First McKinney
Friday, May 18, 2012

Featured Books & DVDs

 
 

The Case for Christ  
by Lee Strobel  

 
Strobel takes an unflinching look at the toughest questions and most troubling doubts a believer might have. He discusses topics like the presence of evil, the challenge of science, the hypocrisy of the church, and the place of hell. By examining these issues without fear or trembling, he ultimately provides an airtight case for faith. 
 
 
 

 

Twelve Extraordinary Women: How God Shaped Women of the Bible and what He wants to do with You  
by John MacArthur  

 

Armed with the success of his bestselling Twelve Ordinary Men, Dr. MacArthur turns his attention to twelve of the most remarkable women of the Bible. Summarizing their lives and the depth of their individual faith, he demonstrates the way in which God also requires women to fortify His kingdom.  

 
 

 

  Stop Dating the Church  
  by Joshua Harris     

 

Strobel Putting in their hour or two on the weekend, many Christians take the rest of the week off, neglecting the church and her needs. It's not a serious relationship. Some shop around, looking for a church that suits their lifestyle. It's dating, with no assurances, no obligations. Bestselling author Joshua Harris calls Christians to stop playing the field and commit, just as Christ is committed to us, His bride. In his new book, Harris explores the ramifications of Ephesians 5:25-32, which proclaims the intensity and the breadth of Jesus Christ's love for His church. God has designed us to build our lives around a local church; we cannot be indifferent or uninvolved. Rather, we must be in love with and committed to God's plan and purpose through the church. Are you dating the church, or are you committed?

 
 
 

Hallelujah: The Poetry of Classic Hymns  
by Anna Burgard  

 

In this uplifting collection, editor Anna Burgard has brought together 72 time-onored hymns from 1500 through the present era featuring the lyrics of famous writers in this genre, including Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley, Fanny Crosby and Thomas Dorsey, as well as poets such as Alfred Lord Tennyson, Henry van Dyke, and Edna St. Vincent Millay.

 
 
 

Walking the Bible: A Photographic Journey  
by Bruce Feiler  

 

Featuring Feiler's own photography as well as his selections from professional collections, Walking the Bible: A Photographic Journey brings together breathtaking vistas, intimate portraits, and fascinating panoramas, providing firsthand access to the inscrutable land where three of the world's great religions were born -- and finally puts a face on the stories that have long inspired the human spirit.

 
 
 
 

The Big Fat Greek Diet  
by Dr. Nick Yphantides  

 

As a medical doctor who has personally struggled with his weight, Dr. Nick Yphantides can empathize with the plight of the overweight and offer a proven, medically safe plan for losing weight. In My Big Fat Greek Diet, he teaches readers the powerful 7 Pillars of Weight Loss. His program features practical how-tos anyone can apply, whether they need to lose 10 or 300 pounds.

 
 

JESUS: The Novel  
by Walter Wangerin  

 

Here, in vivid language and rich historical detail, is the most important story of the Christian faith -- the life of Jesus, presented in the form of a literary novel. 

                                        
 

The Prince  
by Francine Rivers  

 

Each novella in Francine Rivers's Sons of Encouragement series celebrates a man who stood behind one of the great heroes of faith. This standalone work showcases the valor of Jonathan, the Prince.

 
 
  The Da Vinci Code Deception (DVD) 
  
A Documentary 
 
 
   

 

Beyond the Gates of Splendor (DVD)
A Documentary