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Book SynopsisDespite protests and warnings from friends and family, author Madeleine L’Engle, at the age of seventy-four, embarked on a rafting trip to Antarctica. Her journey through the startling beauty of the continent led her to write Penguins and Golden Calves, a captivating discussion of how opening oneself up to icons, or everyday “windows to God,” leads to the development of a rich and deeply spiritual faith. Here, L’Engle explains how ordinary things such as family, words, the Bible, heaven, and even penguins can become such windows. She also shows how such a window becomes an idol-a penguin becomes a “golden calf”-when we see it as a reflection of itself instead of God. With delightful language, insightful metaphor, and personal stories, L’Engle brings readers to a deeper understanding of themselves, their faith, and the presence of God in their daily lives.

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Christian Focus Publications Ltd Aspects of Holiness: Holiness

Book SynopsisFaithfully abridged, J. C. Ryle's iconic work Holiness is presented here for a modern audience. When writing this piece in the 19th century, Ryle was troubled by the worldliness which had infiltrated the church. He saw a neglect of holy living and recognised that this disease needed to be addressed. Two centuries later, this practical and insightful book is desperately relevant and helpful to anyone with a willingness to follow Christ wholeheartedly.Trade ReviewJ. C. Ryle's concern in the 19th century that many Christians are concerned with "politics, or controversy, or party spirit, or worldliness" instead of godliness is just as relevant today-if not more so. Ryle shows that truly encountering the free grace of God will compel us to fight for growth in personal holiness. This abridged version will make Ryle's classic work even more accessible to a wider audience. -- Gavin Ortlund (Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Ojai, California & author of ‘Theological Retrieval for Evangelicals’ and ‘Finding the Right Hills to Die On’)It gives me great joy to commend this rewritten and abridged version of Ryle's writing on this subject for a new generation of readers. It will inform your mind, warm your heart and strengthen your will, knowing that God's promised Holy Spirit continues to empower the saints for service to their King. -- Glenn N. Davies (Archbishop of Sydney, Anglican Diocese of Sydney)Bishops Ryle's exhortations on the lifelong pursuit of holiness are some of the best ever written. He overflows with a burning love for Christ and desire to grow more and more in Christlikeness, while facing up to the stark realities of the seriousness of sin. Thoroughly biblical and practically applied, none can read Ryle without being shaken from their spiritual slumber. -- Andrew Atherstone (Tutor in History and Doctrine, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford)

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Christian Focus Publications Ltd Prone to Wander: Grace for the Lukewarm and

Book SynopsisAs Christians, many of us experience times when we struggle in our faith. Times when we get distracted, like dumb sheep, and stray away from the safety of the fold and our faithful Shepherd. Some of us wander for months or even years, backsliding into unbelief and serious sin. Others of us fall into spiritual apathy where our passion for Christ cools and we can’t pray or pick up our Bibles. But the same grace of the Lord Jesus Christ that saved us can carry us through the Christian life. This book has been written to give you gospel comfort and practical counsel to help you move Godward.Trade ReviewNatalie writes as a friend talking to a friend, balancing personal honesty and sympathy with the wisdom and challenge of Biblical truth. This book did my soul good. As one who is ‘prone to wander’ it engaged my mind, warmed my heart, and redirected my steps towards the God I love. -- Jane McNabb (Conference speaker and Chair of London Women’s Convention)Our sinful hearts incline us to turn away from the Lord, and we find ourselves spiritually in the wastelands. This little book is a winsome word to believers who struggle or stray, to return to Christ the friend of sinners. Help is given in diagnosing our spiritual need, pointing us to Christ, and taking practical steps for a more constant walk with the Lord. Warmly commended! -- Bill James (Principal, London Seminary, London, UK)The good news of the gospel is that the God and Father of our Lord Jesus is prone to restore his prone to wander sons and daughters. If you’re prone to wander (and who isn’t) or know someone who is (and who doesn’t) read and share this book. -- C. L. Chase (Author of Grace–Focused Optimism)One of the most perceptive and influential books I have ever read, Prone to Wander touches on the innermost conflicts of the Christian life. But Natalie Brand does more. She comes along side us, pointing out that we are not alone in the battle and that there is a ‘way of escape’ giving us hope and renewed confidence in the power of the cross. -- Faith Cook (author of Troubled Journey, Derbyshire, England)The drum–beat of Prone to Wander is: God pursues his children. Natalie makes it clear that backsliding is the result of sin, but lifts God up as compassionate to sinners. She uses helpful biblical and contemporary illustrations to explain why we slide and gives gospel comfort and practical tips to end the descent. Are you running from God like Jonah? Are you weighed down with sorrow and suffering like Job? Are you, like David, desperate because of your own sin? Pick up this book and find help for your soul. -- Keri Folmar (Author, Delighting in the Word Bible Study series and ‘The Good Portion: Scripture’ and co–host of Priscilla Talk)Natalie’s gospel–filled warnings mix clarity with compassion. I hope many will be kept from shipwreck by the earthy wisdom of this book. -- Joel Virgo (Senior Pastor, Emmanuel Church, Brighton, UK)

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Christian Focus Publications Ltd Walking With God: Practical Religion

Book SynopsisThis is a thoroughly biblical and practical guide to the Christian life. Ryle encourages us to see the reality of our present situation, the beauty of Christ, and to strive towards walking the way God shows us in his Word. This abridged and easier to read version of Practical Religion is sure to instruct, challenge and encourage Christians today.Trade ReviewIn my experience, devotional books often require that you approach them with an elevated frame of mind to receive their blessing, but Grace Essentials does the heavy lifting for you. Whether you come to it cranky or weary or worldly in spirit, it takes charge (with Ryle’s plain–spoken, no–nonsense, bracing–yet–amiable, Spirit–filled, winsomely–reasonable, thematic treatments of Scripture) and sets you afresh on your Christian walk. His 19th–century words have 21st–century accessibility and power, whether for evangelism or edification. -- Mark Coppenger (Professor of Christian Apologetics, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)The spiritual wisdom of J. C. Ryle is just as challenging and relevant today as ever. His exhortation regarding the Lord’s Day is especially pertinent at this time. May all who read this new simplified edition of Practical Religion be challenged, edified, and led to Christ. -- Bill James (Principal, London Seminary, London, UK)

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Christian Focus Publications Ltd The Duty of a Disciple: Is Evangelism Outdated?

Book SynopsisSharing the good news is one of the most caring things we can do for other people, so why are we so reluctant to do it? Bernard Palmer encourages us to speak openly about Jesus to the people around us. Making sure we understand the gospel we have been instructed to proclaim, he guides us through the biblical basis and examples, and gives us some practical tips for evangelising.Trade Review ‘Do you have a faith yourself, or aren’t you sure about these things?’ Moved by the love of Christ and gripped by the challenge of mission, Bernard has been asking questions like this for generations. Balancing a convincing biblical challenge with helpful practical advice, this excellent book encourages every Christian to embrace the essential work of personal evangelism in everyday life. With less than half of UK based evangelical mission agencies seeing a place for evangelism in their work today, this book could not be more timely! -- Michael Prest (Director, UFM Worldwide)The most urgent task for the church in post–Christian Britain today is to reach its lost population with the saving news of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. This is literally a matter of eternal life or death. Bernard Palmer is one of the most passionate, effective and fruitful personal evangelists I know. This compelling book will challenge and inspire every Christian who reads it to engage in the vital work of evangelism with renewed determination. Its great strength is that is thoroughly Biblical, exegeting and applying multiple passages to demonstrate that evangelism is the task of all of God’s people, not an optional extra in the Christian life, and a privilege and joy rather than an inconvenient duty. Peppered with accessible personal anecdotes and the wisdom of great Christian leaders from past generations, he explains God’s glorious plan of salvation, the irreducible content of the gospel and the priority that evangelism must have. He provides many encouraging examples of faithful witness and shares practical ideas for more effective personal evangelism. It is a book to read carefully, prayerfully and repeatedly, but most importantly a book to read and put into practice. -- John Stevens (National Director, Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches, Market Harborough, Leicestershire)This excellent book will be a blessing to any believer looking to be equipped for the work of spreading the gospel to the lost. It is passionate without being manipulative. It convicts with the logic and glory of the gospel rather than guilt. It is thoroughly Scriptural and immensely practical without resorting to pragmatism or faith in methodologies. This book has helped me personally and will be a resource I look to for to help in equipping others. I highly recommend it. -- Mike McKinley (Senior Pastor, Sterling Park Baptist Church, Virginia)This passionate and warm–hearted practical guide will motivate not depress, instruct and not simply incur guilt and above all encourage those who respond to its message to see that our everyday lives can count in new ways for Christ and his Kingdom. It packs a challenge which we need to hear and heed. -- David Jackman (Past President, The Proclamation Trust, London)Drawing on a wealth of material from Scripture along with copious illustrations from his own experience, Bernard challenges us to recover the art of soul–winning. Especially helpful is the way he supports the heartbeat of the book—‘why we should share our faith’—with really helpful resources on ‘how we can’. -- Richard Underwood (Pastoral Ministries Director, Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (Retired))This is one of the most refreshing and somehow discomforting books I have read in ages. This is infectious and important stuff and I am determined to read it with my local Christian friends to see if we can become infected and effective. -- Richard Cunningham (Director of Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF), United Kingdom)Written by one of the most tenacious and effective evangelists I know, this book is packed with illustration, anecdote, quotations and personal example. It will inspire the reader to an evangelistic lifestyle. The later chapters contain immensely helpful training and practical instruction in good evangelistic practise. -- William Taylor (Minister, St. Helen's Bishopsgate, London)The remarkable surgeon evangelist, Dr Bernard Palmer, has written a critical diagnosis for the church in the UK. His prognosis is that we must ‘evangelise or die’, because in so many places the church is getting older and smaller. His book is, therefore, a passionate call to action, which I found deeply inspiring and profoundly disturbing in equal measure. On every page I could hear the echo of 2 Kings 7 verse 9: ‘What we’re doing is not right. This is a day of good news and we are keeping it to ourselves.’ -- Rico Tice (Evangelist; Co–founder of Christianity Explored Ministries)Bernard is passionately concerned to share the good news of God’s reconciling love in Jesus. He is also devoted to encouraging other Christians to be equally committed to intentionally share the Gospel with their neighbours, friends and colleagues at work and play. This book is full of practical wisdom about how to go about being an effective witness for Christ. There are numerous personal reminiscences and illuminating stories showing us how to be effective evangelists. Those with leadership roles in the Church have special responsibilities in making the Gospel attractive and credible but, for Bernard, they don’t have a monopoly. Every Christian has a duty to make Christ, His person and His work, known as widely as possible. Bernard’s book shows us how to and is, therefore, warmly to be welcomed. -- Michael Nazir–Ali (President, OXTRAD (Oxford Centre for Training, Research, Advocacy and Dialogue), Former Bishop of Rochester)Is the privilege of telling people about salvation through Jesus Christ confined to the ‘professionals’ – evangelists, pastors and clergy? Mr Palmer thinks otherwise, and, what I have long admired, practices what he preaches when urging us believers to be bolder in sharing the good news with others. I suspect that many will find, as I have, that what he has to say is a word in season. -- Dick Lucas (Formerly Rector of St Helen's Bishopsgate, London)This is a book I want our whole church to read, because it is about the great commission which unites Christians together as the church: sharing the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ. Yet, in the West at least, we seem to struggle with great hesitancy in sharing the gospel personally. Drawing from a lifetime experience of sharing Jesus in his professional work as a surgeon, and in personal encounters everywhere, Bernard Palmer’s wonderfully readable book will help greatly. Read it, and you will find it hard not to be encouraged by the infectiously passionate heart he displays and equipped by the invaluable practical help he offers. -- William J. U. Philip (Minister, The Tron Church, Glasgow)The church in the UK is in sharp decline and if that trend is to be reversed, we need to come back to the gospel of grace and regain a love for the lost: the love that drove Jesus to the cross in humble obedience to His Father. With passion and winsomeness, Bernard Palmer encourages us to do just that. This book is packed with personal anecdotes, practical tips and helpful illustrations that urge us to proclaim the gospel of Christ, who alone can save us. -- Carrie Sandom (Director of Women’s Ministry, Proclamation Trust)Packed with stories, Biblical truth and personal experience, this book will stimulate fresh thinking about the urgency of evangelism. I thoroughly recommend it. -- Jonty Allcock (Lead Pastor, The Globe Church, London)In the flyleaf of my Bible I have a quote from Charles Spurgeon, ‘The joy of Jesus is the joy of saving sinners.’ With passion flowing a lifetime of personal evangelism, Bernard Palmer reminds us that the joy of Jesus is to be shared by all His disciples and that being Christlike includes speaking to others of the grace of God. Filled with Scripture and illustrations from history and personal experience, this book is both a challenge and an encouragement to prayerfully seek and seize daily opportunities to speak to others about our Lord Jesus. -- Jonathan Prime (Pastoral Ministries Director, Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches)

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Christian Focus Publications Ltd Intimacy With God: A Practical Guide in Our

Book SynopsisA Christian believes that God’s Holy Spirit indwells them, and that through Christ they have a relationship with God. But for many of us the experience of that relationship varies in intensity, our devotion seemingly affected by the external factors that make up our life. In this book John D. Hannah examines the nature of the spiritual life, and argues that while our Christian walk is bound to traverse peaks and valleys, there is a lifestyle we can put into practice that allows us to focus on the faithfulness of God’s promises. This does not entail relying on one’s own strength but emphasises God’s Word, prayer and the church family as blessings through which to cultivate intimacy with God.Trade ReviewThe reader walks away not with a sense of the impossibility of the Christian life, but with a renewed longing for authentic intimacy with God. -- Michael J. Svigel (Chair and Professor of Theological Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas)It is rare to find a book on cultivating a life with God that is so deeply grounded in theology, so honest about the everyday realities of Christian living, and so free of the type of formulaic approach that occupies far too many books on spiritual life. -- Timothy D. Hall (Dean, Howard College of Arts and Sciences, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama)This book will rescue you from a self–help, quick–fix, perspective, and yet challenge you to follow Christ practically in old and bold ways—all while believing the best is yet to come. -- Mark Yarbrough (President and Professor of Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary, Texas)What a blessing to have been a student of John Hannah! Sitting in his classroom was like trekking through mountain ranges, the majesty of the living God on display all around, glorious vistas opening up in the words of his lectures. I’m delighted that this book will make Dr. Hannah’s teaching available beyond his classroom, and I’m eager to keep copies on hand to give it away to anyone seeking a more intimate walk with God. -- James M. Hamilton Jr. (Professor of Biblical Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)Any Christian who wants to think deeply about the normal Christian life and what it means to ‘struggle successfully’ will benefit from the practical insights found in these pages. -- Bradley Aucoin (Pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Baton Rouge, Los Angeles)

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Christian Focus Publications Ltd Deep Simplicity: Meditations on Abiding in Christ

Book SynopsisTo abide is to remain, to rest, to dwell, to be at home. Emily Darnell encourages readers to truly abide in God and His Word, not just to read a couple of verses, but to take time to meditate on it and be nourished. Each chapter will unfold an aspect of abiding, ending with some practices to incorporate in personal worship, or Scriptures to meditate upon to grow deeper in grace, and in knowledge and love of the One who loved you first.Trade ReviewOne of the most wonderful promises Christ has given us is to be with us always, but what does it mean to practise His presence and enjoy His transforming friendship? Here is a remarkable book of meditations on one of the most vital but most neglected aspects of Christian living. Every page is rich in biblical wisdom to be savoured phrase by phrase. If you read slowly and reflect prayerfully, this sharply focused book will deepen your devotion to Christ, nurture your inner life, and align your thoughts with eternity. -- Jonathan Lamb (Minister–at–large for Keswick Ministries, IFES Vice President, and former Director, Langham Preaching)If you have longed—really yearned and desired—to know God better along with having at your fingertips many biblical and practical suggestions for how such steps may be pursued in multiple areas, then these meditations are for you. Designed to add layer upon layer of growth in order to achieve our depth completely in Christ, such wisdom is not often found. These meditations are recommended for the pursuit of God. -- Gary R. Habermas (Distinguished Research Professor, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia)

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Christian Focus Publications Ltd Grace, Faith and Glory: Freedom in Christ

Book SynopsisWhat is legalism? Wearing hats? Not wearing hats? Raising your hands in worship – or not? What is freedom from legalism? Doing your own thing? Not according to Dominic Smart. Legalism is, he points out, the belief that we can make and keep ourselves right with God by the keeping of rules and regulations. Pointing out how often churches collude in this deception, he gives us the antidotes to legalism and shows us how it robs the Christian of joy and assurance, but also robs God of the glory that is rightfully His. This is a book to challenge your thinking and behaviour, one to read and meditate on. Let it transform your life!Trade ReviewLegalism is a recurring problem for Christians, regardless of our theological labels. It has many disguises. Dominic brilliantly exposes them for what they are and points to the solution: not license to do as I please, not mere ‘law’ to stop my doing do, but the liberating Lordship of Jesus. Read and go free! -- Steve Brady (Senior Minister, First Baptist Church, Grand Cayman)Dominic’s biblical and practical teaching on this vital subject made a deep impact on many lives at the Keswick Convention. I’m delighted to see the message now in book form and believe it will have a similar impact on many readers. -- Peter Maiden (International Director Emeritus, Operation Mobilisation)

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