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Seeing God in Art

Richard Harries Over the centuries some of the world's greatest painters have explored and expressed their faith in God through their art. Here, Richard Harries invites you to reflect with him on thirty such artists, and to see how their paintings illuminate important aspects of Christian faith and teaching. Encompassing masterpieces by Rembrandt, DaVinci, Titian and Caravaggio as well as modern works by Chagall, Spencer and Rouault, this book presents the essentials of the faith in a way that will move the reader to respond with heart as well as head.

Pb | 144 pgs | SPCK

REF 3091 RRP £14.99 Aslan £10.99

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New accompaniment to the Good News Bible Youth Edition!

Inside Out: Connecting word to life

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 30th June

A guide to Bible reading for young people, published in partnership with the Youth and Children’s Ministries Unit at The Salvation Army.

Inside Out aims to help young people get the Bible off the shelf and into their lives.

Connecting the word of God to everyday life, it makes the link between day-to-day modern living and the ancient words of Scripture. Featuring a fresh and engaging design, along with interactive journalling activities, this resource will guide young people into a deeper connection with the Bible and a closer relationship with Jesus.

Key features: · Guide to Bible reading, using six ‘Connectives’: Pray, Read, Explore, Question, Dig, Live · Four sample Bible studies for groups · A seven-day personal Bible reading plan · Full colour throughout · High-quality hardback · Matt laminate soft-touch finish · Marker ribbon

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Hb | 96 pgs | BIBLE SOCIETY

REF 3092

RRP £8.99 Aslan £6.99

Good News Bible The Youth Edition REF 2332 RRP £19.99 Aslan £13.49

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If you’re looking for an NIV Youth Bible that will encourage young people aged 11–18 to know and love God’s Word – Engage is it! Engage includes the full text of the Anglicised 2011 NIV in double column 9pt British text and has wide margins for note-taking, drawing, colouring and journalling. At the beginning you will find helpful introductory articles, such as the 'Big Story of the Bible', and 'How to Read the Bible'.

Each book of the Bible has its own introduction which explains when the book was written, the main points of the book, a memory verse, and a Bible study on a key passage. There are 12 issues-based studies on topics relevant to teenagers such as stress, body image and relationships, as well as a three-week 'Big Bible Story' reading plan with associated Bible studies. There are 80 one-page articles on applying the Bible to your life, answering your friends’ difficult questions, how to explain Bible doctrines, and stories about real people whose faith has made an impact in the world.

Hb | 1504 pgs | H & S

REF 3066

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Spirituality Franciscan Footprints: Following Christ in the Ways of Frances and Clare

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Helen Julian CSF There are many ways of following Christ - each footprint is unique. One of these, the Franciscan spiritual journey, has been tried and tested over the centuries, and the experiences of St Francis and St Clare and all those who have been inspired by their lives still resonate with us. Helen Julian CSF explores the distinctive features of their spirituality and shows how these practices can be applied to, and become part of, our daily lives.

Through stories of care for creation, social justice, mission, preaching, contemplative spirituality and simple living, discover your own pathway today.

Pb | 144 pgs | BRF

REF 3093 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99

Sensing the Divine

Andrew D. Mayes This compelling, inspiring book is an invigorating re-reading of John's Gospel by a well-known spirituality writer who has lived in the Holy Land for many years. Uniquely, it approaches the Gospel by exploring how he uses the senses, both physical and spiritual, in his encounter with Jesus. This refreshing appreciation will activate and stimulate our discovery and spiritual quest, not only of the Gospel, but of God's world, ourselves and our mission.

Pb | 208 pgs | BRF

REF 2750 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.99

Between the Bells

Paul Hutchinson & Padraig O Tuama Corrymeela, a Christian community committed to reconciliation, is bounded by bells. Twice a day a bell sounds out. It's a call to attention, to pause, to reflect on God, self, neighbour, stranger. Between the Bells recounts the varied experiences of those whose lives have been changed by a visit to Corrymeela, and the ripple effect of those changes. Narrated by the former Centre Director, it's full of wild, beautiful and funny stories that linger in the heart.

Each shows an aspect of the reconciliation journey and captures the encounters that range from the epic to the everyday. It considers: What needs reconciling today? What positive things has religion got to offer Northern Ireland? How can we better understand conflict and build positive relations, improve communication and nurture individuals and communities?

Pb | 128 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

REF 2786 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99

The Way of St Benedict

Rowan Williams With typical eloquence and wisdom, Rowan Williams explores the appeal of St Benedict's sixth-century Rule, showing it to be a document of great relevance to present day Christians and non-believers. For over a millennium the Rule - a set of guidelines for monastic conduct - has been influential on the life of Benedictine monks, but has also served in some sense as a 'background note' to almost all areas of civic experience: artistic, intellectual and institutional. The effects of this on society have been far-reaching and Benedictine communities and houses still attract countless visitors, testifying to the appeal and continuing relevance of Benedict's principles.

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Pb | 160 pgs | BLOOMSBURY

REF 3057 RRP £12.99 Aslan £8.99

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God With Us - REF 1039 RRP £8.99 Aslan £6.49

Laurence Wareing Celtic Blessings

Writing well over a thousand years ago, the Celtic saints and their followers who penned them reflected not just the cares and concerns of their own times, but also gave voice to the universal human experience - the hopes, fears, joys and anxieties that are as much part of modern existence as they were in the Dark Ages. Meditations on birth, death and everything else that comes in between, as well as comments on the rhythms of everyday life, are mixed with musings on the natural world, the divine and, of course, the eternal questions that everyone asks.

Pb | 96 pgs | BIRLINN

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Celtic Saints

They may be coated in layers of myth and pious anecdote but dig deep enough and the pioneering leaders of Celtic Christianity are revealed as reassuringly human individuals, responding to their faith by deliberately living on the edges of society.

From the goddess-nun Brigid and absent-minded Cainnech to severe ascetics such as Columbanus and Baldred, together they demonstrate a close connection with the natural world, an astonishing self-discipline and, above all, a rigorous commitment to what it meant to be 'pilgrims for Christ'. Establishing a network of influential monastic communities, they travelled from the territories of the Atlantic seaboard - Ireland, Wales and Cornwall - across Scotland, the north of England and deep into continental Europe, transforming the religious experience of all they encountered.

Pb | 96 pgs | BIRLINN

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Celtic Saints: 40 Days of Devotional Readings

David Cole The life stories of the Celtic saints are inspirational. They demonstrate great and unassuming faith, often in the face of insurmountable difficulties. In Celtic Saints David Cole draws us to relate our own life journey and developing relationship with God into the life story of the Celtic saint of the day. A corresponding biblical text and blessing encourages and motivates us to transform our lives for today's world in the light of such historic faith. Previously published in 2017 as 40 Days with the Celtic Saints.

Pb | 144 pgs | BRF

REF 3058 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.49

The Spiritual Formation of Evelyn Underhill

Robyn Wrigley-Carr Given the renewed interest in Evelyn Underhill with the publication of Evelyn Underhill's Prayer Book (SPCK, January 2018), the time seems right to offer a fresh perspective on the writer's spiritual formation. Having undertaken original research, Robyn Wrigley-Carr first explores the spiritual nurture that Evelyn Underhill received from Baron Friedrich von Hugel ('to whom I owe my spiritual life'). Second, she reveals the spiritual nurture that Underhill gave to people herself, utilising both published and unpublished materials.

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Pb | 192 pgs | SPCK

REF 3096 RRP £12.99 Aslan £9.99

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Evelyn Underhill's Prayer Book - REF 1979

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Theology N.T. Wright These three volumes bring together N.T. Wright's most important articles on Paul, Jesus and Scripture over almost four decades.

Interpreting Jesus

Interpreting Jesus brings together N.T. Wright’s most important articles on Jesus and the Gospels over almost four decades.

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Hb | 352 pgs | SPCK

REF 3097 RRP £50.00 Aslan £40.00

Interpreting Scripture

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Interpreting Scripture brings together N.T. Wright’s most important articles on Scripture and hermeneutics over more than two decades.

Hb | 384 pgs | SPCK

REF 3098 RRP £50.00 Aslan £40.00

Interpreting Paul

Interpreting Paul brings together N.T. Wright’s most important articles on Paul and his letters since the publication of his magisterial Paul and the Faithfulness of God and its companion volume of essays Pauline Perspectives in 2013.

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REF 3099 RRP £50.00 Aslan £40.00

History & Eschatology

Building on his critically acclaimed Gifford Lectures, Wright presents a nuanced case for a theology based on a renewed understanding of history. The question of 'natural theology' interlocks with questions of how we can conceive of God acting in the world, and why, if God is God, is the world full of evil. Widely shared cultural and philosophical assumptions have conditioned our understanding of history in ways that make the idea of divine action in history problematic. But could better historical study of ancient Jewish and Christian cosmology and eschatology renew our way of understanding the relationship between God and the world?

Hb | 544 pgs | SPCK

REF 2912 RRP £19.99 Aslan £15.99

A History of the Bible

John Barton This book tells the story of the Bible, explaining how it came to be constructed and how it has been understood, from its remote beginnings down to the present. John Barton describes how the narratives, laws, proverbs, prophecies, poems and letters which comprise the Bible were written and when, what we know - and what we cannot know - about their authors and what they might have meant. His incisive readings shed new light on even the most familiar passages, exposing not only the sources and traditions behind them, but also the busy hands of the scribes and editors who assembled and reshaped them.

640 pgs | PENGUIN

A History of the Bible - PAPERBACK REF 3064 A History of the Bible - HARDBACK REF 2747 6

RRP £12.99 Aslan £9.99 RRP £25.00 Aslan £12.50

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Author Feature: Alister McGrath Alister McGrath (born 1953) is a Northern Irish theologian, priest, intellectual historian, scientist, Christian apologist and public intellectual. McGrath is noted for his work in historical theology, systematic theology, and the relationship between science and religion, as well as his writings on apologetics.

Richard Dawkins, C. S. Lewis and the Meaning of Life

McGrath has written to great acclaim on Richard Dawkins and C. S. Lewis. Here he brings these intriguing and well-known writers into a conversation. Sharpen your thinking on the meaning of life by engaging with these two opposed perspectives.

Pb | 80 pgs | SPCK

REF 2753 RRP £7.99 Aslan £5.99

The Great Mystery

Who are we? Why are we here? Explore human nature from scientific and religious perspectives.

A follow-up to his critically acclaimed Inventing the Universe, in The Great Mystery Alister McGrath once again brings together science with religion to yield an enriched vision of reality, along with rigorous and thoroughly up-to-date scholarship and intellectual accessibility.

Pb | 256 pgs | H & S

REF 2258 RRP £10.99

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The Landscape of Faith

Alister McGrath tells of his discovery of Christianity while a student at Oxford University, and takes readers on a panoramic tour of the landscape of the Christian faith. Using the great themes of the Creeds as a map, McGrath shares his delight in exploring their meaning, significance and continuing importance. This engrossing book will prove invaluable to clergy, church leaders and theological students.

Pb | 80 pgs | SPCK

REF 2054 RRP £7.99 Aslan £5.99

Narrative Apologetics

In this groundbreaking book Alister McGrath lays a foundation for narrative apologetics.

Explore four major biblical narratives, enduring stories from our culture such as Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia, along with personal narratives from people such as Augustine and Chuck Colson.

Pb | 176 pgs | BAKER

REF 3029 RRP £11.99 Aslan £8.99

Why Are We Here?

Alister McGrath shows how science can take us only so far in answering the big questions about our origins, and how Christianity can take us further. A book for all who want to explore the reasons why the universe exists, and why we are in it.

Pb | 48 pgs | SPCK

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Biography 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.

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Pb | 160 pgs | SPCK

REF 3100 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 21st May

African Pearl

Pamela Brown-Peterside Single, burned out and on the cusp of forty, Irish-Nigerian New Yorker, Pamela BrownPeterside, is yearning for meaning when she exchanges a stable US career in HIV research for the lush but AIDS-hit valleys of western Uganda. Ambivalent about missions, Pamela unwittingly joins an American missionary-medical couple committed to preventing HIV infections in newborns. Within days, she learns they have to leave and she finds herself alone and in charge. Confronted by personal illness, ever-present death and a devastating Ebola outbreak, Pamela faces uncomfortable questions of identity, sacrifice and calling, even as the AIDS programme succeeds. Vulnerable, inspiring and honest, Pamela's gripping account of an African returning to Africa and experiencing it as an outsider tells how she rediscovered God's grace both for herself and those she went to serve.

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Pb | 256 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE

REF 3101 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99

Learning to Breathe: My Journey with Mental Illness

Rachael Newham Rachael was a child when she had her first suicidal thought. Soon life became increasingly fraught with depression and self-harm. And yet amidst this darkness, a flicker of faith lived on. This is Rachael's story of her journey into, and out of, depression. With unflinching realism and complete honesty, she shows us what it looks like to live with mental illness, and how God can find us and rescue us even in the most desperate of places.

Pb | 160 pgs | SPCK

REF 2230 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

Love Church

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Tim Matthews Church is important. It's the backbone of Christian community and discipleship, and a display of the Gospel to those yet to meet with Jesus. Church is worth pursuing, and something we should continually strive to build. This is the story of the process of moving to Bournemouth to set up a new church from scratch, on the back of numerous similar failed attempts in London, and the bumpy and scary journey to success St Swithun's has travelled since. Tim demonstrates, through his story, how he has pushed through failure and disappointment with tenacity to trust in God and His plan and timing. Hundreds of people are discovering faith in Jesus Christ as a result of the challenging journey taken to build a new church.

Pb | 288 pgs | H & S

REF 2249 RRP £14.99 Aslan £8.99

Daily Bible Reading Notes As daily Bible reading is important, helping us to grow as Christians, please see below for a selection of publications that can help us to prayerfully read God's Word each day

Bible Reflections for Older People ASLAN £4.99

Day by Day with God ASLAN £4.40

Rooting women’s lives in the Bible.

By older people, for older people. BRF May - Aug REF 2641

BRF

Guidelines ASLAN £4.40

The Upper Room ASLAN £4.40

Bible study for ministry and mission.

May - Aug REF 2634

BRF

May - Aug REF 2632

Daily meditations from around the world. BRF May - Aug REF 2633

Life Every Day ASLAN £3.25

Encounter with God ASLAN £4.99

Jeff Lucas’ life application Bible notes. CWR May - Jun REF 2631 Jul - Aug REF 9880

New Daylight ASLAN £4.49 (standard) £5.65 (large print)

In-depth, systematic notes.

SCRIPTURE UNION

Apr - Jun REF 2640 Jul - Sep REF 7055

Every Day with Jesus ASLAN £3.25

Daily Bible reading and prayer. BRF

Selwyn Hughes’ practical Bible study notes. CWR

Daily Bread ASLAN £4.99

Inspiring Women Every Day ASLAN £3.25

May - Aug Standard REF 2636 Large Print REF 2637

The Bible guide for every day.

SCRIPTURE UNION

Apr - Jun Standard REF 2638 Large Print REF 2639 Jul - Sep Standard REF 8177 Large Print REF 5502

May - Jun Standard REF 1001 Large Print REF 1062

Devotional notes by women for women. CWR May - Jun REF 2630 Jul - Aug REF 9642

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Bibles & Church Study On Priesthood

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David's May Pick Stephen Cottrell Messenger, sentinel, steward... these three words have been used to describe the work of a priest in the Church of England since Cranmer wrote the original ordination rite in 1550. Two more, servant and shepherd, were added in 1980. Taken together, these five metaphors provide a rich and resonant set of ideas through which to explore the nature of Christian ministry. In this short, lyrical book, Bishop Stephen Cottrell explores each one; based on actual addresses given to ordinands on the night before their ordination, it is refreshing, challenging and accessible. Anyone considering ordination or already in ministry will want to read this book for the fascinating exploration of the five metaphors he considers.

Hb | 192 pgs | H & S

REF 3103 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99

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I Thirst - REF 3003 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

Rowan Williams in Conversation with Greg Garrett

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Be a fly on the wall as two friends - one the former Archbishop of Canterbury, the other 'one of America's leading voices on religion and culture' (BBC Radio) - 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 among them, friendship and good conversation, the gift of great novels, the importance of Shakespeare, imagination and the art of writing, engaging popular culture, the relationship between faith and politics, the practice of prayer, and the need for sacred community. 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

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 21st May

NIV Bible Speaks Today

Listen to God speaking life by the Spirit for the world The most popular modern English translation with study notes drawn from the millionselling Bible Speaks Today commentaries, and questions for personal or group use.

The clear, helpful explanations will help draw you in to God's word, and are ideal for devotional reading and as a study Bible. Be equipped to apply the Bible to your life.

Features include: · Full text of the New International Version (British text) · 2,300+ notes from the Bible Speaks Today series · Questions at the end of each note · Outlines that give a brief overview of each Bible book · Background and setting to provide the context to understand each book · Themes and relevance to apply the Bible to the contemporary world · Maps of key Bible events · Parallel passages cross-referenced to identical or similar passages The Bible Speaks Today series was edited by Alec Moyter (Old Testament), John Stott (New Testament) and Derek Tidball (Bible themes), with many contributors.

Hb | 1792 pgs | IVP

NIV Bible Speaks Today - Grey Clothbound REF 3377 RRP £34.99 Aslan £27.99 NIV Bible Speaks Today - Charcoal Leather with Slipcase REF 3378 RRP £50.00 Aslan £40.00 10

Bibles

NIV Classic Pew Bibles NIV Popular Burgundy Hardback Bible

Features clear 9pt text with maps; shortcuts to key stories, events and people; a reading plan; timeline; overview; and links to find inspiration and help from the Bible. British spelling and grammar allow it to be read naturally. This edition is our bestselling pew Bible, ideal for churches or as a classic simple Bible for personal study.

Hb | 1280 pgs | H & S

REF 7406 RRP £18.99 Aslan £12.99 Text in this Bible is the font size of this line.

NIV Popular Burgundy Hardback Bible - LARGER PRINT

Clear 11pt text with pagination matching the standard NIV Popular Burgundy Bible, so everyone can turn to the same page at church.

Hb | 1280 pgs | H & S

REF 1494 RRP £24.99 Aslan £20.99

Text in this Bible is the font size of this line.

Good News Bibles

RRP £16.99 Aslan £11.99

Rainbow GNB - REF 1884

Visit our website to find all GNB editions including white, purple and clothbound covers

Ideal for use with children in primary school and church.

Hb | 1280 pgs | BIBLE SOCIETY

Sunrise GNB - REF 1885

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For early secondary school, churches or personal study.

Hb | 1280 pgs | BIBLE SOCIETY

Catholic Edition GNB - REF 1886

RRP £17.99 Aslan £12.99

Includes the Deuterocanonical Books in Septuagint order.

Hb | 1440 pgs | BIBLE SOCIETY

GNB with Concordance - REF 1986 Hb | 1438 pgs | BIBLE SOCIETY

RRP £16.99 Aslan £12.99

GNB Large Print (13pt text) - REF 2149

RRP £45.00 Aslan £40.00

GNB Red & Grey Compact - REF 1985

RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.99

Hb | 1312 pgs | BIBLE SOCIETY

The bestselling edition for all ages, young and old. 10.5 x 3.4 x 15.5 cm.

Hb | 1312 pgs | BIBLE SOCIETY

Bulk deals on all our Bibles please ask for more details or view our website!

New Living Translation (NLT) Bibles NLT - Premier Edition

NLT - Children's Bible

Hb | 1500 pgs | SPCK

Hb | 1480 pgs | SPCK

Made in association with Premier Christianity. Featuring narratives, accessible apologetics from presenter Justin Brierley, and more!

Colourful scenes alongside the full text. A wonderful introduction to the Word as children grow older.

A great baptism gift and ideal for Sunday schools.

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Audio & Journalling Bibles Q & A Bible Verse 5-Year Journal

Carol Petley In the popular Q & A style, this journal helps you to reflect on your spiritual journey over five years through Scripture, and a question each day, on topics like praise, prayer, worry, creation and forgiveness. As you record your responses for two minutes a day over the years, you'll see how circumstances change and how difficult things can be used by God. Hb | 368 pgs | SPCK

RRP £14.99 Aslan £11.99

Q & A Bible Verse 5-Year Journal - Blue & Gold REF 2843 Q & A Bible Verse 5-Year Journal - Floral REF 6020

NIV Audio Bible

The bestselling audio Bible read by David Suchet is an 80-hour recording on six MP3 CDs. Please note: these MP3 CDs can play on any device with the MP3 symbol or CD players manufactured after 2007.

NIV Audio Bible in One Year

Daily readings from the Old & New Testaments, plus a Psalm or Proverb.

REF 1099 RRP £29.99 Aslan £18.99

NIV Audio Bible

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The original stand-alone recording - the full NIV Bible verse-by-verse.

REF 4351 RRP £39.99 Aslan £21.99

Hannah Dunnett

Hannah's unique art illustrates scripture, inspiring 1,000s through her bestselling greeting cards, posters and journals.

NIV Journalling Bible

Illustrated by Hannah Dunnett This single-column Bible has wide margins allowing plenty of room for notes, thoughts and drawings, bringing a new depth and imagination to your quiet times. Includes 32 pages of Hannah's beautiful illustrations to inspire you, shortcuts to key stories, events and people; references; 8.5pt text; two ribbon markers; an elastic strap closure; and a reading plan.

Hb | 1456 pgs | H & S

REF 2000 RRP £27.99 Aslan £19.99

More Than Words

Hannah presents her much-loved illustrations alongside each one's background story.

Learn about Hannah's inspiration and journey of faith, as you find encouragement and reflect on the art's scriptures through questions. A must have for fans of Hannah's art!

Hb | 76 pgs | MONARCH

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Prayer Praying Women

Sheila Walsh Do you ever find it hard to pray and don't know what to say? Prayer is one of the most powerful, life-changing things we will ever do, and yet we often struggle. The good news?

There is a simple, powerful way to reignite your conversation with God. Bestselling author Sheila Walsh shares practical help directly from God's Word, showing you how to know what to say when you pray, understand how to use prayer as a weapon when you are in the midst of a struggle and let go of the past and stand on God's promises for you now. Prayer changes you and it changes the world. You may have tried before, but if you're ready to start again in your relationship with God, let Sheila show you how to become a strong praying woman.

Pb | 208 pgs | BAKER

REF 3059 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

Psalm Prayers

Stephen Cherry Psalm Prayers is a devotional companion to the Psalms and a practical resource for creating prayers for public worship. It is particularly helpful for those who lead services of Evensong from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. Stephen Cherry introduces each of the 150 Psalms and lays out its central theme before offering a prayer in response. Crafted with care in a traditional style that complements the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, these prayers are nevertheless fresh and immediate, vividly reflecting the concerns and pressures of today’s world. These prayers have been developed and used over many years’ experience in parish and cathedral ministry, and are suitable for both choral evensong in cathedrals and college chapels or simple, spoken services in local churches.

Pb | 128 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

REF 3106 RRP £12.99 Aslan £11.49

Living the Story

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Barefoot Prayers - REF 4173 RRP £9.99 Aslan £6.99

Joe Cassidy Poetry and story can tell the deepest truths about who we are as human beings. In Living the Story, Joe Cassidy explores how Ignatian spirituality can help us discover the power of story in the scriptures. An essential tool in spiritual direction and personal prayer, Ignatian spirituality has helped readers imaginatively engage with the Bible for more than 500 years. Joe Cassidy outlines the Ignatian method of prayer and scripture reading and offers his on beautiful reflections on Bible passages, each the result of prayerful and imaginative contemplation. A Jesuit priest who became an Anglican, one of Joe's passions was to share the spiritual riches of his Ignatian tradition with the Church of England. He completed most of this work before his death. It has been finished by Ann Loades, who has drawn on his other unpublished writings to complete this work.

Pb | 128 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

REF 3105 RRP £10.99 Aslan £9.99

A-Z of Prayer

Matthew Porter How do I pray? Matthew Porter presents 26 aspects of prayer to help you grow in your relationship with God, explore new devotional styles and deepen your daily conversations with God. Each topic has an introduction, an action section for reflection and application, a prayer to help put the action point into practice and extensive references to allow further study.

Pb | 224 pgs | AUTHENTIC

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Devotionals Through the Year with John Stott: Daily Reflections from Genesis to Revelation

Using the church as a framework, Through the Year with John Stott explores in 365 days the whole biblical story from creation to the end times. One of the most highly respected Bible teachers of our times, John Stott gets to the heart of each of the 365 carefully selected passages, covering every essential Christian teaching in a single volume. The readings are broken up into weekly themes. Each devotion is based on a key passage of Scripture, and includes biblical references for further exploration.

Pb | 432 pgs | MONARCH

REF 3109 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99

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Rhidian Brook For twenty years, bestselling novelist Rhidian Brook has pondered such questions on Radio 4's Thought for the Day, encouraging, nudging, sometimes provoking millions into thinking about the possibility of a God who is intimately and cosmically involved in the human story. Over 100 of his 'Thoughts' are presented here, forming a kind of alternative history of the 21st century, and inviting us to reflect on the deeper spiritual dimensions of our lives and times.

Pb | 192 pgs | SPCK

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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

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NEW Closer to God Each Day Devotional

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 life your 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.

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Restoration Year: A 365-Day Devotional

John Eldredge We all need to believe that our lives, relationships and futures, both in this life and the next, are bright. This 365-day devotional guides you on a year of transformation. When we follow God with our whole heart, we experience a rich, profound relationship with Him and others. Find your hope ignited and excitement for the future growing as you learn how to refuel relationships, strengthen family, renew joy in living, and re-create a passion for the Creator. This year-long book, designed for both men and women, includes short Bible readings, a devotion and a closing prayer or inspiring challenge that will equip you to pursue lasting transformation in your life and relationships. Let this year be your restoration year.

Hb | 400 pgs | THOMAS NELSON

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A Month with St Augustine

Edited by Rima Devereaux This short book contains 62 prayers and readings (one each morning and evening for a month). It will help the reader to steep him or herself in the writings and thoughts of this favourite saint, and the introduction will introduce St Augustine's particular appeal. The special angle unique to this series of books is the way they accompany the reader on a month-long journey with a favourite saint or writer.

Pb | 72 pgs | SPCK

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Strong: Devotions to Live a Powerful and Passionate Life

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Lisa Bevere How can you live as a confident woman of faith? Strong, a 90-day devotional by Lisa Bevere, will inspire you to grow deeper in your relationship with God, strengthen your time studying His Word, and experience the joy of living in harmony with God, others, and yourself. Lisa Bevere will help you find your strength, not from trying harder or doing more, but through a deep and devoted relationship with God and from knowing and following Him. Each of the 90 devotions featured in Strong includes Scripture, reflections and teaching from Lisa, a prayer, and an anthem of strength. With its gorgeous twocolour design, Strong is a beautiful gift for sisters, friends, prayer partners, mothers, or any woman who loves God. Lisa's heartfelt and straightforward approach, in addition to her biblical knowledge mixed with personal insight, makes this a wonderful devotional experience to become the woman your heart longs to be.

Hb | 224 pgs | THOMAS NELSON

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Acts of the Almighty

Walter Wangerin, Jr. This 365-day devotional invites us to understand more fully God's redeeming works through five sections: Genesis and Exodus, David and Solomon, the prophets, the life of Christ, and the birth of the Church. The short, daily readings capture Wangerin's signature voice as well as his profound wisdom. Each dated entry contains a biblical passage that focuses on a single moment from the Bible's epic story, a brief meditation from Wangerin, and a prayer.

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Liturgy Common Worship Lectionary: Advent 2020 - Advent 2021

CW & BCP Lectionary 2021

Pb | 80 pgs | CHURCH HOUSE

Pb | 96 pgs | SPCK

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.

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

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Reflections For Daily Prayer: Advent 2020 Advent 2021

The Canterbury Church Book & Desk Diary 2021

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

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.

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Church Pocket Book & Diary 2021

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

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The Dave Walker Guide to the Church

The Canterbury Preacher's Companion 2020

Dave's bestselling calendars are full of all-too-recognisable scenes and people from local church life.

Roger Spiller 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.

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Questioning Faith Series Authors connected to the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics tackle commonly asked questions in the Questioning Faith series

Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?

Sam Allberry Christians are increasingly seen as outdated, restrictive and judgemental when it comes to sex before marriage, cohabitation, homosexuality, gender identity or transgender rights. In fact, for many people, this issue is one of the biggest barriers for them considering Christianity. Sam Allberry, author of many books including Is God Anti-gay? sets out God's good design for the expression of human sexuality, showing that God himself is love and that only he can satisfy our deepest desires. It is a great reminder of the Bible's positive blueprint for love, sex and marriage, and ideal for giving away to people who may see this as a stumbling block for belief.

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Is Jesus History?

John Dickson Are the historical sources for the life, death and resurrection of Jesus trustworthy? Did a man called Jesus really live in 1st Century Palestine, or is he a figure of legend? Historian John Dickson unpacks how history works so that we have tools to evaluate what we can confidently say about figures like Emperor Tiberius, Pontius Pilate, High Priest Caiaphas, and Jesus. He presents the evidence and the conclusions of the vast majority of scholars, both Christian and non-Christian. But he also asks pertinent questions: If Jesus really did exist, was he who he claimed to be and if so, what does that mean for you today?

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Am I Just My Brain?

Sharon Dirckx What is the relationship between our brains, our minds and our identity? Are we more than machines? Is free-will an illusion? Do we have a soul? Neuroscientist Sharon Dirckx lays out the current understanding of who we are from biologists, philosophers, theologians and psychologists, and points towards a bigger picture that suggests answers to fundamental questions of our existence. Not just 'What am I?', but 'Who am I?' and 'Why am I?'.

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Can Science Explain Everything?

John Lennox Science has given us a lot. We live in a time of rapid progress that may fix most problems we face, meaning many see no use for belief. Science has explained it, they assume.

Science and religion don't mix. Discover a fresh way of thinking about science and faith that dispels misconceptions. They're not opposed; they can - and must - mix to help us understand life.

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Christian Life Stay Salt

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Rebecca Manley Pippert Renowned evangelist Becky Pippert draws on decades of conversations about Christianity around the world to call and equip ordinary Christians to share Jesus through their ordinary day-to-day conversations. She shows that by leaning on our extraordinary God, such conversations can, and often do, have extraordinary results. They will transform hearts, transform society, and transform the world! Weaving Bible teaching with compelling stories, Stay Salt is the next generation 'Out of the Saltshaker' for this new era. It will give readers the confidence share Jesus like Jesus - relevantly, thoughtfully, and effectively. Contains discussion questions for small groups at the end of each chapter.

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Enjoying God

Tim Chester We serve and love God. But do we enjoy God? Does knowledge translate into affection? Do we feel excited about God in daily life? Tim Chester explores the Trinity and how engaging more with all aspects of God means we can enjoy faith more. This isn't a theological definition of the Trinity but a 'how to', exploring how we relate to God (for which we need a true understanding of the Trinity). How do the persons of the Trinity relate to us, and how do we respond?

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Fearfully & Wonderfully: The Marvel of Bearing God's Image

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Dr Paul Brand & Philip Yancey In this new work of two classics (Fearfully and Wonderfully Made and In His Image) edited together and updated, renowned surgeon Dr Paul Brand and award-winning writer Philip Yancey take us on a tour of wonder through the human body. Illustrated with stories from Brand's career as a hand surgeon, this lively narrative paints an unforgettable portrait of the unity of the body in its trillions of parts. Human physiology comes alive on the page, so does Brand's deep love for people as image-bearers. Although Brand and Yancey do not presume readers share their faith, they trace the metaphor of 'one body, many parts' from a medical perspective and through the unifying Body of Christ. Filled with riveting stories, this book offers astonishing insights and page-turning reading.

Pb | 288 pgs | H & S

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Women in a Patriarchal World

Elaine Storkey The Bible includes many stories about women. In some of these stories, men are depicted negatively; in others men barely feature at all. All the compilers of these narratives were probably men, and all of them are set within an ancient world of patriarchal norms and conditions. And yet many of these narratives express the authentic voices of women, and in some cases the original sources will have been the women themselves. In Women in a Patriarchal World Elaine Storkey focuses on the stories of women. Her investigations will lead you to fully appreciate the authenticity of these accounts and will prompt you to see the connections with our own lives and times. Above all they will empower you to respond more faithfully and intelligently to the many challenges that women are still confronted with today.

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Give: Charity and the Art of Living Generously

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Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow From the founder of Mary’s Meals and the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Shed That Fed a Million Children, Magnus Macfarlane-Barrow travels the world encountering startling acts of charity and the power of generosity. Few people in the world are better placed to understand the role of charity and generosity than Magnus Macfarlane-Barrow.

As the founder and CEO of Mary’s Meals, Magnus helps feed and educate millions of children in 18 different countries across the world every year. In a time when some charitable organisations have been rocked by scandal and many are questioning their effectiveness in the modern age, Give takes us on an epic journey to rediscover the beauty and transformative power of authentic charity. Powerful and inspiring, Give celebrates the impact of charity in all our lives, illustrating how the act of sharing – and even sacrifice – is the key to a life of joy.

Hb | 304 pgs | WILLIAM COLLINS

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Together Through the Storms

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Jeff & Sarah Walton This devotional helps married couples to navigate the storms of life together. Working through the book of Job, Sarah Walton (author of Hope when it Hurts) and her husband Jeff reflect on their own experiences in a marriage that has faced chronic illness, past baggage, a child with neurological challenges and financial difficulties, and show how to cling to Christ and each other. This is not a 'how to' guide on having the best marriage but, rather, a walk alongside you and your spouse, sharing the realities of suffering and the effects it can have on a marriage. It is an encouragement to lift your eyes above your trials, off your spouse and onto our all-sufficient Saviour.

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Crazy Christians: A Radical Way of Life

Bishop Michael B. Curry We need Christians who are as crazy as the Lord. Crazy enough to love like Jesus, to give like Jesus, to forgive like Jesus, to do justice, love mercy, walk humbly with God like Jesus. Crazy enough to dare to change the world from the nightmare it often is into something close to the dream that God dreams for it. It might come as a shock, but we are called to craziness.

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Unleashed: The Acts Church Today

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Gavin & Anne Calver The early church spread with remarkable speed, impelled by joy, urgency, profound compassion, and the day-to-day experience of working in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Despite opposition at all levels, the first Christians expressed their love and wonder in acts of kindness, worship, and their eagerness to share the good news of the risen Jesus. Gavin and Anne Calver explore what this extraordinary historical account means for believers today, including: The Holy Spirit in the life of the church; taking risks; living together in the power of the Spirit; works and wonders; hearing from God; responding to the call of God; miracles then and now.

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Christian Life Journey to Contentment

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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.

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The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

John Mark Comer Who are you becoming? That was the question nagging pastor and bestselling author John Mark Comer. Outwardly, everything appeared successful. But inwardly, things weren't pretty.

So he turned to a trusted mentor for guidance who said: '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 world instead of trying to pinpoint the cause. A growing number of voices are pointing at hurry/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.

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Living with the Psalms

John L. Bell Developed during his teaching ministry around the world, this book is the fruit of a lifetime's engagement with the Psalms. As a broadcaster and writer, John is loved for being entirely genuine and, in the words of Archbishop Justin Welby, 'his cogent and penetrating contributions reach an audience well beyond the churches'. Here John explores the Psalms as they impinge on daily life, drawing on stories and personal testimonies in order to help readers grieve, or rejoice, or draw encouragement from this most extraordinary and fascinating collection of sacred poems and songs.

Pb | 128 pgs | SPCK

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An Identity to Die For

Paul Mallard Who am I and do I really matter? This is a heartfelt cry today, articulated in different ways, often even among professing Christians. Paul Mallard shows us what the Bible teaches us about our identity as human beings and, more specifically, as Christians. We look at our relationship with God, with the Church, with our family and in the workplace. The starting point is the NT book of Ephesians, which is far more relevant than we might think. The author brings us right into the heart of his family, explaining how Abe, his young grandson, in spite of severe disability from birth, was made by a loving and kind Creator, with unique value and immeasurable dignity. In fact, our dignity as humans stems from the fact that God has created us in His image. How amazing is that!

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Worthy

Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher What does the Bible say about the value of women? Beginning from Genesis and working all the way through the storyline of the Bible, Worthy demonstrates the significant and even surprising ways that God has used women to accomplish His kingdom goals. Worthy will enable and encourage both men and women to embrace this true and lofty vision of God's creation, plan and their value in His eyes. Bestselling author Elyse Fitzpatrick and pastor Eric Schumacher together invite women to embrace a transformative and empowering view of their Maker, themselves and the church. But this book is also a book for men, especially leaders, who want to grow in their understanding of God's perspective on women.

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The Recovery of Joy

Naomi Starkey This book weaves story and Bible reflection to trace a journey that begins in rootlessness and despair and takes a wanderer across the sea to a series of islands. These islands are the setting for a series of events and encounters through which emerge a progression from that initial rootlessness, through healing, to a rediscovery of the joy of feeling at the centre of God's loving purpose for our lives.

Pb | 128 pgs | BRF

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Love Set You Going

Janet Morley 'Love set you going', the opening words of Sylvia Plath's poem for her daughter are true of each of us. Love is fundamental to our being, growth and happiness. Love helps us find meaning and gives us hope. It is ordinary, yet mysterious beyond words. Life offers, and asks of us, many different kinds of love, and poets have reflected on this with insight and acute observation. As Janet Morley explores love 'up and down the generations', 'grown up love' and love between 'God and the human heart', she reveals what our hearts eventually discern; love has seasons and ambiguities, certainties and passions. Love is never simple.

Hb | 176 pgs | SPCK

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Timothy Keller 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.

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Christian Life Through the Storms

Eric Gaudion After more than twenty years battling pancreatitis – one of the most painful disorders known to humankind – involving more than a hundred hospital admissions, more than thirty operations, several near-death encounters, the trauma of transplant surgery and the constant expectation of death, Eric Gaudion shares how he reconciled his faith and his condition...

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Finding God in a Culture of Fear

Joanne Cox-Darling How can we live a little more hopeful? Fear, terrorism, corruption, fake news... it can be easy to get discouraged by the culture around us. Now more than ever, society needs hope in order to survive and flourish. This book takes us beyond comfort zones and easy answers, and towards a deeper understanding and practice of hope. It offers reflections, stories and practical ways for individuals and groups to find hope. Focusing on God's intervention in biblical history, His presence in contemporary contexts and His promised hope for the future, Joanne encourages us to live more confidently, noticing the Spirit in our daily lives and with hope in God. Pb | 144 pgs | BRF

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Good Grief

Malcolm Duncan We all walk through grief and loss. It comes in many shapes and forms. As a husband, father, son and a pastor, for the past thirty-four years, Malcolm Duncan has experienced loss in many forms. Duncan has seen grief destroy some people, and his own experience of loss and grief came close to destroying him. Yet God has carried him through. In this intensely personal journal, Duncan guides the reader through grief and loss, examining how it changes us, and affirms that God is with us every step of the way. Intimate and well-grounded in scripture, Malcolm shows us that no matter how dark it gets, the light of His grace will always be there.

Pb | 336 pgs | MONARCH

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Looking Shame in the Eye

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Simon Cozens What is shame? Where does it come from? How can we break free and help others in it?

Shame, humiliation and stigma are all around us. There's a crisis of self-worth, a thirst for judgement and a need for freedom. At the same time, people are becoming less responsive to the Gospel. If we want to reach others and bring healing, we need to speak their language: the language of shame. This book introduces 'shame thinking' and shows how God's freedom can release anyone suffering from the debilitating grip of shame.

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I AM Relational

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Henry Pradella We are relational beings made in the image of a relational God. In our fast-changing and increasingly pressured world, we can easily lose sight of who we are and what we were created for. Yet grasping our core relational identity as children of God and maturing into deeper relationship with Him and one another are fundamental to our discipleship and well-being. I AM Relational is a rich blend of biblical teaching, personal insights and heartfelt testimonies that invite us into a journey of discovery and encounter. Tried and tested, its vibrant message will see new and seasoned believers alike maturing into life-changing experiences of the love of God and the relational likeness of Jesus. You have an eternal place of belonging and an eternal relational purpose - are you ready to experience them?

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Make the Most of Retirement

Paul Beasley-Murray 'Retire' means to 'withdraw', to 'retreat', to 'give ground', to 'cease to compete'. In one sense that is true: retirement does involve a leaving of office or employment. Yet retirement is also about new beginnings and new opportunities. In this helpful book, grounded both in personal experience and in extensive research among retired ministers, and rich in quotations from an eclectic range of writers, Paul Beasley-Murray explores how retirement is part of God's rhythm for our lives and provides encouragement and insights for this next stage of the journey. A must-read for lay and ordained Christians alike.

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All About Heaven

David Oliver Many people understand that, at the end of all things, Christ returns, God will create a new heaven and a new earth where those who have trusted in Christ will live with him for ever.

But what about those who have 'passed on' well before this? Where are they now? What does heaven look like? What will occupy us there? When David Oliver faced the death of his son Joel, at the age of 38, following a short and brutal fight with cancer, he set about researching and writing this powerful short book on heaven and committed to write whatever he discovered. Through a thorough examination of the relevant Bible texts, David provides us with a thrilling view of the future and a destiny well worth preparing for, which will enrich our vision and faith.

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Irrepressible

Cathy Madavan Why do some people seem to throw themselves into every opportunity, bouncing back from every setback? Is this irrepressible spirit just for the hyper-motivated? How do the rest of us live courageously, relate authentically and develop resilience? Popular speaker and author Cathy Madavan deploys her trademark humour and down-to-earth wisdom to identify twelve ways we can become irrepressible.

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The Pilgrim Course

Pilgrim is a course helping seekers and new Christians explore what it means to follow Jesus, through participation not persuasion, laying a foundation for a lifetime of faith. The course is in two parts: ‘Follow’, for beginners, and ‘Grow’, developing deeper discipleship in those who have accepted Christ. Each book has six sessions combining prayer, Bible study, questioning, online resources and an article by authors including: Stephen Cottrell, Paula Gooder, Steven Croft, J. John and John Pritchard.

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Holy Habits

Andrew Roberts The call to discipleship is a call to adventure. Explore discipleship through a rich mix of biblical material and inspiring stories, and the nurturing role of the 10 holy habits as seen in Acts 2; biblical teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, prayer, giving, service, eating together, gladness and generosity, worship and making more disciples. Each chapter has suggestions for reflection and action that can be used by individuals, small groups or larger communities.

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Holy Habits Series

Andrew Roberts, Neil Johnson & Tom Milton A new initiative to nurture Christian discipleship through the model of church found in Acts 2:42-47. These resources help churches explore different areas and live them out in missional discipleship.

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Author Feature: Max Lucado Since starting in the Ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as chief minister at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is America's best-selling inspirational author with over 140 million books in print.

Jesus: The God Who Knows Your Name

Do you ever feel like Jesus couldn't possibly know what you are going through? Does he really know your daily struggles? The good news is: he does. For thirty-three years Jesus felt everything you have ever felt: weakness, weariness, sadness, rejection. And you know why?

Because in becoming human, Jesus made it possible for us to see God. His tears, God's tears.

His voice, God's voice. Want to know what matters to God? Find out what matters to Jesus.

Want to know what in the world God is doing? Ponder the words and life of Jesus. In this capstone book, Max takes us on the journey to know the life and character of the Saviour.

Pb | 240 pgs | THOMAS NELSON

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Unshakable Hope

Is what you're anchored to stronger than what you're going through? The answer changes everything. Find practical guidance for overcoming difficulties and building strength for the future. After 40 years of counselling and ministry work, Max has learned that nothing lifts the weary heart like God's promises. In a world full of anxiety and uncertainty we don't need opinions, we need the definitive declarations of our mighty, loving God. This book examines 12 of God's promises and how they equip you to overcome challenges, find lasting security and make decisions. For every problem in life, God has given you a promise. Open up Scripture's unbreakable promises and their unshakable hope.

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Anxious for Nothing

Do uncertainty and stress keep you in knots? Is worry a constant companion? Could you use calm? You're not alone. Delve into Philippians 4:6-7 and key concepts of celebration, help and calm.

Pb | 240 pgs | THOMAS NELSON

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How Happiness Happens

How long has it been since you felt infectious happiness? Worldwide, people profess that happiness is their most cherished goal. Marketers get this. 'Want to be happy?' they ask.

Eat these, drive this car, wear this dress. Yet, for all its promise, it delivers a fragile joy; here one day, gone the next. In this book, Max shares the unexpected path to a lasting happiness, one that produces reliable joy in any season of life. Based on Jesus' teaching and backed by research, discover a surprising but practical way of living that will change you from the inside out.

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Fiction A Beautiful Arrangement

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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. The third and final novel in the Amish Journeys series by bestselling author Beth Wiseman explores how wounds from the past must come to light before they can hope to heal.

Pb | 336 pgs | ZONDERVAN

REF 3142 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99

Chick Yuill

The Mystery of Matthew Gold

Meet Matthew, he's wealthy and successful, and totally alone. Afflicted by a crippling stammer since childhood, words are a huge problem. But as his talent as a writer of detective fiction emerges, words become his passion. He might struggle to speak, but on the pages of his novels his slick-talking private eye knows all the answers and can always find the words to illuminate every mystery. But what happens when life itself becomes a mystery you can't solve? What do you say and what can you do when words come to an end?

Pb | 288 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE

REF 2921 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99

The Man Who Broke Into St Peter's

The caretaker of St Peter's has found the church broken into after Christmas, and the elderly intruder still in the building. What's more, his startling resemblance to the picture of the suffering Christ that has hung in the church for 50 years unsettles everyone in the town. As his identity becomes clear and his story unfolds, life in Penford can never be the same again...

Pb | 176 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE

REF 2347 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99

Springtime at Hope Hall

Pam Rhodes There's never a dull moment at Hope Hall, as its rooms are filled throughout the day with gossipy grandmas, body-popping teenagers, temperamental dancing teachers, a choir without one decent singer to their name, knitters who natter, caterers who bake glorious cakes, slimmers nibbling chocolate, and a nursery group where it's the grown-ups who are near to tears! But it's all in a day's work for administrator, Kath, whose job it is to make sure Hope Hall offers something for everyone! As the team works to pull off their ambitious Hope Hall Centenary Easter Monday Fayre, Kath realises reinforcements are needed. Brash, loud and inexperienced though she may be, Kath has a feeling that Shirley might be just the ticket!

Pb | 256 pgs | LION

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Man of Glass

Andrea Sarginson 1349: a terrible plague is spreading across England. Dreading its arrival, gifted young glazing apprentice Amalric despairs of the Church’s response and his village’s rampant superstition – but even he cannot deny the ominous portents that seem to abound.

When the gruesome pestilence at last reaches Warren Horesby and neighbouring Meaux Abbey, Amalric and his family are blamed. Exposed to brutal recrimination, he is horribly injured in a vicious assault. Suddenly his survival depends on the care of a shy servant girl and the improbable support of the village priest and a newly qualified doctor of physics with pioneering ideas.

Pb | 250 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE

REF 3082 RRP £8.99 Aslan £6.99

On Wings of Devotion (Book #2 from the 'Codebreakers' series)

Roseanna M. White All of England thinks Phillip Camden a monster - a man who deliberately caused the deaths of his squadron. But as nurse Arabelle watches the so-dubbed 'Black Heart' every day, she sees something far different: a hurting man desperate for mercy. And when their paths twist together and he declares himself her new protector, she realises she has her own role to play in his healing. Phillip would have preferred to die that day with his squadron rather than be recruited to the Admiralty's codebreaking division. The threats he receives daily are no great surprise and, in his opinion, well deserved. What comes as a shock is the reborn desire to truly live that Arabelle inspires in him.

Pb | 400 pgs | BETHANY HOUSE

REF 3081 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.49

The Thief of Lanwyn Manor (Book #2 from the 'Cornwall Novels' series)

Sarah E. Ladd In Regency England an advantageous match could set up a lady for life. Julia knows Matthew, copper mine owner and very eligible bachelor, is the gentleman she should set her eyes upon. But why can't she steal her gaze away from his younger brother, Isaac? Julia needs a diversion to mend her broken heart, so when her cousin invites her to Lanwyn Manor, she eagerly accepts. The manor is located at the heart of Cornwall's mining industry, and as a guest Julia is swept into its intricate world. It's not long before she realises something dark lurks within the home's ancient halls...

Pb | 352 pgs | THOMAS NELSON

REF 3080 RRP £8.99 Aslan £6.99

Yours Truly

Murray Watts Poignant parables and stories. Each offers insight into some aspect of the human condition: The Spider Who Believed in Himself: a cautionary tale for millennials.

An Artist Tries to Create the World: she tries and tries again... but she still can't get it right.

The Divine Call Centre: 'Your call is important to God. Please don't hang up.'

An Atheist Troubled by His Doubts: he wishes that he had the simple faith of other atheists.

Pb | 160 pgs | SPCK

REF 2868 RRP £9.99 Aslan £6.99

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Bob Hartman The Lion Storyteller Family Bible

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Based on the successful and cherished stories from The Lion Storyteller Bible by Bob Hartman, interactive elements work alongside the original stories to encourage children to think, engage and make connections with their lives. Writing elements and questions relevant to school and family life encourage a shared reading and discussion experience for the whole family. With Bible references to encourage the next step to reading an actual Bible, as well as prayer prompts and making time to listen to God. An ideal resource to support parents and carers to share their faith with children. Ages 4-8.

Hb | 160 pgs | LION HUDSON

REF 3144 RRP £14.99 Aslan £12.99

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 22nd May

The Lion Storyteller Bible 25th Anniversary Edition

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Lion Storyteller Bible with this special edition.

The Lion Storyteller Bible broke new ground in its presentation - both verbal and visual - of Bible stories and has been treasured by children of all ages. It has been immensely popular, with sales in the UK exceeding 130,000 copies and editions printed in more than 11 languages. Since The Lion Storyteller Bible was first published, Bob Hartman has established an international reputation as a storyteller and writer. This Bible integrates more than 70 Bible story retellings from the Old and New Testaments and also includes a useful appendix of Bob Hartman's hints and tips for storytelling. In 2008, newly commissioned illustrations throughout captured as much warmth and appeal as those in the first edition in 1995. Ages 4-8.

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Hb | 160 pgs | LION HUDSON

REF 3143 RRP £19.99 Aslan £15.99

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 15th May

The Link-It-Up Bible

Containing over 60 stories, this book highlights the links between stories and draws attention to the wider themes of the Bible. With arrows zipping across the page, pullout text boxes asking the reader questions and illustration elements bringing each story to life, this book sees the whole Bible linked up and connected to show the bigger story at work - and the God behind it all. Ages 4-9.

Hb | 256 pgs | SPCK

REF 3085 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

The Prisoners, the Earthquake and the Midnight Song

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Based on Acts 16, this is a fun and compelling retelling of how a Philippian jailer and his family learned the wonderful truth about Jesus Christ. The ascended Jesus’ ongoing power to save, and the unstoppable spread of the gospel, are imaginatively and powerfully brought to life by Bob Hartman. Children will discover... · How God works to save sinners through the power of Jesus and the presence of his Spirit. · The powerful witness of Paul and Silas, who sang while they were held captive and refused to break free when an earthquake destroyed the prison they were trapped in. · How God works through his followers. · How to imagine the sights and sounds of a Bible story.

Ideal for children aged 3-6.

Hb | 32 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

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REF 3147 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.49

PRE-ORDER: Publishes 1st June

Children's God Made...

Steph Bryant & Lizzie Henderson The 'God Made' series encourages young children to explore and discover the world around them and tells them about the loving God who made it all. Scientific ideas about how and why everything was created are simply explained through the lively narrative and wonderful illustrations, leaving children marvelling at God's creativity, love and power. With additional information by the Faraday Institute about Science and the Bible for parents to open up discussion and some simple science experiments to engage budding young scientists. Ages 3-8

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Pb | 32 pgs | LION

God Made Space REF 3153 RRP £5.99 Aslan £4.99 God Made the World REF 3154 RRP £5.99 Aslan £4.99 God Made Animals REF 3152 RRP £5.99 Aslan £4.99

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Big Dreams & Powerful Prayers Illustrated Bible

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Mark Batterson Mark Batterson, the New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker, presents thirty inspiring stories from the Old and New Testaments. This powerful book will touch the hearts of young readers and help connect them to God. With prayer, all things are possible! Because prayer can change everything. In Big Dreams & Powerful Prayers Illustrated Bible, thirty powerful Bible stories are paired with real-life applications that show God can do anything if we come to him with an open heart. From Adam and Eve to David, Daniel, the disciples, Paul, and more, God has done the seemingly impossible when his people dream and pray big. And he promises to do the same for you and your child today. Ages 4-8 Hb | 224 pgs | ZONDERKIDZ

REF 3150 RRP £12.99 Aslan £9.99

Extraordinary Women of the Bible

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Michelle Sloan Meet Deborah, the only female judge of Israel; Lydia, successful businesswoman and early Christian; Prisca, skilled tentmaker and determined missionary; and Rahab, quickthinking, fearless protector of her family. These are only a few of the extraordinary women you can find in the Bible, so let's go and meet even more and learn how to be as amazing as them! Ages 5-7.

Hb | 32 pgs | SPCK

REF 3151 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

Seek and Find

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Sarah Parker Packed full of all your favourite Old Testament characters and teeming with fun and exciting things to find - from snappy crocodiles, hungry lions and golden palaces to a baby in the bulrushes! Children will not only love finding, counting and sorting over 450 hidden things, but they will also learn key truths about the character of our amazing God through the biblically-faithful illustrations and re-tellings of Old Testament stories.

Ages 2-6.

Boardbook | 18 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY

REF 3155 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.49

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Music & Film

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Rend Collective As a follow-up to their critically acclaimed album Good News, Northern Ireland's Rend Collective brings us their 7th studio album, including their declarative anthem, Your Name Is Power.

13 Track CD | INTEGRITY

REF 3156 RRP 9.99 Aslan £7.99

Songs 4 Worship: Hymns of the Ages

NEW The Pilgrim's Progress

Up-to-date animation of an alltime classic tale DVD | Running time: 130 mins | VISION VIDEO

REF 3157 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99

Holy Roar

Chris Tomlin This album has songs written specifically for the church that run the spectrum of worship, from personal reflections to shouts of praise.

12 Track CD | INTEGRITY

REF 2421 RRP £12.99 Aslan £8.99

20 Track CD | INTEGRITY

REF 3158 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99

Stand By Me

Breakthrough

Inspirational film for the whole family, based on a true story.

DVD | Running time: 110 mins | KINGSWAY

REF 2990 RRP £14.99 Aslan £10.99

The Kingdom Choir Debut album from the gospel choir that captured the nation's hearts at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle back in 2018. Songs of love, hope and inspiration.

15 Track CD | SONY

REF 2599 RRP £12.99 Aslan £8.99

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Songs 4 Worship: Hymns of the Ages brings together 20 of the best known and loved hymns that will continue to stand the test of time for decades to come, including Great is Thy Faithfulness and In Christ Alone.

Bible Puzzles for Fun

Tony Spiller 84 puzzles (crosswords, word searches, anagrams, mazes, spirals and more) will make you think over the Bible, increase your biblical knowledge and give you hours of fun.

Pb | 192 pgs | BRF

REF 2366 RRP £8.99 Aslan £5.99

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The Way Under Our Feet

Graham B. Usher Walking is one of the simplest things we do as humans. In The Way Under Our Feet, Graham Usher vividly conveys how exhilarating it is to walk into the depths of our humanity. We become more ready to recognise the needs as well as the joys of others; we seek to heal our battered world, even as we glory in the beauty of nature; we know Jesus walking alongside us, listening, teaching, challenging... loving us into the people he wants us to be.

Pb | 192 pgs | SPCK

REF 3162 RRP £12.99 Aslan £9.99

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Equality is Biblical

Penelope Wilcock Are women and men truly equal? Penelope Wilcock argues the case for equality between male and female from the texts and principles of traditional biblical Christianity.

Pb | 128 pgs | SPCK

REF 3159 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

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The Science Delusion

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Rupert Sheldrake The Science Delusion is the belief that science already understands the nature of reality. In this book, Dr Rupert Sheldrake, one of the world's most innovative scientists, shows that science is being constricted by assumptions that have hardened into dogmas. The 'scientific worldview' has become a belief system. All reality is material or physical. The world is a machine, made up of dead matter. Nature is purposeless. Consciousness is nothing but the physical activity of the brain. Free will is an illusion. God exists only as an idea in human minds, imprisoned within our skulls.

Sheldrake examines these dogmas scientifically, and shows persuasively that science would be better off without them. In The God Delusion Richard Dawkins used science to bash God, but here Rupert Sheldrake shows that Dawkins' understanding of what science can do is old-fashioned and itself a delusion.

Pb | 448 pgs | H&S

REF 3161 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.99

Ready to Rise

Jo Saxton Ready to Rise tackles the real-life issues women face - workplace harassment, sexism, low self-esteem, financial woes, power battles and old wounds - while providing meaningful wisdom from Jo's own journey to leadership. Added to this personal reflection are stories of empowered women from the Bible. Jo then calls on readers to invest in the next generation of women and build new communities where diverse female leadership can flourish.

Pb | 240 pgs | SPCK

REF 3160 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

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