Recent Releases The multigenerational church crisis : why we don't understand each other and how to unite in mission by Bryan Chapell In an age when the American church is shrinking, older and younger generations need to work together to advance the kingdom of God. The leader of the Presbyterian Church in America equips pastors and ministry leaders to understand generational differences, appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation, and unite them together in one mission. Herod & Mary : the true story of the tyrant king and the mother of the risen savior by Kathie Lee Gifford The Emmy-award winning best-selling author looks at the complicated and interwoven lives and King Herod the Great and Mary of Nazaeth, the biblical mother of Jesus and the repercussions of Herod's deadly obsession as Christianity's first true persecutor. Good nature : why seeing, smelling, hearing, and touching plants is good for our health by K. J. Willis In Good Nature, Kathy Willis takes the reader on a journey with her to dig out all the experiments around the world that are looking for this evidence-experiments made easier by the new kinds of data being collected from satellites and big-data biobanks. Having a vase of roses on your desk or a green wall in your office makes a measurable difference to your well-being; certain scents in room diffusers genuinely can boost your immune system; and, in a chapter that Kathy calls "Hidden Sense," we learn that touching organic soil has a significant effect on the healthiness of your microbiome. The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture's Most Controversial... by Dan McClellan What does the Bible actually say -- and what do people just think it says? This approachable guide invites curious readers to explore common misunderstandings about Scripture, using clear, evidence-based insights to unpack hot-button issues and challenge assumptions. Readers seeking clarity in contentious conversations will appreciate this thought-provoking resource. We can do hard things : answers to life's 20 questions by Glennon Doyle Explores twenty essential life questions, offering wisdom, personal insights, and transformative lessons designed to help readers confront challenges, find healing, and share inspiration through courage, solidarity, and meaningful conversations.  Circle of hope : a reckoning with love, power, and justice in an American church by Eliza Griswold A Pulitzer Prize-winning author examines the trajectory of a Philadelphia-based Christian community as it strives to foster social justice and shows the challenges it struggles with in the face of generational change and increased political polarization.  Making the best of what's left : when we're too old to get the chairs reupholstered by Judith Viorst Viorst writes about life's 'Final Fifth,' those who are eighty to one hundred years old. Her signature blend of humor and vulnerability infuses personal anecdotes and observations, drawing you into her world of memories and candid conversations...And she explores the late-life meanings of wisdom and happiness and second chances and home. With a wit that defies age, Viorst navigates the terrain of loss. Devout : a memoir of doubt by Anna Gazmarian A woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder shares how she learned to reconcile the stigma that her devout Christian fundamentalist community attached to her diagnosis and how she was able to overcome it to find the help she needed. Contact your librarian for more great books! Scott County Library System 200 N 6th Ave., Eldridge, Iowa 52748 563-285-4794 https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/library