Aslan Christian Books Magazine August 2022

Louie Giglio New C. S. Lewis film

Justin Welby

Dear friends,

Welcome to your August magazine! A little later than usual, but trusting you will find the usual good selection of books for your ideal summer reading!

We present Justin Welby's new book The Power of Reconciliation on page 8, in our Church of England section, along with a book on the creed and the interesting Defenders of the Faith, looking at the monarchy and what will happen with the next coronation.

The Most Reluctant Convert is a biographical film on the life of C.S. Lewis on page 25, with endorsements from Philip Yancey, John Lennox and Tim & Kathy Keller, whilst The Chosen series continues to be popular, as we eagerly await the third season.

There's the usual selection of children's books, for babies through to teens, including Sheila Walsh's Is God Still Awake?, aimed at helping young children as they ask questions about God.

Andrew Birch, Editor

Turn My Mourning into Dancing: Finding Hope During Hard Times

Henri Nouwen

In times of suffering, simple answers often ring empty and hollow - so how can you find hope in hard times? Learn how to survive the difficult seasons with the comfort of God's constancy. With sensitive, practical advice, Henri Nouwen gently points you towards a life that is grounded in God’s companionship and rooted within eternal hope. Though it may not last forever, grief is a gradual, organic process that changes a person permanently. Nouwen guides you during your hard times toward answers and hope - hope that allows you to dance even through the darkest night.

Hb | 128 pgs | W PUBLISHING

REF 5548 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99

Louie Giglio (pronounced GIG-leo!) is the American Pastor of Passion City Church, located in Atlanta, Georgia, and the founder of the Passion Movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus. Louie is also the author of several national-bestsellers, several of which we present here!

At the Table with Jesus: 66 Days to Draw Closer to Christ and Fortify Your Faith

Inviting readers to sixty-six days of rich engagements with the Good Shepherd and providing deeper truths, power and connection to walk through life's troubles. At the Table with Jesus invites readers to sit at the table with the Good Shepherd, building a habit of living life with him. The journey starts in Psalm 23, but takes the reader throughout all of Scripture to build a stronger relationship with the God of the universe.

Pb | 208 pgs | THOMAS NELSON

REF 5316 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99

Never Too Far: Coming Back from Defeat and Disappointment to Purpose and Power

Adapted from previously published material, Louie Giglio addresses the feelings we all have from time to time that life is disappointing and not working out as we’d hoped. Never Too Far celebrates new beginnings. It offers readers encouragement and perspective and is for those who feel frustrated or confused; sorrowing or in pain; have made mistakes; are grieving; feel disappointed; or feel as though life doesn’t make sense.

Hb | 192 pgs | THOMAS NELSON

REF 4218 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.99

Also available:

Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It's Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind...

REF 4606 RRP £14.99 Aslan £11.99

Goliath Must Fall: Winning the Battle Against Your Giants

REF 1266 RRP £11.99 Aslan £8.99

And for younger readers...

Goliath Must Fall for Young

Readers: Winning the Battle Against Your Giants

This is a children's book about facing fears and overcoming adversity by relying on God. Our kids face more pressure and stress than ever before. In Goliath Must Fall for Young Readers, pastor Louie Giglio shows kids that only God can help them defeat those giants - and He will.

Hb | 224 pgs | TOMMY NELSON

REF 4005 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99

Also available:

How Great is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God and Science

REF 3044 RRP £12.99 Aslan £9.99

Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science

REF 1966 RRP £12.99 Aslan £9.99

The Wonder of Creation: 100 More Devotions About God and Science

REF 5449 RRP £12.99 Aslan £9.99

Still want a book from one of our previous issues? Give us a call, we may still have stock or be able to order it in for you!

He Will Be Enough: How God Takes You by the Hand Through Your Hardest Days

Katie Faris

Life doesn’t always go the way we hoped and sometimes God doesn’t answer our prayers the way we’d like. Each of these 20 biblical reflections examines a truth about God and shows how it provides an anchor for the soul in hard times. Author Katie Faris writes with warmth and compassion, weaving in stories of her own family’s struggles with complex medical conditions. She encourages readers to entrust their confusing circumstances and unanswered questions to the Lord and place their hope in his promises. In so doing, they will be sustained in their suffering and enabled to live joyfully and fruitfully, loving and serving God and others, in the midst of their struggles.

Hb | 204 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

REF 5549 RRP £11.99 Aslan £9.99

Journalling the Psalms: A Guide for Reflection & Prayer

Paula Gooder

In this beautifully designed hardback journal, theologian Paula Gooder leads readers through fifteen favourite Psalms, offering insight and tips on how to pray and reflect on some of the most profound poetry in the Hebrew Scriptures. After a brief introduction to the history and context of each one, Paula invites readers to stand back and contemplate the Psalm as a whole, before zooming in to pick up on fascinating details and posing searching questions to deepen our understanding of God and ourselves.

Hb | 192 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

REF 5405 RRP £14.99 Aslan £12.99

The Joy of My Heart: Meditating Daily on God's Word

Anne Graham Lotz

Known for her remarkable gifts in weaving spiritual truths into everyday life, Anne Graham Lotz offers insightful meditations on Scripture in this collection of daily devotions. Each of the 365 devotions in The Joy of My Heart includes a Scripture verse and reflections from Anne Graham Lotz on topics such as eternity, grief and faith. Called 'the best preacher in the family' by her father, Billy Graham, Anne will draw you to a deeper relationship with Jesus. She asks us to join with her in 'lifechanging discovery as, day by day, we learn more about God.'

Hb | 400 pgs | THOMAS NELSON

REF 3222 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.49

The Contemplative Struggle: Radical Discipleship in a Broken World

Ian Cowley sets the central themes of the gospel of John alongside each other and explores how these can be reconciled in daily life. Drawing on his experience of living in his native South Africa during the apartheid era and challenging understandings of contemplative prayer and spirituality as essentially inward discipline, he highlights the urgent need for Christians to be active in bringing transformation to a suffering world, and paints a compelling picture of radical discipleship for today.

Pb | 144 pgs | BRF

REF 4236 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99

Also available:

The Contemplative Response

REF 2569 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99

Ian Cowley

Closer to God Each Day Devotional: 365 Devotions for Everyday Living

Joyce Meyer

Everyday life can be demanding; it's easy to become distracted by so many things that seem important. But in order to achieve the life God has planned for you, you have to make time daily for what's most important - and the building block of a fulfilling lifeyour relationship with Him. In Closer to God Each Day, Joyce Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author, offers a practical way to grow in your intimacy with God. Joyce shares powerful Scripture and personal illustrations that will help you experience the joy and peace that is gained through closeness with Him. You'll begin to navigate life more effectively, make better decisions, and claim the wonderful life you were meant to lead, day by day.

Pb | 384 pgs | HODDER FAITH

REF 3107 RRP £10.99 Aslan £6.99

Also available:

How to Age Without Getting Old: The Steps You Can Take Today to Stay Young for the Rest of Your Life

REF 5441 RRP £14.99 Aslan £8.99

Growing Together: The Family Devotional

Steve and Bekah Legg

Adding to their popular series of family devotionals, Steve and Bekah Legg provide families with another 12 weeks of hearing from God through Growing Together. Each day includes Bible readings, fun facts, insightful thoughts, simple prayers, and questions to get all the family talking. Topics covered include Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Solomon, Elijah, Daniel, and the early part of Jesus' ministry as told in the Gospel of John.

Pb | 156 pgs | CWR

REF 3108 RRP £8.99 Aslan £4.99

A Year With Andrew White: 52 Weekly Meditations

52 readings, each with a scripture passage and prayer, from one of our most loved and respected Christian leaders and speakers. Each reading contains a story, often startling and arresting, from Andrew's astonishingly eventful ministry, blended with his reflections on life and faith.

Hb | 224 pgs | SPCK

REF 2894 RRP £14.99 Aslan £6.99

A Little Book of Rest: Walking Out of Anxiety and Fear

Sheila Jacobs

Author Sheila Jacobs became ill in her early thirties with Ménière’s disease and it virtually destroyed her life, mainly due to anxiety. She became uncomfortable outside the confines of her own home, even when her physical health had radically improved. In the end, realising just how much of a prison she was in, she found the answer. Her biggest problem was an inability to truly walk in forgiveness and trust. Sheila shares some of her story in A Little Book of Rest, which contains five weeks of material to help you overcome your fears and enjoy life to the full once again.

Pb | 107 pgs | MALCOLM DOWN

REF 5519 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.99

Talks to Farmers: Inspiring, Uplifting, Faith-Building Meditations

Charles

H. Spurgeon

First published in 1882, Talks to Farmers is a collection of nineteen of Spurgeon's bestknown sermons. Within each chapter, Spurgeon artfully breaks down biblical parables, psalms, and passages through an agricultural lens to teach you timeless spiritual truths and deepen your relationship with Christ. Updated for today’s reader, this new edition of Talks to Farmers is designed to cultivate your faith along the way. Talks to Farmers is a hopeful, encouraging read for every Christian.

Pb | 400 pgs | THOMAS NELSON

REF 5550 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99

A Little Bit of Hope: 100 Affirmations for Positive Living

Katie Piper

A Little Bit of Hope is the perfect 100 day injection of positivity to take with you wherever you go. This short and sweet collection of 100 bite-sized affirmations, abridged from Katie Piper's bestselling book A Little Bit of Faith, encourages us to see that heartbreak and hardship can become fuel for your fight. Whatever life has thrown at you lately, you can fall countless times and still get back up again - all you need is a little bit of hope. Beautifully designed and wonderfully uplifting, this 100-day devotional is easy to dip in and out of and take on the go. It will help you find strength and confidence when you need it most, right where you are.

Pb | 120 pgs | SPCK

REF 5551 RRP £7.99 Aslan £6.99

Love: Food for the Journey

Elizabeth McQuoid

Love has been described in so many ways, but do we really understand what it means? This 30-day devotional in the Food for the Journey series drills down to what love really is, and how it is ultimately defined in and by God - a God who loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son to rescue us from sin and reconcile us to himself. Covering passages from across the Old and New Testaments, in this devotional some of the Keswick Convention's best preachers - including Vaughan Roberts, David Coffey and Rico Tice - mine the riches of the Bible's wisdom on love. In self-contained daily devotions they show us how we rest assured that God's love is everlasting, unconditional and breathtaking in its immensity.

Pb | 128 pgs | IVP

REF 5552 RRP £5.99 Aslan £5.49

Also available:

Holiness: Food for the Journey

REF 5513 RRP £5.99 Aslan £5.49

Meals With Jesus: A Journey Through Luke's Gospel for the Whole Family

Ed Drew

These 34 family devotions in Luke’s Gospel look at nine meals that Jesus shared with people. As you read these passages, your children will be transported to the dinner table alongside Jesus. They will be able to ask their deepest questions and hear Jesus speak. Designed to be easy to read, these devotions are an achievable joy, not an unrealistic burden. There are different sets of questions for 3-4s, 5-7s, 7-12s, teens and even parents!

Pb | 128 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

REF 3921 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99

The Jesus Prayer

Simon

Barrington-Ward

‘Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me.’ This ancient prayer has been known and loved by generations of Christians for hundreds of years. It is a way of entering into the river of prayer which flows from the heart of God: the prayer of God himself, as Jesus continually prays for his people and for the world he loves. Simon Barrington-Ward teaches us how to use the Jesus Prayer as a devotional practice, and opens up the Bible passages that are crucial to understanding it.

‘Written out of long experience, Simon Barrington-Ward's book is one of the clearest, practical and most timely introductions available.’ David Runcorn, author of Spirituality Workbook: A Guide for Explorers, Pilgrims and Seekers

Hb | 128 pgs | BRF

REF 5556 RRP £14.99 Aslan £12.99

Twelve Great Spiritual Writers: Finding God in Prayer and Discipleship

Liz Hoare

A collection from women whose works have expanded Liz's heart and spiritual vision. These writers, theologians, philosophers, poets and preachers add something to our understanding of spirituality. With these extracts and suggestions for reflection/discussion, this is a resource you'll turn to time and time again. Includes: Struggling with church (Barbara Brown Taylor), Everyday mysteries (Kathleen Norris), Following Jesus (Alison Morgan) and others.

Pb | 190 pgs | SPCK

REF 3020 RRP £9.99 Aslan £6.99

When You Pray: Daily Bible Reflections on the Lord's Prayer

Joanna Collicutt

In this updated edition of a classic text, Joanna Collicutt shows how growing as a Christian is rooted in the prayer Jesus gave us. As we pray the Lord’s Prayer, we express our relationship with God, absorb gospel values and are also motivated to live them out. As we pray to the Father, in union with the Son, through the power of the Spirit, so we begin to take on the character of Christ.

‘Her literary style is delightfully unstuffy, tight, direct, and humorous. Collicutt comes across as a familiar friend, a fellow traveller who understands and empathises with the human condition, boldly walking with you to draw you to your true home.’ David Wilbourne, former Assistant Bishop of Llandaff

Pb | 208 pgs | BRF

REF 2722 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.49

Pray: Food for the Journey

Elizabeth McQuoid

Prayer is hard. We'd rather be doing something else. Anything really. But God commands us to pray. And to do so continually. Jesus taught his disciples to pray, and that model prayer can become the basis of our prayers too. We need to pray deeper, more fervent prayers. Or, as the Puritans used to say, we need to 'pray until we pray'.

We should see prayer as a privilege, not a duty, and certainly not a burden. This devotional offers timeless wisdom and encouragement from Michael Baughen, Alistair Begg, Raymond Brown, David Coffey, Jonathan Lamb, Paul Mallard, Bruce Milne, Calisto Odede and Rico Tice.

Pb | 138 pgs | IVP

REF 3362 RRP £4.99 Aslan £4.49

The Church of England

The Power of Reconciliation

Justin Welby

Welby writes about reconciliation as seeking to disagree well. It relates to both religious and secular communities, from the household to the international. Conflict is widespread. With the after-effects of Covid, changes in science and technology, inequality and increasingly polarised political and social strife, moves towards reconciliation are more necessary than ever.

New for 2022!

Also available:

Both before ordination and since, Welby has seen conflict first-hand. He has spent many years working on issues of conflict around the world. The book is full of practical advice for all those in authority on how to bring about reconciliation. There is even a step-by-step guide for this, drawn from the author's own experience.

Hb | 304 pgs | BLOOMSBURY

REF 5553 RRP £17.99 Aslan £12.99

Reimagining Britain: Foundations for Hope

REF 4436 RRP £12.99 Aslan £9.99

The Creed in Slow Motion

Martin Kochanski

Dethroning Mammon: Making Money Serve Grace

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth...

The Creed is the bones of our faith. In all our different ways, it makes us who we are. But when we stand up and recite the Creed in unison, we have no time to contemplate what it is that we are committing ourselves to. The words rush past, their meaning blurred by familiarity. If we could only slow them down and hear them properly, they would have the power to change worlds. That is what The Creed in Slow Motion aims to do.

New

for 2022!

Catherine Pepinster

This is a book for people who like to think things through from first principles. It will not tell you what to believe. (It is for you to engage your mind and discover that for yourself. And for unbelievers to learn what exactly they disbelieve, and why.) In forty short chapters, with clarity and wit, The Creed in Slow Motion draws examples from real-life stories, history and even science to uncover the core claims of Christianity.

Pb | 304 pgs | HODDER FAITH

In 1953, millions across Britain and the world were glued to their TV sets, watching the first televised coronation of a British monarch. What they saw was a deeply religious, medieval ritual. Since then Elizabeth II's reign has been profoundly shaped by her Christian faith, expressed in her coronation vows and in her 70 years as Queen, from her role as head of the Church of England, to her annual Christmas broadcasts, her encounters with Popes, Islam and the other religions of 21st Century Britain and the Commonwealth. But what part will religion play in the reign of Charles III and in the coronation of a Prince of Wales who once pledged to be defender of faith, not just defender of the Christian faith?

Hb | 352 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

REF 5555 RRP £25.00 Aslan £20.00

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What's the Point of Theology?: Wisdom, Wellbeing and Wonder

Alister McGrath

Also available:

Through a Glass Darkly: Journeys Through Science, Faith and Doubt

REF 5112 RRP £9.99

Aslan £8.49

We may be aware that theology is the study of the nature of God and of religious belief. But why should that matter to us? What's the point of theology? In this wonderfully accessible book, renowned Christian theologian Alister McGrath explores just why theology is so important and what it can bring to our lives. Drawing on insights from his own experience of coming to Christianity from atheism, this exhilarating and enlightening volume reveals how theology offers a gateway to discovery: it helps us grow in wisdom; it contributes to our wellbeing; it sparks our innate sense of wonder. Above all, theology help us to grow in faith and love as we draw ever closer to the divine.

Pb | 128 pgs | SPCK

REF 5514 RRP £10.99 Aslan £9.49

Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know

Wayne A. Grudem

Not every Christian needs to go to seminary, but there are certain teachings of the Bible that every Christian should know. Whether you're a relatively new believer in Jesus or a mature Christian looking for a better understanding of basics of the faith, Christian Beliefs is for you. This readable guide to twenty basic Christian beliefs condenses Wayne Grudem's awardwinning book, Systematic Theology, prized by pastors and teachers everywhere. He and his son, pastor Elliot Grudem, have boiled down the essentials of theology for everyday Christians and made them both clear and applicable to life.

Pb | 192 pgs | ZONDERVAN

REF 5464 RRP £14.99 Aslan £12.99

Rowan Williams in Conversation with Greg Garrett

Be a fly on the wall as two friends discuss their shared passions and interests. Their discussion ranges widely and delves deeply, offering rich and rewarding insights into a variety of intellectual and spiritual pursuits. Rowan Williams' contribution to the spiritual life of the English-speaking world is widely appreciated by people of many different religious persuasions. This unusually relaxed and accessible introduction to the man and his thoughts reveals why.

Pb | 128 pgs | SPCK

REF 3104 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

The Paul Debate: Critical Questions for Understanding the Apostle

N. T. Wright

In the last two decades N. T. Wright has produced a succession of connected volumes that explore the nature and origins of Christianity. Wright has consistently argued that Christianity, while indebted to Second Temple Judaism, represents a significant development. With major books on method and background, Jesus, and the resurrection already in print, in Paul and the Faithfulness of God, Wright added a comprehensive study of the Apostle to the Gentiles. The Paul Debate is essential reading for those who both agree and disagree with Wright, and for all who want to understand the compelling voice of one of the most read and productive Pauline scholars in the past decades.

Pb | 128 pgs | SPCK

REF 9238 RRP £16.99 Aslan £11.99

Common Worship

Lectionary: Advent 2022 - Advent 2023

Bible references for the liturgical year. Including principal, second and third service readings for Sundays and festivals, plus morning and evening readings.

Pb | 80 pgs | CHURCH HOUSE

CW & BCP Lectionary 2023

A streamlined, clear presentation of the Common Worship calendar and lectionary, with BCP readings on the same page. Sundays and major festivals are covered, as well as weekday services.

Pb | 96 pgs | SPCK

Reflections for Daily

The Canterbury Church Book & Desk Diary 2023

Provides one page per weekday, alongside a double page spread for Sundays.

512 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

Hardback REF 1529

A5 Personal Organiser Edition REF 1530

RRP £19.99 Aslan £17.99 each

Church Pocket Book & Diary 2023

Week-to-view (Sunday is a double-size space), with titles of Sundays and festivals corresponding to the CW & BCP calendar and lectionary.

Flexibound | 324 pgs | SPCK

Blue REF 5515

William Morris REF 5516

RRP £9.99 each Aslan £8.49 each

The Canterbury Preacher's Companion 2023

Catherine Williams

Prayer: Advent 2022Advent 2023

Bible reading notes based on the CW lectionary. Each day, Monday to Saturday, popular Anglican writers offer insightful, inspiring reflections on one of the day's readings for Morning Prayer.

Pb | 352 pgs | CHURCH HOUSE

150 sermons with hymn suggestions. Each Sunday has two sermons based on Principal and Second Service lectionaries, plus sermons for special occasions, services, festivals and saints' days.

Pb | 348 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

REF 4669 RRP £19.99 Aslan £17.99

REF 1528 RRP £16.99 Aslan £14.99

JEFF LUCAS

Life with Lucas

Join Jeff Lucas with his daily reading notes, publishing every quarter

Jul - Sep REF 5547 £6.00

GOOD BOOK COMPANY

Explore

Helping you to read, understand and apply the truths of God's word, every day.

Jul - Sep REF 4435 £4.99

SCRIPTURE UNION

Encounter with God

In-depth, systematic notes.

Jul - Sep REF 7055 £4.99

Guidelines

Bible study for ministry and mission.

Sep - Dec REF 5928 £4.75

The Upper Room

Daily meditations from around the world.

Sep - Dec REF 5929 £4.75

Day by Day with God

Rooting women's lives in the Bible.

Sep - Dec REF 5932 £4.75

Bible Reflections for Older People

By older people, for older people.

Sep - Dec REF 5937 £5.25

Daily Bread

The Bible guide for every day.

Jul - Sep

Standard REF 8177 £4.99

Large Print REF 5502 £4.99

New Daylight

Daily Bible reading and prayer.

Sep - Dec Standard REF 5930 £4.75

Large Print REF 5931 £5.95

BRF

A selection of Daily Bible reading notes to help us prayerfully read God's Word every day.

Grief Notes: Walking Through Loss

In Grief Notes, Tony Horsfall charts the first year of his grief journey since the death of his wife from cancer. Month by month, he tells the unfolding story of walking with and through loss, weaving this together with biblical teaching on grief and insights gained from grief counselling. With a poignant mix of honesty and humour, Tony shares the challenges of rebuilding his life and reflects on how he has seen God meet his needs as he wrestled with grieving in a time of lockdown and pandemic.

Pb | 144 pgs | BRF

REF 5517 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99

Where the Light Fell: A Memoir

Philip Yancey

With a journalist’s background Philip Yancey is widely admired for taking on the more difficult and confusing aspects of faith. Now in Where the Light Fell he shares, for the first time, the painful details of his own origins. Raised by their impoverished single mother, Philip and his brother Marshall struggled to comprehend her speeches about their dead father, an Old Testament Bible story and sons sacrificed for a divine cause. A testament to the power of the human spirit, Where the Light Fell illuminates Yancey’s ability to bring comfort to those bruised by the church, and hope to those who can’t imagine ever finding a healthy faith.

Hb | 320 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

REF 5259 RRP £16.99 Aslan £12.99

Lights for the Path

Madeleine Davies

Madeleine was nine when she first realised that people could die; she was reading a book where the character lost a parent. Little did she know then, that her own mother would die just three years later, changing her world forever. Over twenty years and many happy memories later, Madeleine can still remember the intense isolation her grief clouded her with; she felt completely alone. This is what prompted her to write this book: a guide for young people on coping with the loss of a loved one. Bringing together stories of loss, advice from doctors, counsellors, authors, and Madeleine's own experience and Christian faith, this book offers practical tips and incredible comfort, telling readers everywhere: you are not alone and you will find your way.

Pb | 160 pgs | SPCK

REF 3100 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

Being Reverend: A Diary

Matt

Woodcock

Follow Matt’s journey as he starts work at one of Hull’s oldest, biggest and emptiest churches. It’s a shadow of its former self, with a small congregation and huge bills to pay. Adding the entrepreneurial (and somewhat excitable) Matt to their clergy line-up is the last throw of the dice for this 700-year-old institution. But is Matt ready for such a tough first assignment? Are his new flock – or his new colleagues – ready for the whirlwind that’s about to descend? And can Matt realise his vision of a thriving church without wrecking his home life in the process? As this real-life diary reveals, Matt’s life being Reverend can be every bit as fraught, funny and fascinating as it was becoming one.

Pb | 224 pgs | CHURCH HOUSE PUBLISHING

REF 3955 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.99

Dorothy L. Sayers: A Biography

Colin Duriez

A strong Christian, she had a baby by a man she did not love - out of wedlock. Possessing a fierce intellect, she translated Dante - and also created one of the most popular fictional detectives ever, in Lord Peter Wimsey. With no new biographies on Sayers having been published for some time, Colin Duriez reassesses her life, her writings, her studies and her faith. Drawing on previously unpublished material, particularly her collected letters, he brings to life a fascinating woman.

Pb | 256 pgs | LION BOOKS

REF 4634 RRP £11.99 Aslan £9.99

Standing in the Storm: Living With Faith and Cancer

Matt McChlery

Suffering is never pleasant or desirable. But what if we could learn something from our most bitter experiences that we would never have learned without having gone through them? During 2016, Matt and his wife experienced a time of intense suffering with the loss of an unborn child, complications around the sale of their house and the discovery that he had stage four non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (cancer). In this inspirational memoir, Matt deals with his experiences of loss and critical illness vulnerably and honestly while discovering that, if our hope is in Jesus, we have a secure foundation that will hold fast no matter how terrible the storm may be. Standing in the Storm is a profound and heartfelt book that wrestles with faith and loss, and shows that even in the darkest moments, God is with us; that life is beautiful and is worth living well.

Pb | 224 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE

REF 5518 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.99

Finding My Father: How the Gospel Heals the Pain of Fatherlessness

Blair Linne

Blair’s personal story of growing up without a father at home reflects the experiences of millions. She weaves her personal story with thoughtful theological reflection, inviting readers to learn from God what ‘father’ really means and to trust Him, even if they feel their earthly father has let them down. This book will help readers to shift their eyes from what they do not have in their earthly fathers to what they do have in their eternal Father, who will never disappoint, reject or abandon them. Readers will see that the gospel promises not just forgiveness but also a place in God’s family, experienced in a local church, where they can enjoy the fullness of His fatherly joy, care, wisdom, provision, protection and security.

Pb | 176 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

REF 5258 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99

Guns to God: My Journey from Drug Dealing to Deliverance

Claud Jackson

Guns to God is the incredible autobiography of Claud Jackson, a young boy who became a drug dealer and professional criminal before giving his life to God through the Alpha Course and later being called to become a Christian minister. Though exceptional in parts, Claud’s journey is remarkably relatable: it is one of being shaped by circumstance and formed through faith, of losing yourself only to be found. Guns to God is an inspiring and thought-provoking Christian autobiography for anyone wanting a stronger understanding of, and insight into, the struggle against drugs and drug dealing in urban communities in the UK, and the role that the Christian faith has to play.

Pb | 192 pgs | SPCK

REF 5104 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

The Bible: A Story that Makes Sense of Life

Andrew

Ollerton

When we make sense of the Bible, the Bible makes sense of us. The political, social and cultural upheaval of our times can leave us feeling bewildered and wondering where to turn for trustworthy guidance. As unlikely as it may seem, could the Bible provide ancient wisdom that helps us flourish today? Join Andrew Ollerton as he explores the storyline of Scripture, connecting six major biblical events with six definitive human needs: for meaning, freedom, peace, community, love and for an ultimate home. In short, digestible chapters, Andrew reveals how the Bible story makes sense of our human story.

Pb | 352 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

REF 5432 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.99

30 Life Principles: A Guide for Growing in Knowledge and Understanding of God

Charles

F. Stanley

In this revised and updated 30-lesson study guide, Dr. Charles Stanley guides readers through 30 Life Principles found in God's Word that have shaped and changed his life. God has given these principles to guide, comfort, instruct and teach us how to live triumphant Christian lives. When we open His Word and begin to study these truths, we gain hope for the future and fresh insights into His promises and blessings. We find that life doesn't have to be a constant struggle - it can be an exciting adventure! This begins with us studying the Bible so we can learn about God, know His ways, and follow His awesome plan for our future.

Pb | 224 pgs | HARPER CHRISTIAN

REF 5557 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99

God's Story: The Bible Explained

Matt Searles

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.

Pb 192 pgs | Hb 168 pgs | LION BOOKS

Paperback Text Only Edition

REF 4357 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

NIV Bible for Journalling and Verse-Mapping:

Rainbow

Printed in clear, easyto-read 9pt British text on thicker than usual

Bible paper, with a five centimetre margin on every page, giving you lots of extra room for notes, reflections, illustrations or Bible studies.

Hb | 1344 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

REF 5169 RRP £27.99 Aslan £20.99

Hardback Illustrated Edition

REF 4358 RRP £19.99 Aslan £16.99

Hannah Dunnett

More Than Words: A Collection of Paintings and Reflections

Hb | 76 pgs | MONARCH

REF 1636 RRP £12.99 Aslan £9.99

Blessings, Notepads & Colouring

Blessings...

A collection of blessings, Bible verses, photos and prayers. Produced by The Leprosy Mission, these little gift books are ideal to give as a present to offer encouragement, comfort and even a little humour!

Hb | 46 pgs | THE LEPROSY MISSION

A5 Notepads

21x15cm 160 page lined notebooks ideal for note taking or journalling!

JUST CARDS DIRECT

RRP £5.99 each Aslan £4.99 each

God So loved

Lighthouse

I Know the Plans

Joy

Colouring

Exploring the Psalms: A Creative Colouring Journal

Jacqui Grace

JUST CARDS DIRECT

REF 5429 Aslan £6.49

24 Colour Pencils with Bible Verse

JUST CARDS DIRECT

REF 4075 Aslan £4.99

REF 5425

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REF 5428

New for 2022!

Miles to Go Before I Sleep: Letters on Hope, Death and Learning to Live

Claire Gilbert

At the age of 54 Claire Gilbert was diagnosed with myeloma, an incurable cancer of the blood. The prognoses ranged from surviving only a few months to living for several decades, with no guarantee of which outcome was to be hers. It was a shocking diagnosis into uncertainty, or rather, into only one certainty: death. But Claire discovered that facing her own mortality was liberating. Claire asked her siblings and a small group of friends if they would let her write to them with total honesty about what she was going through, as she was going through it. This is an honest, luminous account of what Claire has gone through and what keeps her going, a deeply spiritual meditation on life and suffering and an exploration of how faith is no simple solace, but provides a whole new plane of meaning during these liminal moments.

Pb | 288 pgs | HODDER FAITH

REF 5562 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.99

Prophetic Integrity: Aligning Our Words with God's Word

R. T. Kendall

In recent years, gross misjudgments among Charismatic Christians claiming to speak for God and moral failures within Evangelicalism have resulted in a crisis of belief. In Prophetic Integrity, bestselling author and speaker, R.T. Kendall gives a warning to those speaking in God's name and offers a way forward in trusting God despite the failures of the church. Prophetic Integrity is a book for those who believe that God still speaks today but have serious questions about those within the church that identify as prophets.

Pb | 192 pgs | THOMAS NELSON

REF 5565 RRP £12.99 Aslan £9.99

Angels: When Heaven Meets Earth

Tim Chester

New for 2022!

Nearly eight in ten Americans believe in angels. Even among those who never attend church it’s four out of ten. In the United Kingdom one in three people believe they have a guardian angel. You may well be one of them. Despite the widespread rejection of Christianity in our culture, many people are still fascinated by angels. But what we can know for sure about angels? Are we dependant on second–hand accounts? Are we left with conjecture and guess work? This book goes back to the most reliable source we have for information about angels – God Himself speaking through the Bible. Tim Chester delves into the mysterious world of angels and shows us what the Bible says about what angels are, what they do, and where they lead us.

Pb | 96 pgs | CHRISTIAN FOCUS

REF 5580 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99

Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times

John Eldredge

The human soul has a built-in yearning for joy and beauty and all good things. But that craving for life has taken a real beating in the last few years. Join New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge as he gives you the tools you need to follow Jesus' path of supernatural resilience so you can reclaim your joy, strengthen your heart and thrive through the storm. Between false promises of ease and comfort on one side and the sheer trauma of global disease and disasters on the other, people today are facing a shortage of peace, happiness and strength. In Resilient, Eldredge reveals a path toward genuine recovery and resilience through Jesus himself.

Pb | 256 pgs | NELSON BOOKS

REF 5581 RRP £11.99 Aslan £9.99

Invest Your Future: Making Godly Choices Using Your Bible and Your Brain

Paul Mallard

Making big decisions can be desperately difficult. Often we end up paralysed with indecision, afraid that making the wrong choice will ruin our lives. So how do we make good decisions? When does the Bible guide us, and when should we just use our common sense or talk things through with friends and family? Using his huge experience and pastoral heart, Paul Mallard comes right alongside us in Invest Your Future to help us practice spiritual discernment. He shows us where to find wisdom and how it works in God's economy. He helps us find the balance in what is, for many of us, a constant challenge. He teaches us how to understand God's purpose, so we can see what are the truly important factors in making our decisions.

Pb | 192 pgs | IVP

REF 5563 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.49

The Gift of Kindness: The Transforming Power of Being Kind

Debbie Duncan and Cathy Le Feuvre

Through biblical teaching and real-life stories, Debbie Duncan and Cathy Le Feuvre show how actively choosing to be kind can radically change people – and perhaps the world. Acts of kindness have the potential to make the world a happier place. But kindness cannot be faked. It is much deeper than just ‘being nice’. To have real impact, kindness needs to become a lifestyle choice. We need to actively choose to be kind every day if we want our lives to mirror the qualities of Jesus. Interweaving biblical and scientific insights with real life stories and pointers for practical life application, Debbie and Cathy explore what kindness really is and how it has the power to transform us and others.

Pb | 192 pgs | AUTHENTIC MEDIA

REF 5564 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.49

12 Things God Can't Do: ...and How They Can Help You Sleep at Night

Nick Tucker

What’s the secret to truly trusting God so that we can rest easy at night? The answer lies in focusing on God’s greatness. When we consider God’s greatness, we usually tend to think about what God can do. However, this book explores 12 things that God can’t do. They all express aspects of his nature and character which we can embrace with relief, celebrate with joy and worship with awe. You will marvel both at God’s otherness and at how he became one of us in the person of Jesus.

Pb | 160 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

REF 5582 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99

They Walked with God: 40 Bible Characters Who Inspire Us

Max Lucado

New for 2022!

The characters we meet in the Bible play a huge role in our lives. Whether we personally relate to Joseph’s dedication to serving the Lord even when he was confused or we understand when Mary Magdalene mourns in front of the vacant tomb, the timeless stories we find in the Bible influence and inspire us to learn to be more like Christ. But how can we apply these lessons to our everyday lives? In They Walked with God, a compilation adapted from previous works with new content added, Max Lucado takes a closer look at 40 of the most inspirational characters in the Bible and shares a powerful message: if God can find a place for each character in the Bible, we can rest assured that he’s carved out a spot for us too.

Hb | 400 pgs | HARPER COLLINS

REF 5583 RRP £18.99 Aslan £16.99

Humbler Faith, Bigger God: Finding a Story to Live By

Samuel Wells

Exploring the key tenets of Christian belief by engaging with the most widely used arguments against religious faith – that it’s a crutch for the deluded, a fairy tale for the simple minded, the cause of so many wars, a drug for the poor, powerless against suffering, one path among many and so on. These are serious accusations against Christianity and Samuel takes them seriously, seeking to understand how and why they have taken hold, what part the church has had in making people so resistant to its message and what better stories it can tell in today’s world.

Pb | 248 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

REF 5511 RRP £14.99 Aslan £12.99

Simply Church

Sim Dendy

From his experience of attending and leading churches, Sim asks some of the obvious questions about church, in case there's something we could be doing differently. The local church should be God's great hope for the world - have we somehow made it complicated? How have we come so far from the model we see in the book of Acts? This book reminds Christians why we should fully engage in church and create a healthy culture. Be encouraged as you discover how simple church can be: how we get connected, grow stronger, manage our resources and make a difference. Because everyone's welcome.

Pb | 192 pgs | CWR

REF 3034 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World

John Mark Comer

By outward metrics, everything appeared successful for John Mark. But inwardly, things weren't pretty. So he turned to a trusted mentor for guidance and heard these words: 'Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life.' It wasn't the response he expected, but it continues to be the answer he needs. Too often we treat the symptoms of toxicity in our modern world instead of trying to pinpoint the cause. A growing number of voices are pointing at hurry, or busyness as a root of much evil. Within the pages of this book, you'll find a compelling emotional and spiritual case against hurry and in favour of a slower, simpler way of life.

Pb | 304 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

REF 2981 RRP £14.99 Aslan £11.99

Is It Unspiritual to Be Depressed?: Loved by God in the Midst of Pain

Paul Ritchie

Writing from his own experience as a pastor who has struggled with depression, anxiety and O.C.D., Paul Ritchie addresses some of the big questions that Christians with mental illnesses and those around them might ask. Although he deals frankly with the reality of mental illness in a fallen world, he shows how the Gospel is good news for those suffering. He applies the truth of the gospel, assuring readers that they can take God at His word, even when their brain tells them to doubt. His final chapter also gives helpful advice for those who want to help friends or family who are depressed or anxious.

Pb | 112 pgs | CHRISTIAN FOCUS

REF 5488 RRP £7.99 Aslan £6.99

How to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People

Pete Greig

Nothing could possibly matter more than learning to discern the authentic voice of God, but few things in life are more susceptible to delusion, deception and downright abuse. Having addressed God's silence in God on Mute, and then How to Pray in his previous bestseller, Pete Greig is back to bring wisdom and guidance to one of the most pressing and perplexing aspects of universal Christian experience - How to Hear God. Exploring the story of Christ's playful, poignant conversation on the road to Emmaus, Pete draws deeply from the insights of a wide range of Christian traditions. He weaves together the evangelical emphasis upon hearing God in the Bible, and the charismatic commitment to hearing God in the prophetic, with the contemplative understanding of God's 'still, small voice' within.

Pb | 288 pgs | HODDER FAITH

REF 5454 RRP £14.99

Aslan £11.99

You Are Free: Even If You Don't Feel Like it

Hope Virgo

Also available:

How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People

REF 2666 RRP £13.99 Aslan £9.99

With powerful honesty, Hope Virgo relates her experiences from being sexually abused in her youth group when she was just 13 and admitted to a mental health hospital with a failing heart at 17, to feeling like she was ready to end it all at 28, when a new hope found her after a stranger told her about Jesus. This is a raw and relatable memoir, in which Hope candidly lays out how she worked through her rage, hurt, disappointments and doubts, and the power that the Christian faith has had in her life.

Pb | 160 pgs | SPCK

REF 5527 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.99

'Here Are Your Gods!': Faithful Discipleship in Idolatrous Times

Christopher J.H. Wright

As Christians, we desperately need to name and expose the false gods and idols that we are tempted to bow down to – ‘Here are your gods!’ The Bible challenges the idols of political power and nationalism. The biblical story is filled with hope that the kingdom of God will ultimately triumph over all human empires. How then should we live as followers of Jesus, the Messiah, Saviour, Lord and King? Part One is adapted from chapter 5 of Wright’s The Mission of God, ‘The Living God Confronts Idolatry’. Parts Two and Three bring the Bible to bear on contemporary politics in the UK and USA, and for all Christians seeking to make sense of the changing world we live in.

Pb | 176 pgs | IVP

REF 3363 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

The Case for Hope: Looking Ahead with Confidence and Courage

Lee Strobel

Can you really trust in hope? Does hope sometimes feel like a risk that isn't worth taking? Bestselling author, journalist and former atheist Lee Strobel proves that hope is real, the true Source of our hope and why we can trust it. In The Case for Hope, Lee Strobel pairs his trademark investigative style with an uplifting message of the hope found in Jesus Christ. Strobel will walk you through why holding on to hope is so crucial, why we can trust in the hope of Jesus Christ and how that hope can change our lives for the better.

Pb | 192 pgs | ZONDERVAN

REF 5545 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

Tough Issues, True Hope: A Concise Journey Through Christian Ethics

Luke H. Davis

If God rescues us to be His people, then how can our lives demonstrate our love for Him?

Luke Davis takes us on a journey through some of the big questions in the arena of Christian ethics, highlighting why our ideas matter. He helps us to have a firm grasp of what the issue is, what God's Word has to say about it, and what practical impact that has on our lives.

Pb | 240 pgs | CHRISTIAN FOCUS

REF 3237

RRP £13.99 Aslan £7.99

Peace is a Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm for Life

Morgan Harper Nichols

When you breathe in all the grace available to you and release everything that is outside of your control, you'll discover peace that surpasses your circumstances. All it takes is practice. If you feel overwhelmed with anxiety about the future, you're far from alone. For many of us, when we're not worrying about what is to come, we find ourselves wrestling with things from the past. Where does that leave us today? Morgan Harper Nichols has learned the answer to this question. She has examined stories from her own life and the lives of people around the world and noticed a common thread: we all long for peace. We're all seeking light and life. But these things don't happen passively. Peace Is a Practice invites you to become a peacemaker in your own life, starting right where you are, and in some of the most unexpected places.

Hb | 224 pgs | ZONDERVAN

REF 5566 RRP £18.99 Aslan £14.99

The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality

Glen Scrivener

Is Christianity history? Or is Christian history the deepest explanation of the modern world? Today in the west, many consider the church to be dead or dying. Christianity is seen as outdated, bigoted and responsible for many of society’s problems. This leaves many believers embarrassed about their faith and many outsiders wary of religion. But what if the Christian message is not the enemy of our modern Western values, but the very thing that makes sense of them? In this fascinating book, Glen Scrivener takes readers on a journey to discover how the teachings of Jesus not only turned the ancient world upside down, but continue to underpin the way we think of life, worth and meaning.

Pb | 192 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

REF 5528 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.99

Treasure That Lasts: Trading Privilege, Pleasure, and Power for What Really Matters

Michael Youssef

We are surrounded by the temptation to glorify ourselves. We post carefully curated selfies on Instagram, chase money and pleasure, and live the 'image is everything' lifestyle. Even the church has bought into worldly values of wealth and status. God put us on this earth not to seek our own glory but to shine the light of His glory on a dying world. Through the life of Moses, pastor and author Michael Youssef shows us how to store up treasure that lasts by living for God's glory.

Pb | 240 pgs | BAKER

REF 3809 RRP £11.99 Aslan £9.99

Why Would Anyone Follow Jesus?: 12 Reasons to Trust What the Bible Says About Jesus

Ray Comfort

Of all the gods, gurus and good people out there, why Jesus? With his signature insight and contagious enthusiasm, Ray Comfort walks you through twelve persuasive reasons to believe that Jesus of Nazareth was who he said he was and did the things the Bible records him doing. Most importantly, he explains why it actually matters to your life right now.

Pb | 208 pgs | BAKER

REF 5546 RRP £11.99 Aslan £9.99

Navigating a World of Grace: The Promise of Generous Orthodoxy

Graham Tomlin

‘Generous orthodoxy’ is a liberating outlook that encourages the Church to embrace different traditions of belief, worship and prayer within a broad framework of Christian faith. But is it really possible to be both generous and orthodox? In Navigating a World of Grace, Graham Tomlin offers his own invigorating vision of a generous orthodoxy that is rooted in the creeds’ description of a God who is, by nature, the essence of generous grace.

Pb | 208 pgs | SPCK

REF 5529 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99

You Were Made for This Moment: Courage for Today and Hope for Tomorrow

Max Lucado

In You Were Made for This Moment, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado takes a fresh, in-depth look into the story of Esther and uncovers hope for tomorrow and courage for today. Max's message for each reader: You don't have to be undone by turbulent times; you can be unleashed. You were made for this moment.

Pb | 320 pgs | ZONDERVAN

REF 5434 RRP £10.99 Aslan £9.99

Timothy Keller

Timothy Keller is an American pastor, theologian and Christian apologist. He is the Chairman and co-Founder of Redeemer City to City, which trains pastors for service around the world. He is also the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and the author of several New York Times bestselling books.

There are few events as significant and lifealtering as birth, marriage and death. These are the moments in which we experience our greatest happiness and our deepest grief. And so it is profoundly important to understand these events and their religious and spiritual significance in the course of our lives.

Pb | 128 - 144 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

...On Birth - REF 5269

...On Death - REF 5270

...On Marriage - REF 5271

RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99 each

Not Forgotten: Walking With Jesus Through the Wilderness

Chris Lane

How do you keep going when everything seems to be falling apart? Not Forgotten begins at a moment of chaos and despair for Chris Lane and Salford’s Langworthy Community Church. Tracing their journey into hope and healing, Chris shares wider reflections on the wilderness experience and how Jesus meets with us in the desert. Taking the sweep of Scripture as a guide, Chris relates faith-building stories of the unlikely people God has raised up, from characters in the Bible and Church history to contemporary church planters and pioneers in ‘forgotten’ places. Be inspired to keep going, keep loving and keep sharing the good news, wherever you are. Because when we walk with Jesus in the wilderness, we can hear the gospel in fresh ways and see life-giving streams flow.

Pb | 192 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE

REF 5567 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.49

Looking Shame in the Eye: A Path to Understanding, Grace and Freedom

Simon Cozens

What is shame and where does it come from? How can we break free and help others held in its vice-like grip? And what is the gospel when shame is the problem? Shame, humiliation and stigma are all around us. Online shaming reminds us of the power of shame, the crisis of self-worth, the weight of judgement and the need for freedom. At the same time, people are becoming less responsive to gospel messages about guilt, morality and sin. If we want to reach those around us and bring healing to their hurts, we need to speak their language: the language of shame. This book helps Christians to introduce 'shame thinking' into their own lives and the lives of those they disciple and evangelise. Above all, it shows how God's freedom can release anyone suffering from the debilitating grip of shame.

Pb | 192 pgs | IVP

REF 2917 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

God is...

Ann Clifford

God is... an invitation to look beyond, to discern what cannot be seen and grasp what cannot be described. A liminal space where life's pain and pleasure dissolve, where questions and answers fade into shadow, where the indefinable lies, a treasure waiting to be found. God is... a mystery explored by fifty visual artists, their bold works bound together by luminous text, taking us to the threshold of understanding.

Hb | 200 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE

REF 4364 RRP £20.00 Aslan £17.50

We Are Satellites: How to Put God at the Centre of Your Life

Martin Saunders

You are not the centre of the universe. When we're so focused on our own lives and concerns, it's easy to forget that the world doesn't revolve around us. This book unpacks seven core values of the Christian life - with God at the centre - exploring whether this in fact is a much more fulfilling way to live. Offering a new vision of the Christian faith for today's generation, this lively, engaging look at discipleship is full of warmth and practical advice, making it the perfect introduction for young people looking to follow Jesus.

Pb | 144 pgs | SPCK

REF 3579 RRP £9.99 Aslan £6.99

Still Standing: 100 Lessons From An 'Unsuccessful' Life

Tola Doll Fisher

What do you do when life hasn't turned out the way you expected? When it feels like everyone else has it together but you're still figuring it out? And if God is meant to be your guide, why do you feel so lost? Tola Doll Fisher has asked these questions countless times and still doesn't have the answers. But as she explains in this series of 100 'life lessons' maybe that's okay. Refreshingly relatable and heartbreakingly honest, this is a book about discovering joy in the journey of a messy, work-in-progress walk of (sometimes failing, but still standing) faith.

Pb | 240 pgs | SPCK

REF 3406 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

Journey to Contentment: Pilgrimage Principles for Everyday Life

Sally Welch

Using the biblical idea of pilgrimage, Sally Welch walks alongside us as leader and guide, but also fellow traveller, to explore how we can understand this biblical principle and make it our own. This book is divided into sections of a journey, beginning with the preparations necessary before setting out, exploring the obstacles which might be put in our path and sharing ways in which the journey can be made easier and more productive. At the end of each reflection there is a suggestion for an activity or prayer to enable the reader to apply the learning to their own life.

Pb | 176 pgs | BRF

REF 3140 RRP £8.99 Aslan £6.99

Finding the Peacemakers: A Journey of Faith from the Mines of Chile to the Deserts of the Middle East

Dan Morrice

From Chilean miners to Syrian refugees, from ex-football hooligans in Britain, to revolutionaries in Israel-Palestine, Dan discovers how the most unlikely people are rediscovering Christian faith and rewriting the fractured history of our time. At the apex of his journey, Dan's interviews lead him on a five-hundred-mile walk across the Negev Desert to find their source of hope first-hand. In a generation tired of divided nations and negative news, Finding the Peacemakers tells the unreported story of a global movement overcoming the odds to build peace in troubled times.

Pb | 320 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

REF 4366 RRP £14.99 Aslan £11.99

And Yet: Finding Joy in Lament

Rachael Newham

In the depths of depression and plagued with suicidal thoughts, Rachael Newham never thought she’d find herself writing a book on joy. And yet, if her journey with mental health illness has taught her anything it is that true, deep, lasting joy can only be experienced when we allow ourselves to enter into lament and be honest about our pain before God. With warm understanding, Rachael traces how Biblical writers used ‘and yet’ to bring together joy and lament and invites us to see them not as opposites, but two sides of the same coin. Drawing on her experiences with mental illness, she shows us how we can build a rhythm of both joy and lament into our lives.

Pb | 160 pgs | FORM

REF 5319 RRP £10.99 Aslan £7.99

Songs of Praise: Celebrating 50 Years

A selection of traditional hymns on two CDs, sung by the Choir of King’s College Cambridge, the Huddersfield Choral Society, Libera and the York Minster Choir. Hymns include: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah, Be Thou My Vision, Thine Be the Glory and Jerusalem.

42 Track Double CD | EMI

REF 5295 Aslan £12.99

Essential Worship

Waymaker

Bringing together songs which have made an impact on worshipping churches over the last two years, including The Blessing and Scars in Heaven, as well as popular songs such as Way Maker, Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me and The Lion and the Lamb.

30 Track Double CD | CLASSIC FOX

REF 5292 Aslan £12.99

The Willie Nelson Family

This collection features performances of songs penned by Willie Nelson, George Harrison, Kris Kristofferson, Hank Williams and others. Including the tracks

Keep it On the Sunnyside and traditional hymn In the Garden, as well as the classic Hank Williams song I Saw the Light.

12 Track CD | SONY

REF 5450 Aslan £12.99

Billy Graham British Crusade

Choirs 1954-1991

Reliving over 30 years of Billy Graham's crusades, including Jesus is Coming Again, There's a Quiet Understanding, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus and Just As I Am.

26 Track CD | KINGSWAY

REF 2315 Aslan £8.99

Billy Graham Hymns and Other Songs of Faith

Including all the favourites, such as O for a Thousand Tongues, To God be the Glory, And Can it Be and Blessed Assurance.

25 Track CD | KINGSWAY

REF 2587 Aslan £8.99

Where No One Stands Alone

Elvis Presley

A new take on Elvis' gospel songs including How Great Thou Art and Amazing Grace, plus a duet with his daughter Lisa-Marie.

14 Track CD | SONY

REF 2552 RRP 12.99

Aslan £10.99

The Most Reluctant Convert

An elder C.S. Lewis looks back on his remarkable journey from hard-boiled atheist to the most renowned Christian writer of the past century. The Most Reluctant Convert features award-winning actor Max McLean as the older Lewis and Nicholas Ralph - breakout star of PBS Masterpiece's All Creatures Great and Small - as young Lewis.

Beautifully filmed in and around Oxford this engaging biopic follows the creator of The Chronicles of Narnia from the tragic death of his mother when he was just nine years old, through his strained relationship with his father, to the nightmare of the trenches of World War I, to Oxford University, where friends like J.R.R. Tolkien challenge his unbelief.

DVD | Running Time 74 mins | LIGHTHOUSE ALLIANCE

REF 5568 Aslan £12.99

'Very well-written and acted. Two Thumbs up!' Philip Yancey

'McLean's masterly performance brings me vividly back when I attended C.S. Lewis' final lectures!' Dr. John Lennox 'Max McLean brought Jack Lewis vividly to life! We were moved to tears!' Tim & Kathy Keller

On Paperback

C. S. Lewis: A Life : Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet

Alister McGrath

The Chronicles of Narnia films have inspired a resurgence of interest in C. S. Lewis, the Oxford academic, popular theologian and, most famously, creator of the magical world of Narnia - and this authoritative new biography, published to mark the 50th anniversary of Lewis' death, sets out to introduce him to a new generation. Completely up to date with scholarly studies of Lewis, it also focuses on how Lewis came to write the Narnia books and why they have proved so consistently engaging.

Pb | 448 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

REF 5569 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99

The Chosen - The first two seasons now on DVD!

Season One

A charismatic fisherman struggling with debt. A troubled woman wrestling with demons. A gifted accountant ostracised from his family and people. In this ground-breaking first season of The Chosen see how Jesus reaches each of these and more as he works his first miracles and embarks on his ministry to change the world. See him through the eyes of those who knew him.

2 DVDs | Running Time 397 mins | ANGEL STUDIOS

REF 5497 Aslan £21.99

Season Two

It’s no longer hidden. The word is spreading that Jesus is the Messiah. Increased fame brings growing crowds, new disciples and more miracles. It also brings trouble. Mary is confronted with old demons. The tension between Simon and Matthew explodes. James & John battle their prejudices and fiery tempers. However, they all continue to passionately pursue the man they don’t always understand but will always follow.

Over 6 hours viewing!

2 DVDs | Running Time 406 mins | ANGEL STUDIOS

REF 5530 Aslan £21.99

New for 2022!

First Bible Words

Ages 0+

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First Book of Prayers

Ages 0+

Your little one will love to learn 100 bible words with this bright board book from Priddy Books. There are colourful photographs to look at and talk about and labels to read and learn, too. The pages are made from tough board for hours of fun reading and the cover is softly padded for little hands to hold.

Hb | 24 pgs | PRIDDY

REF 5570 RRP £4.99 Aslan £4.49

The perfect present to share the message of God's love with toddlers. This pocket-sized board book with a soft, padded cover is great for little hands to hold. Each page has an emotive prayer to read together about different things to be thankful and to pray for.

Hb | 24 pgs | PRIDDY

REF 5571 RRP £4.99 Aslan £4.49

Is God Still Awake?: A Small Girl with a Big Question About God

Sheila Walsh

Is God Still Awake? introduces curious young readers to Poppy: a little girl who has big questions about God! Poppy wants to know how to talk with God and whether God listens to her. As she goes through her day, Poppy discovers that God is always there - even when the world is asleep! This whimsical board book is

• Ideal for children, ages 0 to 4, beginning their faith journey

• A perfect gift for Christmas, baptisms, and birthdays

• A great way for grandparents to share their faith across the miles

• A good size for traveling, snuggling, or bedtime reading

New for 2022!

BOARDBOOK | 24 pgs | TOMMY NELSON

REF 5572 RRP £7.99 Aslan £6.99

The Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party: A True Story About Heaven, Jesus, and the Best Invitation of All

Joni Eareckson Tada

What will Heaven be like? Answering this question for kids can be challenging, especially as it’s hard to get past the myths. This beautifully illustrated, biblically faithful storybook by Joni Eareckson Tada excites children with this truth - that when Jesus comes back to this world, he will bring Heaven with him! Kids are encouraged to respond to Jesus’ invitation personally by repenting and believing. They will also be inspired to invite others and to ask Jesus to come soon.

Hb | 32 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

Ages 3-6

Do Great Things for God series

Queen Elizabeth II: The Queen Who Chose to Serve

Alison Mitchell

This inspiring children’s biography of Queen Elizabeth II chronicles key moments in her life. It also highlights her Christian faith, in particular what she has said in her Christmas Day speeches.

Hb | 24 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

REF 5535 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99

Fanny Crosby: The Girl Who Couldn't See But Helped The World To Sing

Laura Caputo-Wickham

Fanny Crosby was only six weeks old when she became blind. Follow her inspirational story to discover how she wrote some of the world’s most famous hymns, such as To God Be the Glory and Blessed Assurance

Hb | 24 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

REF 5536 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99

The Big Book of Questions and Answers about Jesus

Sinclair Ferguson

This book tackles the many questions that children have about Jesus, including:–

• What was special about Jesus?

• Why did Jesus heal sick people?

• Why did Jesus have to die?

• How can I give my life to Jesus?

An answer is given for each question, accompanied by a story to read and a memory verse. To help the children take the message on board, there are activities and suggestions for discussion. Prayers are also given to encourage them to bring every aspect of life to their Heavenly Father.

Hb | 96 pgs | CHRISTIAN FOCUS

REF 5532 RRP £13.99 Aslan £10.49

The Lion Storyteller Book of Parables

Bob Hartman & Krisztina Kallai Nagy

Ages 4-7

Ages 6-10

Twenty-seven of Jesus' parables are given a fresh twist in Bob's lively and dynamic style, managing to effortlessly engage young readers and make clear the depths of meaning within the story. Illustrations by Krisztina Kallai Nagy add to the warm-hearted appeal of the parables. This book is suitable for teachers seeking material to read out loud in class and assemblies, and for parents wanting stories children can enjoy having read to them, or for those who are starting to read by themselves.

Pb | 64 pgs | LION CHILDREN'S BOOKS

REF 4305 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99

The Children's Bible

365 stories from the Old and New Testaments, each accompanied by a prayer and short reflection. Thoughtfully arranged, to explore the Bible as a whole, this collection brings the Bible to life for today's young reader.

Hb | 388 pgs | SCAMP

REF 5575 RRP £14.99 Aslan £11.99

Ages 6-12

Ages 3-5

Judge Deb and the Battle of the Bands

Paul Kerensa

Who’s that blaring out music night and day? It’s Sisera’s Boisterous Boyz! But the locals aren’t happy about all the noise, so Judge Deb and her singing superstar Barak come up with the perfect plan: a battle of the bands! With fabulous illustrations throughout, be charmed by this modern-day retelling of the story of Deborah, the only female judge in the Bible.

Pb | 32 pgs | SPCK

REF 3297 RRP £5.99 Aslan £5.49

Bobby Dean and the Golden Egg

Aled Jones

Spring Term is here and if Bobby Dean thought his adventures were over, he couldn't be more wrong! He's going to have to deal with a giant Easter Bunny, an evil wizard and a trip to the zoo - and what is the story behind the strange golden egg? But massive news then comes in and Bobby Dean needs to rescue the school, and his home, from demolition! With the help of his new pal, Noel the mouse, his fantastic gang of friends and the magic of his voice, Bobby is in for another rollercoaster ride of a school term!

Hb | 208 pgs | HODDER FAITH

REF 5540 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99

His Grace is Enough: How God Makes It Right When We've Got It Wrong

Melissa Kruger

Ages 3-8

Ages 5-7

This illustrated, rhyming book will help parents explain to children the unique and wonderful Christian message of God’s grace - that Jesus offers forgiveness and allows us to move on from our mistakes. It can be used to share the heart of the Christian faith with children or to remind them that Jesus is the person to run to when they mess up. Children will learn that God’s grace is enough to cleanse and change us every day.

Hb | 24 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

REF 5539 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99

Extraordinary Women of the Bible

Michelle Sloan

The Bible is filled with so many incredible women, and it's time we were introduced to them! Meet Deborah, the only female judge of Israel; Esther, the bold and heroic Jewish queen; Anna, the Prophetess, who prophesied about Jesus in the Temple; Priscilla, skilled tentmaker and determined missionary and heavily involved in growing the early church; and Tabitha, known by the disciples for her good deeds; and Rahab, fearless protecter of her family. These are only a few of the extraordinary women you can find in the Bible, so let's go and meet them all and learn how to be as amazing as them!

Hb | 32 pgs | SPCK

REF 3151 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

How to Draw: Noah and the Animals

Steve Smallman

Ages 6-10

Ages 5-7

Have fun with this fantastic step-by-step guide to drawing Noah and his whole arkful of animals. Based on expert illustrator Steve Smallman's drawing workshops, it is full of witty illustrations with clear instructions to make these drawings fun and easy for children to recreate. Become a top artist in no time!

Pb | 32 pgs | CANDLE

REF 3319 RRP £8.99 Aslan £6.49

Ages 7-12

How to Pray: A Guide for Young Explorers

Pete Greig

Inspired by the hugely successful How to Pray. Pete Greig takes his simple guide to prayer and gives children the same tools and encouragement. How to Pray: A Guide for Young Explorers is packed full of real life stories, teaching, fun facts, activities and inspiration to get creative and confident in prayer. With insights and ideas from CBBC presenter and author Gemma Hunt, children's workers and children from around the country, this is the go-to guide for prayer for a new generation.

Pb | 256 pgs | HODDER FAITH

REF 5537 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.99

Everybody, Always for Kids

Bob Goff

The magnetic spirit of Bob Goff, alongside his daughter Lindsey's love and understanding of children, shine through each story in Everybody, Always for Kids. Bob and Lindsey share:

Case for Heaven Young

Reader's Edition: Investigating What Happens After Our Life on Earth

Lee Strobel

Ages 6-10

- 40 inspiring stories paired with fun artwork

- Childlike wonder they've experienced in their regular day to day lives

- How embracing others is the key to living a happier life

Hb | 192 pgs | TOMMY NELSON

REF 4511 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99

Ages 8-12

Is Heaven real? What is it really like? Award-winning author Lee Strobel tracked down the evidence and provides answers to the questions children 8-12 ask about both Heaven and Hell in this young reader’s edition of The Case for Heaven that is perfect for teaching your child about the biblical evidence for eternal life.

Hb | 144 pgs | ZONDERKIDZ

REF 5538 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99

C.S. Lewis' classic The Chronicles of Narnia series available in paperback: The

Pb | 208-272 pgs | HARPER COLLINS

Crazy About Horses

Patrick Coghlan

Eighteen year old Isabel and her friend and boss, Karen, are crazy about horses. They run a stud farm and equestrian centre together on the North Norfolk coast. However, it is not long before the dream seems to be fast turning into a nightmare, and the centre is threatened with closure. Mr Desmond Crawford-Smith appears to hold the solution: until he reveals his plan to redevelop the site.

Pb | 144 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE

Ages 10+

REF 5541 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99

The Pilgrim: Will a Pilgrim's Path Be His Saving Grace?

Joy Margetts

Driven by ambition and family expectation, young Henry de Brampton is determined to make his mark. Destined for a prestigious career in the Church, he readily embraces the chance to experience the world before taking his vows. But fuelled by selfish desire, he recklessly betrays those he loves, with devastating consequences. Overwhelmed with guilt, he seeks redemption among the Cistercians of Abbey Cwmhir and finds a new identity as Brother Hywel. Yet a further thoughtless betrayal will prove he cannot escape himself and he is forced on pilgrimage to save his vocation. A reluctant pilgrim, can the unlikely company help him discover what it truly means to be great in God’s eyes and will Hywel ever be willing not just to receive forgiveness but also to forgive himself?

Pb | 272 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE

REF 5576 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.49

The Apostle's Sister

Angela Hunt

Aya, daughter of Zebulon of Tarsus, does not want a traditional life. Because she has always lived in the shadow of her brilliant brother, she wants to use her gifts and be something more than a wife and mother. When her traditional father insists she marry Avidan, a Torah student, she reluctantly agrees, but when Avidan leaves for Jerusalem, she seizes an opportunity to fulfill her deepest yearning, realising she may never have another chance to do so. After moving to Jerusalem, she expects to be bored in her role as wife to a Torah student, but finds herself fascinated by her husband's studies. And when her brother Sha'ul makes a life-altering decision, she finds herself faced with a troubling question: How can she remain true to all she's been taught since infancy and still love her blasphemous brother?

Pb | 384 pgs | BETHANY HOUSE

REF 5577 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.49

The Lady's Mine

Francine Rivers

1875. When Kathryn Walsh arrives in tiny mining town Calvada, falling in love is the farthest thing from her mind. Banished from Boston by her wealthy stepfather, she has come to claim an inheritance from the uncle she never knew: a defunct newspaper office on a main street overflowing with brothels and saloons, and a seemingly worthless mine. Moved by the oppression of the local miners and their families, Kathryn decides to relaunch her uncle’s newspaper - and then finds herself in the middle of a maelstrom, pitted against Calvada’s most powerful men. Kathryn intends to continue to say - and publish - whatever she pleases, especially when she knows she’s right.

Pb | 464 pgs | TYNDALE

REF 5542 RRP £13.50 Aslan £10.99

A Beautiful Arrangement

Beth Wiseman

Can Lydia and Samuel find love in their marriage of convenience? Samuel knows that he and Lydia did the right thing by marrying when Lydia became pregnant. He has even grown to love Lydia, though he never seems able to say the words out loud. What if she doesn't love him back? After all, she pushes him away whenever he tries to draw closer. When Lydia and Samuel introduce their mutual friends Beverly and Joseph to each other, they are as envious as they are delighted to watch their friends fall in love. But just as Samuel thinks Lydia might be softening to him, she gets involved in investigating the mysterious past of a local homeless woman - a curiosity that threatens to drive the couple further apart.

Pb | 336 pgs | ZONDERVAN

REF 3142 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99

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101 Inspirational Bible Word Searches: The New Testament

Exercise your brain while exploring the New Testament! With large-print type, word lists pulled directly from Scripture, and Bible verses throughout, 101 Inspirational Bible Word Searches: The New Testament provides hours of encouraging fun with a positive message for all ages.

Pb | 208 pgs | THOMAS NELSON

REF 4032 RRP £11.99 Aslan £8.99

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Malcolm

Guite is an English poet, singer-songwriter, Anglican priest and academic. Born in Nigeria to British expatriate parents, Guite earned degrees from Cambridge and Durham universities. His research interests include the intersection of religion and the arts and the examination of the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Owen Barfield and British poets such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Lifting the Veil: Imagination and the Kingdom of God

Christianity has often been suspicious of the human imagination, equating it with what is imaginary or merely made-up, while in the secular world the arts are often seen as little more than a source of entertainment. In Lifting the Veil, Malcolm Guite considers how Jesus appealed to the imagination in his use of stories, parables and everyday metaphors, often startling people into a fresh awareness of the kingdom of God and explores how poets and artists such as Blake and Coleridge sought to remove the dull ‘film of familiarity’ that lies over our senses and reawaken a sense of wonder. Malcolm argues that renewing our artistic imaginations strengthens our moral and prophetic imaginations, making Lifting the Veil an inspiring manifesto for all who seek to embody the kingdom of God.

Pb | 160 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

REF 5578 RRP £14.99 Aslan £11.99

In Every Corner Sing: A Poet's Corner Collection

Malcolm Guite's lucid, perceptive and imaginative musings draw together everyday events and encounters, landscape, journeys, poetry, stories, memory and a sense of the sacred, and fuses them to create richly satisfying portraits of the familiar that at the same time opens a doorway in to a new and enchanted world.

Hb | 160 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

REF 2497 RRP £14.99 Aslan £12.99

How Far You Have Come: Musings on Beauty and Courage

Morgan Harper Nichols

How Far You Have Come is an exquisitely illustrated collection of poetry and essays from bestselling artist and writer Morgan Harper Nichols. In the midst of the hurt and the mundane, the questions and the not yets, we can forget just how far we have come. Morgan weaves together personal reflections with her signature poems to share her journey to reclaim moments of brokenness, division and pain, and re-envision them as experiences of reconciliation, unity and hope.

Hb | 208 pgs | ZONDERVAN

REF 5430 RRP £12.99 Aslan £6.99

A Passion for Places: England Through the Eyes of John Betjeman

David Meara

All his life Sir John Betjeman loved churches, which are woven into his poetic output. This book picks out some of the buildings, especially churches, which Betjeman was particularly fond of. It highlights and celebrates Betjeman’s more poetic, parochial and personal response to the built environment and his evocation of the English parish church through the ordinary and the charm of hassocks, old incense and oil lamps.

Pb | 96 pgs | AMBERLEY PUBLISHING

REF 5451 RRP £15.99 Aslan £10.99

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