Mission Statement
To provide resources for spiritual growth, education and inspiration for Hope believers.
Hope Library has a wide variety of Christian resources and entertainment. You will find an abundance of reference materials for those in the study of Christianity and theology. Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: that wisdom preserves the life of its possessor. Ecclesiastes 7:12 (NIV)
We offer a wide variety of daily devotionals to choose from, including devotionals for children!
Christian magazines for men, women and families, as well as children and youth through adult are availble to check out.
If you have been thinking about building a Bible Study group or are involved in personal study, Hope Library has plenty of Bible Study materials to guide you in your study of the Word.
And of course, our Library offers inspirational books of fiction for all ages.
Multimedia? We got it! Videos, Books on Tape, DVDs, Music on CD and Tape... and the list keeps growing!
So, stop into Hope's Library. There truly is something for everyone!
The Bible is the single most popular book in all of history. It has been the best-selling book in the world for years! The Bible is God's book and God's voice. In Max Lucado's Bible Study Series, Life Lessons, Max responds to the questions, "How do we use the Bible?" and "What can we do to make the Bible real in our lives?" He believes the answer is found in these three biblically based steps:
1. Ask God to help. We should read prayerfully. Invite God to speak to you personally.
2. Seek each day for God's daily message. Study the Bible. Understanding will come.
3. Knock at God's door. Make yourself available. God will reveal Himself to you.
Jesus told His followers in Matthew 7:7, "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."
These items and more are available in our Library
Aids to studying the Bible
† The Holy Bible - different versions - cassette tapes, CDs, large print, Braille
† Children's Bibles - different age levels
† Children's Bible - Braille
† Bible Study Series - by William Barclay, Max Lucado, David R. Shepherd and others
† Devotional Books - age specific, topical, situational
Book Selections
The Case For Christ - by Lee Strobel
A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for Jesus. Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, cross examines a dozen experts and asks the questions a tough-minded skeptic would ask to discover if there is credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God.
Six Hours One Friday - by Max Lucado
No matter what the storm clouds bring, you can face your pain with courage and hope. For two thousand years ago - six hours one Friday - Christ planted in bedrock three solid anchor points that we all can cling to!
Living Proof - by Jim Petersen
By outlining where secular society stands, and offering many practical guidelines for reaching out to the unchurched, Jim Petersen will help you learn to share your faith naturally and as a result, more effectively.
More Than A Carpenter - by Josh McDowell
A hard-headed book for people who are skeptical about Jesus' deity, His resurrection, and His claims on their lives.
Jesus Christ: Man or Myth? - by E.M. Blaiklock
A Contemporary examination of ancient evidence.
Footprints of the Messiah - by Chuck Missler
The weight of our sins, our failures, and our worries is too much for one person to carry alone. Jesus wants them all.
For Youth
The Case for Faith for Kids,
The Case for Christ for Kids &
The Case for a Creator for Kids - by Lee Strobel with Rob Suggs
These books are written in kid-friendly language to give you and your child the answers to the questions that skeptics are asking.
God's Awesom Promises - The New Century Version
Hundreds of passages from the Bible in an easy to read translation addressing categories pertinent to today's youth including how to deal with anger, drugs, homosexuality, violence, jealousy and so much more.
For the Young & Young at Heart
Lord of the Dance - by Sydney Carter
The song "Lord of the Dance" accompanied by stories of Jesus retold from the Bible.
Night Light Tales - by Andy Holmes
Stories and rhymes that shine God's truth into young hearts.
Finding Grace - by David L. Erickson
A parable: "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them..."
The Best of Woof - by Danae Dobson
A lovable mutt named Woof and his owners enjoy many exciting adventures together. Each adventure is based on a Biblical theme.
Samples from our CD Selections
Steven Curtis Chapman - Assorted CDs
Keep the Faith - 2000
Pc3 - Paul Colman Trio
MercyMe - Spoken For
The Lutheran Hour - 75 Years of Memories
DC Talk - Jesus Freak
WOW Worship
Michael W. Smith - Change Your World
Revival Generation - I Could Sing of Your Love Forever
Two Samples of our DVD Selections
Hope Library offers many family videos including:
Facing the Giants
Time Changer
Magazine Selections
Christianity Today
Christian Parenting Today
Brio & Breakaway (for teens)
Clubhouse (for younger than teens)
Current issues of these magazines are available.
