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Bethany Briefs
February 2008

New Library Books

bookThe Cost of Discipleship* by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The Cost of Discipleship compels the reader to face himself and God in any situation. Bonhoeffer speaks of “Cheap Grace”: preaching forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, communion without confession. “Cheap Grace” is grace without discipleship. “Costly Grace” is the gospel which must be sought again and again, the gift which must be asked for, the door at which man must knock. “It’s costly because it costs a man his life, and it is grace because it gives a man the only true life.”

God in the Dark* by Os Guinness
bookTo really trust God “beyond a shadow of a doubt,” it helps if you first understand the nature of doubt itself. In this encouraging book, Dr. Guinness puts a face on doubt and examines it from every angle to expose its dangers—and its value—and help you through those dark times when your faith is challenged.

Spiritual Classics & Devotional Classics
by R. Foster & J. Smith, Editors
bookThese anthologies, edited by Richard Foster and others, include classic devotional works by a variety of writers (ie, Saint Augustine, Martin Luther, Søren Kierkegaard). They are a must-read for anyone seeking variety and depth in their personal devotions. Each selection includes a reading from a significant Christian writer, a scripture reading, discussion questions, suggested spiritual exercises, and a bibliography of other writings to pursue. They can be easily adapted for use in groups.

*Book descriptions from Christian Book Distributors (www.christianbook.com).

Other New Books in the Library

A Testament to Freedom, D. Bonhoeffer

E.M. Bounds on Prayer

The Faces of Jesus, Frederick Buechner

The Heavenly Footman, John Bunyan

Institutes of the Christian Religion, Calvin

If You Will Ask, Oswald Chambers

Bernard of Clairvaux: Selected Works

The Secret Things of God, Dr. Henry Cloud

Let God, The Transforming Wisdom of Francois Fenelon, Winn Collier

John of the Cross: Selections from the Dark Night and Other Writings

For the Time Being, Annie Dillard

The Writing Life, Annie Dillard

Meister Eckhart: Selections from His Essential Writings

Listening Hearts, Farnham et al.

Loving Yourself More, Virginia A. Froehle, R.S.M

A Mighty Long Journey, Reflections on Racial

Reconciliation, George and Smith

Doors into Prayer: An Invitation, Emilie Griffin

Cloud of Unknowing, Emilie Griffin, Editor

Clinging, Emilie Griffin

Holy Listening, The Art of Spiritual Direction,
Margaret Guenther

Long Journey Home, Os Guinness

Experiencing God’s Presence, Matthew Henry

The Essential Kierkegaard, Howard & Edna Hong

The Joy of Encouragement, David Jeremiah

Open Mind, Open Heart, Thomas Keating

Un Christian, David Kinnaman

The Dangerous Act of Worship, Living God’s Call to Justice, Mark Labberton

Grace (Eventually), Anne Lamott

Reading the Psalms with Luther

The Valley of Vision, A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions

Diary of Private Prayer, John Baillie

Dogmatics in Outline, Karl Barth

The Call to Discipleship, Karl Barth

Prayer, Karl Barth

The Humanity of God, Karl Barth

The Church and the Churches, Karl Barth

The Great Passion: An Introduction to Karl Barth’s Theology

Jacob & the Prodigal, Kenneth E. Bailey

Surrender to Love, David G. Benne


  

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