13 minute read
Christian Life
Cross-Examined: The Life-Changing Power of the Death of Jesus Mark Meynell The crucifixion of Jesus: a dreadful mistake? A tragic failure? Irrelevant? Absurd? An embarrassment? The cross of Christ is, in fact, at the centre of God's plan for men and women. This book explains why. With freshness and clarity, Mark Meynell explores the Bible's teaching, to show how God Himself 'cross-examines' us in the death of Jesus. At the cross, God exposes our deepest need, meets it fully and enables us to live transformed lives. This revised and expanded edition includes new chapters on union with Christ and leadership.
Pb | 228 pgs | IVP REF 4100 RRP £9.99 Aslan £6.99
Advertisement
Holding on When You Want to Let Go: Clinging to Hope When Life is Falling Apart Sheila Walsh Are you struggling today? Are you stuck in the middle of a mess because life has not turned out as you expected? Are you holding on . . . but not sure how much longer you can? With great compassion born of experience and hardship, Sheila Walsh comes alongside the hurting, fearful and exhausted to remind us that we serve a God who is so much greater than our momentary troubles, no matter how insurmountable they feel. She doesn’t offer a quick fix. She offers a God fix. Sharing from her own painful struggles and digging deep into biblical stories of rescue, hope, and miracles, she gives you the strength to keep going, to keep holding on to God in a world turned upside down.
Stop Taking Sides: How Holding Truths in Tension Saves Us from Anxiety and Outrage Adam Mabry How to embrace the tensions in the Bible in order to overcome division, anxiety and fear. Love and wrath. Sovereignty and responsibility. Victory and suffering. Some of the truths we read in the Bible seem to be in opposition to each other. We naturally tend to gravitate towards a side, but when we lose sight of one truth in order to protect the other, we are in danger of becoming proud, creating division and diminishing our faith.
Pb | 176 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY REF 3584 RRP £7.99 Aslan £6.99
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.
The Case for Heaven: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for Life After Death Lee Strobel We all want to know what awaits us on the other side of death, but is there any reliable evidence that there is life after death? Investigative author Lee Strobel offers a lively and compelling study into one of the most provocative topics of our day. Through fascinating conversations with respected scholars and experts Strobel offers compelling reasons for why death is not the end of our existence but a transition to an exciting world to come. With a balanced approach, Strobel examines the alternative of Hell and the logic of damnation, and gives a careful look at reincarnation, universalism, the exclusivity claims of Christ, and other issues related to the topic of life after death.
Pb | 320 pgs | ZONDERVAN REF 5431 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.99 Why?: Looking at God, Evil and Personal Suffering Sharon Dirckx Why do bad things happen in our world? Why does God allow suffering? Of all the hurdles to faith, suffering must be the greatest. But how do we answer the question of ‘Why?’ in a credible, satisfying way? In this revised and updated edition, scientist Sharon Dirckx offers advice to help us cope with suffering and difficulties. Alongside, she interweaves her own experiences and the personal stories of individuals who have faced some of life’s toughest challenges, showing us that it is possible to believe in a powerful loving God and acknowledge the reality of evil and suffering.
Pb | 176 pgs | IVP REF 5375 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.49 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. This book has been chosen for the National Big Church Read in January 2022.
Pb | 352 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON REF 5432 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.99 Twenty Questions Jesus Asked: And How They Speak to Us Today
John Pritchard We usually think of Jesus as preaching and teaching, but throughout the gospels he is often asking questions - searching enquiries that disarm the hearers into responding unreservedly and provide some of the most profound lessons in the New Testament. But what were the questions that Jesus asked? And how can we learn from them today? Twenty Questions Jesus Asked explores just that. Over four distinct sections, John Pritchard explores twenty of Jesus' conversations to examine the experience of those being questioned and reflect on their significance for us as modern Christians. With questions for reflection and prayer exercises, Twenty Questions Jesus Asked is a brilliant book for both individual and small group use.
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 will help readers dare to live faithfully by: - Reclaiming their eternal identity - Discovering their role in God's story - Putting their hope in the One who is already victorious 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.
Transforming Loneliness: Deepening Our Relationships With God and Others When We Feel Alone Ruth Graham As a single adult for many years, Ruth Graham understands loneliness. In Transforming Loneliness, Graham invites you to surrender your loneliness to God and work with Him in making healthy choices that lead to life, joy and community. Through biblical principles and examples, along with true-life stories, you will discover how the core needs that drive your loneliness - the need to be known, to be chosen, to belong, and to be valued - can be met as God transforms your loneliness into a positive experience that accomplishes His purposes and draws you into a closer, more intimate, and more meaningful relationship with Him and others.
Order 10+ of any book from us and And Yet: Finding Joy in Lament you'll get an extra 10% discount! 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.
Basic Christianity
John Stott 'Jesus certainly existed. His existence as an historical figure is vouched for by pagan as well as Christian writers,' says John Stott. Who was Jesus? Why was he crucified? Did he really rise from the dead? We need answers to these questions in order to understand the basics of Christianity. The author offers a clear and full explanation, showing what it means to be a Christian today.
Pb | 192 pgs | IVP REF 4174 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.49
Love is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times Bishop Michael Curry When Prince Harry married Meghan Markle in 2018, two billion people watched around the world. For one brief moment, love recreated the cosmos, the world came together. And the Bishop Michael Curry preached his revolutionary sermon on the power of love. In this book, Bishop Curry shares his deep faith that characterised that cultural moment: the way of love. It is the underappreciated, all-but-forgotten understanding of agape, the love that uplifts, liberates and changes the world. Though some might believe the world has to be the same, this way has the power to change things for the better. In his warm and accessible style Bishop Curry holds out the hope of love in troubling times.
I Forgive You: Finding Peace and Moving Forward When Life Really Hurts Wendy Alsup How to forgive, find peace and move forward, even when it’s hard. Life gets messy sometimes. But the Bible has wisdom for a way through. Author Wendy Alsup helps us find it in the story of Joseph and his brothers. Find space to process your emotions, explore what repentance, forgiveness and reconciliation actually look like, and see how peace, freedom and fruitfulness really are possible, even when certain things can’t be fixed. Readers will also be encouraged by the reminder of God’s ultimate plan for reconciliation and can look forward to being part of it in the new creation.
Pb | 144 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY REF 5436 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99 Dying to Get There: A Vision of Heaven to Transform Our Lives on Earth Michael Williams Heaven. Do you look forward to it? Or do you secretly worry that somehow life there might not be quite as good as life here? It was not this way for the early Church, and it need not be for us. If we understand the meaning of Jesus’ physical resurrection, the prospect of heaven is one of great joy, giving a supreme and confident hope that overcomes every trial. Rooted in Scripture, this lively and insightful book sensitively helps us discover this hope and the priceless inheritance that awaits us, transforming our mental and spiritual health, and forever changing the way we live our lives. Because when we grasp what God has in store for us – a new creation, a new body, a new purpose – just like those early followers of Jesus, we’ll be dying to get there!
Pb | 144 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE REF 5437 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99 PRE-ORDER: Publishes 21st January
Rich Wounds: The Countless Treasures of the Life, Death, and Triumph of Jesus David Mathis These short but profound reflections from David Mathis will help you to look deeper at Jesus’ life, sacrificial death and spectacular resurrection - enabling you to treasure anew who Jesus is and what he has done for us. This book will help you to pause and marvel at Jesus, whose now-glorified wounds are a sign of his unfailing love and the decisive victory that he has won: He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5). This book works fantastically as a devotional at any time of year. The chapters on Holy Week make it especially helpful during the Lent season and at Easter.
A-Z of Wellbeing: Finding Your Personal Toolkit for Peace and Wholeness Ruth Rice A-Z of Wellbeing helps us to discover the language of wellbeing, so that we can speak it, live it, and share it with others. A-Z of Wellbeing is an accessible introduction to help you attend to your own wellbeing and live out your own alphabet of peace. It presents twenty-six words of wellness to help you discover new practices, connect with God, and share wellbeing with others. By sharing the words that were helpful in her own journey of recovery from breakdown, Ruth Rice gently encourages us to find our own toolkit of words and habits that will help us maintain our own wellbeing.
What Happened at the Cross: The Price of Victory
Billy Graham What Happened at the Cross is a brand-new compilation of Graham’s writings focused solely on the cross, the one message that Graham said could change people’s lives and hearts. The message of the cross was the centre of Billy Graham’s life and ministry. He wanted people to know that the gospel was for everyone. All they had to do was come to the cross. What Happened at the Cross is a compilation of Graham’s life work. He explains the significance and meaning of the cross by sharing the gospel message, inviting sinners to walk with Jesus, the one true Saviour who is willing and able to forgive them.
Read This First: A Simple Guide to Getting the Most from the Bible Gary Millar The Bible is the most extraordinary book you’ll ever read; it’s how God speaks directly to us and how his Spirit works to change us. But it can seem intimidating, confusing and even a little bit boring. In this book, Gary Millar shows you that the skills you need to read the Bible are not beyond your grasp. In a warm, approachable style, he gives you the tools to read and understand the Bible for yourself, helping you move from confusion to confidence as you enjoy refreshment in God’s word. Whether you are a new believer and don’t know where to start or you have been a Christian for a while but have never got into a regular habit of Bible reading, this book will equip you to get going. As you read the Bible, you will hear God speak, and you will be changed to be more like Jesus.
Pb | 128 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY REF 5440 RRP £7.99 Aslan £6.99
How to Age Without Getting Old: The Steps You Can Take Today to Stay Young for the Rest of Your Life Joyce Meyer Embrace each season of your life and learn to live into it fully with grace and help from bestselling author Joyce Meyer. As your body and mind change, Joyce shows that we can live abundantly and dynamically by delighting in the journey that God has given to us. When you cast your cares aside and delight in the season you are in, there is a distinct and meaningful purpose to uncover. How to Age Without Getting Old equips us to become wise enough to embrace God's changing grace and the evolution of our calling to the next season of life.
