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Very few books on dating have stood the test of time like Passion and Purity. Its much-needed message remains strong and hopeful in an age when doing whatever feels right is common practice. Using her own life as an example, Elisabeth Elliot guides singles of both genders and of any age on how to put their love lives under the authority of Jesus Christ. Passion and Purity covers dating issues such as: how to know which person is the right one to marry; loving passionately while remaining sexually pure; the mans and womans role in relationships; putting Gods desires ahead of personal desires; how far is too far, physically.

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Michael Green was a highly respected evangelist, apologist, scholar and writer. Possessed of a God-given brainpower that fizzed and sparkled in multiple directions at once, his was a living faith full of energy, dynamism and relevance. His robust approach to biblical studies and theology, combined with a personal warmth and a knack for making deep truths accessible, makes Green ideal company to spend a year with in devotional reflection. There is a passage of Scripture, a meditation by Michael taken from his writings and a short prayer for each day of the year. Spend a year with Michael Green and feed your mind and soul as you draw closer to Christ. Content Benefits: Introducing Michael Green's work to a new generation of readers, this 365-day devotional will inspire and strengthen your faith. * A Bible verse, scriptural reflection and prayer for each day based on Michael Green's writings * A thoughtful and theological rigorous but accessible devotional * An accessible entry point for those new to Michael Green's work * Hardback cover ensures the book is durable enough to be used every day * Includes a foreword by Rosemary, Michael's widow * Uncovers the theological wisdom of Michael Green's writings * Perfect for quiet times * A perfect gift for any occasion to inspire friends, family or loved ones * Ideal for Michael Green fans

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Jesus taught us to pray for God's kingdom to come. But do we understand what we are praying for and what the kingdom of God really looks like? Using the analogy of God as the director of the greatest show on earth, Richard Porter shows how the kingdom of God is the overarching story line throughout the Bible. Each scene, from the people of Israel to Jesus and the early church, reveals kingdom truths that impact the church today. As the story unfolds, you can understand why Jesus proclaimed the message of the kingdom. It is indeed good news for our towns, our cities, our homes and families. Content Benefits: This book explores the central theme of the kingdom of God throughout the Bible and will encourage you to proclaim this good news to the world today. Analogy of God as the director of the greatest show on earth creates an accessible way into the subject Biblical teaching on the kingdom of God Includes personal stories from the author making this an accessible rather than academic read Will encourage you to fall more in love with God and proclaim the gospel Encourages us to live out the kingdom of God today Suitable for anyone who wants to understand the Lord's prayer 'Your kingdom come' Helpful for anyone who wants to preach about the kingdom of God Ideal for anyone who loves to see how themes develop through the Bible Perfect for anyone who wants to understand the Old Testament better

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A practical look at how we can renew wellbeing in our own lives and our local communities. After Ruth Rice unexpectedly found herself grappling with her own mental health, she began to look for ways to renew her own wellbeing. As she introduced simple habits woven around prayer and stillness into her life, God began to give her a heart to help others too. The Renew Wellbeing charity was born, assisting churches to open accessible, safe spaces on the high street for those who have mental ill health. Ruth shares why the renew centre/ cafe model is so different, looking at the three important principles of being present, being prayerful, and being in partnership. Full of helpful resources, readers will learn how to connect, keep learning, get active, take notice and give in order to maintain their own wellbeing. Ruth inspires, encourages and enables the church to step out and provide Renew spaces. This timely and insightful book is packed full of practical resources to help local communities journey alongside each other to renew wellbeing.

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Raw, honest and personal thoughts to comfort you on the journey through grief. Grief can often feel like a gnawing homesickness for a place where you used to live, but can never return to. Richard Littledale has written a series of short, candid thoughts and reflections from his own experience of widowhood that will resonate and bring comfort and understanding to anyone experiencing bereavement. These thoughts are written as postcards from the land of grief, as they are used to convey a message from this foreign country of bereavement. Postcards are, by definition, a small snapshot of a feeling at anyone time, not long and drawn out essays, and these thoughts provide an accessible way to identify feelings and draw hope from a fellow traveller. Richard also includes practical resources and advice on the grieving process, and reflects on how his faith in God has sustained him. The book is deliberately designed to be able to dip in and out of as required at the point of need. It is also useful for those who want to give a helpful book to comfort a friend, or for anyone wanting to help understand how their bereaved loved one might beling.

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A doctor's account of her own experience of death, heaven and return to life with a new realization of her purpose on earth. Dr Mary Neal, an orthopaedic surgeon, was on a kayaking holiday in Chile. Sceptical of near death experiences, she was to have her life transformed when her kayak became wedged in rocks at the bottom of a waterfall and was underwater for so long that her heart stopped.To Heaven And Back is Mary's faith-enriching story of her spiritual journey, her first-hand experience of heaven and its continuing life-enhancing effects.

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Amazing Grace tells the story of the remarkable life of the abolitionist William Wilberforce (1759 -1833). This accessible biography chronicles Wilberforce's extraordinary role as a human rights activist, cultural reformer, and member of Parliament. At the centre of this heroic life was a passionate twenty year fight to abolish the British slave trade, a battle Wilberforce won in 1807, as well as efforts to abolish slavery itself in the British colonies, a victory achieved just three days before his death in 1833. Metaxas discovers in this unsung hero a man of whom it can truly be said: he changed the world. Before Wilberforce, few thought slavery was unjust. After Wilberforce, most societies in the world came to see it as a great moral wrong.

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Think Michele Guinness meets Bill Bryson. Finding Myself In Britain is a witty, insightful look at faith, identity and the quirks of British life by a stranger-turned-friend. With a conversational style, this book explores rooting our faith in Christ to weather different seasons in our lives. It helps readers look at Britain and its culture with fresh eyes while finding Jesus in the midst of it. "You don't have to be an American to enjoy this book. Or British. Or a vicar's wife. You just have to be somebody who has found themselves in an unusual place, felt a bit out of their depth, and wondered where God was in all of that. That's most of us, I think." Bob Hartman.

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The incredible and inspiring story of Stephen Curry, the greatest shooter basketball has ever seen and a devout Christian who is not afraid of sharing his faith on the world stage. When it comes to Stephen Curry-point guard for the Golden State Warriors and reigning MVP of the NBA-journalists, fans, and sports analysts are running out of ways to say "wow." Deemed too small and too short at 6'3 and 180 pounds by NBA coaches around the league, Curry has taken the game back from the bigger men who usually dominate the court. With his incredible shooting ability that started a "three-point revolution" he led the Warriors to seventy-three wins in the 2015-2016 season, beating out Michael Jordan and the 1996 Chicago Bulls' long-time record. Marcus Thompson, a lifelong Warriors insider who has been reporting on the team for twelve seasons, explores this all-star player, his love for the game and his team, his close-knit and supportive family and his grounding in a strong Christian faith. Loved by everyone he works with in the NBA, Stephen's devout Christian faith and nice-guy attitude make him a different breed of superstar. He writes two scriptures on his game shoes every time he plays: Romans 8:28, his mother's favourite verse, and Philippians 4:13, his favourite, which reads "I can do all things". People assume Curry loves this verse because God allows him to accomplish success and that his faith is so strong that he can achieve the greatest heights, but the real point may be that through faith he can handle anything thrown his way. That includes success but it also includes failure. It includes fighting back from a career-threatening ankle injury and remaining humble despite the spoils of global fame.

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Does our faith work in all circumstances? On a Monday morning and when we are on holiday? Chatting with friends and surfing the Internet? Doing the washing and driving the car? The Keswick Convention 2009 looked at 'faith that works' - anywhere, everywhere, all the time. This book is the best of that teaching. Dale Ralph Davis takes us through "1 Kings", while Lyndon Bowring considers how to be a Christian voice in the nation. With teaching from Steve Brady, Tim Chester, David Coffey, Stephen Gaukroger, Jonathan Lamb, Peter Maiden, Conrad Mbewe, John Risbridger and Paul Williams, this book is practical, thought-provoking and inspiring. This title is brought to you by Keswick Ministries. Find out more at https://www.keswickministries.org

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Adrian Plass and Jeff Lucas are renowned for their ability to express the silly side of Christian culture, and to cut through our pretensions and foibles with incisive wit. In this long-awaited sequel to Seriously Funny the pair again join comedic forces to challenge and entertain us with candid, moving, hilarious excerpts from their personal correspondence.

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"If you are a believer this book is a must read. If you are a sceptic this is a must read for you too. If you think you are too "intellectual" for Christian belief let this book tell you how wrong you are and inspire you to try a better way with God, instead of without Him. Highly recommended - a great Australian book which will blow you away." (Marian Klitzke, (Tasmania), a retired social worker and ex-owner of a Christian bookshop. Emailed to the author and posted on You-tube with the promo.) Trained at the University of New South Wales, Dr Ern Crocker is an experienced nuclear medicine physician, and the first to practise ultrasound in Australia. As he reconciled his Christian faith with his understanding of medicine, Dr Crocker became aware that God was working alongside him during an after-hours medical emergency. In this book, Dr Crocker recounts this life-changing encounter with the miraculous power of God, and also presents the testimonies of many other doctors who, like him, have experienced the presence of a "silent partner" as they carry out their medical duties. Readers will be amazed at these insiders' accounts of how God intervenes in the world of medicine today! "An essential read for those struggling with the considerable challenge of integrating a passion for the science of medicine, the art of compassionate holistic care and a love of the God who has created them." Dr Michael Burke MBBS, PhD, FRACGP, FAICD Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia "It is my hope that this book will encourage a large number of people to recognize that their hope lies with God, rather than with themselves." Ben Carson MD, Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Professor of Neurological Surgery, Oncology, Plastic Surgery, and Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University. Author of Gifted Hands "This is an inspirational book. I recommend it to all, but especially to students and young professionals in health care. Over and over again it shows that God is faithful to those who seek him and intervenes in the lives of his followers. He is the healer, whether it be through medical or miraculous means. May it encourage those in the medical world to go after God more and more and see his kingdom come in health care in the nations." Dr Ken Curry, Health Care In Christ, Australia "To some, a Christian doctor is an oxymoron in our day and age. Dr Ern Crocker in his book Nine Minutes Past Midnight demonstrates keen intellectual precision whole at the same time positioning himself in a very real faith. I love the reality of the book. I enjoy the stories of incredible medical and technological breakthrough. I am in awe when healing comes when doctors know that it was not their efforts alone that won the day. Both types are stories of divine intervention. I am comforted that others struggle with the reality that healing is not effected in every case, either by divine or by natural means. The reality of our limitations as shared in this book, serves to remind us that there is still much to learn, and much to keep us humble, even while celebrating great success. This book and its heroes are worth celebrating." David Crabtree, Senior Pastor, DaySpring Church, Australia "Nine Minutes Past Midnight is a compelling book, demonstrating perfectly what it looks like when the kingdom of heaven is expressed through the hands of those in the medical field. With interviews and testimonies from professionals all over the world, Dr Ernest Crocker has courageously painted a clear picture of what it looks like when the hand of God is upon and working through doctors surrendered to Him. This book will encourage your faith as you read about the many who have encountered God and have successfully carried Him into the world of medicine." Bill Johnson, Senior Pastor, Bethel Church, California. Author of When Heaven Invades Earth and Secrets To Imitating God Nine Minutes Past Midnight is essentially a compilation of interviews, conversations, and anecdotes, involving both doctors and patients. The purpose of Crocker's assembled interviews, conversations, and anecdotes, was to set out "factual evidence" - sometimes quite startling factual evidence - entrusted to him by "prominent medical practitioners of sound mind and undisputed word" (thereby confirming Crocker's own relevant experiences) regarding "the manner in which a 'personal' God interacts and intervenes in the lives of doctors, their patients, families and friends." This factual evidence related to God's intervening in the healing process today, not simply in the past. Put differently, the central theme of Nine Minutes Past Midnight is the experience by doctors and patients of God's presence now in day-to-day medical practice as the "third person involved in patient care and in the healing process...that unseen person or 'silent partner'." Rarely does a reviewer get to write about a book as remarkable as Ernest Crocker's Nine Minutes Past Midnight. Dr Colin Goodwin (extract from review) "Mr Ernest Crocker does not work alone but with a 'silent partner' he calls on during his treatment. As a young doctor he found just how powerful this 'silent partner' is when called out to a medical emergency at Nine Minutes Past Midnight. It was beyond explanation how this woman, pronounced dead twice by other medical personnel, lived without any lasting effects. This miracle encouraged and changed Dr Crocker, the first nuclear medicine physician in Australia to practise ultrasound. Nine Minutes Past Midnight begins with this incredible story and is followed by Dr Crocker's medical and spiritual journey and stories of other Christian doctors he encountered and interviewed over the years. It is a book of incredible faith, from medical personnel praying and trusting God to heal patients when their prognosis and ethics tell them the opposite, to the faith of patients whose lives are healed when their prognosis is non-existent. This truly inspirational book would be a great encouragement to those training or working in the health field. They will learn to trust God the healer would be a great encouragement to those training or working in the health field. They will learn to trust God the healer to work in the lives of patients either through medical or miraculous means and realise the limits of medical abilities against God's healing power. Highly recommended." - Elizabeth Gardner Weekly Challenge New Zealand's Christian Newspaper, 23/06/2012

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Tracing her family history from 1816, the author provides a fascinating account of five generations of missions activity. Covers the founding of the WEC mission organisation, and missionaries in sucessive generations of the family: Royal Wilder, Robert Wilder, Grace Hoyte (nee Wilder), Elizabeth Goldsmith (nee Hoyte), Ruth Valerio (nee Goldsmith).

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Children aged 4 andover will love reading about the story of the resurrection in Children's Bible Stories: Jesus IsRisen.

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Children aged 4 andover will love reading about Daniel in the lions' den in Children's Bible Stories: Danieland the Lions.

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Children aged 4 andover will love reading one of Jesus' parables in Children's Bible Stories: The GoodSamaritan.

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Children aged 4 andover will love reading about the story of Joseph in Children's Bible Stories: Joseph's Coat ofMany Colours.

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Children aged 4 andover will love reading about how God saved Noah from the flood in Children's Bible Stories: Noah'sArk.

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Children aged 4 plus will love reading and colouring in the story of the resurrection in Colour with the Bible: Jesus Is Risen.

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My Pretty Pink Activity Book introduces kids aged 4 plus to inspirational Bible stories through engaging activities, simple text, and charming shiny stickers.

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Children aged 4 plus will love reading and colouring in the story about Jonah and the whale in Colour with the Bible: Jonah and the Big Fish.

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Children aged 4 plus will love reading and colouring in the story about Noah and the flood in Colour with the Bible: Noah's Ark.

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Bible Tails is a soft and colourful multi-sensory buggy cloth book for 0 - 2 years that introduces toddlers to the story of Noah's Ark.

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This is a beautiful picture Bible combining favourite Bible stories and prayers. Inside the Bible there are beautifully illustrated pages with space to record the landmark details about baby's first year, making this a special keepsake to treasure for ever. This beautiful Bible in a white padded cover makes an extra special gift for a Baptism. Content Benefits: This Bible will become a keepsake of a baby's Baptism that will be treasured for years to come. * The perfect gift for a baby's Baptism * White cover design * Includes presentation page and space to record baby's landmark events * Includes best loved Bible stories and prayers * Suitable for anyone looking for a religious Baptism present * Ideal for parents, grandparents or godparents to give at a Baptism

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Join Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus in this sweet retelling of the Nativity story. This sweet book has simple rhyming text, touch and feel areas to explore, vibrant illustrations and a prayer to share. A carry-handle makes this book perfect for little ones to read on the go! Content Benefits: This sweet and tactile introduction to the story of Jesus’ birth will delight young children. • Vibrant illustrations engage interest • Fun touch and feel sections • Includes rhyming text and a final prayer • Carry handle so kids can read on the go • Ideal for Sunday School awards and creches • Perfect gift idea for Christmas • Ideal for children under 5 • Padded Board Book

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This is a beautiful picture Bible combining favourite Bible stories and prayers. Inside the Bible there are beautifully illustrated pages with space to record the landmark details about baby's first year, making this a special keepsake to treasure for ever. The window in the front cover offers the opportunity to personalize the gift by inserting a photo. This beautiful Bible in a yellow cover makes an extra special gift for a Christening. Content Benefits: This Bible will become a keepsake of a baby’s Christening that will be treasured for years to come. • The perfect gift for a baby’s Christening • Yellow cover design • Includes presentation page and space to record baby’s landmark events • Includes best loved Bible stories and prayers • Suitable for anyone looking for a religious Christening present • Ideal for parents, grandparents or godparents to give at a Christening

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Am I Beautiful? fights back against the beauty myth and calls on women to reclaim their body image and recognise their true value, so that they can be the culture-making, injustice-fighting, Christ-reflecting women they were created to be. - Full of powerful, vulnerable and honest stories - Packed with biblical truth to combat society’s harmful and insidious lies - Contains practical exercises and questions - Encourages women to see their true identity in God - Helpful for anyone struggling with issues around self-worth, identity or low self esteem - Suitable for women of all ages and walks of life

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Follow along with the Nativity story in this sticker activity book. 'Big Stickers for Little Hands Nativity' guides children through the story of Christmas with simple activities, big stickers and card press-outs. Each page is full of inspirational activities that are perfect for young children.

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A thirty day devotional look at 'Ruth's diary' with thought provoking points, prayers and questions to help explore this much-loved story in a new way. What must it have been like to be Ruth, transformed from a widow in a foreign land to become the great-grandmother of King David? Emily Owen explores these questions through Ruth's 'diary', sharing in her trials, her excitements, her challenges, fears and joys. Each chapter begins with a 'diary extract' from Ruth's life, which is then beautifully unpacked with a meditation to encourage you to reflect on how that applies today. Each meditation is encouraging yet challenging, and helpful for personal growth. A wonderful book to help readers look again at familiar Bible stories with a fresh perspective.

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Spiritual wisdom from a stroke survivor who discovered a deeper connection with God through running. Austen Hardwick suffered three strokes in his forties. Running had always been part of his life, but now he was running to get his brain functioning again. As he started to regain fitness he realised that running created the space to process what had happened to him, and that it gave him space to be with God. Weaving together personal testimony and biblical teaching, Austen shows how running is a metaphor for the Christian life, and how we can learn to live life in all its fullness. Through suffering and trials, we have an ever present God who wants to know us and love us. In a culture when we are urged to do more exercise, this is a timely reminder that running can actually be both good for the heart and the soul.

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Taken from the Authentic Youth Bible, this stand-alone gospel of Mark is an ideal outreach resource or introduction to the Bible for teens. This gospel of Mark includes plenty of great features specifically designed to help teens understand the Bible: - FIND YOUR BEARINGS with advice on how to read the Bible - SIZE UP THE SETTING and discover the "Who", "When" and "What" of Mark - DIG DEEPER and explore key passages with the help of "Bible Bits" - PROBE PASSAGES with "Insights" that explain the meaning or context of certain verses and passages. The contemporary language in the ERV translation makes this gospel easy to get into, so that teens will get a lot out of it!

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A devotional look at how God draws his followers to himself and how we can learn to listen out for his call today. Calling cards are personalised cards, which were left in homes to announce that someone had visited. They were a sign that someone had been there and wanted to spend time with them. Emily Owen explores the idea that God has always been leaving personalised calling cards to his followers to remind them of his presence. From Adam and Eve, right through to the New Testament, Emily uncovers insights on the nature of being called by God, how people reacted, and what being called means for us. She encourages us to lean in to listen to God; to expect him to speak; and ultimately to get close enough to hear and recognise his voice. Combining her trademark style of imaginatively retelling Bible stories with moving personal testimony, Emily invites the reader to personally encounter the God who loves them, and to look out for God's calling cards in their lives.

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A beautiful boxed edition of a delightful collection of prayers and Bible stories for young children. Children will enjoy reading and learning about God with this great introduction to the Bible and prayer. Four fantastic books are included in a practical and portable box with a sturdy handle, and include: My Very First Bible Stories, My Very First Prayers, The Lord's Prayer and The Story of Jesus. This is a beautiful gift set for parents and children to enjoy together.

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An honest and sensitive blend of biblical teaching and personal testimony which helps people experience the reality of God the Father's love for them in a deep way. There is a growing epidemic of fatherlessness in society today, with more and more people experiencing crippling wounds through their childhood experiences. The Father heart of God longs to heal these wounds and bring joy and freedom in their place. But how do we learn to trust and love a heavenly Father when we have been hurt by our earthly fathers? Tracy Williamson honestly shares the insights and lessons she has learnt on her journey as she has allowed God to free her from deep childhood hurts, into the relevation that she is a beloved daughter of Father God. With a unique mix of practical teaching, personal stories, poems, prophecies and questions for reflection this is a life changing resource for all who carry the wounds of rejection. Tracy helps readers understand God's love for them, and how they can grow in their relationship with him and be a channel of his love to others. Reflection points throughout each chapter allow the reader to take time to pray through and apply lessons learned, gently allowing their hearts to be opened to the Father's deep affection for them.

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Teachings from the life of Jacob on the theme of 'Letting God love us'.

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