Recent Releases The Courage to Change: Saying Goodbye to Good Enough and Embracing the Promise of What Can Be by Joyce Meyer #1 New York Times bestselling author and beloved Bible teacher Joyce Meyer wants us to know that even when we feel like everything around us shakes and changes, we can stand on the promise of God’s Word that He will see us through. No matter what we are going through, we have been given everything we need to embrace the changes we face. Not only that, but we can trust that God works in all changes for good in our lives, even the most painful and difficult ones. Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple... by Claire Hoffman Scandal, spectacle, and salvation collide in the story of Aimee Semple McPherson, America’s first superstar evangelist. Her dramatic disappearance and controversial return captivated the nation and forever changed the face of modern religion. This noir-tinged portrait of a woman ahead of her time is riveting. Jesus Changes Everything: a New World Made Possible by Stanley Hauerwas These accessible readings will introduce a timely, prophetic voice to another generation of followers of Jesus tired of religion as usual. Desperate Woman Seeks Friends: Real Talk About Connection, Rejection, and Trying Again For the Friendships You Need by Kristen Strong If you’ve ever been tempted to put a sign in your front yard advertising for new friends, scream or sob in frustration over a "friend's" hot and cold behavior, or cringe at the memory of awkward friendship encounters, you can trust Kristen Strong’s decades of experience at constantly relocating and remaking friends to provide both solid hope and practical direction to try again to find the friends you need. Travels With a Stick: A Pilgrim's Journey to Santiago De Compostela by Richard Frazer Almost 300,000 people 'officially' complete the journey to Santiago each year -- hundreds of thousands more travel at least part of the way. In this book, Richard Frazer discovers on his pilgrimage to the shrine of St James the Great how a journey -- wherever it is made -- undertaken with an open and hospitable heart can provide spiritual renewal and transformation, filling what many people see as the spiritual void in 21st century life. I Don't Believe in Astrology: A Therapist's Guide to the Life-Changing Wisdom of the Stars by Debra Silverman, MA This soulful, down-to-earth introduction to astrology can serve as a tool for self-acceptance. Blending psychology with star signs, this book encourages readers to embrace their quirks, release self-judgment, and see themselves with fresh compassion. This gentle guide is perfect for readers curious about how the cosmos might mirror the inner self. Seeing the Supernatural: Investigating Angels, Demons, Mystical Dreams, Near-Death... by Lee Strobel How should we think about miracles, near-death experiences, and other supernatural encounters? With an investigative lens, this accessible exploration balances curiosity and caution while offering thoughtful perspectives on the unseen world. This compelling investigation will appeal to both skeptics and believers who wonder if there’s more to the world around us than meets the eye. Contact your librarian for more great books! Brantford Public Library 173 Colborne Street Brantford, Ontario N3T 2G8 519-756-2220 www.brantfordlibrary.ca