May-August 2020

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Author Spotlight on Gilbert Morris

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Gilbert Morris is among today’s most popular, best-selling Chris-

tian writers. His books have sold over 6.5 million copies world-

wide! He specializes in writing Christian historical fiction for

adults and children and he won a 2001 Christy Award for his Civil

War drama Edge of Honor.

Dr. Morris’ first calling was as a pastor for ten years, and then he

became an English Professor. He next completed his PhD at the

University of Arkansas and did some post- graduate work at the University of London. In

1984 he began writing historical fiction. The most popular series he wrote is the forty book-

House of Winslow series. During his career he amazingly wrote 293 books!

Gilbert was born on May 13, 1929 and passed away on February 18, 2016. He and his wife

Johnnie lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama. They have 3 adult children – Alan, Lynn and Stacie.

Alan and Lynn have co-written novels with their dad. His granddaughter Dixie, who also lives

in Gulf Shores co-authored the Dixie series with her grandfather. Dr. Morris’ favorite Bible

verse was the Lord’s Prayer found in Matthew 6:9-13.

Next time you come into our library be sure to look on our shelves for our 189 Gilbert Morris

books. Whether you’re interested in the Civil War, the Revolutionary War, the Great Depres-

sion, Women’s Suffrage, cowboys, etc., you’ll find a Gilbert Morris book to satisfy you!

circulation

statistics

12/29/19 to

4/29/20

Adult Books 3172

Youth Books 71

Junior Books 172

Children’s Books 504

DVDs 200

Books on CD & Music 70

Kits for Adult Group Studies 22

Total Circulation 4211

Weekly Average 234

New Media items added 62

Non-Fiction

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CD & DVDs…..

152.4 You Young, Ed Know fear : facing life's six most common phobias

152.42 Luc Lucado, Max How happiness happens

220.07 Gut Guthrie, George H. Read the Bible for life

220.15 Jer Jeremiah, David The prophecy answer book

226.96 Rog Rogers, Adrian When we say Father

228.3 Oma Omartian, Stormie The power of praying for your adult children

234 McV McVey, Steve Grace rules

234 Pip Piper, John Future Grace

235.3 Jer Jeremiah, David Angels

242.643 Can Canfield, Jack Chicken soup for the christian woman's soul

248 Jer Jeremiah, David Reset

248.4 Dow Downey, Roma Box of butterflies

248.4 Hun Hunt, Johnny M. Anchored in Jesus

248.4 Mil Miller, Sharon Hodde Free of me

248.46 Mab Mabry, Adam The art of rest

248.47 Pip Piper, John A hunger for God

248.843 Kin Kingsbury, Karen Be safe little boy : words of love for moms

254 Rai Rainer, Thom S. Simple church : returning to God's process for making

disciples

261.8 Pla Platt, David Something needs to change

649 Tri Tripp, Tedd Instructing a child's heart

B GraB Graham, Franklin Through my father's eyes

CD 223.206 Jer Jeremiah, David God, I need some answers

CD 228.06 Jer Jeremiah, David Agents of the Apocalypse

CD 228.06 Jer Jeremiah, David Prophetic Turning Points

CD 234 Jer Jeremiah, David Ten questions Christians are asking

CD 236.9 Jer Jeremiah, David What in the world is going on? 10 prophetic clues you

cannot afford to ignore?

CD 277.3 Jer Jeremiah, David I never thought I'd see the day!

DVD 782.5 Gai Gaither Gospel The Longer I serve Him

DVD B Ica I can only imagine

DVD F Ove Overcomer

DVD F Run Run the race

DVD F Una Unanswered prayers

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Quotes to ponder….

Who Knew….

WHO KNEW THAT???

Our Liberty Library is full of wonderful and interesting books for adults and children about PEOPLES’

LIVES. We call these books biographies and autobiographies. Our pastor before Pastor Grant was

Dr. Danny Forshee and he absolutely loved to read biographies and often used them as examples in his

sermons. He always encouraged our congregation to read biographies, especially about missionaries and

church figures. You may know about Billy Graham, but do you know the story of his time in seminary and

what happened with his best friend? You may know Fanny Crosby’s hymns, but do you know what

happened to her shortly after birth that changed her life? You may know C.S. Lewis’ books about Narnia,

but do you know how he lived in his 20s?

Come on into the library and look for books about John Wesley, Albert Einstein, DL Moody, Ben Franklin,

Franklin Graham, Lottie Moon and many others.

“Conversation with your children is something that will never be wasted!”

Dr. Charles Stanley

Billy Graham’s advice

to his grandson Will

before he died, “There

are two things you need

to do: Pray more and

know the Bible better. I

wish I had spent more

time praying and read-

ing. I wish I knew the

Bible as well as your

Grandmother did.” –

Daddy Bill

“We say to our

Children,

‘Act like

Grown-ups,’

But Jesus said to

The grown-ups,

‘Be like

Children.’

~Billy Graham

“Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week!” - Joseph Addison

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Encourage….

Prayer Tips for children….

Five Finger Prayers

Use your fingers to help remember important people to pray for.

Thumb: People closest to you. Pray for family and close friends.

Pointer Finger: People who point the way. Pray for teachers, pastors, coaches.

Middle Finger: People in authority. Pray for the President, Vice President,

Congress, Governor, firefighters and policemen.

Ring Finger: Pray for people who are weak, sick, homeless, hurting or in need.

Pinky Finger: Yourself. Pray for your own needs.

Popsicle Prayers

Use popsicle sticks or craft sticks to write the names of

people (Trevor) or to write a situation like (Help Daddy

find a new job). Put the sticks in a small glass jar and take

them out each day when the family gets together to pray.

This will especially teach the younger children how to

faithfully pray each day.

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From birth through the senior years, all people love to hear that they are special. Use

these encouraging words to cheer on those you know and love.

I like how you did that!

Boy, you are a hard worker.

You are so kind to others.

Thanks for helping me!

You’re a good listener.

I am glad God made you just

the way you are.

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New Fiction ….

F Bro Brownley, Margaret The mail-order standoff

F Fra Frantz, Laura An uncommon woman

F Bre Emp-01 Brennan, Terry Ishmael Covenant

F Dau-10 Daughters The rebel bride

F Dau-11 Daughters The Blizzard Bride

F Dyl Cap-01 Dylan, Rachel End game

F Eas Dan-01 Eason, Lynette Collateral damage

F Gou Sis-01 Gould, Leslie A plain leaving

F Gou Sis-03 Gould, Leslie A faithful gathering

F Gra AHC-01 Gray, Shelley Shepard Her secret

F Gra AHC-02 Gray, Shelley Shepard His guilt

F Gra AHC-03 Gray, Shelley Shepard The gift

F Gra AHC-04 Gray, Shelley Shepard His risk

F Gre Win-01 Green, Jocelyn Veiled in smoke

F Hun BI-01 Hunter, Denise Lake season

F Irv Eve-01 Irvin, Kelly Upon a spring breeze

F Irv Eve-02 Irvin, Kelly Beneath the summer sun

F Irv Eve-04 Irvin, Kelly With winter's first frost

F Pet Tre-01 Peterson, Tracie Forever hidden

F Sun Sun-03 Sundin, Sarah The land beneath us

F War Glo-01 Warren, Susan May The way of the brave

F War MM-05 Warren, Susan May Ruby Jane

Keep them reading….

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New Children’s Books & DVDs

FOUR PRACTICAL THINGS YOU CAN DO TO KEEP YOUR CHILD READING THIS SUMMER!

1. Read to your child daily for at least 15 minutes. This will improve their reading ability, listening

comprehension and attitude toward reading. Include the whole family…dad, grandma, teenagers, etc.

Do they like adventure ? Try reading The Green Ember series by S.D. Smith or Treasure Island by

Robert Lewis Stevenson. Do they like fantasy? Read the Narnia series by C.S. Lewis. Do they like

family adventures? Read the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder or The Boxcar Children by

Gertrude Chandler Warner. Ask your parents what books they loved when they were young. You’ll

get some good ideas from them.

2. Put books and magazines in buckets or baskets in the bathroom for reading fun. Reader’s Digest,

nursery tales, poetry, Seek and Find books, children’s Dictionary and Bible Story books are just a

few ideas.

3. Read a cookbook together. Pick out a recipe to make for family dinner. Kids LOVE to look through

cookbooks and choose recipes. Try campbellskitchen.com or kraftfoods.com for new ideas. Be sure

to turn TV and phones off during family meal time.

4. Choose one night a week to be designated as Family Fun Night. Play a game together. Choose games

for your kids’ ages. Hi Ho Cherry-O, Chutes and Ladders or Go Fish and Old Maid for youngest;

C232.92 Gra Gran, Mary Alice Do-

novan A child is born : the story of the first Christmas

CE Mer Merrill, Meadow Rue The Christmas cradle

CE Wal Walsh, Ellen Stoll. Theodore all grown up

DVD CE Sup-15 Superbook : Naaman and the servant girl

DVD CE Sup-16 Superbook : Nehemiah

DVD CE Sup-17 Superbook : King Solomon

New Junior Biography

JB Tub Taylor, Marian Harriet Tubman

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