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John Bell offers luminous and incisive reflections on the life and death of Christ in this enthralling new York Course for Advent or any time of the year

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We're experiencing turbulent times. In the Glimpses of God course, Canon David Winter draws on the Bible as he shows where we can find strength and encouragement as we live through the 21st century. Glimpses of God brings a message of hope. The five session focus on: Session 1: The God who hears our cry Session 2: The Shepherd who guides and guards his people Session 3: The Son who is the Way, the Truth and the Life Session 4: The God who shares our pain Session 5: The God who calms our fears The participants on the course audio are the late British politician, Baroness Shirley Williams, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, Professor David Wilkinson, Canon Lucy WInkett and Dr David Hope. This York Course is available in the following formats Course Book (Paperback 9780955743788) Course Book (eBook 9781915843159) Audio Book of Interview to support Glimpses of God Course (CD 9781915843142) Audio Book of Interview (Digital Download 9781915843135) Transcript of interview to support Glimpses of God York Course (Paperback 9780955743795) Transcript of interview (eBook 9781915843166) Book Pack (9781739182052 Featuring Paperback Course Book, Audio Book on CD and Paperback Transcript of Interview) Large print (9781739182069)

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‘Both vintage and fresh David Wilbourne . . . [His] gift is to enable us to see again the face of Jesus delightfully present with us through our Lent journey.’ GRAHAM USHER, BISHOP OF NORWICH Whatever our church denomination, we all use the same Sunday Gospel from the Revised Common Lectionary. Year A focuses on Matthew, but during the first five Sundays of Lent, four of the Gospels are curiously from John. By basing each of the five sessions in this course on the previous Sunday’s Gospel, David Wilbourne provides a brilliant connection to the preaching and teaching that has just taken place. Serious yet full of life and humour, the course covers: Session 1: Temptation . . . On checking every word that comes out of the mouth of God Session 2: Strangers in the night . . . Nicodemus came to Jesus under cover of darkness: finding God in surprising places Session 3: The winner takes it all ‘You worship what you do not know’: upping our game with worship Session 4: I was blind but now I see ‘A god who can be understood is no god’ Session 5: Them bones, them bones, them dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! Contrasting events in John with parables in the Synoptics The course booklet is accompanied by a lively CD, in which David Wilbourne and guests from various denominational backgrounds, put forward their thoughts on the themes of the course. This York Course is available in the following formats Course Book (Paperback 9781915843012) Course Book (eBook 9781915843029 both ePub and Mobi files provided) Audio Book of Interview to support You Can Be Serious! York Course (CD 9781915843050) Audio Book of Interview (Digital Download) 9781915843043 Transcript of interview to support You Can Be Serious! York Course (Paperback 9781915843005) Transcript of interview (eBook 9781915843036 both ePub and Mobi files provided) Book Pack (9781915843067 Featuring Paperback Course Book, Audio Book on CD and Paperback Transcript of Interview) Large Print (Paperback 9781915843722)

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An illustrated gift book for a young child's dedication with a collection of prayers, including those based on bible verses, and pages for recording details, memories, and messages of the special occasion. The celebration of gathering together to welcome a new baby into your family and into the church will be remembered and treasured with this wonderful keepsake book for the occasion. This adorable little book is full of words from the Bible and encouraging prayers that a child can grow to treasure. Share these words of God's love with the child who is special to you and let them know that they are cherished by you and forever held in God's care through their faith journey. Parents can add their own memories of their child's dedication with spaces for photos and special blessings from the guests, as well as recording key milestones in their child's early years. This book will be treasured for a lifetime and is an ideal gift for a grandparent, godparent, family member, or guest to give to a young child.

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The Stormhaven Etiquette Society, a secretive affair, unafraid to name and shame those who transgress Model Services, the town’s only brothel, a discreet but busy presence in Church Street Bybuckle Asylum, a desolate shell on the seafront that housed over seven hundred mental patients prior to ‘care in the community’ What brings these three together is a cold-blooded execution that both shocks and confounds. For lying dead in the empty asylum, tied to an old metal bed frame, is a pillar of the establishment. Or is she? Sleuthing couple DI Tamsin Shah and her remarkable cleric uncle join forces once again to solve a murder mystery that reveals dark secrets from Abbot Peter’s tempestuous student years. ‘Do we ever leave anything behind?’ he wonders as the killer swings the gun barrel towards him . . . ‘To a long list of much-loved detective pairings, which includes Holmes and Watson, Poirot and Hastings, and Morse and Lewis, we must now add Abbot Peter and Tamsin Shah’. Church Times

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The season of Advent bends time itself. And for us, time drags or speeds by, depending on our circumstances and stage of life. Our attitude to time gives us clues about our attitude towards God. It's a cliche to say that we live our lives often waiting for life to start, but that's what many people experience, until they realise that they were living their lives all along. Christ, for whom we wait and to whom we will return, is both beyond us and beside us; outside time and bound by human time. Whether you're always in a hurry or have too much time on your hands, this course is for you, as we explore a spiritual life that encourages us to be active in the chronological world, and rooted in Kairos, God's time. The four sessions focus on: Session 1: Go with haste Session 2: How Long O Lord how long? Session 3: Prepare the way of the Lord! Session 4: Kairos and Chronos: is time running out? As with previous Advent York Courses, the standard study book is supported by an in-depth interview, covering all 4 sessions between Lucy Winkett and Simon Stanley, available on CD, as a Digital Download or as a transcript in either paperback or eBook. This York Course is available in the following formats Course Book (Paperback 9781909107175) Course Book (eBook 9781909107663) Audio Book of Interview to support So What Are You Waiting For? York Course (CD 9781909107687) Audio Book of Interview (Digital Download 9781909107656) Transcript of interview to support So What Are You Waiting For? York Course (Paperback 9781909107182) Transcript of interview (eBook 9781909107670) Book Pack (9781909107694 Featuring Paperback Course Book, Audio Book on CD and Paperback Transcript of Interview) Large print (9781909107700)

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In this 5 session course, Brian Davis vividly reminds us that the human race is facing its greatest challenge: global warming, leading to climate change. This, along with the damage we have done, and are still doing to the environment, God’s wonderful creation, means that we all have to make radical changes to our whole way of life. Many of us who care about this issue are sometimes understandably quite pessimistic about the future. That's where faith in God should make a difference. Hope for the future is not the same as being optimistic. Being optimistic suggests always looking on the bright side. A hope based on faith in God should enable us to open our eyes and see what is actually happening to our planet today, and still believe there is much that we can do, individually and together, with God to guide and strengthen us. This York Course is available in the following formats: Course Book (Paperback 9781909107311) Course Book (eBook 9781909107496) Audio Book of Interview to support Caring for Creation York Course (CD 9781909107403) Audio Book of Interview (Digital Download 9781909107489) Transcript of interview to support Caring for Creation Course (Paperback 9781909107328) Transcript of interview (eBook 9781909107502) Book Pack (9781909107410 Featuring Paperback Course Book, Audio Book on CD and Paperback Transcript of Interview) Large print (9781909107427) The five sessions focus on: SESSION 1: The Environment SESSION 2: Global Warming and Climate Change SESSION 3: The Age of Humans – The Anthropocene Era SESSION 4: Coming out of Denial and Facing Crisis SESSION 5: Faith, Hope and Love The course audio features Ruth Valerio, Environmentalist, theologian, social activist, Tearfund Director and author of Saying Yes to Life (SPCK, 2020); Dave Bookless who specializes in biblical theology and biodiversity conservation and is Director of Theology for A Rocha International; Kuki Rokhum, who is on the Leadership Team of Renew our World and involved in the Lausanne Creation Care network; and David Clogh, who launched CreatureKind and DefaultVeg projects, and is concerned with the place of animals in Christian theology and ethics.

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In 30AD, Jesus of Nazareth looked to have been an utter failure. If you don’t understand that, then you will miss the message of the book of Acts. It is a record of survival through adversity, triumph against all odds, and victory snatched from the jaws of defeat. It is the story of a group of ordinary people who turned the tide of history through the power of their extraordinary God. God inspired the Bible for a reason. He wants you read it and let it change your life. If you are willing to take this challenge seriously, then you will love Phil Moore’s devotional commentaries. Their bite-sized chapters are punchy and relevant, yet crammed with fascinating scholarship. Welcome to a new way of reading the Bible. Welcome to the Straight to the Heart series.

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Sophie was a nice Christian teenager, the much-loved daughter of decent hardworking parents. One night she came back from babysitting and, almost without conscious motive, hit her leg with a coathanger. Then she tried whipping herself with a belt. The following day she scratched her arm repeatedly with the point of a compass. The sensation produced a warm sense of wellbeing, a release of tension. Thus began an eight-year struggle to conceal what was happening from her parents and friends; to reconcile this addiction with her faith; to find a stronger sense of self-worth; to find healing. Slowly, with lapses, she learned to identify the triggers and to realise that Jesus does not reject the self-harmer. Today Sophie works with teenagers and has considerable insight into how this very common problem can be tackled.

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When we pray ''Your Kingdom Come", what do we mean? Local neighbourhoods everywhere are affected by global changes, including the death of a single religious vision, shifting work and family patterns, and widespread scepticism. Violence and tension are rising. There is a way forward. Churches are taking a lead in community cohesion and transformation. If we are faithful, the future is full of hope. Duncan outlines a "Kingdom approach" affecting every area of community life. From housing to healthcare, from citizenship to crime prevention, ordinary Christians and local churches have a vital role to play. This is a manifesto for social transformation, peppered with examples from across the Western world.

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The Middle Space model is a whole new approach to youth work in which the location becomes a metaphor for the work itself. It is a profoundly different way of doing youth ministry and is much more than simply utilising the so-called “third spaces” that lie between the Church and the young people it serves. Seeking to transcend both invitational and detached models of youthwork, this book is the first of its kind in describing and reflecting upon emerging Middle Space models. Its mix of cutting-edge theory and real-life examples will enable anyone working with young people to bring the transformational news of the Gospel to the communities they serve.

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What is the gospel? The full contours of the gospel can only be seen and appreciated when we scan the biblical horizon from Genesis to Revelation. If we want to recapture the spirit of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, when their hearts burned with excitement and passion within them, then we’ll need to begin with Moses and all the prophets to understand what was said in all the Scriptures concerning Jesus and his reason for coming. Discover how the gospel is not only personal salvation, but the incredibly broad scope of what God has done, is doing, and will do in the future to reconcile all things to himself through Jesus Christ. This guide contains nine studies spanning the big story of the Bible. They not only explore what we must do to be saved but also help you understand the background and far-reaching implications of the good news we have believed.

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In Luke Aylen's The Mirror and the Mountain, a title released in association with Essential Christian, two 11-year-olds pass through a mirror and end up in a magical kingdom called Presadia. Trapped in a war-torn kingdom with no way home, Summer and Jonah are pulled into a strange quest to find the long-lost king, who alone has the power to restore peace to Presadia. Meeting strange and wonderful people along the way, including the dwarf high lord, the elf queen and a fire-breathing dragon, they learn important lessons about pride, greed, and the power of words as they embark on an epic journey to save the realm. The children and their new friends must be brave as they fly across the broken kingdom and climb a misty mountain. Can they fulfil their quest to find the king and restore peace to Presadia? And will Summer and Jonah ever make it back to their own world?

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“When a pot breaks, it’s useless; at best there might be a shard that you can use to scoop grain. But what about a broken life? What about me? I feel so fragmented. Can I be repaired somehow? How do I live with the hate I feel towards those I’m supposed to be closest to? My life is in pieces and I don’t know what to do…” Will one tragic event leave friendship and family ties irrevocably broken? And how will a historical Middle Eastern mountain community deal with news of a miracle worker? Is he too good to be true?

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It was the worst bind, and I felt panic rising up inside me, threatening to steal my breath. Anna Milburn has been a working barrister for twenty years. But when a local drug lord is implicated in the murder of a young policeman, the case shakes her very foundations and threatens what she holds most dear… her only child.

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Rob Seaton killed a woman.Rob doesn't know Laney Grey. But when she deliberately steps out in front of his van and dies on impact, his life will never be the same.Now Rob is driven to know who she was, why she chose to die, and why he had to be part of her death.To understand her, he must read her poetry.To know her, he must unravel the mysteries of her past. As Laney's dark secret starts to come to light, and Rob's innocence is questioned, he must learn the full truth. But truth comes at a cost. Will Rob be the one who has to pay the price?

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Have interactive fun with baby and very young children introducing three popular Bible stories with its rustling and sounds to make. This simple and colourful tactile cloth book is perfect for sharing during storytime to encourage chatting about all the stars, plants, and animals that God has made, Adam and Eve, and God saving Noah and the ark full of animals. An exciting book for story time for little hands to spot things and explore. The Crinkles series of cloth books have an irresistible crinkling sound to stimulate active senses in the developmental steps from birth.

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In series with the popular Would You Like to Know Jesus?, this little paperback book explains the story and meaning of Christmas and why it is so important. The illustrations show the story of the Nativity with Mary and Joseph, with a 'Meaning of Christmas' section. The book includes a presentation page and it makes a fantastic little gift or award.

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A Bible and prayer book in one, brightly illustrated by Amanda Enright, helping young children connect with each Bible story and prayer. A simple and charming first introduction to the Bible, including stories from the Old and New Testaments, beginning with God's promise to Abraham through to the good news that Jesus is alive. A wide selection of simple prayers that are easy to learn and use every day.

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A collection of 99 Bible Stories illustrated in bright colours. Each story is told across a double page spread and there is a mixture of full page art and spot illustrations throughout the book. Following the Bible narrative the stories start with At the Beginning, and cover a wide variety including Samuel Listens, Esther, A Blind Man Sees, and Jesus Walks on the Lake, right through to One Day Jesus Will Return.

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A Bible story book with 52 stories, illustrated with a mix of Bible characters and modern characters, and presented in a white padded cover with a presentation page. Mikki Butterley's charming soft art style makes this Bible a delight. Makes a wonderful companion to Blessings for Little Girls, Prayers for Little Girls, Our Father, and The Lord's my Shepherd.

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Read the story of the very first Christmas, and then as you turn the page watch it unfold to reveal a pop-out cross-section of the stable with Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus snug inside. See the angels, shepherds and wise men all gather round, with plenty more little details to spot in this fun illustration by Sophie Hanton. A captivating and interactive way to teach children about the first Christmas.

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For many years, award-winning journalist and author Cole Moreton has been involved in and worked alongside those offering relief and welcome to men, women and children arriving, in desperate straits, near his home on the south coast. Back in 2019, he wrote, 'The men, women and children risking their lives to cross the Channel in small boats are not aliens, invaders, migrants or some other lesser category of human to be dismissed. They are us.' Incarnation is a major theme of this exhilarating course. Mary and Joseph's search for a place to give birth to the son of God, and their terrifying flight to Egypt to escape the murderous intentions of King Herod, have clear echoes in the accounts Cole offers of contemporary journeys. And through his captivating exploration of Leaving Home, Fleeing Home, Carrying Home and Finding Home, we are enabled to reflect on our own need for guidance, sanctuary and comfort in the love of God, who ever walks beside us. For the first time ever, the course book is accompanied not only by a CD/audio download but also by a video, filmed on location by Monkeynut in a beautiful manor house outside Dover. Cole Moreton is joined in discussing the themes of Searching for Home by Bishop of Dover Rose Hudson-Wilkin, activist Bridget Chapman and Grmalem Gonetse Kasa, who came to the UK from Eritrea some years ago. COMPLETE LIST OF SEARCHING FOR HOME PRODUCTS: Course Book including transcript of video and access to online videos and audio downloads (paperback 978173918200 7) Ebook of the Course Book including transcript of video and access to online videos and audio downloads (eBook 9781915843272, both ePub and Mobi files provided) Pack of 5 Participants' Books: including transcript of video (Paperback 9781915843258) Participants' Book: including transcript of video (eBook 9781915843265, both ePub and Mobi files provided) Audio Book: discussion to support Searching for Home (audio digital download 9781915843296) Audio CD: discussion to support Searching for Home (CD 9781915843289)

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To understand the complexity of modern Israel, you have to first understand the history. This is a nation that has been exiled not once, not twice, but three times… and each time has returned to re-inhabit their homeland. This is unique. How and why has this happened? This book encourages an audience who thinks Israel is an irrelevant issue to think again and understand what God has done and is doing through this small nation. This Bible is, after all, a Jewish book. Jesus was Jewish. Our destiny is tied up in both.

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A year's worth of delightful reflections on dogs known and loved, each leading into a consideration of some aspect of God's character. Stephen Poxon says, "Within what I hope will become this dog-eared work, 365 shaggy dog stories are homed with verses of Scripture to encourage, inform and possibly even amuse. Use them as a dog might treat a puddle - to gaze upon with curiosity, to dip into, or to have a jolly good splash around. It might be that a line from a reflection will lead you towards a deeper concept. It might be that a thought provides a timely contemplation for the day, relevant to your circumstances and concerns. "It is my prayer, as a dog devotee who tries to follow God, that these readings bring reminders of His love. As the seasons change and experiences vary between good, bad and indifferent, may our relationship with a loving Heavenly Father remain a rewarding constant."

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William Booth - pawnbroker's assistant, firebrand preacher, advocate of women's rights, friend of the poor, confidant of statesmen, politicians and royalty, father of eight children, champion of the marginalised, and founder and first General of The Salvation Army. General Booth's courage, oratory and passion changed Victorian Britain. He resolutely ignored his critics - including those who decried him as the Anti-Christ - and reached out to those who considered themselves well outside the concern of Almighty God. Prayer and practicality were his hallmarks: he ridiculed the idea of preaching to a beggar while that beggar was cold and hungry. William Booth worked tirelessly, campaigning, researching, negotiating, adapting music-hall songs - and writing. This book introduces us to his heart and convictions. Here we find the urgency, thought and humanity which drove him on.

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"I highly recommend Transformed!"--Bill JohnsonThe transformation of our souls is a journey that begins with a surrendered will.Yieldign to the transforming power of God is not a destination we reach, but a daily "yes" to the journey--this is how our mind is renewed. It is in this place that He defines us, refines, us, and reminds us what we are here for. Our destiny--being loved and created by God--always precedes our calling. Calling can change throughout the years but God's lvoe for us will never change. When we understand this and it transforms our identity, then we understand the Gospel. That is when we are transformed and that is how we learn to walk in power.

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Lectio divina is a practice of Scripture reading that treats the Bible not only as a text to be examined, but also as the living Word of God spoken anew to us. Traditionally, Lectio Divina has four separate steps: read; meditate; pray; contemplate. Experienced Bible teacher Jan Johnson presents forty Scripture meditations organised topically, giving us the tools we need to practice Lectio Divina on our own. Each meditation can be used both individually and in group settings, and includes: An introduction to the meditation encouraging a time of quiet preparatory exercise; the complete passage from Scripture with explanations, context, and background to the text, help to enter and absorb the text; space to contemplate the passage, respond to God in prayer and rest in his presence; and an exercise to implement the ideas of the passage in our daily lives. Meeting God in Scripture moves us beyond merely understanding what the text meant in its original context to a direct spiritual encounter with Christ.

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A powerful account of British missionaries, Peter and Brenda Griffiths, who played a critical role in the development of the Elim church in the aftermath of the Vumba massacre. Peter and Brenda Griffiths, Stephen's parents, and their team had set up a superb secondary school, only for guerrillas to slaughter almost all the staff. After their funerals Peter maintained that forgiveness for the attackers was the Christian thing to do. This is an inspiring story of Peter and Brenda's courage, sacrifice, and faithfulness in God, who despite the atrocities, continues to build His church in Zimbabwe.

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"Cats help me pray," says Herbert Brokering. This collection of whimsical, insightful psalms, or prayers, is based on Brokering's observations of cats he has known through his life - farm cats, house cats, alley cats. Each psalm expresses an observation about a cat's nature, written in the "voice" of the cat, followed by a prayer in which the human spirit speaks of its cat-like nature to God. Cat Psalms is for those who wish to pray more deeply, with more imagination and understanding, and offers fresh ways to see ourselves and new ways to pray.

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Most Christians have, deep within them, a hunger for a more authentic and fulfilling experience of God. Set Me on Fire examines what it means to be filled with the fire of God, as the believers were at Pentecost. For over 20 years Malcolm Macdonald has been thinking about, studying, and teaching on this subject. Set Me On Fire is aimed at people who have a sense of spiritual hunger and desire for revival, but are not sure what this means, or how to get there. It uses the theme of the fire of God across scripture to paint a picture of what it looks like to be on fire for God. Author, Malcolm Macdonald covers themes such as holiness, revival, mission, God's presence, prayer, intimacy with God and suffering He helps readers to grasp the challenges of seeking to be a radical disciple, along the way offering personal reflections from his own journey.

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A companion volume to Telling the Bible. Bob uses the Gospel of Luke as a basis for 70 stories about Jesus, his birth, life, teaching, death and resurrection. Bob uses a wide variety of narrative forms to produce stories that will delight new Christians and Bible veterans alike. Each story is accompanied by an introduction explaining its particular place and function, with telling tips and questions. Some require audience participation: all are designed to entertain and inform. The book is produced in large clear print and strongly bound for prolonged use. The price includes a license to photocopy.

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Hebrews and James appear next to one another in the New Testament for a reason. They are the only two letters which were written for a primarily Jewish audience. They retell the story of the Old Testament through New Testament eyes, helping us to understand the message of the Bible as a whole. The message of these two letters is not easy, which is why this commentary is so helpful. It will make you want to worship. God inspired the Bible for a reason. He wants you read it and let it change your life. If you are willing to take this challenge seriously, then you will love Phil Moore’s devotional commentaries. Their bite-sized chapters are punchy and relevant, yet crammed with fascinating scholarship. Welcome to a new way of reading the Bible. Welcome to the Straight to the Heart series.

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This is the definitive tribute to the life and legacy of Ruth and Billy Graham. Endorsed by the family and with a foreword by daughter Gigi Graham, it contains many photos and personal stories that have not been published before. The book release will coincide with Billy's 95th birthday. Billy Graham has preached the Gospel to more people in live audiences than anyone else in history - nearly 215 million people in more than 185 countries and territories. Hundreds of millions more have been reached through television, video, film, and webcasts. But behind this exceptional man, there was an equally exceptional woman. This new biography of Billy and Ruth Graham, endorsed by Billy himself and with a foreword by his daughter Gigi, focuses on the 10 core values that were foundational to the Graham ministry, and illuminates the quiet and impactful ministry of Ruth. The book contains many photos and personal stories that have not been published before. Billy Graham has received numerous awards and recognitions including Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) for his international contribution to civic and religious life, as well as the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Freedom Award for contributions to the cause of freedom; the Congressional Gold Medal and the Templeton Foundation Prize for Progress in Religion. Billy is regularly listed by Gallup as one of the "Ten Most Admired Men in the World' and has appeared on the covers of Time, Newsweek, Life, and numerous other magazines and has been the subject of many newspaper and magazine feature articles and books. Billy Graham has three daughters, two sons, 19 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He lives in the mountains of western North Carolina.

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This unique set of daily readings from bestselling author Simon Guillebaud encourages the reader to live the Christian life without compromise and without restraint; to live on full throttle and with utter abandonment to Christ. Simon Guillebaud has lived in Burundi since his early twenties. He takes unimaginable risks so much so that he didn't expect to live to the age of 30. He sees miraculous results time and again as he works tirelessly for the salvation, peace and prosperity of the country he loves and daily gives his life for. Burundi is a place where choices are vivid, stark and sometimes deadly. It is a front line state in a fragile democracy seeking to overcome a bloody past. The spiritual battle between the forces of light and the repressive power of the local witchdoctors is very real. It is in this context that Simon Guillebaud has learned the lessons he shares in this volume. Succinct and engaging, these daily reading cover a separate topic every day. The range is striking and profound as Simon shares the things he has learned through the council of the Holy Spirit. Those who engage with this unique devotional will be challenged and ultimately changed.

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Greg Livingstone has spent a lifetime planting churches in Muslim communities and can testify to the life-changing power of the gospel in even the most unpromising circumstances. This is his autobiography. Unwanted at birth and born out of wedlock no-one would have considered that Greg Livingstone would become a pioneer in missions to unreached Muslim peoples. You've Got Libya charts his journey and his adventures. This first-hand narrative is full of compelling humor and self-depreciating honesty as Livingstone travels all over the world proclaiming the Gospel. The result is a page turning tour de force that urges the reader to pursue God unreservedly and to join with Him in the adventure of pursuing the lost. Greg's burden for the millions of Muslims who had no gospel witness amongst them led to the launching of Frontiers, a mission agency focusing exclusively on church planting amongst Muslim communities. Today, Frontiers is a movement of more than 1,000 field workers in nearly 50 countries.

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John wrote his gospel to give us a ringside seat from which to watch the Galilean carpenter whose message changed the world. Mark writes to tell us WHAT Jesus did, and Matthew and Luke write to explain WHY Jesus did it, but John’s main concern is to help us discover WHO Jesus is and what it means for us to follow him today. God inspired the Bible for a reason. He wants you read it and let it change your life. If you are willing to take this challenge seriously, then you will love Phil Moore’s devotional commentaries. Their bite-sized chapters are punchy and relevant, yet crammed with fascinating scholarship. Welcome to a new way of reading the Bible. Welcome to the Straight to the Heart series.

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This deeply researched and vibrantly illustrated overview of the Bible clearly sets out the grand narrative of scripture. By linking each of its many parts back to the whole, it moves beyond simply retelling biblical stories to help us to see how the Bible remains vitally relevant to our daily lives. Giving historical context and theological insight, this book functions as both an accessible introduction for new readers of the Bible and an effective guide for those looking to grow their understanding of God’s word.

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Showcasing James Newman Gray's beautiful detailed artwork, in this high quality colouring book, Colour in Hope will lead you to a place of rest. This reflective journey through colouring explores the meaning of hope through a series of patterns and designed illustrations, plus seven different quotes form writers, thinkers, saints, and the Bible. There are 7 main sections to the book. Each section starts with a theme, introduced by the quote, and the following 7 pages explore this theme through different artwork pieces. Included is a section for freer reflection, giving the reader the opportunity to think, to doodle, or create their own drawings on themes of hope.

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An activity book based on the Bible stories retold in Share a Story Bible. 24 pages of simple early learning activities such as counting, colouring, I spy, sorting, shapes, and matching and includes stickers ideal for young children aged 2-4 years. This activity book provides a fun first step of engaging with stories from the Old and New Testament and getting to know the names and stories of people in the Bible. The illustrations by Jennifer Davison are bold, bright and appealing.

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A delightful picture book about the Bible story of Noah and his ark full of animals with an appealing, repetitive text that gradually builds up in length. Young children will delight in joining in the story as the narrative builds and repeats. Ruth Hearson complements her cleverly crafted text with very engaging and charming illustrations with captivating details that young children will adore. Noah’s jovial face radiates, and the animals are full of character. Perfect for sharing at bedtime or with a group of young children aged 2+ years.

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A swallow flits from here to there seeing the events of the Christmas story unfold. This captivating picture book has a well-written narrative that uses repetitive phrases to engage young readers, introducing Biblical truths about the birth of Jesus, as rescuer and born from God. The excitement of the shepherds and the heart-warming visit of the wise men are brought to life with the vibrant colours and radiance of the illustrations by Estelle Corke. Ideal for sharing with young children aged 3+ years during the Christmas season.

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The Lion Storyteller Book of Parables is a beautifully illustrated paperback, featuring 15 of Jesus' parables. Perfect for bedtime reading with young children, or to read aloud in assemblies or children's ministry. Explore many of Jesus' best-known parables - like the Kind Stranger, the Lost Coin, and the Wise and Foolish Builders - with stories collected from the Lion Storyteller Bible as well as brand new re-tellings. Written in Bob Hartman's clear and accessible style, the stories are given a lively and engaging twist, allowing children to hear and understand the profound words of Jesus. It's ideal for primary school-aged children. The Lion Storyteller Book of Parables features warm and inviting illustrations by Hungarian artist Krisztina Kallai Nagy. This book would also be great for children who are beginning to read independently. Bob Hartman is the author of many Bible books for children and an authority on stories and storytelling. His interactive storytelling performances have been entertaining audiences around the world for over 15 years.

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This charming picture book helps even the youngest of children learn to value him- or herself, and to realise that each and every person is unique and special. Simple text and lively illustrations help to open the reader's eyes to their God-given personality, their value as an individual and their importance as a part of God’s creation. The surprise ending - a mirror in which children can identify themselves - will help little children put the life-affirming message of this book firmly into place.

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This BIG book is ideal for shared reading. Derived from the award-winning My Very First Bible, this well-known Bible story is presented in simple words and illustrated with child-friendly paper collage illustrations. Notes are included for parents and teachers putting the story in context and giving ideas for discussion. The story is written in full on the back cover to help show the illustrations at the same time as reading to a large group.

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A powerful narrative by storyteller Bob Hartman that reminds baptism families and those getting baptised about the journey of God's Big Story, and welcomes those who are about to start out on their journey with God and become part of this great story. Celebrate the journey with God that began before time and will carry on forever as told in the Bible. A journey of God's love, forgiveness, gift of life forever, and his presence. A journey that those getting baptised join on their special day. A perfect gift not just for those getting baptised, but also for their families to share and celebrate with them.

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This shrink-wrapped pack of 10 copies of Jesus and the Prayer enables easy multiple-purchase of a key Bible story. This is one of 12 key Bible stories that have been made available as part of the Bible Story Time My Little Library. Each story is retold in about 500 words with bright and cheerful pictures.

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