What's New at Cross Reference Library? Facing the Future

The Last Days - Osama bin Laden is dead. Saddam’s regime is buried. Baghdad lies in ruins. Now the eyes of the world are on Jon Bennett and Erin McCoy, two senior White House advisors, as they arrive in the Middle East to offer a historic Arab-Israeli peace plan and the American president’s new vision of freedom and democracy. But in the shadows lie men whose hearts are filled with evil—men for whom the prospects of peace go against everything they believe. And soon, one terrifying scheme after another begins to unfold: 

  • An Iranian plot to send suicide bombers into the U.S.

  • A terrorist plot to assassinate the prime minister of Israel

  • A Jewish plot to blow up the Dome of the Rock 

As Jon and Erin face a battle for control of Jerusalem, a battle for control of the Holy Land, and an Iraqi plan to rebuild ancient Babylon, they can’t help but wonder: Are such signs evidence that they are living in the last days before the return of Christ? 

Foster the Family -  There are great rewards that come along with being a foster parent, yet there are also great challenges that can leave you feeling depleted, alone, and discouraged. The many burdens of your day—struggling children, difficult biological parents, and a broken system—are only compounded by the many burdens of your heart—confusion, anxiety, heartache, anger, and fear. With the compassion and insight of a fellow foster parent, Jamie C. Finn helps you see your struggles through the lens of the gospel, bringing biblical truths to bear on your unique everyday realities. In these short easy-to-read chapters, you’ll find honest personal stories and practical lessons that provide encouragement and direction from God’s Word as you walk the journey of foster parenting. 

Know Yourself Know Your Money - You decide your money and your future by what you do: You’re too tired to cook, so grab takeout instead. You worry about retirement, but haven’t started saving. You want financial peace, but keep making the same money mistakes. That’s why you need more than a plan for your money. You need to understand why you make the choices you do. In Know Yourself Know Your Money, #1 New York Times bestselling author and financial expert Rachel Cruze helps you discover what’s at the root of your behavior: 

  • How to overcome your biggest money fears

  • How your childhood impacts your money decisions today

  • What really motivates your spending, saving, giving, and more

Understanding why you handle money the way you do changes everything. It means you can use your strengths to get out of debt and build wealth. You can finally afford, and achieve, your biggest dreams. You can even improve your relationships. When you know yourself and your money, you can finally stop worrying about finances—and start living life on your terms.