Church Library
We have a variety of Christian books that can help you, challenge you, inspire you and enable you to live more effectively for God...
Make sure to check out the archive in the side-bar for information on other books available in the church library.
"Nearing Home" by Billy Graham
This will probably be his last book. He is now in his 90's - suffering from Parkinsons and well qualified to write about growing old, sharing real life experiences as well as focussing on the promises of God. He writes about the grief of losing his life partner and the prospect of heaven. Its not just for older people!!
One Godly gentleman said to me - "I should have read this 10 years ago!". This is such a good read that I would encourage you even to have your own copy - a good book to lend to others.
Spiritual Depression" by Martin Lloyd-Jones
George Verwer makes two comments on the cover. One is "One of the most outstanding books that has ever been written." The other is "The title may have confused or frightened some people... This book is really a mini encyclopaedia on how to know God and to walk with God." To my shame, I should admit that the second of these quotes was the main reason I didn't buy it earlier. I wanted a book about Spiritual Depression.
Bringing up Girls by Dr James Dobson
Based on extensive research, and handled with Dr. Dobson’s trademark down-to-earth approach, Bringing Up Girls will equip parents like you to face the challenges of raising your daughters to become healthy, happy, and successful women who overcome challenges specific to girls and women today and who ultimately excel in life.
True Spirituality by Vaughan Roberts
What does it mean to be a truly spiritual Christian? At a time when there is no shortage of answers competing for our attention, how do we know what really is from God? This book looks for answers in the Bible, focusing on Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth. The Corinthians really thought they had arrived. By contrast, Paul was unspiritual, ignorant, weak and foolish.
Paul writes a strongly corrective letter, not simply to defend his reputation but to restore them to true Christian faith. He picks up the words that they themselves use and says, 'This knowledge, power and wisdom you claim to have are not the real thing. What you call spirituality is worldly. You are being directed by the mindset of the non-Christian world rather than by the Holy Spirit.'
That challenge still applies. Paul's appeal is God's appeal to us. We too need to repent of inadequate understandings of what it means to live by the Spirit and instead embrace true spirituality.
Getting your kids through church without them ending up hating God by Rob Parsons
It is every Christian parent's fear: what if my child falls away because of something I did, or said, or was? Rob is extremely reassuring. His pragmatic, candid approach provides both parenting advice and guidance for parents about their own spiritual development. Rob identifies five traits which can quench faith in your child: busyness, cynicism, hypocrisy, judgementalism and over-familiarity. He teaches that disappointment is an inevitable part of growing up. There will come a time when they are disappointed with Christians, the Church, themselves and even God. We should teach our children how to love God even when things fall apart. Do not hide your children from the world: instead, help them to discriminate. Above all, provide them with a vision or what they can be and can achieve. Peter became a fisher of men.
Going for Growth by Ken Clarke
Volatile. Cowardly. Slow on the uptake.
As a follower of Jesus, Peter didn't have a lot going for him. Yet he became a passionate preacher and an extraordinary leader, and the rock on which Christ built his church.
Bishop Ken Clarke believes that Jesus works the same kind of transformation in his followers today.
In this warm-hearted and deeply encouraging book, he draws out lessons from Peter's life for us today. He equips enthusiastic disciples and growing leaders to keep their focus, handle failure and fulfil their potential in God s service.
"Life in the Balance" - Biblical answers for issues of our day. In this book Joni and her friends take on some difficult issues - abortion, autism, genocide, stem cell research and others - seeking to apply Biblical perspectives.
2 April 2011 new books in the library
The Torn Veil
a reprint of an old book! A Muslim girl imprisoned by her religion, her strict upbringing, her womanhood and her severe disability, is set free by God.
God's Design for Women
by Sharon James. Women today are encouraged to think they can "have it all" - career success and family fulfilment at the same time. But these external measures of "success" leave many feeling inadequate. Sharon James shows that every woman has dignity as she has been made in the image of God, and that every woman can find true fulfilment when she understands, enjoys and fulfils her creation design. Reviewed by Deirdre Millar in the current issue of "Wider World".
