July in the Book Nook

Going over to the church this morning to rearrange the Book Nook for July highlights. Thought I'd share some brief blurbs of new books going in this month.


Defending the Declaration: How the Bible and Christianity Influenced the Writing of the Declaration of Independence.
Gary T. Amos writes to refute revisionist historians who contend that the Declaration of Independence was a secular document. He reviews the history and religious thinking of the day in which the Declaration was composed, and using primary sources from the period's leaders, he makes the connection between Christian ideas and America's document of freedom.





The Declaration of Independence & The Constitution of the United States
If you've never read these two documents, you really should. For example, we often hear that separation of church and state is in the constitution. Read it for yourself. That concept isn't there. You might be surprised what else is or isn't there. What about the federal government and public education? 90 pages







Getting a Grip: The Heart of Anger Handbook for Teens
A lot of teens are angry at what is going on around them in their homes, with their friends, with life in general. What is the root of this anger? Lou Priolo helps teens understand where it comes from and how to assess it biblically. This is a profitable book even to those who do not consider themselves angry. A good book for families to read and discuss together, heading off provocations.


 

Emotional Purity: An Affair of the Heart
Emotions often take us where we don't want to go, then we wonder how we end up on the wrong road and broken-hearted. Heather Paulsen writes to Christian singles about guarding their hearts in male-female friendships that become too intimate. Heather calls for Christ-centered relationships. This book is about more than saving yourself physically for your future spouse. It's about saving your emotions as well.






When People Are Big and God Is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man
God designed us to focus on Him, not on other people and not on ourselves. Edward Welch points us to being a God glorifier instead of being a people pleaser. He discusses how and why we fear other people, controlling issues, and how to overcome our fear. He calls us to biblically examine our felt needs and see what our real needs are. He asks, "What is the biblical alternative to "people-as-empty-cups?"