the Christ-character within oneself and bearing God to others. ABW-39 A PARENT’S GUIDE TO PRAYER by Anita E. Keire- (A); Reverend Keire explains to parents and teachers what prayer is all about and how to guide their children in prayer. ABW-40 THE DOORWAYS SERIES by Jacqueline McMakin and Rhoda Nary- (A); Potter’s House Bookservice, 2004. Offering fresh insight and practical guidance for Christians today, the books in the Doorways Series seek to nurture life in the Spirit, the discernment of vision and call, and the development of caring community. A. ENCOUNTERING GOD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT. This book focuses on six images of God experienced by the Hebrew people and woven into their sacred stories. God was to this ancient people and can be for us: Creator, Caller, Deliverer, Covenant-Maker, Suffering Servant, A New Song. The book enables us to explore and relate discoveries to our own lives. B. MEETING JESUS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. The authors discuss six pairs of names given to Jesus that have had a major impact on people’s lives: Immanuel/God with us, Healer/Liberator, Friend/Mystery, Teacher/Guide, Savior/Prophet, Spirit/Presence. C. JOURNEYING WITH THE SPIRIT. Joining together in some kind of communal effort is an important aspect of Spirit living. This third book, when used as a course, offers training in some of the inward practices that enable community to develop. D. DISCOVERING YOUR GIFTS, VISION, AND CALL. This book explains how to find focus and direction by exploring six questions: (1) What are my unique gifts? (2) How can I call forth another’s gifts? (3) Which vision is mine to carry? (4) What is God calling me to do? (5) How can I work together with those who share my call? (6) How can the larger community support the callings of its members?
ABW-41
HOLY
CONVERSATIONS – TALKING ABOUT EVANGELISM by D. Mark Davis- (A);
The Pilgrim Press, 2007. In our fast-paced world, we need to spend time fasting from the things that enslave us. This book will help us explore our appetites, discover the history behind “the fast,” and learn how to abstain and seek God. ABW-47 BEFORE THE AMEN – CREATIVE RESOURCES FOR WORSHIP by Maren and Marie Tirabossi, Editors; (A); Pilgrim Press, 2007. This book contains nine chapters of seasonal material, three chapters of sacraments and services, and seven chapters oriented by topic. It is filled with resources for the worship services, general resources, and prayers for special issues such as natural disasters, domestic violence, and surrogate parenting. Written by over eighty writers from diverse backgrounds and various Christian denominations, the book will appeal to an intergenerational, ecumenical audience. ABW-48 WORSHIP FOR VITAL CONGREGATIONS by Talitha Arnold- (A); Pilgrim Press, 2007. This book provides churches with engaging, insightful, and useful tools to revitalize and prepare themselves for ministry in the 21st century. ABW-49 MUCH MADNESS IS DIVINEST SENSE: WISDOM IN MEMOIRS OF SOUL-SUFFERING by Kathleen J. Greider (A); Pilgrim Press, 2007. In this book readers are invited to “listen in” on memoirs of soul-suffering as Greider amplifies the spiritual wisdom found in: surviving severe emotional suffering alone and with others recognizing healing when curing isn’t an option caring for ourselves and others when our hearts and minds are broken understanding that sometimes our illnesses come from the “madness” of the societies we have built. ABW-50 HEART OF HEALING HEART OF LIGHT: ENCOUNTERING GOD WHO SHARES AND HEALS OUR PAIN - by Flora Slosson Wuellner; (A); Upper Room Books, 1992 (Gift).
From a life-changing experience,
Flora Wuellner tells us how Jesus Christ, the Healer, invites and takes
our
pain into His heart. Strongly ABW-51 FOLLOWING JESUS: Steps to a Passionate Faith by Carolyn Slaughter; (A); Leader Guide; Participant Workbook; Abingdon Press, 2008.
This 12-session study provides the
basic steps to following Jesus and creating that passion.
Session topics are:
ABW-54 THE
LIFE OF PRAYER – MIND, BODY, AND SOUL - by Allan Hugh Cole,
Jr.- (A); This
book is a wonderful guide to
prayer for both beginners and Christians hoping to deepen their prayer
lives. Spiritual and physical effects of
prayer are explained. Cole suggests
practical ways of approaching scriptural prayers. Exercises
and sample prayers are provided as well.
ABW-55 THEOLOGY INSERVICE OF THE CHURCH: Essays in Honor of Joseph D. Small 3rd - edited by Charles A. Wiley, Sheldon W. Sorge, Chip Andrus, and Barry A. Ensign-George- (A); Geneva Press, 2008.
Eleven distinguished theologians,
pastors, and church leaders present essays that explore the integration
of
theology and worship in service to the church. The
essays have been written in honor of Joe Small, who
serves as the
Director of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of Theology and
Worship
for more than a decade.
ABW-56 INSIGHTS:
Reflection on the Life of Faith by Karl
Barth - (A);
This collection of short passages
from the writings of Karl Barth reflects on the life of Christian faith. These one-page selections capture the
vibrancy of Barth’s faith.
ABW-57 CHRISTIAN
PRAYER FOR TODAY by
Martha L. Moore-Keish- (A);
The author addresses questions
such
as, “Who is the God we encounter in prayer?” “ Who are we who pray?’
and “What
does prayer do?” The book provides fresh
help for understanding and revitalizing prayer life, challenges readers
to
engage all the senses while in prayer and invites them to use prayer as
the
chief exercise of faith.
ABY-1 LIVES TO OFFER: ACCOMPANYING YOUTH ON THEIR VOCATIONAL QUESTS by Dori Grinenko Baker and Joyce Ann Mercer- (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2007. Baker and Mercer invite the reader to companion youth toward callings that matter. The authors challenge the voices of power, control, dominance, and consumption among which youth must navigate. They offer models of grace and justice. ABY-2 BOOK, BATH, TABLE, AND TIME: CHRISTIAN WORSHIP AS SOURCE AND RESOURCE FOR YOUTH MINISTRY by Fred Odie; (A); The Pilgrim Press, 2007. The author offers practical ideas that ground youth ministry in a playfully orthodox ecclesiology which holds liturgy and worship at its center, yet takes into account and is sensitive to the characteristics of the younger generation so as to successfully engage them ABY-3 DAYBOOK
FOR NEW VOICES: A CALENDAR OF
REFLECTIONS AND PRAYERS BY AND FOR YOUTH
by Maren C. and Maria I. Tirabassi-
(YA); The Pilgrim Press, 2004.
Congregations
will find this Calendar of Reflections and Prayers by and for Youth, to
be a
useful confirmation resource and a refreshing way to add youth to their
Sunday
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